Exploring in Timeless Morocco | Live Breathe Hike

A Journey Across Timeless Morocco – Friends & Family trip

Dramatic landscapes, renowned hospitality, and vibrant cultures. Join us as we trek in the footsteps of the nomads, from ancient Marrakech to the majestic sands of the Sahara.

Morocco, with its world-class hospitality and enchanting landscapes, from the vibrant souks of Marrakech to Zagora, the wild desert frontier. Using a mixture of 4 x4, camels and a private vehicle we journey across the Sahara, visiting UNESCO Kasbah’s, establishing camps under the star-filled night sky, learning the Berber lifestyle and visiting the Saffron kingdom of Taliouine across the endless desert.

A trip of bountiful rewards across every sand dune, it’s easy to understand how Morocco has enthralled travelers with its endless appeal of romance and desert adventure.

Key information

March 30th – April 14th, 2024

May 25th – June 1st, 2024

Oct 26th – Nov 2nd, 2024

(Private departures also available)

Duration: 8 days

Grade: Easy to Moderate – Family Friendly

Airport: Marrakech (RAK)

Cost: starting at €1000 pp (discount for families of €100 per child age 16yrs and under)

All accommodation, transfers, 4 x 4 Land cruisers, breakfast, lunch & dinners, guided visits + camel trek included

Authentic, flavourful Moroccan cuisine

Traditional Riad in Marrakech

Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight / Hammam

Private vehicle support during the trip

At A Glance

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Days 1 - 2

Beginning in Marrakech in a enchanting Riad, we acclimatise by exploring the hidden secrets of this ancient, enchanting city including the legendary souks full of spices and charms. Energised, the adventure begins as we travel across the Atlas Mountains to Ben Haddou and the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m), following the timeless route used by journeymen traders making the trek from sub-saharan Africa. We overnight in front of Kasbah of Ait Benhadou, a UNESCO site and the location of films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones and Gladiator.

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Days 3 - 4

Driving to Ouarzazate we visit the Atlas Studio before continuing across the Anti Atlas mountains enjoying its magnificant landscapes through the Draa valley with its river, the longest in Morocco and lush with Palm and Fig trees. Overnighting in Zagora with time to enjoy the hotel facilities. Visiting one of the oldest Koranic schools, Zaouia Nassiria and its library dating back to the 16th century where scholars are still educated today. Exchanging vehicles for a 4 x 4 we journey to our camp at Erg Chegaga, and enjoy our first night with a fire, traditional music and an unforgettable sunset.

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Days 5 - 6

Erg Chigaga affords the opportunity to explore the dune sea, either on foot or by camel. The sand dunes of Chegaga offer 40 kilometres square of exploration. Meeting with Nomads we have an opportunity to better understand the Berber way of life. Camping in the established camp, the African adventure comes into it’s own as the sun sets and the unspoilt night sky comes alive. Leaving the camp we take a pass used on the Dakar Rally arriving at Forum Zguid for lunch. We continue on to Taznakht the town described by Charles de Foucauld in 1883 as the ‘Home of the Khnif’ which means carpets where the entire population is occupied in weaving and embroidery. Finishing the day we walk through the fields of Saffron in Taliouine.

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Days 7 - 8

After breakfast we leave Taliouine to explore different landscapes passing by different villages, through Argan forests and seeing goats climbing the Argan trees. We cross the Tizi n’Test (2090m) followed by a visit to the Tinmal Mosque which is considered one of Morocco’s most important historical sites, built during the 12th century. Returning to Marrakech we enjoy our final dinner in Jamaa Ifnaa Square.

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Need To Know

Accommodation

2 x nights in a traditional Riad Hotel in Marrakech

1 x night in country Hotel with Swimming Pool

2 x nights camping in the Sahara, tents are fully furnished.

2 x nights staying in simple hotels

What’s included

All accommodation

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners including bottled water.

Traditional Moroccan cuisine such as tagines, Moroccan flatbread, mint teas, rice, olives, prunes. *Specific dietary requirements catered for on request.

We provide private vehicle support throughout the trip including 4×4 jeeps in the desert and not forgetting our Camel train!

Entrance to Telouet Kasbah and the Koranic school in Tamgroute.

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Flight / Hammam and treatments.

Guides

Our guides are exceptionally experienced with a passion for sharing the mountains, desert, flora, fauna and culture. Qualified and licensed Mountain Leaders will bring the trip alive.

We adopt an excellent guiding ratio meaning we can cater for differing levels. You will be accompanied by an LBH guide (Hassan) working alongside a local team including specialist guides for certain sites, bus driver, 4 x 4 driver and camel drivers.

Booking and Price

Cost: starting at €1000 pp (discount for families of €100 per child 16yrs and under)

Single Supplement available

We manage every booking independently to ensure attention to detail and provide a personalised service.