Morocco 360° Collection: Marrakech, Essaouira and the Agafay desert
Morocco 360° Collection: Marrakech, Essaouira and the Agafay desert
The trip in a nutshell
Highlights of this trip
★ Live the magic of the Thousand and One Nights in luxurious riads and a desert camp.
★ Feel the thrill of self-driven quads in Agafay.
★ Discover the vibrant Jardins Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic villa.
This is a WeRoad Collection trip
Experience the authentic WeRoad adventure with added luxury. Enjoy accommodations in carefully selected facilities, staying exclusively in double rooms, and benefit from more comfortable and premium transfers. If you are travelling solo and wish to have a private room, you can add that at check out for an extra cost (if available). If you are travelling as a couple/pair, a double room is guaranteed for you at no extra cost.
Exclusive Accommodation
Examples of hotels where you will stay (hotel is specified on each day of the itinerary):
4-5 star hotels in Marrakech: Dar Ghizlane or similar
Agafay desert tented camp : Dar Inna Camp or similar
4-5 star hotels in Essaouira: Les Jardins de Villa or similar
A trip to Morocco is a journey of the senses: in Morocco the places are not only seen with the eyes, but everything is explored through hearing, smell, taste and touch. In this 9-day itinerary, we will have the opportunity to discover Morocco in all its colors and scents, starting from Marrakech and crossing desert landscapes, where ancient-looking fortresses stand and the city markets are teeming with stalls selling spices and foods of all kinds. sort, and reach the ocean.
We start from the capital, Marrakech , which will be the first impact we will have with Morocco, and which we will discover step by step by exploring the medina, the souks and the famous Jardins Majorelle. We then move from the chaos of the city to immerse ourselves in the quiet of the desert: we reach Agafay , where we spend a night in a tented camp. Surrounded by dunes, around the burning fire and with a roof made of stars: these will be moments we will struggle to forget. We continue moving until we arrive in Essaouira , where we can try our hand at the surfboard and enjoy some sea. Our wandering ends where it all began, back in Marrakech, where we will say goodbye with a little sadness but with the awareness of having shared a unique journey through beautiful lands.
What's included
6 nights in a 4-5 star hotel, always in a double room
Local Experience : an unforgettable night in a Luxury tented camp in the desert with Bedouin dinner on day 3
All breakfasts
Minivan with driver from day 2 to day 6
Local guide from day 2 to day 6
Guided tour of the medina of Marrakech on day 2
Entrance and visit to the Jardins Majorelle on day 2
Quad excursion in the Agafay desert on day 3
Dinner in Marrakech on day 7
- The assistance of the coordinator
Free cancellation with 100% refund up to 31 days before departure
Itinerary
Welcome to Morocco!
Check-in: our trip starts from Marrakech!
Round trip flights are not included in the package, so you can choose from where and when you want to fly. This is to give you maximum freedom of choice!
Check-in at the hotel in Marrakech. Let's start off on the right foot: Marrakech is a mix of flavours and aromas that will overwhelm us right away, so let's get familiar with the food here! Here's to this adventure and all the moments we will share!
Structures where we will stay: Dar Ghizlane or similar
Included: overnight stay with breakfast
Not included : meals and drinks
Discovering Marrakech
Walking around Marrakech
Our journey starts from the city that perhaps best represents Morocco: we have a whole day to explore and discover Marrakech with our guide! We start from Jemaa el Fna Square , the nerve center of the city. This square is the site of a large open-air market , called a souk, where you can buy very soft fabrics , tasty dates or fragrant spices . We can have our bodies decorated with henna or have our palms read by a bizarre fortune teller. We then continue with Place des Epices, the spice square, and Palazzo Bahia, a true masterpiece of traditional Moroccan architecture.
After a quick lunch we move to the iconic Jardins Majorelle , where we can stroll among exotic plants and brightly colored structures - there's no better place to take some iconic photos! We then return to the hotel to prepare for the evening: what good things will we taste this evening?
Accommodation: Dar Ghizlane or similar
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, guided tour of the Medina and entrance to the Jardins Majorelle
Money pot: any extra activities
Not included: meals and drinks
Agafay: a night in the desert
We arrive in the Sahara!
Today our on the road in Morocco officially begins. We say goodbye to Marrakech and immerse ourselves in the Moroccan landscapes, whose warm and welcoming colors will envelop and conquer us from the first glance. We reach the Agafay desert , where we are suddenly catapulted among the desert dunes, camels (or are they dromedaries?!), Bedouins and fires lit on the sand ready to warm us when the sun disappears behind the horizon. We have some time to enjoy a quad excursion in the dunes before returning to the tented camp that will host us this night. We prepare for the Bedouin dinner that awaits us and then we all find ourselves around the fire and under the starry sky - probably one of the most beautiful we will see in our lives.
Accommodation: Dar Inna Camp or similar
Included: overnight stay in a tented camp with breakfast, quad excursion in the desert, Bedouin dinner, private minivan with driver and local guide
Not included: meals and drinks where not indicated
Essaouira: we enjoy the sea of Morocco
Finally sea!
We wake up in the desert - for the more adventurous, we can get up before dawn to see the sun peek through the dunes, it will be worth it! Then we set off again, this time towards Essaouira ! Even today we enjoy the view that flows outside the window until, finally, the Atlantic Ocean appears before our eyes! We have arrived in Essaouira, a port and seaside town on the ocean coast, which will be our home for the next two days of travel - so we will have plenty of time to enjoy the sea and maybe even try to dive into the waves with the board surfing!
Walking around Essaouira
In these two days in Essaouira we will also have the opportunity to discover it with our guide. Very famous here is the Medina on the sea , a UNESCO world heritage site, an example of 18th century European military architecture in North Africa. We explore the Medina and the fish market with our guide and some other neighborhoods near the center and then we are ready to taste some typical dishes of the local cuisine - perhaps this evening it will be the turn of the harira soup , made with chickpeas and lentils! We then return to the hotel, slightly further inland than Essaouira, and not surprisingly: we are here to breathe a little peace, immersed in the Moroccan landscapes.
Accommodation: Les Jardins de Villa or similar
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, dinner on day 4, private minivan with driver and local guide
Money pot: any extra activities
Not included: meals and drinks
Lets go back to Marrakech
Goodbye ocean!
This morning we say goodbye to the sea of Essaouira and make ourselves comfortable in our minivan for the last on the road of our journey to discover Morocco. We have about 3 hours of road separating us from Marrakech , so let's enjoy these last moments on the Moroccan roads. After so many days out of the city, it will be a bit of a shock to return to the chaos of Marrakech - but we are ready to enjoy yet another face of Morocco! Once we arrive, we can decide how to keep ourselves busy this afternoon: we can visit the Bahia Palace , a masterpiece of traditional Moroccan architecture, or venture further into the crowded streets of the souk to perhaps buy some souvenirs.
Accommodation: Dar Ghizlane or similar
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, minivan with driver and local guide
Money pot: any extra activities
Not included: meals and drinks
Marrakech: a little relaxation
A bit of well-deserved relaxation
This is our last day in Morocco and Marrakech and we can decide to use it as we see fit. Included we have the hammam experience , the typical Turkish bath that will allow us to purify the body and, apparently, also the soul. One thing is certain: we will emerge regenerated! We can then relax enjoying our hotel, or explore Marrakech further - the decision is up to us! What is certain is that this evening our last dinner awaits us on a rooftop overlooking the medina , to end our adventure in style!
Accommodation: Dar Ghizlane or similar
Included: overnight stay with breakfast, hammam experience, dinner on the rooftop
Money pot: any extra activities
Not included: meals and drinks where not mentioned
Goodbye Morocco
Check-out and goodbye
Not included: airport transfer, meals and drinks
End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

The travel coordinators
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Info to know
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Physical commitment
This itinerary has a LOW level of physical effort and the pace of the journey is considered relaxed. If foreseen, the trips are of short duration (maximum 3 hours); the excursions are accessible to everyone and do not require physical preparation. We will walk to explore the destination and structure changes are never or almost never expected.
Meeting and greetings
This trip starts and ends in Marrakech. On the first day of the trip we meet by 6pm, on the last day you can leave in the morning.
Local culture
From 28 February 2025 to 29 March 2025 it will be Ramadan period: this means that the trip may be subject to changes based on the opening times of public places. The packed lunch will become our best friend and during the day we will be able to eat in private areas. Being a WeRoader also means respecting local traditions like this, it will be an opportunity to get to know them even more closely!
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to meet all needs:
1. Credit or debit card from Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.
2. Installment payments for certain countries only
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you can pay the balance from your MyWeRoad Personal Area via bank transfer.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
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However, there is a solution - you can connect with your travel buddies by joining our Facebook group. Look for a post related to your trip, or ask the group admins for help in connecting with your future travel companions!
If a Travel Coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you're interested in, you can easily find their introduction post in the group via the website: in the tour list, click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip details page, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator's name] for information on this trip in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
Tour List
Trip details page
In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curios to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can contact us by WhatsApp at +447716573700
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!