Ages:

Worldwide youth ages 15-19

Trip Pace:

Moderate

Physical Activity:

Moderate

Highlights:

Sahara Adventure, Camel Trekking, Sandboarding, Chefchaouen, Ancient Fès, Vibrant Souks, Moroccan Cuisine, Atlantic Beaches, Starry Desert Skies

Vaccine Requirements:

None

Visa Requirement:

None

Ride a camel across the Sahara Desert at sunset. Wander the blue streets of Chefchaouen. Get lost in the vibrant markets of Marrakech. Relax along Morocco’s stunning Atlantic coast. This is Morocco.

Your adventure begins in Marrakech, where the sights, sounds, and aromas of Morocco come alive. Wander through colorful souks, watch snake charmers and street performers in the famous Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, and discover handcrafted treasures around every corner. Then head to the charming seaside town of Essaouira, where you’ll explore the historic medina, relax on the beach, and experience Morocco’s laid-back Atlantic coast before spending the night in a beautiful traditional riad.

Travel through the breathtaking Atlas Mountains and visit the legendary village of Aït Ben Haddou before venturing into the heart of the Sahara Desert. As the sun begins to set, climb aboard your camel and journey across endless golden dunes to your desert camp. Race down the sand on a sandboard, gather around the campfire for traditional Berber music, and fall asleep beneath one of the clearest, most star-filled skies on Earth.

Continue to the ancient city of Fès, where you’ll watch leather being dyed by hand in the city’s famous centuries-old tanneries before exploring a maze of narrow alleyways lined with artisans, spice markets, colorful pottery, and workshops that have been part of daily life for generations.

Next, discover the unforgettable Blue City of Chefchaouen. Every winding blue-painted street, hidden courtyard, and mountain view feels like something out of a storybook, making it one of Morocco’s most iconic destinations.

Along the way, you’ll learn to prepare authentic Moroccan cuisine during a hands-on cooking class, meet local artisans, and experience the genuine warmth and hospitality that make Morocco so special. You’ll step outside your comfort zone, experience a culture unlike your own, and discover just how big—and connected—our world really is.

Your journey concludes in Casablanca with a visit to the breathtaking Hassan II Mosque, one of the largest and most spectacular mosques in the world, rising dramatically above the Atlantic Ocean.

You’ll come home with incredible stories, lifelong friendships, and memories of riding camels through the Sahara, wandering the Blue City, bargaining in the markets of Marrakech, relaxing on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, and experiencing one of the world’s most fascinating cultures. Those are the moments that stay with you long after the trip is over.