“The seven best runs of my life! Allison and Gabe and their Moroccan crew provided a wonderful, exotic experience immersing us in the local landscape. We had it all–breathtaking scenery, scrumptious food, Saharan music, life-changing runs, and OMG the orange juice!!!”
This is the trip that started it all!
Get ready to see, hear, taste and RUN one of the most beautiful, welcoming & magical areas of North Africa. We'll wander Marrakech markets, pass over the snow-capped High Atlas mountains, explore ancient kasbahs, learn about the traditional Berber way of life and play on the giant sand dunes surrounding our private camp in the Sahara.
Run along lush river valleys, through dramatic gorges and palm oases and in the Sahara, catching glimpses of village life that are never seen from the highways. Enjoy full run support from our team, who are always on hand with water, rides and plenty of high fives, no matter your pace.
Finish each day with a beautiful desert sunset, a delicious Moroccan feast, endless stories and mind-blowing views of the stars.
ITINERARY
PRICING & DETAILS
DATES
Saturday, March 12 - Monday, March 21, 2022
COST
A $600 deposit secures your spot, and the total cost depends upon signup date:
Standard Pricing (through December 12): $2995
Late Pricing (after December 12): $3095
EXTRAS
Private Room Upgrade (limited availability): $500
Gives you a single room for 8 nights. A private tent is not guaranteed in the Sahara, though we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Early Arrival Package: $205/$310 (single/double)
Arrive a day early for extra time to sleep off the jet lag and explore Marrakech! Includes private airport pickup, accommodation and dinner upon arrival, then breakfast and a medina city tour with a professional guide the following morning.
Balance due by December 12, 2021. Please refer to the FAQs for our cancellation & refund policy.
COST INCLUDES
Pre-trip guidance + communication
Transfers to/from Marrakech airport on arrival and departure day
Transportation: well-maintained 4×4 vehicles, fuel and drivers
Eight nights in comfortable, unique three and four-star hotels or riads (double occupancy)
One night in our private Sahara camp (fully equipped with traditional tents, real beds and a bathhouse)
Seven organized, vehicle-supported runs
Experienced Moroccan logistics team
Experienced Rogue Expeditions trip leaders
All meals + snacks
All water + coffee/tea/juice with breakfast
Access to all routes and navigation tools via an app
Rogue Expeditions shirt + buff
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE
Flight
Alcohol or beverages other than water (though coffee, tea and juice are included with breakfasts)
Travel Insurance
Personal purchases/souvenirs or extra activities
Any costs related to COVID-19 testing
Tips
GROUP SIZE
There will be a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 16 runners. Spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so early deposits are recommended!
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Participants will need a passport with at least 6 months of validity left. No visas are required for US, UK, Canadian or EU citizens in Morocco. Travelers from other countries should check with their consulate for details.
At the time of writing (February 2022), foreign visitors are permitted to enter Morocco with the following:
- Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19
and
- A negative PCR test result produced within 48 hours of boarding your first flight
Ultimately it is up to you to ensure that you have everything in order to get into/out of the country, though we will keep registered participants updated as things evolve! US citizens can get embassy updates here; travelers from other countries should check with their own consulate. Unvaccinated runners should NOT register for this trip at this time as you will not be permitted entry to Morocco.
Please note that travel insurance is strongly recommended. Although we hope you never need it, we've seen enough to know that it can be a lifesaver in the event of a medical emergency, flight delays that cause you to miss the start of the trip, lost baggage or cancellation on your part (Flight cancelled? Broke your leg two weeks before departure? Test positive for covid? Insurance could cover the entire cost of your trip).
FAQS & COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
Please note that this trip will only run if we are confident that it can be done in a reasonably safe, enjoyable and of course legal manner, and that all participants must be willing to abide by any and all safety measures that our guides and/or Moroccan government officials deem necessary during this trip. Much remains to be seen about the near-term trajectory of the travel industry, and while we will do everything within our power to make this trip happen it is possible that it may not be feasible.
For all 2022 trips: If we cancel a trip due to COVID-19 related issues you will be notified no later than 60 days prior to departure and will be guaranteed a full refund or transfer to another trip. If you use a credit from a previously cancelled trip then your credit will be extended, but a refund will not be issued. Please note that any preemptive cancellation by a participant will be subject to the normal cancellation policy.
You can find the full cancellation/transfer policy, along with the rest of the trip-specific FAQS here.
CONTACT
Allison Macsas at allison@roguexpeditions.com