Our student trips to Morocco are built for study abroad students in Barcelona and US college groups on spring break or end-of-semester trips. Fly from Barcelona to Marrakech in about two and a half hours, and three days later you have slept in a Berber camp in the Sahara, ridden a camel over the Merzouga dunes and seen the Atlas Mountains. Shared desert tours start from €160 per person, so a weekend in Africa can cost less than a weekend in Paris.
Why choose our student trips to Morocco
We are a small local company run by Mustafa, Hassan and Karolina, organising trips since 2009. Students like us for simple reasons:
- Budget prices: the 3 day desert tour from Marrakech costs €160 per person in a shared group, with hotel, desert camp, dinners, breakfasts and the camel trek included.
- Fits a long weekend: leave Marrakech on Friday morning and be back on Sunday evening, in time for your Monday flight to Barcelona.
- Safe and organised: licensed drivers, pickup from your riad or hostel, and one WhatsApp number to reach us 24/7.
- Meet other travellers: our shared group tours in Morocco mix young travellers from the US, Europe and Latin America.
Barcelona to Marrakech: a 4-day student trip plan
This is the plan most study abroad students in Barcelona follow for a spring break or end-of-course trip to Morocco:
- Day 1 – Barcelona to Marrakech: direct morning flight, check in to a riad in the medina, evening at Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
- Day 2 – High Atlas and Ait Benhaddou: we pick you up at 7:00 and cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass to the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and the Dades valley.
- Day 3 – Sahara night: Todra gorges, then a sunset camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes and a night with music around the fire in a desert camp.
- Day 4 – Back to Marrakech: sunrise on the dunes, drive back to Marrakech and fly to Barcelona the next morning.
Short on time for your student trip to Morocco? Also, the 2 day Zagora desert trip fits a normal weekend. Want more? Continue to Fes with the 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Fes.
Group student trips to Morocco for universities and clubs
Travelling with 10, 20 or 40 students? In addition, we organise private group trips for study abroad programs, sororities, fraternities, student clubs and end-of-year school trips, with our own vehicles, a group leader and one price for everything. Tell us your dates and group size in the contact form or on WhatsApp and we send you a quote within 24 hours.
Practical tips for students travelling to Morocco
- Passport: US citizens do not need a visa for Morocco for stays up to 90 days; your passport must be valid for your whole stay.
- Money: the currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD); bring some cash, as the desert camps do not take cards.
- What to wear: light clothes that cover shoulders and knees, plus a warm layer, because desert nights are cold. See our Sahara packing list.
- Best time: spring (March to May) and autumn are ideal; read our month-by-month guide.
Student trips to Morocco: FAQ
How much does a student trip to Morocco cost?
Our shared 3 day desert tour from Marrakech is €160 per person. Add flights from Barcelona and two nights in a Marrakech riad, and most students spend between €250 and €400 for the whole trip.
Is Morocco safe for students?
Yes. Millions of tourists visit every year, and on our tours you are with a local driver the whole time. Use common sense in busy markets, as in any big city.
Can we book a private tour just for our group?
Yes. Private trips are available for any group size; contact us with your dates.
See what our guests say on Tripadvisor and check the UNESCO page of the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou.
Rate this page
Was this page helpful? Your rating helps other travellers.
