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March 28 – April 5, 2026
(optional) Extended Trip: April 5 – April 7 Fes, Chefchaouen

From Marrakech to the Sahara: travel with purpose

📍 Ramlia Village Volunteer
– Art, games, cultural exchange
– School supply donations
– Health support (if doctors join)

🐪 Berber Nomad Visit – Merzouga
– Meet nomad families in the desert
– Share daily life & traditions
– Donated supplies

Ting Ting Hsu leading an artistic service trip in Morocco Sahara desert.
An unforgettable moment connecting with the local community through art.
Ting Ting Hsu leading an artistic service trip in Morocco Sahara desert.
An unforgettable moment connecting with the local community through art.

Itinerary

Day 1

Casablanca → Marrakech

Arrival at Casablanca Airport where our driver will be waiting for you. Transfer directly to Marrakech (approx. 3 hours). After check-in at Riad Nesma, you will have some free time to stroll around the lively Jemaa el-Fna square, soaking in the atmosphere of food stalls and local performers. If you wish, we can also arrange a late-afternoon visit to the Majorelle Garden (16:00–18:00) for a peaceful introduction to Marrakech.

Day 2

Marrakech Guided Tour

Spend the morning exploring Marrakech with a licensed local guide. You’ll visit the Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, the vibrant Jemaa el-Fna square, Ben Youssef Madrassa, and the colorful souks full of handicrafts. The afternoon is left free for you to relax, shop, or try a traditional hammam.

Day 3

Marrakech → Atlas Mountains → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Valley

Depart Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, enjoying scenic views and stops along the way. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, then continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before reaching the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley.

Day 4

Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Alnif → Tafraoute Sidi Ali

Drive through the winding Dades Valley and continue to the towering cliffs of Todra Gorge for a short walk. Afterward, travel through Alnif and reach the remote village of Tafraoute Sidi Ali, where your 4×4 vehicles will be waiting as the following days take you off-road.

Day 5

Tafraoute Sidi Ali → Ramlia Village

Enjoy the morning in Tafraoute, then head toward Ramlia village. After lunch with a local family, spend a half-day volunteering with children at school or through local activities. In the afternoon, cross desert tracks (about 2 hours) and continue your volunteer activities upon arrival.

Day 6

Volunteer Day in Ramlia

Spend a full day dedicated to volunteer work in Ramlia. In the morning, join local women preparing traditional couscous for lunch. In the afternoon, participate in activities with the children at the village school. This is a special day of cultural exchange and learning.

Day 7

Ramlia → Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

Depart Ramlia in the morning with optional visits to neighboring villages. Arrive in Merzouga, at the edge of the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, in the afternoon. Take a camel ride at sunset and spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the stars.

Day 8

Merzouga Desert Experience

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. Later, enjoy optional desert activities such as quad biking, dune buggies, or a 4×4 desert excursion. After lunch, relax at the camp or nearby village before enjoying traditional music in the evening.

Day 9

Merzouga → Departure or extended trip to Fes

The main trip comes to an end today. Transfer to the Errachidia Airport for your trip home. Or continue with the group on the extended trip to Fes.
Departure Transfer and a half-day in Casablanca tour: Included on a group basis.

Day 9

Merzouga → Fes

Continue your adventure, drive through the Ziz Valley and high + middle Atlas Mountains, stop at the Cedar Forest to see monkeys, and pause in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco.” Evening arrival in Fes.

Day 10

Explore Fes

Guided tour of Fes Medina: start with a royal golden gare of the roayla Al-Qarawiyyin University, Bou Inania Madrassa, the tanneries, and artisan workshops.

Day 11

Fes→
Chefchaouen

Morning transfer to Chefchaouen and finish the day in the blue city of Chefchaouen.

Ting Ting Hsu leading an artistic service trip in Morocco Sahara desert.
An unforgettable moment connecting with the local community through art.
Ting Ting Hsu leading an artistic service trip in Morocco Sahara desert.
An unforgettable moment connecting with the local community through art.
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