Experience Overview
If you want to hit Morocco’s highlights, this is your adventure. Wander through kasbahs, spice markets, and cities pulsing with energy on this comprehensive trip. Climb onto a camel and explore the edge of the Sahara before admiring the views from the heights of the Atlas Mountains. Experience the energy of imperial cities as you explore souks stuffed with exotic wares. Then take a moment to appreciate this amazing adventure as you spend a night in a mountain gîte.
Highlights
- Wander through ancient medinas and Roman ruins
- Ride a camel into the Sahara
- Spend a night in a mountain gîte
- Enjoy traditional Moroccan fare at a local home
- Shop in seaside Essaouira
- Set eyes on the blue city of Chefchaouen
Trip Details
Product Code: 1921
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private air-conditioned van, camel, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Supplier Code: DCMH
Starts: Casablanca, Morocco
Finishes: Marrakech, Morocco
Duration: 15 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating: Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Mhaya Village Community Lunch, Meknès Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Mountain Gîte Stay with Traditional Moroccan Meal, Aroumd (Aremd) Your Discover Moment: Marrakech
- Tangier guided tour including the medina, kasbah, and the grand and petit souks
- Volubilis guided tour including Roman ruins
- Fès medina guided tour including artisans' quarter and Fès tannery
- Sunset camel ride in the desert
- Todra Gorge stay with walk through local villages
- Aït Ben Haddou kasbah tour
- High Atlas Mountains hike
- Marrakech medina guided walk including Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa square
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (13 nts), mountain gîte (1 nt, multi-share).
- 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Transport
- Private air-conditioned van, camel, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, driver.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1499 (CAD 100 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca
Arrive at any time.
Please note that this tour does not spend any time in Casablanca.
You may wish to come a day early in order to explore Casablanca, and take some time to see its medina, beachfront, and classic examples of Art Deco architecture.
Be sure to also visit the spectacular Hassan II Mosque. Entrance is only permitted via guided tours, which operate from Saturday to Thursday at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, and 15:00, and on Fridays at 9:00, 10:00, and 15:00. These times are subject to change (particularly around Ramadan), please double check times with your hotel. Tickets can be purchased at the mosque.
Day 2: Casablanca/Chefchaouen
Stop in Tangier for a guided tour of the medina before continuing on to Chefchaouen for the evening.
Depart in the morning for Tangier. Take a guided tour of city sites, including the medina, kasbah, Grand Socco (a bustling square at the entrance to the medina) and Petit Socco, a little square in the medina perfect for people-watching and mint tea-drinking. In the afternoon, continue on to Chefchaouen.
Day 3: Chefchaouen
Enjoy a free day in Chefchaouen to explore. The city, whitewashed in different shades of blue, is spectacular on its own but with the surrounding mountains, it's a sight to behold. At sunset, opt to visit the Spanish Mosque for a stunning panoramic view of the city.
Take in the view from the mountains by pre-booking the Rif Valley Mountains Hike when booking your tour.
Day 4: Chefchaouen/Fès
Enjoy a G Adventures-supported traditional lunch before taking a guided tour of the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. Continue on to Fès.
Continue through the rolling hills to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Take a guided tour of the best-preserved Roman ruins in this part of Northern Africa, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After, continue to the imperial city of Fès, one of Morocco's most interesting cities. Enjoy free time this evening.
Day 5: Fès
Explore the labyrinth of streets within the famous Fès medina with a local guide. Take in a view of one of the ancient tanneries from above and marvel at the myriad of colour and processes.
The Fès medina is the world's largest living medieval medina and a UNESCO site. Explore the artisan quarters, sample treats from the carts, and view Fès' famous leather tannery from above.
Day 6: Fès/Merzouga
Enjoy a long, but beautiful, travel day across the unique landscapes of Morocco to get to the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Travel through the diverse landscapes that make Morocco so unique. Pass through cedar and pine forests, keeping an eye out for Barbary apes. Pass over the Middle Atlas Mountains through the pre-desert countryside with its deep gorges filled with a splendid oasis of green palm groves. Arrive at the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Spend the night in a desert auberge (simple hotel), located right on the edge of the dunes. Have a local-style dinner and spend the night.
Day 7: Merzouga
Explore the sand dunes by foot or opt to take a 4x4 excursion around the dunes. In the late afternoon, enjoy a camel ride to watch the sunset before returning to your hotel for an evening of entertainment.
Spend the cool morning exploring the undulating golden sand of the dunes, discovering the surrounding communities on a land cruiser desert excursions. You can pre-book this optional excursion when booking your tour.
In the afternoon, take a camel ride deep into the dunes to watch the sunset. Learn to tie a turban to keep the desert sun off your face and add a little flare to photos.
This evening, indulge in a traditional dinner, then gather around a campfire under the stars near to your hotel. Listen to stories about life in this region and, perhaps, some traditional music on the drums.
Day 8: Merzouga/Todra Gorge
Rise early to watch the sunrise. After breakfast, continue through a stone desert to the stunning Todra Gorge. Wedged between massive cliff walls, the gorge is filled with a green oasis of palm trees. This serene spot is great for hiking, relaxing on the edge of the river or sampling some local Amazigh delicacies.
Day 9: Todra Gorge/Aït Ben Haddou
Visit the Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Opt to participate in a tagine cooking class for an intro to Moroccan cuisine.
Travel along the “Route of 1000 Kasbahs” to the thriving town of Ouarzazate for a lunch stop. This town is home to Atlas Film Studios, where many films have been shot over the years, including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.
Continue on to the fascinating and beautiful Aït Ben Haddou, a wonderful example of a kasbah.
In the evening there may be the chance for an optional cooking class. Learn the secrets of how to make the perfect tagine and then sample your skills for dinner.
Day 10: Ait Benhaddou / High Atlas Mountains
Enjoy a hike to the village of Aroumd (Aremd), at the base of the High Atlas Mountains. Soak in views of Mt Toubkal from the mountain gîte hideaway before a home-cooked dinner.
Leave the pre-desert country for the magnificent High Atlas Mountain landscape, crossing the Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2260m. Head into the splendid Toubkal National Park, passing through small villages on winding mountain roads, arriving at the village of Imlil.
Embark on the 1 hour hike from Imlil to the little village of Aroumd (Aremd), arriving at our simple mountain gîte for the night.
Enjoy a homemade dinner of local produce in the cozy salon. Settle in and enjoy the tranquility, fantastic views, and clean mountain air of this magical region.
Day 11: High Atlas Mountains / Essaouira
Hike back to Imlil and transfer to the coastal town of Essaouira. The day is free for exploration.
After breakfast, take a scenic hike back down the mountain to meet the van in Imlil and head to the coastal town of Essaouira, arriving mid-afternoon. The rest of the day is free to explore as you wish.
Browse the many shops for leather, jewellery, lamps or trinkets. Watch the brightly painted ships bring their catch into the busy harbour or take a stroll along the long, sandy beach. This is the perfect place to enjoy some local seafood and unwind.
Day 12: Essaouira
Enjoy a free day exploring this coastal port town any way you like.
Want to soothe aching muscles? Pre-book the Traditional Hammam Experience when booking your tour.
Day 13: Essaouira/Marrakech
Drive to Marrakech for a medina tour with a local guide. Opt to visit Djemaa el Fna Square in the evening to see the gathering of musicians and street performers.
Journey to Marrakech. After arriving in the "Red City," join a certified city guide for a tour of the Marrakech medina. Visit the historical Koutoubia Minaret and gardens, Bahia Palace, the Mellah, and the Saadian Tombs.
Later, opt to discover the secrets of this amazing, ancient city. Relax at one of the tea houses around the square, watching the hustle and bustle from a shady spot.
End the day like a local with an optional group dinner in the famous food stalls of Djemaa el Fna.
Day 14: Marrakech
Enjoy a final free day to explore.
Opt to get up early and catch the sunrise over Marrakech by pre-booking the Hot Air Balloon excursion.
Another great place to start your day of exploring is Djemaa el Fna square, in the heart of the medina. The square changes its offerings throughout the day. Finish up your souvenir shopping or wander the new part of the city for a taste of the modern.
Day 15: Marrakech
Depart at any time.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Philipp N. - Traveled, November 2023
Weil es relativ leicht ist und fŸr alle Altersgruppen gut zugŠnglich und so
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Susan H. - Traveled, November 2023
I have been on a few G Adventures tours and have found them to be reasonably priced and the guides have been excellent. They go out of their way to make the adventure successful.
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Jacqueline T. - Traveled, November 2023
The organization and the guide was excellent .
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Louise C. - Traveled, November 2023
Good organization, lovely CEO and accommodation standards! However the age range is quite large on classics so for my peers I'd recommend taking that into account!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Christina S. - Traveled, November 2023
Well organized your and excellent guide and driver(s).
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Brian H. - Traveled, November 2023
The guide was informative of the area and always willing to help when possible
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Nicholas S. - Traveled, November 2023
Would suggest that they check out the standard of accommodation for each and every hotel on the schedule of any G Adventures trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
Sabine S. - Traveled, November 2023
Excellent guide
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John B. - Traveled, November 2023
I have been on 2 trips with G. Both have gone very well.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/29/2023
James O. - Traveled, November 2023
Was able to see the whole country in a great way
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/25/2023
Helene H. - Traveled, November 2023
I've had the best tour!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/25/2023
Deniz G. - Traveled, November 2023
The primary reason for my score is due to how much ground and knowledge the tour covers for the time allocated on the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/25/2023
Victor Wai Ho C. - Traveled, November 2023
Earned a fruitful experience
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Aimee S. - Traveled, November 2023
Really good balance between culture, travel and make by friends.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Priyanka G. - Traveled, November 2023
Well rounded itineraries, cost effective approach, sustainable tourism, support to local communities & giving back to society via Planeterra.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Jade S. - Traveled, November 2023
it's a great way to travel the country while meeting different people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Matthew W. - Traveled, November 2023
It allows for a perfect balance of adventure or relaxation that fits many budgets
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Valerie W. - Traveled, November 2023
Tour was well balanced and not too frenetic giving s good overview of the different aspects of a very diverse country.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/22/2023
Esther H. - Traveled, November 2023
The tour was so easy to organize, very responsive and helpful G Adventures staff made it a seamless process. The tour itself was incredible - I saw, experienced and learnt so much about Morocco that I would not have been able to if travelling by myself or without the knowledge and experience of G Adventures and Youssef our amazing guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
Denise P. - Traveled, November 2023
I honestly cannot imagine a better way to see and explore Morocco. Our guide and driver made sure we safely arrived and experienced the most wonderful and interesting things that Morocco had to offer.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/15/2023
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