From CAD 441 Was CAD 490
Guarantee
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Morocco might make you think of big, busy markets and even bigger deserts, but there’s so much more to this exciting country in north-western Africa than first meets the eye. Take a five-day adventure to some of Morocco’s most colourful spots, with time to check out some of the country's best beaches and maybe catch a wave (or five) along the way. Taghazout is a magnet for Moroccan chillers thanks to some A-grade Atlantic surf, and the seaside town of Essaouira is made for kicking back and soaking up some cultural vibes. Check out some of Morocco’s best-kept secrets, like the cool beach-side towns where popular musicians spent time in the 60s, and hunt for the best rooftop bars in Marrakech in your free time to watch the sunset over Djemaa el-Fna. This relaxing but highlight-packed introduction to Morocco is sure to leave you wanting more.
Highlights
- Limber up with a relaxing yoga lesson on the south coast before using the same balancing manoeuvres on a surfboard in Taghazout – one of the best local spots for surfing.
- Experience Djemaa el-Fna Square as the sun descends and see one of the largest public spaces in the world come to life. Watch street performers, listen to local storytellers and maybe even get a henna tattoo.
- Get to know Essaouira, named ‘little picture’ for a reason – and rub shoulders with the locals as you traverse the picturesque, whitewashed walls with a local guide who knows all the go-to spots.
- Indulge your senses with a street food experience in Essaouira, sampling harira (soup), mesman (flat bread), sweets and local olive oil and honey.
- Whether it’s surfing, swimming or just lazing on the sand with a good book – exploring the local beaches in Morocco’s fishing villages is the perfect way to spend an afternoon.
Trip Details
Product Code: 3092
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle,public bus
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: XMYB
Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
Finishes: Marrakech, Morocco
Duration: 5 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (4),Accommodation: Hotel (2 nights),Surf Camp (2 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 441 (CAD 88 /day)
Itinerary
Salaam Alaikum! Welcome to Morocco. This adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 4 pm. After your meeting, you may want to head to the famous Djemaa el-Fna. This square is known as one of the largest public spaces in the world – it’s truly an unmissable part of the city. As soon as the sun sets, the square comes to life with henna painters, performers and storytellers sharing the space with street food stands. The smells of the stalls will lure you in, and the tastes will keep you coming back for more. There are all sorts of excellent pastries, fresh juices, teas and even bowls of snail soup to go round, if you’re feeling a little adventurous! As evening falls, you might want to grab dinner or explore the bustling nightlife of the city with your new travel buddies. Marrakech has some great rooftop bars – so find one with a view and order your favourite cocktail.
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast this morning, travel to Taghazout. This cool, laidback fishing village has quickly gained a solid reputation as one of the country’s best surfing spots. The waters stay warm all year round, and the surf is top-notch for both rookies and adept wave riders (so there’s no excuse not to catch some rolling waves). After getting your fill of the beautiful local beaches, maybe ask your leader for the best spots for a seafood dinner, before spending the night at a local surf camp.
Accommodation:
- Surf Camp (Number of Nights: 1)
Kick off your adventures in the sleepy town of Taghazout with an early morning yoga session, to help you relieve any tension before diving into the water once again. Oddly enough, the skills required for surfing and yoga tend to complement each other, through concentration, flexibility and balance. Good news, if you were planning on hitting the waves again today! Don’t know how to ride a board or didn’t get the chance yesterday? No stress – today includes a half-day surfing course to teach you the basics, and if you already know the ropes, there’s always time to refine your skills in unfamiliar territory.
Included Activities:
- Taghazout – Surfing Class
- Taghazout – One Hour Yoga Class
Accommodation:
- Surf Camp (Number of Nights: 1)
Get up early today if you want to catch the sunrise, then travel to the old fishing town of Essaouira. Along the way, stop by a female-led cooperative specialising in Argan production. Learn about how these women extract the Argan from the trees, watch the beans being roasted and pressed, then taste the Argan oil and paste, all made right here! Arrive at your destination – a place where the medina brushes up against the Atlantic Ocean. The name of the town translates to ‘little picture’ – so get your camera ready! It’s safe to say you’ll be taking lots of snaps during your time in this picturesque place. Join a local guide for a walking tour through the old medina, Jewish mullah, port and by the skala (sea wall). Then head out to taste some street food, you'll get to try harira (soup), mesman (flatbread), Moroccan sweets and sample olive oil and honey. Tonight’s accommodation is a real treat and certainly one of the more stylish stays of your Moroccan adventure – so enjoy!
Included Activities:
- Essaouira – Walking Tour with a Local Guide
- Essaouira - Argan Oil Cooperative Visit
- Essaouira – Street Food Tasting
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Chat with locals on a shared bus ride back to Marrakech. With no activities planned after arriving, you’re free to leave at any time. Depart from the bus station or walk back to the hotel with your leader and depart from there. If you wish to extend your adventure, there are a range of optional activities to get to know the city better. Why not become a Moroccan MasterChef in an Urban Adventure’s cooking masterclass with a local guide? Journey through the souks of Marrakech and shop for the best ingredients before learning the insider tricks on how to whip up a deliciously authentic tagine in a classic riad setting while getting to know the family that lives there. To find out more about the Tajine Cookery Class, visit urbanadventures.com. If you need to organise additional accommodation tonight, just speak to your booking agent.
Optional Activities:
- Marrakech - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour (438 MAD)
- Marrakech - Palmery Cycling Tour (540 MAD)
- Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage (750 MAD)
- Marrakech - A Taste Of Marrakech: Inside the Medina Urban Adventure (605 MAD)
- Marrakech - Cascades d'Ouzoud Day Tour (2207 MAD)
- Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride (2090 MAD)
- Marrakech - Tajine Cookery Class Urban Adventure. (640 MAD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Neha - Traveled, February 2024
BOOK IT. I went as a female traveller, without knowing anyone, and had the most incredible, safe, fun time. Made friends from all over the world in my group and had a fantastic experience with the world's most considerate, generous, and knowledgable tour guide. I was nervous to book it but I would book any trip with this company again, without a single moment of hesitation. Excellently done.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/17/2024
Edris - Traveled, February 2024
As a solo girl traveller I was a bit nervous about taking this trip, but I had the most amazing time, I felt so safe and looked after. I met loads of wonderful, like-minded people, and had the best time! I am so glad I did it, and you will be too!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/14/2024
James - Traveled, February 2024
Absolutely central to our delightful, amazing and insightful Moroccan experience, Mohammed Inti was a fantastic and brilliant group leader! Whilst diligent and professional with all his responsibilities- safety, responsible travel, accommodation and inclusions all being first class, it was easy to forget that Mohammed was our ‘tour leader’ as such. Instead he was a great friend to the group and above all a fantastic host for his home country. Don’t think twice. Book this trip. It’s fantastic!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/13/2024
Jemima - Traveled, February 2024
Mohamed Inti was a fantastic guide, always going above and beyond for each one of us in his group, and really made us feel welcome
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/14/2024
Kieran - Traveled, December 2023
Great trip! This trip was busy, full of exciting activities and the food and accommodation were great. Our guide Mahdi was really helpful and made the trip even better!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/23/2023
Samiha - Traveled, December 2024
Such a lovely trip! The tour guide was excellent. I felt safe as a woman and very cared for. Even for basic the accommodation was very good and the plans amazing. I will be coming back and recommending intrepid again!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/23/2024
Aimee - Traveled, November 2024
Great, fun and relaxing trip (not too touristy)! Good value for money and highly recommend the trip and Idris as a tour guide :)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/15/2024
Amy - Traveled, November 2023
It was a great week and even though we had an unavoidable itinerary change I had so much fun! Idriss is the best leader, made the week even better to have him as our guide!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/15/2023
Bronte - Traveled, August 2023
Such a good trip! Great balance of city time exploring streets and medinas contrasted with time doing activities like yoga and surfing! Our guide Hicham was incredible. Would recommend this trip for anyone looking at coming to Morocco
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/14/2023
Benjamin - Traveled, June 2023
Ask for tour guide mouchine, he is the best
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/07/2023
Jacinta - Traveled, May 2023
Highly recommend this trip! All of the locations we visited were beautiful and fully of culture and history. I love activities so the surf camp and mountain hike were perfect for me. The highlight, however, was meeting all the beautiful Moroccan people and like minded fellow travellers from an over the world.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/13/2023
Kyle - Traveled, May 2023
Extremely recommend this tour. The surfing component maybe only better in the winter months, but our tour guide Mo was elite and made the tour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/07/2023
Jennifer - Traveled, March 2023
DO IT!!!’
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/23/2023
Shane - Traveled, November 2022
Really enjoyable tour, have the opportunity to see not so typical areas of Morocco. Lots of fun activities along the way
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/22/2022
Luke - Traveled, November 2022
One week in Morocco didn't disappoint and far exceeded my expectations. The accommodation and organisation of the trip was amazing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/22/2022
Isabella - Traveled, May 2022
This trip was the trip of a lifetime. We had so much fun getting to know other people from our tour group from around the world. There were 5 of us in the group which made the trip a lot more personable. This trip is more coastal so get ready to do some surfing, long hikes (4-10 miles a day) and lots of eating. I recommend this trip to anyone wanting an adventurous get away.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/07/2022
Poppy - Traveled, March 2023
My tour guide Aatmane Berrad would always go above and beyond for all of us, he ensured we always felt safe and would go out of his way to ensure we were having a good time. The experiences were all well organised, age appropriate and optional which was important to me. The Food on the trip was exceptional, we had a substantial amount of meals included, they were always delicious and traditional which allowed us to have a true moroccan experience. The accommodation was described as basic but it exceeded my expectations. The reason I haven't scored the trip 5 is because the I was really looking forward to doing a hot air balloon ride which was one of the reasons I choose this trip I had confirmed with the trip organisers before we left the UK that the schedule would allow me time to do this but due to us arriving in Marrakesh in the evening the day before I flew back to the UK it was to late, I understood we would be arriving earlier in the day which would have meant I could have done this. My other disappointment was the lack of evening activities I would liked to have experienced more of Morocco at night.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/01/2022
Elisha - Traveled, June 2024
Wonderfully organised trip and the kindest and warmest guides.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2024
Emmanuelle - Traveled, June 2024
Mohamed our guide was absolutely fantastic - kind, caring, approachable, fun, knowledgeable, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to. Best group leader I've ever had. If I ever get the privilege to go to Morocco again I will definitely be reaching out to him. Thank you Mohamed!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2024
Nathan - Traveled, July 2024
Would highly recommend. It was a fantastic trip and was glad that I used Intrepid for it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/22/2024
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