Best of Morocco

15 Days | All the best bits of Morocco, from colourful cities and medinas to the mountains and the desert

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If you’re looking for a two-week adventure full of Morocco’s highlights, this trip is for you! From sacred sites and bustling medinas to the expanse of the Sahara Desert, you’ll be hitting all the popular hotspots and stopping for air in some of the country’s best kept secrets. Explore the Roman ruins of Volubilis, find the cultural heart of Morocco in Fes el Bali, road trip through everchanging scenery (look out for Barbary apes and nomadic shepherds along the way), ride a camel towards a desert sunset, hike through lush palm groves in Todra Valley, discover popular filming locations in World Heritage-listed Ait Benhaddou, kick back and unwind in seaside Essaouria and top it all off with the street food bazaars and performers in Djemaa el-Fna Square in Marrakech.

Trip overview

Map of Best Of Morocco including Morocco
Start
Casablanca, Morocco
Finish
Marrakech, Morocco
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
Morocco
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 16
Trip code
XMSC
This trip generates 34 kg of CO2-e per person per day.
We offset these emissions on your behalf. But we know that is not enough, so we also have a carbon reduction target.

Why you'll love this trip
  • Learn about history and culture from a local tour guide and feel like you've travelled back to the Middle Ages in the labyrinthine medina of bustling Fes.
  • Stay in a traditional Amazigh homestay high in the Atlas Mountains and enjoy a homecooked meal of Moroccan favourites, learning about the culture and traditions of an Indigenous population who stand the test of time.
  • Trek through the dramatic red dunes of the Sahara Desert on a camel’s back, experiencing an unforgettable sunset – then stay under a blanket of North African stars in a desert camp.
  • Kick back in the coastal town of Essaouira and discover the winding laneways at your own pace. Then, meet a local fisherman by the seaside and learn about his life and this traditional practice.
  • Explore the old medina of Marrakech with a knowledgeable local guide, discovering the myriad of sights, smells and sounds along zigzagging lanes. Then, discover the colourful chaos of Djemaa el-Fna Square.

Is this trip right for you?
  • Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Summer temperatures can be extremely high in Morocco (over 40°C), which can make things uncomfortable. It’s essential to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water.
  • Ramadan is an annual month-long festival, during which travel can be a rewarding cultural experience, however some regular services may not be available during the day, such as restaurants or cafes, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider this when selecting your travel dates. You’ll find dates and further information in the ‘Climate and seasonal information’ section of the Essential Trip Information. 

Itinerary

Map of Best Of Morocco including Morocco

Inclusions

Meals

14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

Transport

Camel, Private Bus, Public bus, Taxi, Train

Accommodation

Camp site (1 night), Gite homestay (1 night), Guesthouse (2 nights), Hotel (10 nights)

Activities
  • Rabat - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Volubilis - Entrance and guided tour
  • Fes - Medina walking tour
  • Fes - Medersa El Attarine
  • Fes - Funduq al-Najjarin
  • Fes - Tannery visit
  • Midelt - walking tour Berrem village
  • Midelt - Local family visit with tea & pastry
  • Sahara Desert - Sunset Camel Ride
  • El Khorbat – Oasis Museum
  • El Khorbat – Kasbah village visit
  • Sahara - Sunrise
  • Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk
  • Atlas Mountains - Half-day hike
  • Atlas Mountains – Local lunch with mountain view
  • Essaouira - Guided walking tour
  • Essaouira – Local fisherman visit
  • Marrakech - Medina walking tour
  • Marrakech - Tasting Trail
Add on activities
  • Casablanca - The Medina and Beyond Urban Adventure - MAD700
  • Casablanca - Jewish Museum (entrance fee) - MAD50
  • Casablanca - Villa des Arts Gallery & Museum (entrance fee) - Free
  • Casablanca - Hassan II Mosque - MAD130
  • Midelt - Folklore Musical Performance - MAD600
  • Todra Gorge - Full day hike - MAD250
  • Todra Gorge - Lunch in a mudbrick kasbah - MAD70
  • Todra Gorge - Henna Tattooing - MAD50
  • Todra Gorge - Hamam (Public Baths) - MAD100
  • Ouarazate - Atlas Movie Studios - MAD80
  • Ouarzazate - Kasbah Taourirt - MAD20
  • Essaouira - Hamam (public baths) - MAD200
  • Essaouira - Amazigh Massage - MAD400
  • Essaouira - Horse Riding - MAD250
  • Essaouira - Seafood Market Lunch - MAD80
  • Marrakech - Marjorelle Gardens - MAD150
  • Marrakech - Palais Bahia - MAD70
  • Marrakech - Palais Badi - MAD70
  • Marrakech - Saadian Tombs - MAD70
  • Marrakech - Medersa Ben Youssef - MAD40
  • Marrakech - Museum of Marrakech - MAD40
  • Marrakech - Tajine Cookery Class Urban Adventure. - MAD640
  • Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage - MAD750
  • Marrakech - Heart of the Atlas Mountains cycling day trip with lunch - MAD2000
  • Marrakech - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour - MAD350
  • Marrakech - Quad Biking Barrage Lalla Takerkoust - MAD1650
  • Marrakech - Palmery Cycling Tour - MAD350
  • Marrakech - Asni & Ouirgane day trip with lunch - MAD1806
  • Marrakech - Oukaimeden Day Tour - MAD1882
  • Marrakech - Ourika Valley Day Tour - MAD1817
  • Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride - MAD2050
  • Marrakech - Cascades d'Ouzoud Day Tour - MAD2207
  • Marrakech - Quad Biking the Rock Desert & Palmgrove - MAD715
  • Marrakech - Medina, Palaces & Tombs Urban Adventure - MAD630

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Day 6 (Desert Camp) and Day 10 (Gite Homestay) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. There is a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent to enquire availability.
2. The receipt of commissions or kickbacks in exchange for recommending particular shops, services or activities is ingrained in the culture of the Moroccan tourism industry. In an effort to best control and monitor shopping and activities with an aim for the best experience possible, Intrepid has established a system of carefully selected shopping experiences and activities based on positive feedbacks from our previous travelers. On occasion these will be as part of included walking tours or outside of included activities in free time. Please note that if you feel that you do not wish to join in on these shopping experiences we assure you there is no obligation and if you indicate your desire to not partake your group leader will help to facilitate a suitable alternative during this time.
Intrepid have set up a centralized system of receiving payments from these recommended suppliers, and funds are then distributed towards local Responsible Travel projects (such as 'say no to plastic' cotton bags for our travelers and drinking water refilling stations), traveler information packs, and leader bonuses. Further details of these arrangements can be provided by your group leader on request.
While Intrepid endeavors to ensure that these suppliers and services maintain reasonable levels of quality, please note recommended suppliers are chosen based on past travelers feedback and experiences and Intrepid cannot explicitly guarantee the quality of the product. A priority in establishing this fund is that the experience of you our traveler is not compromised in any way. Please let us know via the feedback after your trip if we are successfully meeting this objective.

Essential Trip Information

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 455 reviews submitted.
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Danielle · Traveled February 2024
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Review submitted 27 Feb 2024

Diane · Traveled January 2024
I knew nothing about Morocco before I took this trip and it was a fantastic experience. Great destinations, excursions, food, guides and a beautiful country in every way; culturally, historically, physically. There are so many highlights on this trip, it's hard to say if there was a best one, but riding the camels and staying over in the camp and waking up to sunrise in the Atlas mountains were two of my special memories. We had a wonderful leader and group. As an ex-Intrepid leader myself from the early days, it was my first sojourn as a passenger and I loved every minute of it and was impressed with the everything about it. I would highly recommend!
Review submitted 19 Feb 2024

Ann · Traveled January 2024
Best of Morocco was an amazing experience. I enjoyed the fast pace and I learned so much. Many thanks to our most wonderful guide Mohamed Ait Saggout. You would be lucky to get him as your guide.
Review submitted 24 Feb 2024

Ray · Traveled January 2024
An exceptional tour with a fantastic bunch of people. Our Guide Mohamed was exceptional too. A perfect tour and itinerary at a very reasonable price.
Review submitted 15 Feb 2024

Ian · Traveled January 2024
The Best of Morocco trip was honestly a life-changing experience. The insight and ability to truly embrace and experience such a wide scope of the cultrures, places, and people of Morocco was truly unforgettable. I really can't recommend it enough!
Review submitted 14 Feb 2024
Best of Morocco
From
AUD $1,500