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
Wednesday Nov 1 - Friday Nov 10, 2023
COST
A $600 deposit secures your spot, and the total cost depends upon signup date:
Pricing : $3395
EXTRAS
Early Arrival Package: $345 / $425 (single/double)
Arrive a day early for extra time to sleep off the jet lag and explore Marrakech! Includes private airport pickup, dinner, accommodation and then breakfast, lunch and a medina city tour with a professional guide the following morning. Those choosing the single option will keep a single room for their first two nights in Marrakech.
Balance due by August 1, 2023. 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 professional 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 - this is where glamping got its start!)
Seven organized, vehicle-supported runs
Access to all routes and navigation tools via an app
Experienced Moroccan logistics team
Experienced Rogue Expeditions trip leaders
All meals + snacks
All water + coffee/tea/juice with breakfast
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
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 (Oct 2022), Morocco has lifted all COVID entry requirements. No proof of vaccine or testing is required to enter the country.
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 should anything change. US citizens can get embassy updates here; travelers from other countries should check with their own consulate.
For this trip you will need to arrive in Marrakech (RAK) no later than 3:30pm on Wednesday, November 1 and depart the same place on Friday, November 10 (any time is fine!). Those registered for early arrival should arrive on Tuesday, October 31 no later than 4pm. We will be there to meet you at the airport, and we will take you back there at the end of the trip. Please note that If you book flight times outside of these parameters you will be responsible for arranging your own airport transfers.
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 (broke your leg two weeks before departure? Insurance could cover the entire cost of your trip!).
FAQS
You can find those here.
CONTACT
Gabe Steger at gabe@roguexpeditions.com