Semester at Sea Morocco tour itinerary (Fall 2026)
SAS 138… Morocco is calling. 🇲🇦✨
We’ve created exclusive Morocco itineraries for Semester at Sea 138 students — designed around your field class schedules so nobody misses the adventure. 🚀
Picture this:
🏜️ Riding through the Sahara on ATVs + camels
🌌 Sleeping under millions of stars in a luxury desert camp
📸 Capturing unreal content with your friends
🕌 Exploring ancient medinas, colorful souks + hidden gems
💙 Getting lost in the iconic blue streets of Chefchaouen
🎉 Late-night desert vibes, music, bonfires + core memories
This isn’t a touristy copy-paste trip — it’s the real Morocco experience, built specifically for SAS students who want adventure, energy, culture, and unforgettable moments. 🌍
Spots always fill fast during SAS, so don’t wait too long to lock in your place.
Let’s make Morocco the part of SAS 138 you’ll still be talking about years from now. ✨
Itinerary A (Departs on September 23)
September 23: Tangier → Chefchaouen → Atlas Mountains → Hotel stay
Wander the iconic blue alleys
Chill vibes + photo ops everywhere
Scenic mountain drive
Cozy hotel night
September 24: Sahara Day! Jeep Tour + Camels + Desert Camp
Off-road Jeep adventure
Camel trek at Sunset
Sandboarding
Live music + dancing under the stars
Desert camp stay
September 25: ATVs → Marrakech Arrival
Sunrise ATV ride on golden dunes
Road trip views all day
Arrive in vibrant Marrakech
September 26: Hot Air Balloon → Explore Marrakech → Train to Tangier
Sunrise balloon over Marrakech
Explore souks, palaces & hidden gems
Scenic train ride back to Tangier to re-embark the ship. You’ll need to purchase a Marrakech–Tangier train ticket (via ONCF or at the station with your tour leader’s help).
Itinerary B (Departs on September 24)
September 24: Tangier → Chefchaouen → Atlas Mountains → Hotel stay
Wander the iconic blue alleys
Chill vibes + photo ops everywhere
Scenic mountain drive
Cozy hotel night
September 25: Sahara Day! Jeep Tour + Camels + Desert Camp
Off-road Jeep adventure
Camel trek at Sunset
Sandboarding
Live music + dancing under the stars
Desert camp stay
September 26: ATVs → Marrakech Arrival
Sunrise ATV ride on golden dunes
Road trip views all day
Arrive in vibrant Marrakech
September 27: Hot Air Balloon → Explore Marrakech → Train to Tangier
Sunrise balloon over Marrakech
Explore souks, palaces & hidden gems
Scenic train ride back to Tangier to re-embark the ship. You’ll need to purchase a Marrakech–Tangier train ticket (via ONCF or at the station with your tour leader’s help).
Itinerary C (Departs on September 22)
September 22: Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fes
Explore Chefchaouen’s iconic blue streets straight out of Pinterest
Unlimited photo spots + chill mountain vibes
Scenic drive through the Rif Mountains
Arrive in Fes and explore Morocco’s cultural capital
Cozy hotel stay for the night
September 23: Fes → Atlas Mountains → Sahara Desert
Road trip through the stunning Atlas Mountains
Sunset camel ride into the Sahara dunes
Luxury desert camp experience under the stars
Live Berber music, dancing & bonfire vibes all night
September 24: Sahara Desert Day
Off-road Jeep adventure through the dunes
ATV & buggy rides in the Sahara
Sandboarding on the golden dunes
Another unforgettable desert night with your friends
September 25: Merzouga desert → Marrakech Arrival
Full-day road trip with insane landscapes all along the way
Scenic stops through valleys, mountains & ancient villages
Arrive in vibrant Marrakech at night
September 26: Hot Air Balloon → Explore Marrakech → Train to Tangier
Sunrise hot air balloon ride over Marrakech
Explore the souks, palaces & hidden gems of the Red City
Scenic train ride back to Tangier to rejoin the ship. You’ll need to purchase a Marrakech–Tangier train ticket (via ONCF or at the station with your tour leader’s help).
Why This Itinerary is Literally Fire 🔥
📸 Photo Ops for Days: Your feed’s about to level UP – from Chefchaouen’s iconic blue streets (RIP your camera roll) to Sahara sunsets so epic they’ll break your like button. #NoFilterNeeded
🏜️ Adventure Mode: Activated: Ride camels like a desert boss, ATVs through golden dunes (sand in your hair, zero regrets), and Jeep tour through the Sahara = real-life Mad Max vibes.
🕌 Culture on 100: Bargain in souks, feast on next-level tagines, and vibe with Berber beats under a blanket of stars.
⛺ Desert Sleepover Flex: Luxury camp > library. Think: Campfire jams, sky full of stars, and memories that’ll outlast your degree.
👯♀️ Ultimate Squad Goals: This is where inside jokes are born. Bond with your SAS crew over shared WTF moments and adventures that’ll be legendary long after disembark.
SAS 137 Highlights 🔥
@moroccofabuloustravel Nah… SAS 137 really did THAT 😍🔥🐪 Camel rides, desert sunsets, wild nights, and memories you’re still thinking about… yeah, this one hit different. #sas137 #semesteratsea #sas ♬ original sound - Morocco Fabulous Travel
@moroccofabuloustravel SAS 137 traded Bieberchella for this… worth it?🏜️🐪 #sas137 #semesteratsea #sas #bieberchella #coachella ♬ original sound - Anita虾米米
@moroccofabuloustravel It was never just a trip. It was the people, the moments, the laughter, the sunsets, and the memories that somehow changed us forever. SAS 137, Morocco misses you already.❤️ #sas137 #semesteratsea #sas ♬ original sound - Morocco Fabulous Travel
SAS 136 Highlights 🔥
@moroccofabuloustravel The SAS 136 Morocco Tour came to an end on October 3rd… but the memories will last forever. From laughter in the dunes to quiet moments under a sky full of stars — this wasn’t just a trip, it was a story we lived together. 💛 Until we meet again, Morocco will be waiting. 🇲🇦 What’s one moment you’ll never forget from this adventure? 👇 #moroccofabuloustravel #desertmemories #semesteratsea #wanderlust #sas136 @Semester at Sea ♬ original sound - Morocco Fabulous Travel
@moroccofabuloustravel The memories may fade, but the feeling stays forever. 🧡 SAS 136, thank you for bringing your energy, your stories, and your hearts to Morocco. Until we meet again under the desert stars ✨ #sas136 #semesteratsea #studyabroad #morocco #desert ♬ buzzcut season x ribs - rithu
@moroccofabuloustravel SAS 136 — you’ll always have a piece of Morocco with you. 🏜️✨ Thank you for your smiles, your stories, and the memories we’ll never forget. Drop your favorite moment below 👇 — we’d love to hear what made your trip unforgettable. #sas136 #morocco #semesteratsea #studyabroad #fyp ♬ original sound - Morocco Fabulous Travel