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13-Nights Morocco: North, South & Marrakech - Classic from $1,343
G Adventures
OFFER ID 1569680
Morocco: North, South & Marrakech
Get ready for an epic two-week Moroccan adventure from north to south, ending with an unforgettable stay in Marrakech. Start in the lively coastal city of Tangier, then explore bustling medinas and iconic landmarks in Chefchaouen, Fés, and Casablanca. Learn to make cheese in the Rif Mountains, wander the famous ‘Blue City,’ marvel at the Roman ruins of Volubilis, and camp under the stars in the desert. Finish with four days in Marrakech, indulging in food tours from bakeries to cooking a tanjia in a terracotta pot, plus a waterfall picnic and traditional feast in a Riad.
Highlights
Wander through the gorgeous scenery of the famous ‘Blue City’ of Morocco on a walking tour with your CEO, Take part in the guided Rif Mountain hike ending with goat cheese making led by a local family, Hike or ride a camel in the Sahara, Sleep under the stars in a desert camp, Take part in a multi-day food experience and preparation of ""tanjia"": a delicious local specialty, Visit the bustling medina in Marrakech, Enjoy a full-day excursion to the Ouzoud oasis and waterfall for a swim and lunch
Accommodation
Hotels (8 nts), Desert Camp (2 nts), Traditional Riad (3 nts).
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Group Size Notes
Max 14, avg 10.
Meals Included
12 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
What's Included
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Rif Mountain Hike & Goat Cheese Making, Chefchaouen. Orientation walk of the old town of Tangier. Tétouan city visit. Chefchaouen orientation walk. Ouazzane city visit. Guided visit to the Fés Medina. Tour of Volubulis. Meknes visit. Full-day Casablanca tour. Free time in Fés. Film Studio visit in Ouarzazate. Welcome Tea and bonfire at Erg Lihoudi desert camp. A camel ride and 4x4 jeep excursion to desert oasis camp. Cooking class in Marrakech. Food tasting in the medina. Tea on terrace overlooking Jemaa El Fnaa. Visit to Jardin Secret and Bahia Palace. Local bakery stop for some moroccan bread. Tanjia pots lunch. Visit to Ouzoud, an oasis waterfall. Farewell Dinner in Jamaa Fnaa Square food stall. Free time in Marrakech. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
13 nights from $1,343 per person
G Adventures: Morocco: North, South & Marrakech
Day 1: Tangier
Arrive at any time. Attend an evening welcome meeting at the joining hotel. Then, set out on an orientation walk of the Old Town of Tangier with your CEO. This will be followed by an optional group dinner where you will get to know your fellow travellers.
Day 2: Tangier/Chefchaouen
Set off from Tangier in the morning with a stop in the city of Tetouan for a visit. Walk through and explore several significant sites like El Feddan Square, Mellah Avenue, and the Tetouan Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival in Chefchaouen embark on a CEO guided visit of the beautiful blue streets and Hispano-Moorish architecture of northern Morocco. Finish the walk with a view over the city at sunset.
Day 3: Chefchaouen/Fès
Take part in a short guided hike through the Rif Mountains before a hands-on goat cheese making experience with a local family on their farm. Then, visit the off-the-beaten path town of Ouazzane and its unique neon-mint green medina. Arrive to Fés in the early evening and enjoy an included dinner at a local restaurant featuring regional specialties like Pastilla.
Day 4: Fès
Enjoy an immersive, guided tour of the incredible Fés medina, one of the world’s largest with more than 9000 winding streets. Visit various landmarks within the gates and finish up at the tannery. Lunch will be on your own in the medina and your CEO can help with options. The remainder of the evening is free for you to explore Fés on your own.
Day 5: Fès/Casablanca
Continue onwards from Fés to Casablanca today with stops en route. The first being the ancient city of Volubilis to learn more about its historical importance to Morocco and the culture behind it during your guided visit. Then, spend time visiting various historical sites in Meknes before ending up at the bustling souk area with vibrant market stalls and loads of handicrafts. Proceed to Casablanca for a free evening in this coastal city.
Day 6: Casablanca
Enjoy a full day getting to know the must-see sites and hidden gems of Casablanca. From mosques to bakeries and the historic courthouse in Casablanca there is so much to see and so little time. You’ll be busy all day until a free evening in which you can choose to attend the optional group dinner.
Day 7: Casablanca to Ouarzazate via Marrakech
Transfer to Marrakech in the morning before continuing onwards to Ouarzazate, a city south of Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains. Arrive in the evening and get settled before attending an optional group dinner.
Day 8: Ouarzazate to Erg Lihoudi Desert Camp
In the morning before leaving the group will explore the famous atlas film studios in Ourzazate and learn a bit about the film making in Morocco. Drive to Zagora and then to Mhamid. From there head out into the Sahara desert for two nights of camping under the stars. The walk will take about two hours and we will arrive at the camp around sunset. Enjoy a cup of tea and watch the colors change in the sky as the sun slips below the horizon.
From Ourzazate we drive to Zagora along rural roads. In Mhamid (Oulad Edriss) we meet the local crew and start the desert journey to Erg Lihoudi. Any luggage will be brought to camp by jeeps. Dinner will be served fireside.The camp is in Erg Lihoudi. Our camps will be comfortable, but still somewhat basic. You’ll see some spectacular night skies.
Day 9: Erg Lihoudi Desert Camp to Rass Nkhal Oasis.
Wake up to a stunning sunrise, enjoy some breakfast at camp and then start the day. This is our second day of the Berber desert journey. Then you have a choice of walking or riding a camel to our lunch stop. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sahara as you travel like people have for millenniums. After lunch we’ll enter the 21st century again and travel to the next desert camp by 4x4. Arrive at the oasis of Rass Nkhal to catch sunset before having dinner fireside with stories and music.
Day 10: Rass Nkhal Oasis to Skoura
After another sunrise out in the desert and some breakfast at camp the group will travel to Zagora by 4x4. Enjoy some free time to shower, freshen up, and relax by the hotel pool after our Sahara adventure. After lunch continue on to Skoura. Explore this oasis city famed for its date palms. Have dinner as a group in Skoura.
Day 11: Skoura/Marrakech
After breakfast the group will travel directly to Marrakech and enjoy a free afternoon in the city.
Day 12: Marrakech
Visit the important sites within the medina this morning. Make stops to Jardin Secret and Bahia Palace. End the morning adventure with a trip to the bakery to learn a brief introduction into Moroccan bread making, then have a taste. Collect your tanjia lunch on the way back to the Riad. Enjoy your own cooking as lunch on the terrace. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore Marrakech on your own. Don't miss a chance to visit Jardins Majorelle with their vibrant blue garden houses and thriving plants.
Day 13: Marrakech
Set out on a full day excursion to Ouzoud, a beautiful oasis waterfall near the Atlas Mountains. Walk up the stairs to the top of the falls and enjoy breathtaking views of the flowing water. After a delicious lunch right near the falls the group will travel back to Marrakech. Enjoy a local dinner in the heart of Jamee Lafna Square.
Day 14: Marrakech
Depart at any time.
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission. Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
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