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One Week in Morocco: Sahara & Todra Gorge
4.9
Excellent
70 reviews
8 days
Start
Marrakech, Morocco
Finish
Marrakech, Morocco
Trip Code
XMYD
Min Age
18
Trip Size
1 - 16
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle
Accommodation
Desert Camp (1 night), Mountain Gite (Multi-share) (2 nights), Hotel (2 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights)
From £379(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Hike through rugged terrain and small villages, then take in the view of the valley as you tuck into a home-cooked meal prepared by a local family in Todra Gorge.
Tick the Djemaa el-Fna Square off your bucket list in Marrakech and wander through the amazing chaos of street performers, singers, poets and street food carts all vying for your attention.
Stay the night in a Sahara desert camp, far away from tourist crowds After a camel ride through the sand dunes, watch the sunset with your group.
Prepare for the best mint tea of your life on a visit to the Tawesna teahouse. This experience is more than just a cuppa, it’s about discovering a culture, sharing a true moment with locals and contributing to the economic inclusion of women.
Take a break from the bustling city streets high in the Atlas Mountains – enjoy homecooked meals, authentic local connections and a breath of fresh air at an Aroumd homestay.
Is this trip right for you?
The weather in Morocco can be extreme. Summer temperatures can be uncomfortably hot, especially if you're not used to the heat. If you do travel in the warmer months, bring the necessary sun protection and drink plenty of water. At night the temperature can drop, so bring your warm clothes, too. Camping can be especially cold in winter and near Aroumd you can expect snow at the start and end of the season.
Travelling during Ramadan can be a rewarding cultural experience, however, some regular services may not be available during the daytime, such as restaurants or coffee bars, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider your travel arrangements carefully before booking travel for this period. Refer to the "Climate and seasonal information," section of your Essential Trip Information for more details and dates.
Todra Gorge and Aroumd are remote areas of Morocco. They’re best explored on foot, so you’ll need a moderate level of fitness and hiking shoes. You’ll also take only a small bag of essentials with you for your two-night stay in Aroumd. Please see the Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
Although you shouldn’t expect any aggressive selling techniques in Morocco, please be aware that you may be approached regularly by shop owners and street vendors.
We've sourced our accommodation carefully and picked the best possible hotels in line with the Tuuur style of travel, but please note that service and accommodation in Morocco may be different from Western standards.
This trip is a great way to see a lot in a short period of time and it can be part of a longer itinerary if you have more time to explore. You might like to check out Real Morocco.
The weather in Morocco can be extreme. Summer temperatures can be uncomfortably hot, especially if you're not used to the heat. If you do travel in the warmer months, bring the necessary sun protection and drink plenty of water. At night the temperature can drop, so bring your warm clothes, too. Camping can be especially cold in winter and near Aroumd you can expect snow at the start and end of the season.
Travelling during Ramadan can be a rewarding cultural experience, however, some regular services may not be available during the daytime, such as restaurants or coffee bars, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider your travel arrangements carefully before booking travel for this period. Refer to the "Climate and seasonal information," section of your Essential Trip Information for more details and dates.
Todra Gorge and Aroumd are remote areas of Morocco. They’re best explored on foot, so you’ll need a moderate level of fitness and hiking shoes. You’ll also take only a small bag of essentials with you for your two-night stay in Aroumd. Please see the Packing section of the Essential Trip Information for more details.
Although you shouldn’t expect any aggressive selling techniques in Morocco, please be aware that you may be approached regularly by shop owners and street vendors.
We've sourced our accommodation carefully and picked the best possible hotels in line with the Tuuur style of travel, but please note that service and accommodation in Morocco may be different from Western standards.
This trip is a great way to see a lot in a short period of time and it can be part of a longer itinerary if you have more time to explore. You might like to check out Real Morocco.
Itinerary
From colourful Marrakech to the Sahara and the Atlas Mountains
Spend a week in Morocco and find the best balance between bustling city medinas and relaxing mountain and desert landscapes – with this week-long adventure that hits Marrakech, the Sahara and the Atlas Mountains. Get lost (the good kind) in Djemaa el-Fna Square, hike the Todra Valley, enjoy a homecooked lunch by a local family in Todra Gorge, then head to the Sahara for a bucket list camel ride during sunset and a camping experience under the expansive night sky. Travel to the mountains, where you’ll experience the Tawesna tea house to try the best mint tea in the world (and a locally sourced Moroccan meal to pair it with). Hike through the peaceful Imlil and return to colourful Marrakech to end it all with a bang!
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle
Accommodation
Desert Camp (1 night), Mountain Gite (Multi-share) (2 nights), Hotel (2 nights), Guesthouse (2 nights)
Included activities
Todra Gorge – Home-cooked Lunch
Sahara Desert - Overnight Desert Camp
Sahara Desert - Camel ride
Ait Benhaddou - Tea at Tawesna association
Imlil – Scenic Walk
Imlil – Day Hike with Picnic Lunch
Optional activities
Marrakech - AMAL Women's Training Center and Moroccan Restaurant - MAD110
Marrakech - A Taste Of Marrakech: Inside the Medina Urban Adventure - MAD605
Marrakech - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour - MAD438
Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride - MAD1999
Marrakech - Palmery Cycling Tour - MAD540
Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage - MAD750
Marrakech - Tajine Cookery Class Urban Adventure. - MAD640
Marrakech - Quad Biking the Rock Desert & Palmgrove - MAD715
Marrakech - Heart of the Atlas Mountains cycling day trip with lunch - MAD2000
Marrakech - Le Jardin Secret - MAD60
Todra Gorge - Hike - MAD350
Marrakech - Palais Bahia - MAD70
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 3 (Desert Camp) and Days 5,6 (Guesthouse) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please also note that there is a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. If you would like to book a single supplement and enquire about availability, please speak to your booking agent for further information.
Reviews (71)
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Alizee
Sep 12, 2025
The tour was absolutely amazing. Thanks to our lovely guide Juba and the other groupmembers we had a great time full of laughter, joy, inputs about moroccos culture & languages and amazing hikes & views. The bus rides felt like a roadtrip with friends and the meals shared were really tasty. Would definitley reccomend to all wanting to experience Morocco.
Kate
Sep 02, 2025
I had an absolutely brilliant time, we covered a lot of ground in a short amount of time and learned a lot about the local culture and history of Morocco, our group leader was wonderful as was our group dynamic, I would recommend this tour to anyone especially solo travellers 🤗
Abbie
Aug 30, 2025
My first intrepid trip and it was to Morocco. My tour guide Achraf was superb! He gave the best info on Morocco and gave all the vibes that an intrepid trip should have. He’s definitely set the bar very high.
Corey
Aug 19, 2025
Intrepid is a great experience for young travelers that are not comfortable with solo travel. The group experience was so easy and very accommodating for inexperienced travelers
Jessica
Aug 19, 2025
Great trip overall. Tour guide Karem was energetic, charismatic, and well knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this trip to a friend.
Lena
Jun 20, 2025
This trip was incredible. So many experiences in a short amount of time. Our group leader, Houcine, truly went above and beyond for our group the entire time. Making this trip that much more memorable and special.
Ryan
Jun 18, 2025
Very good value for money. Incredible experience with great crew of people.
Lilli
Jun 18, 2025
The trip was great, our group leader was great but the trips on the bus were quite long!
Esme
May 19, 2025
Incredible trip. We had the best group and the best guide with Achraf. Could not have asked for a better week. So many different landscapes and places to see in a short time. Yes there are long drives but they are broken up lots and with a group like ours, we had such fun on those road trips so it was only ever a positive experience!
Chelsea
May 18, 2025
An exceptional tour - you get to see so many different landscapes from the desert to the Atlas Mountains, and learn more about Amazigh culture. Would highly recommend!
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