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Marrakech, High Atlas Mountains & Sahara Desert
Morocco
A Jo Ann Taylor Signature Adventure
Morocco: A Journey Through Mountains, Desert, and Time
Ways To Travel to Morocco:
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Private/Custom - Unscripted - We write the itinerary together. Go Anytime
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Independent - Scripted | Guided, Self-Guided, Guide Assisted - Start with an itinerary - together we modify to fit you. - Go Anytime
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Exclusive Small Group - Our planned itinerary and dates. Come Walk With Us!
WE KNOW THE WAY...
This thoughtfully crafted walking and cultural adventure leads you from the High Atlas Mountains' quiet trails to the Sahara Desert's shifting dunes and into the vibrant heart of Marrakech. Each region offers a distinct rhythm—slow mountain mornings in Imlil, golden sunsets over Erg Chegaga, and the sensory symphony of souks and hidden courtyards in the Marrakech Medina.
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Created for those who travel with curiosity and intention, this journey invites you to walk alongside local guides, share tea with Berber hosts, and experience Morocco not as a tourist, but as a welcomed guest. From mule paths to hidden alleyways, you’ll travel with purpose, pause with meaning, and connect deeply with a land shaped by history, hospitality, and quiet beauty.
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Highlights of the Experience - Go Anytime!
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Walk village-to-village through the High Atlas, with time to connect with Berber families in Imlil.
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Spend two nights in the remote dunes of Erg Chigaga, accessible only by off-road desert track.
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Sleep in boutique riads and eco-lodges that reflect the soul of Moroccan design and hospitality.
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Explore the historic Medina of Marrakech with expert local guides—then wander solo if you wish.
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Enjoy traditional meals prepared with care, from mountaintop tagines to desert campfire feasts.
Private Custom &
Flexible Independent Travel (F.I.T.)
Go Anytime!
Prices From: $4998* - Built On Your Budget!
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​Experience Morocco in your own way - Create A Custom Adventure or Start with Our Scripted Itinerary. We'll craft an adventure to match your interests, pace, and travel style.
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Your journey is yours alone—designed by us, shaped by you. Every guide, guesthouse, and detail reflects the heart of Moroccan hospitality, carefully curated by Jo Ann Taylor and her team to deliver authenticity without compromise.
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Inclusions:
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Fully customized walking routes and cultural activities based on your preferences.
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Flexible pacing—move slowly or go farther, with support every step of the way.
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Private drivers and transportation, handpicked and arranged accommodations.
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Authentic Moroccan meals, some private, others in local restaurants, are served daily.
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Professional English-speaking resident guides, available full-time or as needed. Always helpful, never intrusive.
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Opportunities for meaningful cultural encounters, not off-the-shelf checklists.
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Full service backup with local contacts via WhatsApp.
Small Gatherings
Morocco: A Shared Journey Through Mountains, Desert, & Time. (May (2026 & 2027 Dates TBA)
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Join a small circle of fellow travelers for a curated journey through Morocco’s most soulful landscapes. Walk the mule paths of Imlil, breathe in the stillness of the Sahara at Erg Chigaga, and let Marrakech unfold before you in layers of sound, scent, and color. This is a shared adventure where every step is intentional, every experience meaningful, and every moment grounded in culture, connection, and comfort.
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With a dedicated guide and a flexible pace, you’ll explore alongside others who travel the way you do—with curiosity, care, and a deep respect for place and people.
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Highlights & Inclusions
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Hosted by a Walking Connection Team member.
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Exclusive Itinerary, Executed Flawlessly.
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Travel in a small group (max 12 guests).
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Transportation via motorcoach & 4-wheel drive.
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Enjoy evenings in handpicked desert camps and mountain guesthouses (All accommodations).
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Authentic Moroccan Cuisine. Most meals.
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Professional English-speaking resident guides are available full-time.
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Discover Marrakech through the lens of both guided tours and personal time.
Click "Get Details" to begin your Signature Adventure!
SAMPLE ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Welcome to Marrakech
DAY 2 - The Atlas Mountains Await
DAY 3 - Optional Treks and Village Walks
Day 4 - Optional Treks or Local Walk
Day 5 - Travel the Mountain Pass to Draa Valley
Day 6 - The Sahara Desert
Day 7 - Camel Trek & Night Under the Stars
Day 8 - Crossroads of Africa
Day 9 - World Heritage Site: Aït Benhaddou
Day 10 - Explore Marrakech
Extend Stay:
Essaouira, Casablanca, Madrid, or Lisbon
