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Imagine narrow alleyways in blushing pink stone, sprawling markets crammed with carpets and spices, calls to prayer piped out from ancient minarets and you have Morocco, the location for this active trip with bestselling author and fitness expert Amanda Thebe. This trip will take us on an adventurous road trip from Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains and deep into the sand dunes of the Erg Chebbi desert. The journey will be an adventure to excite, inspire and remember.

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*Please note that there is a fair amount of driving in order to arrive at the magnificent Erg Chebbi desert. We will be transported by private vehicle to and from the foot of the dunes, then 4x4 jeeps into the desert and to our luxury camp. Driving time will be four to five hours each day for two days to the desert and then back again (for a total of about 10 hours each way), plus stops at some of the most beautiful and significant cultural and natural sites in Morocco, including the Tizi n'Tichka pass, Ait BenHaddou, Ouarzazate, the Skoura Oasis, Boumalme Dades and Todra Gorge. Depending on availability, we may fly from an airport back to Marrakech, reducing our driving significantly and giving us an extra night in the Rose City. There is of course yet another mode of transportation we must not fail to mention: camels! On our first morning in the desert, we will travel in a camel caravan led by cameleers (anyone not keen to ride may walk alongside). 

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Highlights:

• daily training sessions including bodyweight strength and conditioning and yoga

• a five day/four night (or three night if we are able to fly from the desert to Marrakech) excursion into the desert, with two nights in a beautiful camp set in the dunes 

• visits to important cultural heritage sites and areas of spectacular beauty

• camel riding, sand boarding

• delicious local food 

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Sample day:​

• ​7am: optional strength and body weight workout

• 8am: breakfast

• 9am: depart for the Skoura Oasis, going through the Tizi n'Tichka pass, stopping at the Ksour of Ait BenHaddou and the town of Ouarzazate before arriving at our destination

• 6:30pm: optional gentle yoga and meditation

• 8:00pm: dinner

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The trip includes: 

• Three nights shared (double) accommodation in a beautiful riad in Marrakech (one extra night in Marrakech if flights are available

• Two nights shared (double) accommodation in tents with private ensuite bathrooms the Erg Chebbi desert

• One night shared (double) accommodation in the Skoura Oasis

• One night shared (double) accommodation in Agdz (if flights are available, we will spend this night in Marrakech)

• all training sessions 

• all activities and excursions

• most meals

• local transportation

• transfer from Marrakech airport (RAK) on the first day of our trip

• transfer to Marrakech airport (RAK) on the last day of our trip
   

The trip does not include: 

• flights

• transfers from any other locations outside of our predetermined place and time

• alcohol

• medical insurance and trip cancellation insurance

• incidentals

• gratuities
   

Trip cost: 

Trip dates and costs will be announced in February 2025

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Join this trip:

This trip is not yet open for registration but click the button below to join the waitlist to be the first to know. For more information about this trip or any others, please contact natasha@thevoyagiste.com.

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