Marrakech: 5-Day Student Trip & GAP Year Program to Sahara

Embark on a 5-day student tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert, designed to combine education, cultural immersion, and adventure in one unforgettable journey. Perfect for school groups, universities, and gap year students, this experience offers hands-on discovery of Morocco’s landscapes, traditions, and way of life. Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate Begin your journey in Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and learn about traditional Berber architecture and history. Continue to Ouarzazate for an overnight stay in a hotel. Day 2: Ouarzazate – Dades Valley – Todra Gorges Drive through the Valley of Roses, stopping in local villages to understand rural life. Visit the Todra Gorges canyon for a short walk and group activities. Spend the night in a hotel in the Dades or Todra area. Day 3: Todra – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert Continue towards the Sahara via Erfoud, learning about fossils and desert geology along the way. Arrive in Merzouga and enjoy a camel trekking experience at sunset. Spend the night in a desert camp, complete with dinner and traditional music. Day 4: Desert Immersion & Cultural Exchange Watch the sunrise over the dunes, then visit nomadic families to learn about their lifestyle. Choose from optional activities such as sandboarding, a desert ecology discussion, or team-building activities. In the afternoon, explore Erg Chebbi by 4x4. Spend a second night in the desert camp or a nearby hotel. Day 5: Merzouga – Atlas Mountains – Return to Marrakech Depart early for a scenic drive back to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains, stopping for breaks and panoramic views along the way. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, concluding your educational and adventurous journey.