Active Morocco: Rif Mountains

Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting at the joining hotel in the evening before an optional group dinner to get to know your fellow travellers.


Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Flandria Tanger

Travel to Tétouan, a northern city in Morocco along the Martil Valley and a few miles south of the Strait of Gibraltar. Along the way the group will embark on a thrilling hike to Gite Monte Blanco (838 m) nestled amidst the rugged Rif Mountains and enjoy a picnic lunch from the top before the return trip. Arrive in Tetouane in the late afternoon for a walking tour of several historical landmarks throughout the city like El Feddan Square and the Royal Palace. Dinner is on your own.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike with a guide to Gite Monte Blanco and have a picnic lunch nestled amidst the rugged Rif Mountains. You'll gain about 838m in elevation as you go reaching breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Cross the famous Fash Lamhar plateau to reach the summit with views of the Mediterranean Sea in the distance. Distance: 14km Duration: 5hrs Elevation Gain: 838mTransport - Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Tangier and your visit to the city of Tétouan.Activity - Spend 2 hours on a walking city tour of Tétouan and explore serveral significant landmarks while learning about the local history. Stops include Moulay el Mehdi square, El Feddan Square, the Royal Palace, and the Kasbah of Sidi Al-Mandri. Pass through the souks of the old medina and conclude the walk with a visit to an old Spanish fortress on a hilltop overlooking city.Accommodation - Soho Boutique Tetouan

In the morning leave Tetouan and travel to Chefchaouen, known for the' striking blue-washed buildings of its old town. From the outskirts of town begin today's hike through the scenic Rif Mountains passing small waterfalls and streams reaching the Spanish Mosque featuring amazing views of the city below. Then, take part in a hand-on goat cheese making experience with a local family followed by lunch where you'll share delicious traditional Moroccan dishes. When the group arrives back in Chefchaouen there will be a CEO-led walk through the ‘Blue City'.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Tétouan and Chefchaouen.Activity - Start out today with a hike through the gorgeous scenery of the Rif Mountains. Walk through lush mountain scenery, passing small waterfalls and streams along the way. The group will also walk through villages and may be able to pick fresh figs from trees on their way (if in season). Then, visit the farm of a local family and experience a hands-on goat cheese making lesson from your friendly hosts. Distance: 7-8km Duration: 4hrs Terrain: Small, rocky footpath through the fields of fig and weed, with elevations around 500 to 600 meters.Activity - Join your CEO guided visit of the blue city. Begin at the hotel and then climb up the stairs to explore the incredible blue streets. Pass by the historic Kasbah dating back to the 15th century and get to know this unique Moroccan city. Finish the walk at Rass Elma and climb to the Spanish Mosque to take in the expansive view of the Rif Mountains.Accommodation - Puerta Azul Chefchaouen

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then visit Oued ElKannar, the Rif region's top ravine and enjoy a trek along a scenic trail through this dramatic canyon that is popular for its clear turquoise pools and plunging waterfalls. Finish the hike with a dip in the gentle nearby river for the perfect taste of nature in Morocco's quaint countryside. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the river or at a local restaurant depending on the season, and then travel back to Chefchaouen for a free evening and dinner on your own.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend free time in the alluring 'Blue City'. Find a local spot for dinner and wander the narrow streets.Activity - Embark on an unforgettable adventure in the Rif region's top ravine. Soak up the beauty of Oued ElKannar and marvel at the stunning fusion of river and nature as the group treks along the scenic trail. Encounter diverse landscapes, from mountains to riverbanks, and spot native flora and fauna. Cap it off with a refreshing stop by the gentle river — bring your swimsuits and water shoes to cool off with a quick dip! Distance: 10 km Duration 3-4 hrsAccommodation - Puerta Azul Chefchaouen

Head to Fés, considered the cultural capital of the country and enjoy a guided medina tour through the Fés medina, which happens to be one of the largest in the world. Enter through one of the great gates and wander down some of the 9,000 winding streets found here. Observe local tannery workers from the balcony of a leather shop and take some time to search for meaningful souvenirs of your own. The rest of the evening is free to explore on your own.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - After the medina tour spend a free evening on your own exploring all that Fés has to offer.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Follow a local guide through the Fez medina, one of the world’s largest medinas with more than 9000 winding streets lying within 365 hectares. See buildings in the medina that date back to the 9th century; there are 350 mosques in the medina that are still in use today. Enter through one of the great gates into the chaos. Explore the artisans’ quarters as well as the many carpenters, bakers, butchers, and spice sellers. Visit the mausoleum and the Al Qarawiyin University. A highlight of the tour is the view of the famous Fez tannery from the balcony of a leather shop, where you can observe the men hard at work treating and dyeing the different hides. Take some time to shop for leather goods before returning to your hotel.Accommodation - Dar Anebar Fès

Depart for Khenifra, a city in Northern Morocco surrounded by the Atlas Mountains. Along the way the group will stop for a hike with a local guide through cedar forest and past many scenic viewpoints for a total 15km. Afterwards, have lunch by the lake with a local family before continuing on to Khenifra. Dinner will be had at the hotel this evening.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - On your way to Khenifra the group will stop for a guided hike that begins in a cedar forest and travels 13-15 km for 4 hours along trails through the woods with rocky and steeper sections. With an elevation gain between 224 and 274 m this hike is particularly scenic and rich in the area's flora and fauna. Enjoy lunch overlooking a lake with a local family.Transport - Sit back and enjoy the scenery on your private vehicle between Fés and Khenifra. Please note the drive time is longer than normal as there will be a stop along the way.Accommodation - Dar Zayane

Begin the day with a morning drive to Afourer. Upon arrival, explore the vibrant local market and enjoy a fresh, local-style lunch. After lunch, continue on to Bin El Ouidane, where the group will enjoy a kayaking activity on the lake followed by some well-deserved rest and free time to take in the beautiful surroundings.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and enjoy the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle transfer from Khenifra to Bin El Ouidane with a stop along the way to Ouaouizeght.Activity - Visit the local market in Afourer, where you can meander through the stalls and experience the atmosphere of this lively town. Enjoy a freshly prepared local lunch before heading onwards.Activity - Set high in the Atlas Mountains, discover the beauty of Bin El Ouidane Lake from the water.Free_time - Enjoy free time to partake in optional lake activities in Bin El Ouidane. Choose to kayak, take a boat out for a fishing ride, or simply watch sunset along the water for a palette of contrasting colours.Accommodation - Dar L'eau vive

Start your morning at a local host family's home for tea and breakfast in this idyllic setting. Engage in the age-old tradition of bread-making as you deepen your connection to the local culture's culinary heritage. Then enjoy a morning guided hike to Imsfrane Cathedral — the natural marvel resembling a cathedral carved by nature is well worth the hike through Morocco's rugged terrain to see these towering rock formations. After catching your breath and admiring the beauty, hike back to the local family's home to enjoy lunch with the bread you made this morning! Spend a free evening back at the hotel in Bin El Ouidane before a group dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - After reaching the cathedral the group will continue onwards for the next part of the hike, which will lead the group to a hospital nearby home where you will be treated to a charming welcome with tea and a group lunch. When everyone finishes the meal you'll have the opportunity to partake in the age-old tradition of bread making with members of the family. Experience not only a local connection, but a heartwarming connection to the culinary heritage of Morocco.Activity - Hike to Cathédrale Imsfrane and marvel at a natural environment resembling a cathedral carved by nature. Witness the towering rock formations up close that were sculpted through time by water and wind, and get a true taste of Morocco's rugged terrain.Free_time - Enjoy a free evening in town and maybe choose to spend it by the lake before a group dinner at the hotel.Accommodation - Dar L'eau vive

Drive to Marrakech in the morning where the tour ends upon arrival in the early afternoon.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and scan the scenery on your private vehicle transfer to Marrakech where the tour ends upon arrival.Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.