13-Nights Morocco Camel Trek — CALL

MT Sobek

OFFER ID 1376655

On this extraordinary Morocco adventure, discover the kingdom of blueberry skies and peach-hued dunes, lush oases, and the rugged Atlas Mountains. Catch the buzz of Marrakech's ancient medina and follow coastal roads to Essaouira. Explore age-old casbahs and UNESCO-listed wonders, including the Roman ruins at Volubilis, historic Rabat, and the 9th-century Medina of Fes. Spend four days on a scenic camel trek through the legendary Sahara, sleeping in desert camps under star-kissed skies. Sip mint tea in traditional Berber villages and delight in warm Moroccan hospitality.

Highlights:

  • Marvel at the mesmerizing old medinas of Marrakech and Fes, with their bustling ancient souks
  • Trek the spectacular sand dunes of the Sahara on camelback, camping under star-strewn desert skies
  • Hike through Berber villages to lush oases and follow trails past ancient kasbahs in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains

Important Trip Details:
Touring cities and ancient sights includes walking up to 2-3 hours on uneven cobblestone streets and some dirt trails. In the Sahara, you may be riding a camel for up to five hours through sand dunes and on somewhat hilly terrain. No previous experience is required.

Minimum Age: 13

13 nights | Call for pricing

Exclusive Amenity: $50 Donation Per Booking Will Be Made on Behalf of Your Clients to One of MT Sobek’s Partnered Foundations

Valid on new bookings deposited now – December 31, 2025 for travel anytime. 

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Itinerary

MT Sobek: Morocco Camels & Casbahs Hiking

Day 1 Arrive in Marrakech
30-minute private van transfer
Welcome to Morocco! Arrive in Marrakech this morning and meet your MT Sobek representative at the airport. After transferring to the hotel, join your guide and group for a trip briefing and lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a visit to the pretty Majorelle Garden and time to rest or explore the spellbinding city of Marrakech on your own. Tonight, savor a welcome dinner with your trip leader at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Es Saadi Hotel
(L, D)

Day 2 Discover Mesmerizing Marrakech
5.5 hours guided city touring
Head out and explore the "pearl of the south." Founded in the 11th century, Marrakech is one of Morocco's oldest cities, replete with gorgeous gardens and pink Moorish-style buildings. Wander the walled maze of its medina and enjoy the famed buzz of Djemma El Fna square, with its snake-charmers and fire-eaters. Have lunch in the medina and return to the hotel mid-afternoon, to either rest or explore on your own. In the evening, enjoy dinner paired with a musical performance at a traditional restaurant inside a 19th-century family home.
Accommodation: Es Saadi Hotel
(B, L, D)

Day 3 Journey to Essaouira
3-hour private van transfer
Rise for a drive to the lively port city of Essaouira with its beautiful 18th-century ramparts and traditional character. After lunch, take a tour of the "Windy City of Africa" and explore its atmospheric UNESCO-listed Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador). Wander through narrow cobblestone streets lined with quaint artisan shops and check out the sweeping harbor views as you stroll the fortifications. Overnight in a charming hotel reminiscent of a grand Moroccan riad.
Accommodation: Hotel Le Medina
(B, L, D)

Day 4 Follow the Coast Road to Rabat
6.5-hour private van transfer
Head north on the coastal road to Safi, then continue on a cliffside stretch with beautiful sea views to Oualidia — the "oyster capital of Morocco." Enjoy lunch at a restaurant with views over the pretty lagoon. Next, enjoy a pleasant drive to Rabat. This afternoon, explore Rabat's iconic Hassan Tower with its picturesque stone pillars. Enjoy a night at a delightful family-run guest house in town.
Accommodation: Sofitel Rabat
(B, L, D)

Day 5 Visit Meknes & Travel to Fes
4-hour private van transfer
After breakfast, set off on your journey to Meknes, an enchanting imperial city built by Sultan Moulay Ismaïl in the late 17th century. Marvel at the grand historic gateway of Bab Mansour and enjoy lunch before continuing to the UNESCO-listed Roman ruins at Volubilis. Arrive at your hotel in Fes by sunset.
Accommodation: Hotel Les Merinides
(B, L, D)

Day 6 Explore the Wonders of Fes
Full day city touring
Dive right into the medieval walled city of Fes, where thousands of craftsmen ply their trades. Observe the magnificent UNESCO-listed medina from scenic viewpoints and then visit the King's Palace, Fes el-Jedid with its old Jewish quarter, and Fes el-Bali (the oldest section). Here wander through some of the best souks in the world, including the henna, brass, and leather tanners' souks. Marvel at the fabulous architecture, taking in the great Kairaouine Mosque, the largest in Morocco. Break up the day with a hearty lunch right in the center of the action.
Accommodation: Hotel Les Merinides
(B, L, D)

Day 7 Journey to Erfoud
7-hour private van transfer
Rise early for a gorgeous drive to the oasis town of Erfoud. The journey takes you through cedar forests in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains up to the mountain town of Ifrane at 5,463 feet. Travel onward to your lunch stop in Midelt, situated between the Middle and High Atlas mountains, before ending the day in Erfoud — your gateway to the Sahara Desert.
Accommodation: Hotel Xaluca
(B, L, D)

Day 8 Camel Trek to Erg Chebbi
1-hour private van transfer
3-hours camel trek and walking
Start the day with a visit to a traditional village and then transfer by minibus to Derkaoua and Yasmine Auberge. From here, absorb the wonders of the desert as you travel on foot and by camel to the remote eastern side of Erg Chebbi — home to the largest and most spectacular dunes in Morocco. Along the way, you may occasionally pass nomads tending to their herds amidst the pumpkin-colored sea of sand. Return to camp for dinner and a night under the stars.
Accommodation: MT Sobek Camp - Morocco Camel Trek
(B, L, D)

Day 9 Ride Camels & Hike the Dunes of Bou Yerd
5.5-hours camel trek and walking
Rise today for an exciting camel ride to Bou Yerd, where you'll climb an incredible 500-foot high dune for epic desert views! Enjoy a picnic lunch in a tent on the dunes before setting off on a dune walk, giving you a real sense of space amidst the vast ocean of sand. Camp on the dunes near Znigui tonight.
Accommodation: MT Sobek Camp - Morocco Camel Trek
(B, L, D)

Day 10 Camel Trek to Erg Znigui
6-hours camel trek and walking
Today's camel trek ventures south along the massive dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the dunes near Merdanit before continuing across a black plateau dotted with red dunes to Znigui. Return to the camp in the afternoon.

(B, L, D)

Day 11 Last Camel Trek & Drive to Boumalne Dades
5.5-hour private van transfer
1.5 hours camel trek and walking
Bid farewell to the desert early this morning and enjoy your last camel trek back to the road. Meet the minibus and journey on to Boumalne Dades, passing Rissani, Tineidad, and Tinerhir on the way. Stop for lunch in the old fortified Berber village of Khorbat and overnight at a comfortable hotel surrounded by mountains in Boumalne Dades.
Accommodation: Hotel Xaluca Dades
(B, L, D)

Day 13 Return to Marrakech
4-hour private van transfer
Rise today for your return drive to Marrakech, crossing the rugged Tichka Pass at 7,300 feet and then descending to the plain of Marrakech. Check into your luxury hotel and enjoy an afternoon at your leisure, either exploring the city or enjoy the hotel's amenities. Gather for a festive farewell dinner in the medina.
Accommodation: Es Saadi Hotel
(B, L, D)

Day 14 Depart Home
Catch an early breakfast at the hotel, before driving to Marrakech Airport for your departure flight.
Accommodation: Es Saadi Hotel
(B)

Day 12 Drive to Skoura & Ait Benhaddou
3.5 hour private van transfer
2 hours hiking
This morning, return to the Dades Valley for a delightful hike on the bank of the wadi, visiting an old Kasbah. After a picnic lunch, drive to the palm grove of Skoura, visit the old ksar (fortified village) of Amerhidil and then drive to Ait Ben Haddou and visit the village. Check into your riad-style hotel.
Accommodation: Riad Ksar Ighnda
(B, L, D)

Featured Destinations
Marrakech
Ait Benhaddou
Toundout
Zagora
Tafraout
Ouzina
Erg Znigui
Erg Chebbi
Erfoud
Fes (Fez)
Casablanca

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges
03/02/2025 - 03/15/2025
from $999,999,999 per person
10/26/2025 - 11/08/2025
from $999,999,999 per person
12/14/2025 - 12/27/2025
from $999,999,999 per person


* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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13 Nights
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