Diamonds in the Desert 2020 2021 2022

We are proud to announce the second annual Diamonds in the Desert Adventure...

AGAIN!   🙂

Thank you for your continued patience!

Like the rest of the world, Morocco has suffered greatly during the pandemic and the economic aftermath. Due to this issue (and the amount of time that has gone by) some of the prices for our event have gone up.

Thankfully, our partners are amazing, and have agreed to let our reservations and deposits ride in spite of it having been 2.5 years since we were supposed to be there, but with some cost increases.

Transportation, lodging, food... everything has gone up a bit over the past 2.5 years.

In short, there has been just shy of a 20% increase to the costs of the trip.

They are eagerly awaiting us, and are very eager to please, as am I.

To help offset those costs, I have added $800 worth of retouched images to everyone's packages. I am happy to do this (and more as opportunities present themselves) to make this as painless as possible.

As noted previously, tipping is left to the event participants (meaning, not included in the package). I urge you to be as generous to the locals as feels comfortable. A little goes a LONG way there. The locals in Morocco are helpful and kind, in my experience, especially at the properties.

Also, you will no longer be sharing tents in the Sahara. Everyone gets their own luxury tent with hot showers.

November 8-17, 2022

You and a small group of old and new friends are about to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through the spellbinding streets and deserts of Morocco!

Adventure Snapshot

  • November 8-17, 2022
  • Complimentary Feminine Leadership Workshop with Lori Roberts Smith
  • Includes Individual Photo Sessions Throughout
  • First Leg (Nov 8-12) Moulay Idriss, Meknes, Chefchaouen
  • Second Leg (Nov 13-17) Sahara Desert, Fez

Featured Presenter: Lori Roberts Smith

Lori develops high integrity, transformational leaders who embrace and leverage their own Empowered Feminine Leadership abilities to create the career, business, relationships, health and/or life they truly desire, despite fear or discomfort. With advanced education in nuclear-radiation physics, decades of dynamic experience spanning healthcare, education and management, a 2017 successful summit of Africa's highest peak, and a track record of impact as a certified professional coach, Lori delivers what her clients call "Leadership Science with a Soul" resulting in "Adventurous growth at its best"!

This isn't just a "sit and learn" retreat

This is an active adventure in which you will literally be stepping out of your comfort zone and into the unknown to (re)discover the beautiful power of your own feminine leadership.

When it's over, you will have a greater understanding of your Self and your Power, having had a series of amazing experiences with Don, Lori, your fellow travelers, and the beautiful people of Morocco.

First Leg: Moulay Idriss

We will be staying at Rose Button's gorgeous Moroccan guesthouse in Moulay Idriss, Dar Zerhoune. Each room at the guesthouse will accommodate two participants.

Each day will begin with breakfast and a brief presentation by Lori, Don, or both. Then we're off to start our day with an adventure. This may include a tour of Moulay Idriss, a trip to see the ruins of a 2,300-year-old Roman outpost or neighboring city, touring a local winery, or even a class on traditional Moroccan baking and tea-making. (Exact activities to be determined as a group.) Don will be taking photos and video throughout.

Afternoons will be free for individuals or small groups to pursue their own activities.

We will reconvene for dinner, and in some cases, an evening activity like a winery tour or star-gazing.

Second Leg: The Sahara

Ahhh, the Sahara. This time offers an opportunity for deep reflection and introspection as we're surrounded by a sea of sand and sky.

After a short sunset camel ride (weather permitting) we will find ourselves at Tiziri Camp, a gorgeous eco-camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes. Tiziri Camp will be our home as we explore both inward and outward. You will have your own tent at camp, complete with hot showers in each.

There ARE optional activities that you can participate in while at the camp for an additional cost, including riding on 4-Wheel ATVs, "sandboarding", shopping the markets in nearby Merzouga, or visiting the nomadic tribes and archaeological points of interest that are close at hand.

Please note that Don loves taking his clients for a ride through the Sahara on the back of an ATV!

Finale: Fes

We'll all spend the last full day together in the beautiful city of Fes. It's time to celebrate before taking the train back to Casablanca the next morning and departing for our homes the following day.

What is included in the Full Adventure?

  • All candid travel photos taken by Don
  • 40 retouched images of your choice (previously only 20)
  • A one-to-one coaching session with Lori prior to the trip
  • Access to the Diamond Facets Workbook by Tribe of Diamonds
  • One hour consultation with Don prior to the trip
  • A personal travel video created by Don, and featuring you
  • Individual Lodging (was shared), from first night in Moulay Idriss to the final night in the Sahara. Final night in Fes will be shared lodging, 2 per apartment
  • Group transport between Casablanca, Moulay Idriss, Fes, Merzouga (Sahara), back to Fes, and on to the airport in Casablanca
  • Group breakfasts and dinners
  • Optional group activities (Roman Ruins, Winery Tour, Camel Trek... weather depending, etc)

What is not included?

  • Airfare: Travel to Casablanca from your location (and back again)
  • Personal purchases (alcoholic drinks, gifts, souvenirs, snacks, medicines, toiletries, etc)
  • Afternoon (non-group) activities
  • Lunches, as well as any non-group meals (when you choose to go do your own thing)
  • Gratuities for local services
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Adventure Itinerary

PLEASE NOTE
Itinerary subject to change. Exact daily activities in Moulay Idriss may change as the event draws nearer.

First Leg: Moulay Idriss


  • Day 1 (Tuesday, Nov 8): Arrive in Casablanca

    Participants meet in Casablanca before 2:00 pm and the group will be brought to Moulay Idriss for dinner and relaxing.

  • Day 2 (Wednesday, Nov 9): Moulay Idriss

    Visit the ruins of Volubilis a 2,300 year old outpost of the Roman Empire with incredible mosaics still intact.

  • Day 3 (Thursday, Nov 10): Chefchaouen (The Blue City)

    This is a full day excursion, but it's well worth the drive to experience the beautiful "Blue City."

  • Day 4 (Friday, Nov 11): Meknes

    Meknes is a short drive, and offers a great opportunity for an authentic Arab Market experience.

  • Day 5 (Saturday, Nov 12): Free Day to Choose Our Adventure

    We may decide to check out Fes on this day, but by then we'll all have an idea of what we would like to do.

Second Leg: Sahara Desert

  • Day 6 (Sunday, Nov 13): Moulay Idriss to Sahara

    A big day as we embark on a 6 hour drive to the Sahara and make our way to Tiziri Camp for a four course meal, Berber music under the stars, hot showers, and soft beds in this luxury camp.

  • Day 7 (Monday, Nov 14): A Day in the Desert

    A day of quiet reflection, flying across the desert on an ATV, or both... or neither, for that matter!

  • Day 8 (Tuesday, Nov 15): A Day in the Desert

    Another day of quiet reflection, flying across the desert on an ATV, or both... or neither, for that matter!

  • Day 9 (Wednesday, Nov 16): Sahara to Fes

    Up early and on to a 6 hour drive back to Fes, and our last evening together as a group.

  • Day 10 (Thursday, Nov 17): Fes to Casablanca

    This 4 hour ride will get us back to where we started by 2:00 pm... in Casablanca!