“I haven't been everywhere but it's on my list.”

Susan Sontag

Morocco
March - April 2025
TBA AUD
Standard occupancy 2 persons, inclusive
Optional Extras listed below

Discover the magic and decadence of the desert as we journey from the city to the Sahara, experiencing traditional culture and an extraordinary camel trekking journey. This is an exciting cross-culture collaborative adventure for every kind of traveller.

The allure of the Sahara has called to writers and artists for generations. From the colours to the expanse to the mysterious rolling sand dunes, the Sahara and its people have been a source of curiosity and inspiration. It is now an UNESCO World Heritage Site that Camel Treks Australia has the privilege to explore.

We will travel on camel back to desert dwellings with Berbers, the indigenous people of North Africa that make up nearly half of population of Morocco. They refer to themselves as "Amazighe" or "free people" and continue to reside in the desert's interior, living simply, and sharing stories with travellers.

Once guests arrive in Morocco, they will be met at the airport by a crew member. We provide multi-lingual guides and private transportation for the duration of the entire journey. Languages you can expect to hear during your time with us are English, French, Darija Arabic, and several Berber dialects.

Guests will experience the incomparable style of riad accommodation throughout the trip. Riads are comfortable bed and breakfast style hotels that frequently overlook the city with courtyards or gardens in the interior. In the desert, we will stay in well-established and fully furnished tent dwellings where there will always be evening entertainment and chances to explore "The Great Desert."

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Day 1:March ~ Arrivals in Marrakech

We can provide airport transfers on arrivals & departures day. Guests arriving early or lingering longer can book transfers with us, or through their preferred travel agent and or accommodation provider. Your guides Jade and Adil look forward to welcoming guests to Morocco at the welcome dinner, where they will introduce the journey itinerary, as well as hand out printed copies for each guest. There will be time for guests to ask questions and receive answers before the journey departs.

Meals Included: The Welcome Dinner (D) this evening will be at 8pm; earlier guests can enjoy wine & live musicians in the riad accommodation at 7pm.

Accommodation: TBA

Day 2:March ~ Full day and night in Marrakech

mosque & palace walking tour from 10am-1pm incorporating the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and Jemaa el Fna square
lunch at 1:30pm at Naranj
free time in the souks
dinner in the riad at 8pm

Meals included:B, D

Accommodation:TBA

Day notes:Guide Adil will join guests for lunch at Naranj and then escort the group as a whole to a meeting point in the main market square where he will meet the guests once again to walk them back to the riad at 7pm. Guests can be free to explore and anyone who wishes to enjoy the riad accommodation earlier can do so.

Day 3:March ~ Depart for Meknes

9am departure for Meknes (approx 5.5 hours total drive time)
lunch on the way at approximately 12noon depending on traffic
vineyard tour & tasting experience
return to riad; overnight Meknes

Meals included:B, L, D

Day notes:Baggage handlers will be sent to the riad at 8:30am to collect luggages and load the cars so that we can depart easily by 9am. Lunch will be provided, family style, at a stopping point on the drive to Meknes. Our vineyard tour will start at 5pm, with dinner following on site.

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Day 4:March ~ Chefchaouen

breakfast and 10am departure for Volubilis (approx 45 mins drive)
free time to tour the ruins and eat lunch in the cafe

2pm departure to Chefchaouen (approx 3 hours drive time)
6pm check-in at the riad(s); dinner served at 8pm

Meals included:B, D

Day Notes: Breakfast will be served as early as 8am and we'll have a 10am sharp departure. There will be some guided information for the first few minutes a the ruins and then the guests will have their own time to walk around, take photos, explore, etc. As there are also a couple of cafes that sell food, this will also be our stop for a light lunch. After check in at the riad in Chefchaouen, a hearty Moroccan dinner will be served.

Day 5:March ~ Full day and night in Chefchaouen

breakfast from 8-10am
tour with Amina in the morning 10am-1pm
free afternoon
dinner on their own

Meals included: B

Day Notes: We'll have Amina over to the riad to lead a historical walking tour starting at 10am and ending at 1pm. As Chefchaouen is small and easy to navigate, we are leaving the rest of the day as a free day for people to decide what they'd like to do for the afternoon and evening.

Day 6:March ~ Depart for Fes, overnight Fes

10am departure from Chefchaouen for Fes; stopping just outside of Ouezzane for lunch at a local farm (approx 1.5 hours driving)
continue to Fes, arriving between 3-4pm (approx 2 hours driving)
check in at the riad with free time before dinner, served at 8pm
complimentary visit from a henna artist for anyone that wants henna tattoos on their hands or feet

Meals Included: B, L, D

Day Notes: We are looking for a riad that has a spa on site, so that people could book hammam appointments for the time between arrival and dinner if they want. We'll also have the henna artist on site to offer henna tattoos, which will need to stay on the skin for about 2/3 hours before being washed off. Guests are welcome to roam around the area near the riad if they want to explore before dinner.

Accommodation: TBD

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Day 7: Monday 23rd March ~ Full day and night in Fes

breakfast from 8-9am; local guide arriving at 9am & departure for tour
full day walking tour of souks, tanneries, and monuments (entry to monuments not included but cost of guides are - guests should reserve about 70 MAD/monument for entry fees)
6pm return to the Riad, dinner served at 8pm

Meals included:B, L, D

Day Notes: Adil and Mohamed will be with the group for the entire walking tour during the day, and will reserve adequate time for the souks & tanneries, as well as certain palaces and historical monuments. They will escort the group back to the riad with plenty of time for showers, down time, etc - dinner will be provided at 8pm.

Day 8: Tuesday 24th March ~ Depart for Beni Mellal, overnight

10am departure from Fes for Beni Mellal (approx 4.5 hours driving)
free time on arrival after check in
dinner served at 8pm

Meals included: B, L, D

Day Notes: We are looking a few really lovely villas on the outskirts of Beni Mellal for the group to have an overnight from Fes to Marrakech, rather than making that drive in one day.

Day 9: Wednesday 25th March ~

Depart for Marrakech, overnight in the Marrakech Palmaerie at private villa

breakfast & departures at 9am
stop at the Ouzoud Falls on the way (approx 1 hour 45 mins driving time)
walk down to the Ouzoud Falls & time for lunch before continuing to Marrakech at 3pm (approx 2.5 hours to villa)
arrivals & check in, dinner at 8pm
can include optional yoga class between check-in and dinner

Meals included: B, L, D

Day Notes: Adil will lead the group to the base of the Ouzoud Falls, where we'll also see plenty of artisan shops and monkeys along the way. There will be time for pics and exploring, as well as a group lunch stop in one of the famous tagine shops.

The endless sand dunes of The Sahara Desert

Day 10:March ~ Depart for Ouarzazate, Dar Chamaa

breakfast and 9am departure for Ait Ben Haddou (approx 4 hours driving time)
lunch at 1pm, followed by a tour of the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
late afternoon check in and dinner at 8pm
overnight at Dar Chamaa

Meals included: B, L, D

Day Notes: This day will feature quite a lot in terms of landscape, so we'll have many stops on the route for photos as well as bathroom breaks. Dar Chamaa has a full bar, so we won't do an alcohol store run until the next morning before departing for the camp.

Day 11:March ~ Depart for Erg Chegaga

after breakfast, depart at 9am; stop near Agdz for a Moroccan date activity (up to 30 minutes of walking involved; Adil will introduce us to a "date farmer" who will give information about the different types of dates, offer a tasting, and walk guests into the date palm grove)
lunch in Zagora
evening arrival & dinner at 8pm; overnight in the camp

Meals included: B, L, D

Day Notes: Ideally, we'll be at lunch by 1pm and on to the camp by 2pm. Lunch should be a quick stop and by us covering the bill, should eliminate extra time spent sorting the check. We'll continue off-road after M'hamid and arrive in the camp with plenty of time for guests to enjoy the sunset, settle in, eat dinner and sit around the campfire together.

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Day 12:March ~ Full day & night in the camp

sunrise & breakfast 6:30-8am
camel safari starts 8am - ends with sunset arrival back in a safari camp
optional evening "chill out" yoga on the carpets after safari
dinner, campfire & stargazing begins at 8:30pm

Meals included: breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day Notes: After breakfast, guests will meet the other camel guides and everyone will have his/her own camel for the whole day. The time will be spent trekking to different areas around the camp, a visit to an Oasis for lunch picnic (weather permitting) and return to the camp. Jade will offer a smooth yoga session for about 40 minutes before dinner.

Day 13:March ~ Depart for Ouarzazate

departure after breakfast & photos; 9am (approx 2.5 hour driving time)
lunch in Foum Zguid at 12pm
afternoon visit to the Berber weaving co-op for tour
late afternoon check in at our accommodation in Fint Oasis (approx 1.5 hours driving time)
free time and dinner at 8pm

Meals included: B, L, D

Day Notes: Our visit to the weaving co-op is one of our guests' favorite stops. There is no pressure to buy and for those who want to buy find it to be a very relaxed and comfortable shopping experience. The women that weave are on site and demonstrate the craft, and their sons & nephews work in the shop, showing carpets and explaining the styles. They accept credit cards and ship internationally. Our final push to Fint will take about 1.5 hours with no stops. The evening should be quite chill, with dinner served at 8pm.

Day 14:March ~ Depart for Marrakech

breakfast and 10am departure from Fint accommodation; drive to Kasbah Telouet along the "Valley of 1000 Kasbahs" route (tons of ruins on the way; approx 2 hours driving time)
lunch and guided site visit at Kasbah telouet (entry fee covered)
6/7pm arrival in Marrakech (approx 3 hours driving time)
dinner at 8pm

Meals included: B, L, D

Day 15:March ~ Full day and night in Marrakech

breakfast served from 8-10am
free day with suggested activities such as: hammams, cooking class, souk shopping
farewell dinner at the accommodation: 7pm - cocktail hour with light snacks and live music; 8pm - dinner served

Meals included: breakfast & dinner

Day Notes: Jade will offer signup sheets for a cooking class and hammam appointments at the beginning of the tour for day 15

Day 14:April ~ Departure from Marrakesh

Summary: Guests enjoy breakfast together before transferred to the airport. Guests looking to continue their journey, or depart from Casablanca, will receive support from the crew to help facilitate their transport.

Meals Included: B

April 1 & 2: OPTIONAL add-on overnight to Essaouira

morning departure; arrival at riad & tour of medina including lunch; dinner on your own
breakfast, continued walking tour; tagine & cheese tasting lunch at The Fromagerie; return to Marrakech by 5pm

Tour Inclusions:

Airport Pick up/Drop off
All accommodation (standard double occupancy)
All guides
All private drivers and ground transport
All monument fees
All breakfasts and dinners
Overnight camel trekking experience
All meals on camel trekking days
Evening entertainment

Tour Exclusions:

International fights to/from Casablanca and Marrakech
Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone bills, etc)
Personal purchases
Personal health/travel insurance
Meals and drinks outside tour itinerary
Alcoholic beverages
Some lunches
Tips for drivers and tour guides. If you enjoyed your experience, let our Moroccan team know at the end of the trip!

Optional Extras:

Standard Double occupancy is included in the tour's AUD cost, but guests have the ability to choose their level of riad accommodation for Casablanca, Fez, Chefchaouen, and Marrakesh. Same-sex double occupancy is what almost always works out, however we cannot guarantee this for independent travellers. Guests will be advised in advance in order to allow the option of requesting Single Occupancy closer to the departure date if preferred.

Deluxe Riad Double Occupancy Accommodation - AUD per person
Superior Riad Double Occupancy Accommodation - AUD per person

Single Occupancy

Like a little space in the evenings? Guests have the option of choosing to have a single-room for the duration of their journey, including the selected city riads and desert dwelling accommodations (when applicable).

Standard Riad Single Occupancy Accommodation - AUD per person
Deluxe Riad Single Occupancy Accommodation - AUD per person
Superior Riad Single Occupancy Accommodation - AUD per person

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What to Know About This Trip:

Who Is Travelling with Us?

This tour's ground crew will include...

Jade

Adil

General weather conditions - sleeping bags

We operate annually between May - September. Generally we can expect warmer weather in early May, and late August, September. The cooler months are from mid May, June, July and early August. The below chart offers averages of what to expect. The night time temperatures can drop just below zero in late June / early July. Having the right sleeping bag is important. A good coat / jacket, beanie and socks for around the evening campfire will also be appreciated. If you feel the cold and are trekking in the cooler months, pack a minus 5 - 10 degrees rated sleeping bag. Months / Warmest - Coldest April : 25.5°C - 13.2°C May : 20.4°C - 9.5°C June : 17.3°C - 6.6°C July : 16.8°C - 5.9°C August : 18.6°C - 6.7°C September : 22.2°C - 9.3°C October : 26.3°C - 12.4°C Please note: Review our Booking Terms & Conditions & FAQ Questions pages before booking Camel Treks Australia requires guests to obtain travel insurance as a crucial component of our terms of participation - at the time of booking to ensure comprehensive coverage for unforeseen incidents such as extreme weather conditions, flight alterations, or accommodation issues. Please be aware that treks impacted by these events are non-refundable. Obtaining travel insurance is deemed mandatory for trek participation, and we urge all guests to secure a comprehensive policy covering the entire duration of their specific trek, as well as all travel arrangements to and from our designated destinations, whether within Australia or Overseas.
CPAP Machines

We can accommodate guests who need to use CPAP machines. Please advise us after booking that you will be arriving with a CPAP machine. We park our four wheel drive vehicle next to your swag and require that you bring a cigarette charger lead which connects to your machine and into our vehicle. We appreciate they use significant energy to operate and have dual battery vehicles which can accommodate their usage overnight. Please note: Review our Booking Terms & Conditions & FAQ Questions pages before booking Camel Treks Australia requires guests to obtain travel insurance as a crucial component of our terms of participation - at the time of booking to ensure comprehensive coverage for unforeseen incidents such as extreme weather conditions, flight alterations, or accommodation issues. Please be aware that treks impacted by these events are non-refundable. Obtaining travel insurance is deemed mandatory for trek participation, and we urge all guests to secure a comprehensive policy covering the entire duration of their specific trek, as well as all travel arrangements to and from our designated destinations, whether within Australia or Overseas.
Can I bring treats for the camels

Many guests bring bags of carrots and apples which can be fed to the camels in the late afternoons. Please note: Review our Booking Terms & Conditions & FAQ Questions pages before booking Camel Treks Australia requires guests to obtain travel insurance as a crucial component of our terms of participation - at the time of booking to ensure comprehensive coverage for unforeseen incidents such as extreme weather conditions, flight alterations, or accommodation issues. Please be aware that treks impacted by these events are non-refundable. Obtaining travel insurance is deemed mandatory for trek participation, and we urge all guests to secure a comprehensive policy covering the entire duration of their specific trek, as well as all travel arrangements to and from our designated destinations, whether within Australia or Overseas.