An Awakening Experience in the Heart of Morocco.
This 9-day Journey will truly empower you to realign with the Force within!
There are destinations you visit… and there are destinations that change you.
Morocco is the latter.
With Urth Expedition, this is not simply a trip, it is a sensory immersion into color, rhythm, history, and spirit. From the electric pulse of Marrakech to the windswept shores of Essaouira, this journey weaves together mountain silence, desert vastness, sacred tradition, and coastal ease.
INCLUDES:
✧ All accommodations (4-star hotels & luxury desert glamping) ✧ Ground transportation throughout Morocco ✧ Daily movement practices ✧ Guided transformational experiences ✧ Meals where indicated(authentic local cuisine) ✧ All experiences ✧ Your return to flow (priceless)
Where Energy Meets Stillness
Begin in Marrakech, where the medina hums with life, spice markets, artisans at work, the echo of the call to prayer drifting over centuries-old rooftops. Wander riads tucked behind carved wooden doors, their courtyards filled with jasmine and lantern light.
Then exhale along the Atlantic in Essaouira, bohemian, salt-kissed, artistic. Here, time slows. Whitewashed walls meet crashing waves. Fresh seafood, Gnawa music, and sea air create a softness that balances Marrakech’s intensity.
Into the High Atlas & Beyond
Travel deep into the High Atlas Mountains, where Berber villages cling to terraced hillsides and life moves to ancient rhythms. Walk alongside local guides who share stories passed down for generations. Drink mint tea with families whose hospitality defines Moroccan culture.
Cross the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass and stand before the cinematic grandeur of Ait Benhaddou, an 11th-century fortified village rising from the desert like a mirage. Here, history is not preserved behind glass; it lives in the clay walls and narrow passageways beneath your feet.
The Sahara’s Hidden Green Heart
Venture toward the edge of the Sahara where golden dunes meet hidden palm groves and ancient irrigation systems sustain life in improbable places. Visit the revered Tamegroute Koranic Library, home to centuries-old manuscripts that speak to Morocco’s intellectual and spiritual depth.
Explore the Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve, where women’s cooperatives produce precious argan oil beneath trees that seem to defy gravity, often dotted with goats perched high in their branches.
Sacred pilgrimage sites, ornate mosques, medinas alive with artisans, storytellers, and spice merchants, Morocco reveals itself layer by layer.
Stay with Soul
With Urth Expedition, accommodations are not an afterthought. We curate intimate riads, desert lodges, and mountain kasbahs that reflect the character of the land itself. Candlelit courtyards. Rooftop terraces at sunset. Textiles woven by hand. Architecture that whispers history.
This is not tourism.
This is connection
WHAT TO EXPECT: Physical Level:
Moderate activity level required
Daily walking (up to 5 miles)
Optional movement practices
Ability to handle varied terrain
Comfortable with desert conditions
LIMITED TO 12 PARTICIPANTS Ensuring intimate transformation
PRACTICAL DETAILS:
Fly in and out of Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech and the Casbah Route
Morocco
Known for its fantastic cuisine, flavorful spices, and tea collection, Morocco's beautiful country is the destination of choice.
Our ‘Saffron, Wine and Thalasso’ (Massages) Tour will take you from the magical city of Marrakech to the sand dunes as you explore the hidden gems of Morocco. This tour is for road warriors as we will travel by road to all locations.
Sip and taste the most expensive spice in the world, the gourmet spice saffron, which you will find throughout the country. Pack light to carry back wine from the second-largest wine-producing country in Africa and the Arab world. Relax and unwind as you receive four relaxing massage experiences throughout the tour.
Prepare for incomparable sunrises, sunsets, and evenings of counting stars you never knew existed…This is Morocco.
The Southern Loop of Morocco
MARRAKECH - AGDZ - ERG CHEGAGA - OUARZAZATE - MARRAKECH
Let Morocco Transform You
Follow part of the trade caravan route from ancient Marrakech to an 11th-century earthen clay fortified city, passing through the High Atlas mountains, visiting tiny Berber villages, and falling under the spell of the lush oases of
the Sahara. This journey combines traditional accommodations, incredible landscapes, and profound educational opportunities at the TamegrouteKoranic Library, Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve, pilgrimage sites, mosques,
and buzzing medinas.
Explore one of Morocco's Imperial Cities—Marrakech, also known as The Red City—and get to know the southern loop of Morocco as you journey. Into the Sahara desert, cross the Atlas Mountains, and camp in the biggest Dunes in the country. This custom trip is an excellent fit for adventurous travelers.
Check out the trip at a glance…
This trip starts in Marrakesh, Morocco (airport code: RAK), and finishes in Marrakesh, Morocco (airport code: RAK)
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Welcome to Morocco, a country known for its mouth-watering Mediterranean food, beautiful riads, desert heat, and sunset views on camels. Our driver will meet you at the airport according to your arrival time and bring you to our Riad in Marrakech Medina
Drive time: approx. 20 minutes drive. Adjust your inner clock to Moroccan time and start to unwind with a glass of wine or some mint tea. We’ll kick things off with a home-cooked dinner and an early bedtime so you can be ready for The Red City on Day 2!
Accommodation: La Maison Arabe
Meals included Dinner.
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Start your day with a traditional Moroccan breakfast and head out with your local guide to discover the history of Marrakech. This includes the palace, Koranicarket, Saadian Tombs Jemaa El Fna. and the many artisan markets within the old Medina. We walk through the bustling souks, then drive to visit the tranquil and inspirational Jardin Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent Mansion. After the tour, you will experience an authentic and indulgent Moroccan hammam; an essential Moroccan experience! Hammams are deeply rooted in everyday communal life and involve an intense steam bath and invigorating scrub, then a massage with oils to leave you feeling pampered and refreshed.
Accommodations: Hotel La Maison Arabe
Meals included: Breakfast included Lunch and Dinner on your own
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After breakfast, we will pick you up from the Riad at the appointed time and travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tichka Pass (2260m), the highest pass road in Morocco. It offers panoramic views of the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains and the magnificent landscapes. We stop at Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, the highlight of the day. The Kasbah is now a protected UNESCO World Heritage site and is famous for being the location of film sets like Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and many more. You can climb through the village to the top of the hill, where you will be rewarded with breathtaking views. It is in this ancient desert village that we will eat lunch.
From there, we drive to spend the night in Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Morocco, where you can visit a film studio.Drive time: approx. 4-hour drive plus 2-3 hours stops for lunch, visit sites and stop whenever you like for breaks, take pictures, and stretch your legs
Accommodations: Kasbah Tamsna in Ouarzazate
Meals: breakfast, dinner
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After breakfast at Riad, we depart from Ouarzazate to Merzouga. We will cross the Anti atlas Mountain, which is different from the High Atlas Mountains. Then, meet up with the Draa Valley, lined by many palm groves.
Then we continue our drive towards the desert through the town of Elnif, The area used to be under water, many millions of years ago. Thanks to that, many fossils can be found there.The tour also includes a visit to Rissani market. From the 8th to the 14th century it was a separate kingdom, known as Sijilmassa. A rich market was established there, thanks to the prosperous caravan routes originating in Mali's capital Tombouctou and leading to different Moroccan cities like Marrakech and Fes. The market surives to this day. It is interesting in that it is not a tourist souk, but serves the people living there. 3 times a week (Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday) it grows to double its size, due to the farmers and nomads meeting to sell their animals, vegetables, dates and other produce.
Our next stop will be Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Here we will spend the night at the luxurious desert camp, before venturing into the desert the next morning. With comfortable beds, delicious home-cooked Berber dinner and an astonishing display of stars, you’ll feel settled and at home in no time.
Drive time: approx. 4 hours drive plus 2-3 hours stops for lunch, visit sites and stop whenever you like for breaks, take pictures and stretch your legs
Accommodations: Moonlight Desert Camps
Meals: breakfast, dinner
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The day is dedicated to discovering the Oriental Sahara desert. We will drive through the area in a 4×4 vehicle. The nomad families we will visit will welcome us with a cup of tea, maybe even let us taste some bread baked in their makeshift oven , and show us their way of life. We will also visit the village of the dark-skinned people, Khamlia, and enjoy their original Gnawa music and folk songs.
From there we will drive to visit a small oasis of Merzouga which w
e can explore by foot and cross several fields to learn the secrets behind growing not only dates, but also grains, legumes and olives by using the traditional irrigation systems
After having your traditional lunch in one of the small restaurants in the village, we will start the camel trek across the beautiful Erg Chebbi dunes. As the sun sets at the horizon, we ride our camels through the desert for another magical evening. As we settle into the camp and relax under a million stars, our guides will prepare a fresh and delicious Berber dinner. Weather permitting, a campfire will be lit, and music can be enjoyed outside.
Drive time: approx. 1-hour drive plus 2-3 hours stops for lunch, visit sites and stop whenever you like for breaks, take pictures and stretch your legs
Accommodations: Moonlight Desert Camp
Meals: breakfast, dinner
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Better get your camera ready this morning! We are watching the full Moroccan sunrise over the dunes for some of the most spectacular colors as the sun wakes up the desert. After breakfast, try some sandboarding right there at our camp before our camels take us back to town; we then depart for Dades Valley. As we make our way through the palm tree groves we stop to visit an ancient underground system of irrigation called Kheterra. It was used many years ago to provide the local farmers with fresh water. Whilst the water has dried up long ago, it is still possible to visit the tunnel systems.We continue our journey to stop for lunch at a restaurant in one of the Berber towns along the way.
Later, we will reach the Todra Gorge, a magnificent canyon in the High Atlas Mountains, the highlight of the second day. There will be time for a walk on the canyon floor, with spectacular cliffs surrounding you on either side. We will end the day in the Dades Valley, a wonderful destination overlooking a fertile valley and the panorama of the mountains beyond.Drive time: approx. 4 hours drive plus 2-3 hours stops for lunch, visit sites and stop whenever you like for breaks, take pictures and stretch your legs
Accommodation: Eden Boutique Hotel
Meals: breakfast, dinner
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After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Marrakech. There are still many sites and things to explore on your final day before arriving in Marrakech.
We will leave the Dades Valley for the Valley of the Roses. From there we follow the road of a thousand Kasbahs, which cuts through the oasis of Skoura.
From there we will drive back to Marrakech via Tichka Pass to explore the stunning High Atlas Mountains. Many Berber villages can be found along this route.Accommodations: Hotel La Maison Arabe
Meals included: Breakfast
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The traditional Moroccan tea ceremony, also known as is considered” is considered the most refined expression of hospitality.
The tea used is Chinese green tea Special Gunpowder, known for its freshness and thirst-quenching qualities.
The head of the household usually attends tea preparation. Tea is served sugared and flavoured with fresh Naa Naa mint, a sweeter variety.
One or two teapots are prepared at the same time: the host attending tea preparation puts a large pinch of green tea in each one and pours about a cup of boiling water into the teapot.
Then he pours the liquid into a glass: this first infusion is called Errouh, the soul of the tea.
He quickly pours some cups of boiling water and rinses the leaves to take away the bitterness.
A handful of mint leaves, a large piece of sugarloaf and Errouh are added to each teapot and covered with boiling water.
After a few minutes of infusion, the host stirs the mixture, pours it into a glass and then again into the teapots, adding a few more leaves or a little more sugar if needed.
Then, he lifts both teapots high and pours the tea into glasses, which he will carry on a finely engraved silver tray.
The pouring is made from a height of twelve inches or more.
In the desert, tea preparation is slightly different: Tuaregs, the desert nomads, use small metal teapots placed directly on the, and sugar. Traditionally, Tuaregs offer three rounds of tea to their guests: t fire and filled with tea, waterhe first one is “bitter as death,” the second is “strong as life,” and the third is “sweet as love.”Accommodation: Hotel La Maison Arabe
Meals included Breakfast
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Whether you’re off to the airport or heading out for additional Moroccan adventures - our time together comes to a close after breakfast this morning. We’ll have one last mint tea & Moroccan pancake together before arranging rides to wherever you need to go. Happy Trails!
Meals included: Breakfast
Info & PRICING
PRICE PER PERSON (2 PERSON SHARED ROOM): please inquire at info@urthsafari.com
(SINGLE) $$$
*Tour is based on 6 participants (minimum)
BOOKING AND DEPOSIT:
You can confirm your spot with a $600.00 deposit, which will be part of your initial deposit of 30% of the total trip cost and must be paid within 30 days of booking. The maximum for each adventure is 12 people. The remaining 70% is due 60 days before the trip departs. Please feel free to submit the balance of the trip costs anytime up to the due date. Additional payments can be made over time or all at once. We accept all major credit cards (with a 3.5% service charge), Venmo, Zelle, and Bank Transfers.
INCLUSIONS
Meals (listed above per day)
Eight nights accommodations in a double/twin room or single (upon request)
Full-time, English-speaking guide
Transportation (airport transfers & road trip transport in licensed tourism vehicles with professional drivers)
Drinking water (please bring your reusable bottle)
Tours, Guiding & a Moroccan Hammams!
Exclusions
We provide drinking water for the table at meals. Other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are not included.
International flights,
Travel Insurance
Purchased souvenirs, a few meals
Entrance fees to the historic sites and museums (expect to pay $2-$10, depending on the site)
Additional activities can enrich your chosen itinerary. We can add any from the list below to your itinerary with an extra charge, as they are not included in the price we gave you. Please let us know if you're interested in one of these activities, and we'll update the tour price.
• Massage (Spa)
• ATVs or Quads through the dunes
• Air Balloon ride ( $200.00)
• Horse riding
Gratuity for guides, drivers & hotel staff/baggage handlers
Excursions to Essaouira
Here's a suggested itinerary for a 3-4-day excursion to Essaouira, including hotel recommendations:
Day 1: Arrival in Essaouira
Check-in: Consider staying at Riad Watier or Hotel Riad Al Madina for a charming local experience.
Explore the Medina: Stroll through the narrow streets of the UNESCO-listed Medina. Visit local artisan shops and markets.
Dinner: Enjoy fresh seafood at La Grille or Restaurant La Mouette.
Day 2: Discover Essaouira
Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at your hotel or a local café.
Visit the Ramparts: Explore the historic ramparts and take in ocean views.
Moulay Hassan Square: Spend time in the square, watching street performers and enjoying the atmosphere.
Lunch: Try local dishes at Pasta Bella.
Beach Time: Relax on Essaouira's beaches or try windsurfing/kitesurfing if you're feeling adventurous.
Dinner: Dine at Taros, which offers rooftop views and a lively atmosphere.
Day 3: Day Trip Options
Option 1: Paradise Valley: Take a day trip to Paradise Valley for hiking and stunning natural pools.
Option 2: Moulay Bouzerktoun: Visit this nearby surf spot for a day of relaxation and water sports.
Dinner: Return to Essaouira and enjoy dinner at La Table by Madada.
Day 4: Culture and Departure
Visit Local Museums: Check out the Museum of Essaouira and the Jewish Museum to learn about the city’s rich history.
Shopping: Pick up souvenirs, such as argan oil products or handmade crafts.
Lunch: Have a final meal at Le Sirocco.
Departure: Head back to your hotel to check out and prepare for your departure.
Hotel Recommendations
Riad Watier – A lovely riad with great service.
Hotel Riad Al Madina – Offers an authentic Moroccan experience.
Villa Anouk or
Heure Bleue Palais – A more upscale option with beautiful surroundings.
Make sure to let us know if you are interested in this excursion.
Accommodations have to be booked in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons! Enjoy your trip to Essaouira! Estimated cost: $1200-$1600.00+
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