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Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Morocco is an intoxicating fusion of cultures, with a history as diverse and varied as the colours woven into each carpet sold on the street. Uncover the essence of this enticing country on a two-week adventure through ancient cities, medieval bazaars and high mountain villages. Admire the impressive Roman ruins of Volubilis, go behind the scenes of a film makers heaven in Ait Benhaddou, discover the dramatic red dunes of the Sahara Desert and stroll through the blue streets of Chefchaouen. Journey into Morocco’s heart through its food, religion, language and culture to better understand this exciting nation and passionate people.
Highlights
- Travel by camel across the dramatic red dunes of the Sahara Desert and spend the night camping under North African stars.
- Spend time in two of Morocco’s most picturesque towns – the 11th century kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and Chefchaouen, with its striking blue and whitewashed houses, red-tiled roofs and artistic doorways.
- Tuck into a memorable dinner in Fes and dine on one of the city’s signature dishes – the salty and sweet pastilla, one of the best pies you’ve ever tasted!
- Join expert local guides to explore medinas, Roman ruins and rural areas and gain a deeper understanding of significant sites in Rabat, Volubilis, Fes, M’Goun and Marrakech.
- Take part in the traditional Amazigh activity of henna tattooing, where a naquasha will adorn your hands and feet with beautiful designs, supporting local women, their families and community with an income.
Trip Details
Product Code: 3041
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Comfortable
Transport: Private vehicle,Taxi,Camel
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: XMKC
Starts: Casablanca, Morocco
Finishes: Marrakech, Morocco
Duration: 13 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (12), Dinner (5)Accommodation: Desert camp (1 night),Gite (2 nights),Riad (3 nights),Hotel (6 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1988 (CAD 153 /day)
Itinerary
Salaam alaikum! Welcome to Morocco. Your adventure begins in the great city of Casablanca, with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, maybe visit the art deco Villa des Arts. This gorgeous gallery dates back to the 1930s and holds numerous exhibitions of contemporary Moroccan and international art. If you're looking for a different type of cultural experience, you can discover a unique and fascinating part of Moroccan history at the Museum of Judaism.
Included Activities:
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Optional Activities:
- Casablanca - Villa des Arts Gallery & Museum (entrance fee) - Free
- Casablanca - Jewish Museum (entrance fee) (50 MAD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast, you’ll take a tour the Hassan II Mosque – one of the only religious sites open to non-Muslims that can accommodate 25,000 worshippers. Next, drive to the capital of Rabat where you’ll meet an expert local guide. Rabat's history is long and colourful, having been host to Roman settlements, pirates and the Moroccan parliament. Discover the city’s medina and souks, then explore the walled quarter known as the Kasbah des Oudaias for a glass of mint tea and some local sweets. After, visit Mohamed the 5th Mausoleum and the vast minaret of the Hassan Mosque. You’ll have some free time to explore Rabat before driving to Meknes – the former capital of Morocco.
Included Activities:
- Casablanca - Hassan II Mosque
- Rabat - Kasbah des Oudaias
- Rabat - Hassan Tower
- Rabat - Mausoleum Mohammed V
- Rabat - Mausoleum Hassan II
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Explore the winding streets of Meknes’ Old Medina and their elaborately decorated buildings this morning. Next, drive to the nearby archaeological site of Volubilis, the remains of which make an undeniably impressive sight as they come into view on the edge of a long, high plateau. Tour the hilltop ruins with an expert local guide and discover the town’s elaborate mosaics along the Decumanus Maximus, many of which remain intact. After, you’ll travel to Chefchaouen, or the ‘blue city’ – arguably one of the prettiest places in Morocco. Set against a wide valley between two peaks in the stunning Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen has been lovingly cared for with striking blue and whitewashed houses, red-tiled roofs and artistic doorways. Take an orientation walk with your leader through the ancient medina and shop for handicrafts or sit at a cafe and enjoy the pleasure of time passing by. If you're feeling peckish, the local goats' cheese is a popular treat.
Included Activities:
- Meknes - Medina walking tour
- Chefchaouen - Leader-led orientation walk
- Volubilis - Entrance and Guided Tour
Accommodation:
- Riad (Number of Nights: 1)
Enjoy a free morning to further discover Chefchaouen and maybe have lunch before boarding your private minibus for the journey to Fes. The living museum of Fes has disputable origins, some believe its origins come from ancient Greece, others claim it comes from the Balkans. Nevertheless, the city is the best example of the medieval Arab world, and you’ll soon to find out more about its past. After checking into your hotel in the late afternoon, join your group for one of the city’s signature dishes for dinner – the salty and sweet pastilla.
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, discover the city of Fes, the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco. Join an expert local guide and head into the Old City, known locally as Fes el Bali. Walk along the twisting streets and alleyways, passing donkeys piled high with goods, and explore the specialty sections that divide the souk. Filled with historic khans, madrassas and dye pits and stalls loaded with fruits, herbs and soups, it’s not hard to imagine yourself back in the Middle Ages. Spend the day exploring the Old City, visiting Medersa el Attarine, the tanneries and the Fondouk Nejjarine – a beautifully restored 18th-century inn. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon for a free evening.
Included Activities:
- Fes - Funduq al-Najjarin
- Fes - Medersa El Attarine
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, leave the intensity of the city behind for the simplicity of the High Atlas Mountains. Drive south through fertile valleys, cedar and pine forests and barren, rocky landscapes to the small town of Midelt. Originally built as a base for mining, this market town sits between the Atlas and Anti-Atlas Mountains at an elevation of just over 1500 m. It's a perfect spot to break up the journey to the desert and you’ll head out on an easy walk through the valley to one of the local villages. Your leader will choose a route based on the group and the weather that makes the most of the views of the Atlas Mountains. Wander through plantations of apple trees on the way back to your accommodation for a relaxing evening and rest up for the Sahara tomorrow.
Included Activities:
- Midelt - Hike
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Drive through changing scenery, from barren mountainsides to fertile valleys, on the journey to Merzouga this morning. Take in the Erg Chebbi scenery along the way, with its towering dunes up to 150 m in height. When you arrive, you’ll leave your gear at your overnight camp next to a simple hotel, then ride camels into the edge of the Sahara, enjoying a spectacular sunset along the way. The dunes are stunning, especially as the evening light plays across them and sets off the colours. Tonight, you’ll camp out in traditional style, with the chance to try some local cuisine while you sit around an open fire with lively music and dancing under the stars.
Included Activities:
- Sahara Desert - Camel ride
Accommodation:
- Desert Camp (Number of Nights: 1)
It’s worth getting up early to catch the sunrise this morning, before the drive to Todra Gorge – a massive trench that rises over 250 m to form one of the most dramatic and spectacular natural sights in Morocco. Explore the towering limestone stacks on a short walk through the sheer cliffs. Continue your journey inland for tonight’s destination – M’goun. Get closer to the customs and lifestyle of the Amazigh people with a homestay in a traditional gite (a home made from mud bricks).
Included Activities:
- Todra Gorge - Leader-led walk
Accommodation:
- Gite (Number of Nights: 1)
Take today to explore the beauty of this largely untouched Moroccan backcountry. On foot is the best way to discover the natural and man-made landscape and the rural way of life. There are a couple of circuits to choose from – the most popular is a 4-hour hike, accompanied by a local guide. On the walk, you'll pass Amazigh villages, surrounded by the Rose Valley and its mountains. This afternoon, participate in the traditional Amazigh activity of henna tattooing. A local woman who is an expert in henna, known as a naquasha, will come to your guesthouse and teach the group about henna – where it comes from, how it's made and its historical use in Morocco. Henna tattooing is a tradition practised for centuries to commemorate battle victories, marriages, births and the Eid al-Fitr festival. You’ll then have the opportunity to have your hands and feet adorned with beautifully intricate patterns – this practice directly supports not only the naquasha, but her family and other local women.
Included Activities:
- M'goun Valley - Guided Half Day Hike
- M'goun Valley - Henna activity
Accommodation:
- Gite (Number of Nights: 1)
Leaving the M'goun Valley today, set off on the fabled ‘Road of 1000 Kasbahs’. The first stop is at Skoura Oasis – home to several privately owned kasbahs. Here, you’ll visit the Kasbah Ameridhl, with its extravagant decorations and mud-brick fortifications before continuing to Ait Benhaddou. Sitting on a hilltop and almost unchanged since the 11th century, this is one of Morocco's most iconic sites. If you think you recognise the place, you probably do, as the town has a long list of film and TV credits including Game of Thrones and Gladiator. Walk through the winding streets of the Old Town to the top of the hill for views across the surrounding plains. Visit to the Tawesna Teahouse – a community-run establishment that provides local women with an income to support themselves and their children. Using ingredients sourced from local cooperatives, the women prepare delicious tea and pastries while sharing their stories with those who pop in to visit. After heading to your nearby hotel for the night, maybe sit back on the rooftop terrace and watch the sun setting over the kasbah.
Included Activities:
- Skoura - Kasbah and Oasis visit
- Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk
- Ait Benhaddou - Tawesna Tea Break
Accommodation:
- Guesthouse (Number of Nights: 1)
Drive along the winding roads of the Atlas, bound for Marrakech – an ancient city wrapped in European modernity. There’s no rush as the scenery through the High Atlas Mountain passes is magnificent, and there will be several photo stops along the way. After checking into your hotel, you might like to head to the great square of Djemaa el-Fna – one of the largest public spaces in the world and unique to Marrakech. When night falls it transforms into a hive of activity. Henna painters, performers and storytellers share the square with a street food bazaar, packed with stalls loaded with Moroccan delicacies. Maybe finish your day with a cup of mint tea on one of the roof-top restaurants overlooking the square.
Accommodation:
- Riad (Number of Nights: 1)
After breakfast, meet your local guide and set off on a morning tour of the Old Medina, through the bustling souks. Explore courtyards filled with the scent of orange blossom, and the many salons and chambers that make up Bahia Palace. This mansion was built in 1866 for a former slave who rose to power within the government. Stop by the Koutoubia Mosque – its famous minaret is the prototype for others of its kind around the world, including La Giralda in Seville. Then, walk back to Djemaa el-Fna for a glass of fresh orange juice. The rest of the day is free to maybe shop in the bazaar. You could visit the tropical gardens of the French painter Jacques Majorelle or check out the ruins of the Palais Badi – once one of the most beautiful palaces in the world.
Included Activities:
- Marrakech - Medina walking tour
- Marrakech - Palais Bahia
- Marrakech - Fresh Orange Juice
Optional Activities:
- Marrakech - Marjorelle Gardens (165 MAD)
- Marrakech - Palais Badi (70 MAD)
- Marrakech - Saadian Tombs (70 MAD)
- Marrakech - Medersa Ben Youssef (40 MAD)
- Marrakech - Museum of Marrakech (40 MAD)
Accommodation:
- Riad (Number of Nights: 1)
There are no activities planned after breakfast so you are free to leave your accommodation at any time. It’s worth adding a night or two in Marrakech so you can do some extra activities like cooking classes and cycling tours, exploring nearby towns or visiting a hammam. If you wish to spend more time here, we'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
Optional Activities:
- Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride (2090 MAD)
- Marrakech - Tajine Cookery Class Urban Adventure. (640 MAD)
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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.
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Reviews
Melissa - Traveled, March 2024
Insightful tour full of amazing scenery and welcoming people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/10/2024
Christine - Traveled, March 2024
Best travel experience of my life! Do it! Amazing trip with once in a lifetime opportunity to visit places in Morrocco off the beaten track in addition to significant sights. Wonderful immersion into Morrocon culture, life, and history. Our guide , Abdellah O, made the experience next level with his in depth knowledge and insights of his homeland, Morrocco.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/09/2024
Beth - Traveled, March 2024
A great way to be introduced to Morocco. Our guide, Khaled, was excellent and very knowledgeable. You will see a lot of the country and experience Morocco in a genuine way. Definitely recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/11/2024
Mary Christine - Traveled, March 2024
5 star trip. Everything was well organized. Our trip leader, Khalid was amazing. We covered so much of Morocco. The hotels where we stayed were so well chosen. The restaurants were awesome. I highly recommend it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/11/2024
Puri - Traveled, March 2024
Great introduction to the variety of Morocco. Thank you Khaled for you knowledge, professionalism and kindness.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/10/2024
Dale - Traveled, March 2024
Mekki was the best tour guide, full of interesting information, answered all our questions..I had such a fun trip with a group of lovely people and lots of highlights, the camel ride, Blue City, Marrakesh markets.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/07/2024
Denise - Traveled, March 2024
Book this trip! It is like 2 holidays in one.. Cities and amazing scenery in the countryside, fabulous variety. It could also be sold as a food trip.. Incredible food in local family homes. We'd a brilliant guide Mekki. Highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to visit Morocco! Telling all my family and friends to do it!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/05/2024
Deborah - Traveled, March 2024
Highly recommend this trip from its beautiful cities to the arid Atlas mountains. The local people are so friendly and the tour was so well organised. Bamekki our tour guide and Omar our driver made it a very special trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/05/2024
Ian - Traveled, March 2024
This was our family's choice after we all pitching various trips at Christmas. It was clearly the right choice. We all thoroughly enjoyed the trip and were surprised by the variety of landscapes we experienced. Hassan was a great guide
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/07/2024
Nelly - Traveled, March 2024
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/02/2024
Viet - Traveled, March 2024
Fantastic itinerary! We saw so much. Great value. Bring extra layers and an umbrella!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/04/2024
Cynthia - Traveled, March 2024
If Morocco is on your bucket list, this is the way to see it. I knew I was going to love Casablanca and Marrakesh but it was the small mountain villages of astonishing beauty and family owned Riads with generous welcomes that surprised me.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/01/2024
Gaston - Traveled, March 2024
Excellent trip, we learned a lot. I would recommend this trip without hesitation.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/01/2024
Sue - Traveled, March 2024
This was my first experience with Intrepid and I am very happy that I chose this tour company. The tour guides level of knowledge and ability to make us all feel safe and comfortable was exceptional. This trip has made me appreciate Morroco and the people, culture and history to a great extent. I will definitely use Intrepid for my next trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/11/2024
Niall - Traveled, March 2024
We had a wonderful, guided journey. This was our first trip with Intrepid and the best holiday we've had in 20 years.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/07/2024
Alexandra (Ally - Traveled, March 2024
Intrepid helped turn a holiday into the trip of a lifetime. I have a fuller understanding of the country, its peoples and their history. We saw amazing almost Biblical sights, modern bustling cities, verdant fields and dry desert. Everything ran smoothly and to schedule. I would heartily recommend a trip with Intrepid.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2024
Stephen - Traveled, March 2024
First time using Intrepid and I can't think of a bad thing to say about them. Expert local guides, well managed and interacting with locals made it a trip to remember. Will definitely use again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2024
Irene - Traveled, March 2024
We left behind the stressful corporate world for a much needed break. Time slowed right down for us in Morocco. Our guide Abderrahim was wonderful. He made the trip so enjoyable & stress free for everyone. We had so many wonderful experiences, we feel like we’ve been away for months rather than weeks!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/02/2024
Anju - Traveled, March 2024
This was the first Intrepid trip we took and was truly a memorable one. Small group size, excellent guides and fabulous itinerary. Learned a lot about Moroccan culture, customs and their people. Our guide Abdellah Errafiaa was a superstar and of course a super friendly group made it an unforgettable one.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/03/2024
Hagan - Traveled, March 2024
Thanks to our tour leader Abdellah Errafiaa and the group we travelled with, I had the trip of a lifetime. His knowledge of Morocco its history, culture and people was first class.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/01/2024
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