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Camels & Kasbahs - Family Holiday

Tripcode: FMK

Countries visited: Morocco

Camel trek in the Sahara
Visit Kasbahs Ait Benhaddou and Taourirt
Get involved with Tijhza Village project
Snake charmers and slipper makers in Marrakech

Take an impressive journey through the beautiful palm groves of the Draa Valley before arriving at the amazing Sahara Desert for our first highlight - a camel safari ride, some wonderful nomad hospitality and camping under the desert stars. We then visit the magnificent Kasbah Ait Benhaddou - the perfect backdrop to many Hollywood films including Gladiator.

We have a day helping the habitants of the remote village of Tijhza, nestled in the High Atlas Mountains. After spending the night at our comfortable eco-lodge with the friendly Berbers, we assist with a variety of community activities.

Our final treat is the colourful souks, palaces and mosques of Marrakech, which comes alive at night with snake charmers, travelling musicians, acrobats and storytellers.

What makes this trip responsible?

Recycling is not fully established in some parts of Morocco so during out time in the desert, we ensure to take all rubbish with us. In the mountains, children are learning the importance of keeping their environment clean for the benefit of their crops and take part in regular cleanups of the area. Kasbah Oliver has been instrumental to Exodus' support of Tijhza Village and they are creating an example for the village on renewable sources, such as solar panels.

Morocco Community project

Whilst staying at the gite in the mountains there is the opportunity to meet the villagers and learn what Exodus has achieved over ten years of supporting the village as one of our Responsible Tourism projects. With a new water pipeline system fitted in the village, every house can now enjoy running water and our funds have also stretched to paying for much-needed operations for some of the children. Our biggest achievement is the village hammam (Moroccan steam bath) that will help with important hygiene issues as well as creating a self-sustainable income. Our support is also shared with other remote communities including Tafedna, located near Essaouira.
Get involved with our Morocco projects and:
- visit the village Hammam and help create a sustainable income for Tijhza;
- send your leftover dirhams into Amanda Ceraolo at the Exodus office;
- donate online via our website;
- join a volunteer departure (Trip code: AMO) led by project founder,Andy McKee;
- bring items with you to leave in the village (see our project page for advice). Please ensure that anything you bring is not passed directly to the children.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Morocco

Day 1

Depart London; arrive Ouarzazarte late evening.

Day 2

Drive to Tazzarine. Visit the local palmerie. Overnight in permanent tented camp.

Day 3

Morning camel trek; continue by vehicle to N'Kob; afternoon free to laze by the pool. Camp in the grounds of a converted kasbah.

Day 4

Travel from N'Kob to Ouarzazarte; afternoon visit Kasbah Ait Benhaddou.

Day 5

Transfer to High Atlas Mountains; afternoon helping the inhabitants in the remote village of Tijhza.

Day 6

Morning walk through the villages of the Tijhza Valley. Scenic drive over mountain passes to Marrakech.

Day 7

Morning walking tour of Marrakech; afternoon and evening free.

Day 8

Fly to London.

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Views of Ait Benhaddou, oasis town in southern Morocco

Kids painting the school walls, Tijhza Responsible Tourism project

Maroc - Vallzée du Draa -Trekking infants

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Maroc - Vallzée du Draa