Morocco Uncovered

Touchdown in Morocco! The Land of the Sunset, the home to Tagines and a place famous for its crazy markets and breathtaking views. We're starting in Marrakech! Once you arrive at your hotel you'll have the day to roam, meet with the group and set off to discover your first taste of Morocco. Whether you want to go over to the leather workshops, or the markets or you just want a place to drink some tea and people watch (when in Morocco right?) your group leader (aka your new best friend) will be on hand to give you suggestions for your first day. In the evening, you'll all meet as a group, begin to get to know each other and start to work out who in the group is the best photographer!

Morning TruTravellers! Today we'll learn how to make the traditional cuisine we'll be trying all week at a local cooking class. This cooking class at The Art House is one of our Community Tourism Enterprises. The Art House is a community-focused creative and cultural experience space in Marrakech. The project connects travellers with local Moroccan artisans, cooks, hosts and cultural practitioners through hands-on workshops, so whether you have been desperate to know how to make the perfect tagine or you want to find out the secret to Chermoula, this is your chance to find out! Then later in the day we'll head to Jardin Majorelle, which is an Instagrammer's dream. Once we've had a group photo in all the iconic spots, we'll head over to Jemaa el-Fna, the main square in Marrakech, for the evening.

We're heading away from the bustling city and getting our first taste of a more remote Morocco. Today is a big travel day, so stock up on snacks (Oreos at the ready!) The views on this journey will be INSANE! We'll pass through loads of incredible valleys and stop off at some amazing viewpoints, too. The final stop of the day will be in the Monkey Fingers Valley - it's a really amazing spot to finish the journey with! Once we arrive to Boumalne Dades, we'll soak in the views, drop off our bags in the epic rooms and then head down for a group dinner at our hotel in Boumalne Dades and try some more of Morocco's delicacies - did someone say 3-course meal?

First up today, we're heading to Todra Gorge, one of Morocco's must-see areas. It’s like something out of Indiana Jones, although luckily for us, there’ll be no giant boulder chasing us today…well, not one that we know of, at least... After we've explored the Gorge, we're heading to our next destination - Merzouga. This is what we've all been waiting for - we're heading to the desert! This afternoon we've got some time to chill. Your tour guide will have plenty of suggestions, so whether you want to do some exploring on foot or just want to relax closer to the hotel, you'll be spoilt for choice. Luckily for us, the Sahara Desert is only a short walk away...we're talking literally only a couple of minutes - get ready for a dreamy desert sunset and maybe even some stargazing too after a delicious dinner!

First up, we will have a chilled morning, have a lie-in, have a swim and take the day at a slower pace! Then, chakras at the ready for an epic sandboarding experience in the heart of the desert. Want to know the best part of today? Well, it's got to be our sleepover on the sand dunes - and we're getting there via Camel (beats Uber any day!) We'll head over to the campsite, meet the locals who are taking us in for the night and settle into our temporary, magical home! After a super busy and exciting day, we’ll get ready for an evening of good food, drumming (of course...) and lots of star-gazing. Trust us - you have NEVER seen stars like these!

Remember to pack an overnight bag for our evening in the desert! You won't need much, just the bare essentials and some spare clothes for the morning :)

Did you sleep well? Of course you did! After a night in the desert, we’ll have a stunning morning watching the sunrise and pinching ourselves cause surely this isn't real life!? What could be better than getting back to basics with a night in the desert, surrounded by amazing people and even better views? Sadly, though, we can't stay here forever, so we'll move on to our next stop: Ait Ben Haddou. It's an iconic landscape that has been used in countless famous films and series such as Game of Thrones, so get your cameras at the ready for some epic photos tomorrow... Talking of films, on the way, we'll stop at a film set museum on the way to explore some of the sets from some of the biggest movies of all time!

Today is an early start as we’re off to the heart of Ait Ben Haddou! This fortified village has been used as a filming location for Game Of Thrones, The Mummy and Gladiator. A great place to spend an hour getting lost amongst the pretty alleys and castle-like buildings. Then we're off to our next epic location, and it's not a journey you want to nap on! Look at the epic views as we cross the Tichka Pass and get some awesome photos along the way. We told you that Morocco is a photographer's dream! We'll arrive in Imlil in the afternoon and soak in the views and the sun from our amazing hotel!

We’re going back to where it all began! We’ll have a chilled morning before travelling back to Marrakech. Back in the hustle and bustle we'll enjoy a final wander around the markets and soak in the incredible atmosphere. You'll also get a chance to experience some things you might have missed the first time around.

Tissues at the ready! All good things must come to an end, and after 9 amazing days of discovering the best of Morocco, it's time to say goodbye. We have eaten like kings, seen the most breathtaking views and had THE most fun! We’ve created memories to last a lifetime and taken enough pics to spam your Instagram for the next 12 months. Your group leader is on hand for any help with onward travel plans you might have if today doesn’t mark the end of your travel adventure! You’re part of the TruFam now and that’s for life so it’s not goodbye it’s see you later!