Farmingdale State College Alumni Association presents

Colors of Morocco

Imperial cities, kasbahs the color of sunset, and two nights beneath a Sahara sky ablaze with stars. Fourteen days across Morocco, in wonderful company.

March 5 – 18, 2028 · Round-trip air from New York included

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14Days
12Nights
2Nights in the Sahara
6Regions
24Meals
Why this journey

An alumni adventure, made effortless

No. 01

Travel with your own

Reconnect with fellow Farmingdale Rams and kindred travelers on an intimate small-group departure, capped at just 24 guests.

No. 02

Atlantic to Sahara

Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, the golden dunes of Merzouga, Aït-Ben-Haddou and Marrakech, woven into one seamless journey.

No. 03

Unpack and settle in

Handpicked riads, a kasbah hotel and a luxury desert camp, with three nights each in storied Fes and Marrakech.

No. 04

Reserve risk-free

Hold your seat with a deposit that is fully refundable through August 6, 2027. Round-trip air from New York is included.

The route, region by region

Six shades of Morocco

From the white walls of Casablanca to the red earth of the south, every stop reveals a different color of this captivating country.

01Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca
2 Nights

Casablanca

Africa's largest mosque rising above the Atlantic, Art Deco boulevards, and a first toast to the journey ahead.

02Hassan Tower, Rabat
En route

Rabat

The royal capital: the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the whitewashed lanes of the Kasbah des Oudaias.

03Zellij tilework in Fes
3 Nights

Fes

The world's oldest university, ancient tanneries, and a labyrinthine medina unchanged for a thousand years.

04Sahara dunes at Merzouga
2 Nights

The Sahara

A 4x4 crossing to the dunes of Merzouga and a luxury tented camp beneath an ocean of stars.

05Ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou
Visit

Aït-Ben-Haddou

The UNESCO-listed clay ksar on the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, a film-set favorite rising from the earth.

06Koutoubia and the High Atlas, Marrakech
3 Nights

Marrakech

The Red City below the snow-capped Atlas: souks, palaces, Jardin Majorelle and a hands-on cooking class.

Camel caravan crossing the dunes
Where the road turns to sand

The heart of the journey lies in the desert

Beyond the last oasis town, the road gives way to golden dunes and the timeless rhythm of the Sahara.

Two nights at Relaxing Desert Camp, Merzouga

Sleep beneath a billion stars

This is the moment travelers remember for the rest of their lives. Deep in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, far from any city light, the Sahara sky comes alive. Watch the Milky Way arc overhead, wake to a sunrise that sets the sand on fire, and ride into the dawn on the back of a camel.

Lantern-lit tents at a luxury Sahara desert camp
Your camp, glowing at dusk

Comfort in the middle of nowhere

Your fully equipped Berber-style tents are anything but roughing it: real beds with linens and pillows, an ensuite with a flush toilet, running water and a hot shower, and soft solar lighting when the sun goes down. All you bring is an overnight bag; your luggage waits for you back at the edge of the desert.

  • Real beds, linens & pillows
  • Private ensuite & hot shower
  • Sunrise camel ride on the dunes
  • Gnawa music at Khamlia village
Signature moments

The experiences you'll carry home

More than sightseeing. These are the hands-on, heart-first moments that make a Collette journey unforgettable.

Sunrise over the Sahara dunes
In the Sahara

Sunrise on the dunes

Rise early to watch the desert glow orange, gold and red, then ride the sands by camel.

Moroccan cooking class
In Marrakech

Cook a Moroccan feast

Gather herbs from the garden and learn the secrets of tagine at a women's training center.

Souk in the Marrakech medina
Along the way

Meet the makers

Share a home-cooked meal with a women's cooperative and wander centuries-old souks.

Day by day

Your fourteen-day journey

Tap any day to expand. Twenty-four meals included: 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 7 dinners.

Where you'll rest

Handpicked stays, one for every mood

Riads hidden behind medina walls, a kasbah at the door of the desert, and a luxury camp among the dunes.

Desert camp at sunset in Merzouga
The showstopper

Relaxing Desert Camp, Merzouga

Two unforgettable nights among the dunes of the Sahara, under the widest sky you've ever seen.

2 Nights
Casablanca

Barceló Anfa Casablanca

A sleek, modern base in the heart of the city, moments from the Atlantic corniche.

3 Nights
Fes

Safae Riad Fes

A traditional riad of tilework and inner courtyards, tucked within the ancient medina.

1 Night
Erfoud

Kasbah Xaluca Erfoud

A fortress-style retreat at the gateway to the Sahara, with palm gardens and pools.

2 Nights ★
Merzouga

Relaxing Desert Camp

Luxury Berber tents deep in the dunes: real beds, ensuite baths and endless stars.

1 Night
Boumalne du Dades

Hotel Xaluca Dades

Perched above the Dades gorge, where golden light spills across the river valley.

3 Nights
Marrakech

2Ciels Boutique Hotel & Spa

A stylish boutique sanctuary with a spa, to unwind after days in the Red City.

The route

Coast to desert to Red City

A grand loop through Morocco's imperial cities, mountains and the Sahara.

Route map of the Colors of Morocco tour, from Casablanca through the Sahara to Marrakech, with the optional Chefchaouen and Tangier pre-tour extension

Your 14-day route, plus the optional Northern Morocco pre-tour extension.

In expert hands

Travel worry-free with Collette

Farmingdale State College Alumni Association has partnered with Collette, crafting guided travel since 1918, to handle every detail on the ground so you can simply soak up the wonder.

Your own Tour Manager

A dedicated Collette Tour Manager travels with the group throughout, plus expert local guides in every city.

Real cultural moments

Impact Moments with women's cooperatives, a Berber village visit, Gnawa music and a hands-on cooking class.

Cancel for any reason

Add the optional Travel Protection Plan for a full refund of your trip payments, right up to the day of departure.

Pricing

All-inclusive value, simply put

Round-trip air from New York, twelve nights of handpicked stays, expert guiding and 24 meals, in one clear price.

Air-inclusive from New York · per person
from $5,999
per person, double occupancy
Book by Aug 6, 2027 & save $100 pp
Traveling solo? Single from $7,099, limited and first-come.
Includes round-trip airfare from New York (JFK), plus all air taxes and fees. Elite Airfare upgrades available.
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What's included

  • Round-trip air from New York, taxes and fees included
  • 12 nights in handpicked riads, hotels & a desert camp
  • 24 meals: 12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Expert Tour Manager and local guides throughout
  • All sightseeing and Impact Moments in the itinerary
  • Travel Protection Plan ($769 pp) and gratuities

Rates are per person in U.S. dollars, air-inclusive from New York, and subject to change until your deposit is received. Deposit of $698 per person is fully refundable through August 6, 2027; final payment due December 6, 2027.

Add a little more

Optional pre-tour: Northern Morocco

The blue city of Chefchaouen
4 Nights · Land only

Chefchaouen & Tangier

from $1,699 per person, double

Arrive a few days early and discover the blue-washed lanes of Chefchaouen, the Rif Mountains, and the storied port of Tangier, the gateway between Europe and Africa.

  • The famous "Blue City" of Chefchaouen & the Rif Mountains
  • A hidden-gem village lunch at Akchour
  • Tetouan's UNESCO medina and a guided tour of Tangier
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