7 Days Morocco Student Tour

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Overview of the 7 Days Morocco Student Tour

  • Duration:7 days 6 nights
  • Tour Type:Private tour
  • Language:All Languages
The 7 Days Morocco Student Tour is designed for students and educational groups looking to experience Morocco beyond ordinary sightseeing. Starting and ending in Marrakech, the journey combines history, geography, local culture and adventure while traveling through the High Atlas Mountains and the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco.
Students will explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, discover traditional communities and kasbahs, travel through the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, experience the Sahara at Merzouga and ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes. The itinerary combines educational discovery with memorable group experiences, making it suitable for schools, universities, study-abroad groups and young travelers.
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Highlights of the 7 Days Morocco Student Tour

  • • Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains and experience Morocco's changing geography.
  • • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou and learn about traditional earthen architecture.
  • • Discover Ouarzazate and the historic kasbah landscapes of southern Morocco.
  • • Travel through the Valley of Roses and the dramatic Dades Valley.
  • • Walk beneath the towering rock walls of the famous Todra Gorge.
  • • Discover traditional communities and landscapes on the edge of the Sahara.
  • • Ride camels across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga.
  • • Experience sunset and sunrise surrounded by the Sahara Desert.
  • • Spend a memorable night at a traditional desert camp.
  • • Try sandboarding on the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
  • • Learn about Morocco's landscapes, Amazigh culture and traditional ways of life throughout the journey.
  • • Explore Marrakech's historic medina, souks and major cultural landmarks.

Itinerary of the 7 Days Morocco Student Tour

Day 1 – Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate

Your 7 Days Morocco Student Tour begins in Marrakech, where your private driver meets the group before beginning the journey toward southern Morocco.

Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, following winding roads through dramatic peaks, valleys and traditional mountain villages. Along the way, students can observe how Morocco's geography, climate and architecture change as the route crosses the mountains.

Continue toward Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco's most famous fortified villages and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore its traditional earthen buildings and narrow passages while learning about the importance of ksars along historic caravan routes.

After exploring Ait Ben Haddou, continue toward nearby Ouarzazate, often known as the gateway to the Sahara. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy the evening with the group.

Distance: Approximately 200 km.

Day 2 – Ouarzazate → Skoura → Valley of Roses → Dades Valley

After breakfast, leave Ouarzazate and travel through the landscapes of southern Morocco toward Skoura.

The area is known for its palm groves, traditional kasbahs and agricultural communities, offering an opportunity to see how settlements developed around valuable sources of water.

Continue through the Valley of Roses toward the Dades Valley. Along the way, observe traditional villages, cultivated fields and the striking contrast between green valleys and the surrounding dry mountains.

As you travel deeper into the Dades region, unusual rock formations and rugged landscapes become increasingly prominent. Stop at panoramic viewpoints to appreciate the scale of the valley and learn more about the natural forces that shaped the region.

Spend the night in the Dades Valley surrounded by the dramatic scenery of southern Morocco.

Distance: Approximately 135 km.

Day 3 – Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga

Leave the Dades Valley after breakfast and continue toward Tinghir and Todra Gorge.

Walk through the gorge beneath its enormous rock walls and enjoy time exploring the river valley. The landscape provides students with an impressive example of Morocco's geological diversity and the relationship between water, mountains and human settlement.

Continue east through changing desert scenery toward Erfoud, a town well known for the fossils found throughout the surrounding region.

From Erfoud, continue toward Merzouga. As you approach the village, the enormous golden dunes of Erg Chebbi begin to rise above the horizon.

Arrive near the Sahara in the afternoon and enjoy time to relax and take in the completely different environment before spending the night near the dunes.

Distance: Approximately 270 km.

Day 4 – Merzouga Desert Experience → Camel Trek → Desert Camp

Today is dedicated to discovering the Sahara and the environment surrounding Merzouga.
Spend part of the day exploring the desert region and learning about life in southeastern Morocco. The area provides an opportunity to understand how communities have adapted to one of the country's driest environments and how tourism, traditional lifestyles and the desert landscape interact.
Later in the afternoon, prepare for a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Ride together across the golden sand as the group moves deeper into the Sahara. Stop among the dunes to enjoy the scenery and watch the colors change as sunset approaches.
Continue to your desert camp for dinner and an evening beneath the Sahara sky. Students can also try sandboarding on the dunes before spending the night surrounded by the desert.

Day 5 – Merzouga → Rissani → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate

Wake early for the opportunity to watch sunrise over Erg Chebbi before enjoying breakfast and beginning the return journey west.
Travel toward Rissani, historically an important trading center and a gateway between the Sahara and northern Morocco. The region offers another glimpse into the commercial and cultural history of southeastern Morocco.
Continue across the changing landscapes toward the Draa Valley region, known for its extensive palm groves, traditional villages and historic kasbahs.
The journey provides plenty of opportunities to observe how settlements follow rivers and oases through otherwise dry landscapes.
Continue toward Ouarzazate and arrive later in the day, where the group can relax after the longer journey from the Sahara.

Day 6 – Ouarzazate → High Atlas Mountains → Marrakech

After breakfast, leave Ouarzazate and begin the journey back toward Marrakech.

Travel once again toward the High Atlas Mountains, but the return journey provides a different perspective on the landscapes experienced earlier in the tour.

Stop at panoramic viewpoints along the mountain route to appreciate the dramatic valleys, traditional villages and changing elevations.

Continue across the High Atlas before gradually descending toward the plains surrounding Marrakech.

Arrive in Marrakech during the afternoon and settle into your accommodation. The remainder of the day provides time to relax after the journey or begin experiencing the atmosphere of the Red City.

Distance: Approximately 195 km.

Day 7 – Explore Marrakech

The final day is dedicated to discovering Marrakech and understanding the history and culture of one of Morocco's most important imperial cities.
Explore the historic medina and its maze of streets, traditional souks and artisan workshops. Discover some of the city's famous architecture and learn how Marrakech developed into an important political, commercial and cultural center.
Spend time around Jemaa el-Fnaa, where the constantly changing atmosphere provides an interesting look at traditional entertainment, food culture and everyday life in the city.
Students can also browse the souks and observe crafts such as leatherwork, metalwork, textiles and traditional Moroccan decoration.
The tour concludes in Marrakech after seven days combining education, cultural discovery, group adventure and some of Morocco's most spectacular landscapes.

Includes/Excludes in the 7 Days Morocco Student Tour

  • Private transportation throughout the tour
  • Private air-conditioned comfortable vehicle
  • Private English-speaking driver throughout the tour
  • 6 nights accommodation in hotels, riads and desert camp
  • Daily breakfasts
  • Dinner at the Sahara desert camp
  • Camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Desert camp experience in Merzouga
  • Sandboarding experience in the Sahara
  • Stops for panoramic views and photographs
  • Free time to explore destinations along the route
  • Fuel costs
  • Parking fees
  • Road tolls
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Map of the 7 Days Morocco Student Tour

Know Before You Go

Student Groups: The itinerary is suitable for school, university, study-abroad and organized student groups.

What to Pack: Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and a light jacket for cooler mountain and desert evenings.

Sahara Night: A small overnight bag is recommended for the night at the desert camp.

Driving: Some days involve longer drives, with regular stops for rest, photographs and sightseeing.

Customization: The itinerary can be adapted to group size, educational objectives, accommodation preferences and available travel dates.

 

FAQs – 7 Days Morocco Student Tour

1. Who is the 7 Days Morocco Student Tour designed for?

The tour is suitable for school groups, university students, study-abroad programs and organized groups of young travelers interested in discovering Morocco.

2. Where does the student tour start and finish?

The 7 Days Morocco Student Tour starts and finishes in Marrakech, making it convenient for groups arriving and departing from the city.

3. Is the Sahara Desert included in the student tour?

Yes. Students visit Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes, enjoy a camel trek and spend a night at a Sahara desert camp.

4. What educational experiences are included during the tour?

The itinerary introduces students to Moroccan history, geography, architecture, traditional communities, desert environments and Amazigh culture while visiting different regions of the country.

5. Can the student tour be customized for schools or universities?

Yes. The itinerary can be adapted according to the group's age, educational objectives, available time, group size and accommodation requirements.

6. How much driving is involved during the tour?

The itinerary covers several regions of southern Morocco, so some days include longer drives. Stops are made along the route for sightseeing, photographs, rest and panoramic views.

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