Morocco Sahara Odyssey (2012)

Rabat • Fez • Sahara Tented Camps • High Atlas • Marrakesh • Casablanca
  • 15 days
  • from only:
  • $2495
  • $167 per day
    Land Tour Only
  • 16 days
  • from only:
  • $3495
  • $219 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two adventures to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the OAT adventure that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your adventure
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These options will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

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TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta, Orlando

14hrs

Boston

12hrs

Baltimore, Houston

17hrs

Dallas, Minneapolis

19hrs

Detroit, New York (JFK), Washington, DC (Dulles)

13hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Casablanca, Morocco. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Rive Hotel Exterior
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Rive Hotel
Rabat, Morocco

The Rive Hotel is located in the heart of Rabat and is a short walk away from many Moroccan landmarks, including the Chellah necropolis and Hassan Tower. Your room includes air-conditioning, free internet, TV, and 24-hour room service. If you get hungry, you can stop for a bite at one of the hotel’s on-site restaurants, which serve a variety of Moroccan and international cuisine, including tapas and live Latin music.

Riad Dar Dmana
Fez, Morocco

The Riad Dar Dmana is a riad-style hotel, which is a Moroccan home refurbished to serve as a small, intimate hotel. The riad is located within the medina of Fez and has two on-site restaurants, which serve a variety of Moroccan cuisine, as well as a hammam, or bath house. Each room is uniquely decorated in traditional Moroccan fashion and features air conditioning, free wireless Internet, and a private bath with hair dryer.

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Hotel Jnane La Kasbah
Erfoud, Morocco

The Hotel Jnane La Kasbah is located within the palm grove of the oasis town of Erfoud. Built in 2010 and decorated in traditional Moroccan style with a modern twist, the hotel features an on-site restaurant, snack bar, outdoor swimming pool, currency exchange, and Internet access. Each of its 40 air-conditioned rooms includes satellite TV, minibar, safe, iron and ironing board, and private bath with shower.

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Private tented camp near Daya el Maider exterior
Private tented camp near Daya el Maider traveler group photo

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Private tented camp
Daya el Maider, Morocco

You’ll experience the life of an authentic desert nomad deep in the Sahara during our stay at a private tented camp near Daya el Maider. At the camp, you’ll stay in a walk-in canvas tent, complete with camp bed, mattress, sleeping bag with fresh linens, and pillow. There are separate tents for dining, toilet facilities, and showers.

Hotel Kenzi Saghro pool
Hotel Kenzi Saghro room
Hotel Kenzi Saghro exterior

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Hotel Kenzi Saghro
Tineghir, Morocco

The Hotel Kenzi Saghro offers 65 comfortable, air-conditioned rooms, each with its own private bathroom, telephone, and TV. The hotel features two restaurants, one Moroccan and one with international cuisine. In addition, there is a swimming pool, solarium, coffee bar, and lounge on-site.

Hotel Riad Salam pool

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Hotel Riad Salam
Ouarzazate, Morocco

One of the Hotel Riad Salam’s most stunning features is its classic southern Moroccan architecture. Situated in the heart of Ouarzazate off a main street, your hotel is surrounded by lush gardens, and features a terraced pool, sauna, and solarium for your enjoyment. Each air-conditioned room has a private bath and is equipped with a telephone and cable TV.

Hotel El Andalous exterior and pool
Hotel El Andalous room

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Hotel El Andalous
Marrakesh, Morocco

Located in the “Hivernage” residential area of Marrakesh, Hotel El Andalous is within walking distance of the city center, including Djemaa el-Fna Square and the Koutoubia Minaret and gardens. The property features an outdoor pool area, restaurant, and bar. Air-conditioned rooms include TV, telephone, safe, and private bath with shower and hair dryer.

Hotel Ramada Les Almohades Exterior
Hotel Ramada Les Almohades Room

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Atlas Almohades
Casablanca, Morocco

This modern, Western-style hotel is located in the business district in the shadows of the King Hassan II waterfront mosque. It’s a short taxi ride to Casablanca’s beaches and souks. A bar is located onsite and your air-conditioned room features TV with satellite cable, safe, minibar, and private bathroom with hair dryer.

Casa Hassan Guesthouse Exterior

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Casa Hassan Guesthouse
Chefchaouen, Morocco (pre-trip extension)

Perched on a hillside in the heart of Chefchaouen’s medina, this riad—a traditional Moroccan house built around an interior courtyard—has been converted into a comfortable, rustic guesthouse that features a hammam (Turkish bath), cozy dining room, and roof terrace with excellent views of the city and mountainsides. Each of its 8 unique rooms is colorfully decorated by local artists and includes an en suite bathroom.

Hotel Les Iles Essaouira Exterior
Hotel Les Iles Essaouira Room
Hotel Les Iles Essaouira Dining
Hotel Les Iles Essaouira Pool

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Hotel Les Iles Essaouira
Essaouira, Morocco (post-trip extension)

Situated on the city’s main oceanfront boulevard, this hotel is adjacent to Essaouira’s historic walled section. Its 75 air-conditioned rooms each feature telephone, TV, and private bath with shower and hair dryer. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, on-site restaurant, and bar.

Please note: We've chosen unique lodgings to bring you to the heart of Morocco, with rooms smaller than you may be accustomed to in the U.S. To maintain our high standards of quality, some of our Morocco hotels are larger than are typical for an OAT trip, but each evokes the tradition of local culture. In rural areas, our accommodations are the best available in the region, offering basic amenities.