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12 Days | Varied culture, landscapes and cuisine await in magical Morocco

4.8 out of 5 based on 78 reviews submitted.
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Few places on the planet offer the marvellous diversity you’ll find in Morocco. In 12 days, this Premium adventure will take you through buzzing cities, tranquil oases, vast deserts and into the homes of welcoming local people. Explore Meknes’s animated medina, the historical Old Town of Fes and the lively Djemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech. Bake bread with the locals in Imlil, eat pastilla in the home of a Fes family and spend an unforgettable evening beneath the stars in the Sahara. From the country’s much-loved highlights to all the little moments that make up daily life, fall in love with the real Morocco.

Trip overview

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Start
Casablanca, Morocco
Finish
Marrakech, Morocco
Theme
Explorer
Destinations
Morocco
Physical rating
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Style
Premium
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
XMPF
This trip generates 44.36 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.
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Why you'll love this trip
  • Discover Morocco’s culinary wonders during Exclusive Experiences, including a picnic at the ruins of Volubilis, homecooked pastilla dinner in Fes and medfouna demonstration in Khemliya.
  • Soak in sweeping views from the rooftop of your Feature Stay hotel in the heart of the Fes medina, offering incredible hospitality and beautiful, traditional touches in every corner.
  • Dive into the Moroccan way of life as you travel with a local leader and guides, visit a typical home in Fes and meet the women of the Tawesna social enterprise in Ait Benhaddou.
  • Marvel at iconic sights during visits to the ruins of Volubilis, the remarkable Sahara Desert, the timeless Ait Benhaddou, the tranquil oasis of Skoura and the bustling cities of Fes and Marrakech.
  • Learn the tricks of the trade during an Exclusive Experience; a hands-on bread making workshop with local women in Imlil, then enjoy the delicious fresh bread as part of your lunch.
  • By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, the High Atlas Foundation. Donations help manage their sustainable agriculture programs in Morocco's High Atlas Mountain region, which builds plant nurseries and provides skills training for locals.

Is this trip right for you?
  • 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

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2025.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2023 - 31 December 2023

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Inclusions

Meals

10 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Comfortable hotel (9 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)

Premium Inclusions
  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
  • Luggage transfer
  • Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support
Activities
  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
  • Casablanca - Welcome Dinner
  • Casablanca - Hassan II Mosque
  • Volubilis - Picnic Lunch
  • Fes - Home-cooked Pastilla Dinner
  • Volubilis - Entrance and guided tour
  • Meknes - Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
  • Fes - Funduq al-Najjarin
  • Fes - Medersa El Attarine
  • Fes - Medina walking tour
  • Fes - Tea Break
  • Khemliya - Medfouna cooking demonstration
  • Sahara Desert - Camel ride
  • Sahara Desert - Amazigh dinner with Gnaoua music
  • Khemliya - Village walking tour
  • Todra Gorge - Home-cooked Lunch
  • Todra Gorge - Hike
  • Skoura - Kasbah Amridil
  • Skoura - Palm grove walk
  • Ait Benhaddou - Lunch at Tawesna
  • Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk
  • Imlil - Valley walk
  • Imlil - Home-cooked Picnic Lunch
  • Imlil - Bread making workshop
  • Marrakech - Medina walking tour
  • Marrakech - Palais Bahia
  • Marrakech - Fresh orange juice tasting
Add on activities
  • Casablanca - The Medina and Beyond Urban Adventure - MAD700
  • Casablanca - Villa des Arts Gallery & Museum (entrance fee) - Free
  • Casablanca - Jewish Museum (entrance fee) - MAD50
  • Marrakech - Asni & Ouirgane day trip with lunch - MAD1806
  • Marrakech - Imlil & Aroumd day trip - MAD1817
  • Marrakech - Heart of the Atlas Mountains cycling day trip with lunch - MAD2000
  • Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride - MAD2050
  • Marrakech - Tajine Cookery Class Urban Adventure. - MAD640

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Important notes

1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. There are a limited number of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. Travel is always an adventure and, as destinations reopen, there are a few challenges as everyone gets back up to speed and adjusts to the new normal. Our leaders are experts when it comes to dealing with anything unexpected along the journey, so pack your understanding and flexibility, sit back and relax while they take care of the rest.

Essential Trip Information

Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 based on 78 reviews submitted.
Reviews are from travellers who have completed their trip and want to share their experience. We show all reviews, but may remove any that include profanity or inappropriate content, are unrelated to the trip or reveal personal details.

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Natalie · Traveled August 2023
This is an excellent way to see Morocco. The trip showed us all the amazing aspects including food, culture, music, scenery and nature. From spending time in small communities and learning the stories about the food and artisans to explore lush Oasis’s filled with green landscapes, it was an amazing trip. 10/10 Would recommend. My friend and I were 2 females and we felt very safe and well looked after the entire trip. Our tour leader was excellent and all the transport, accommodation and sites were great.
Review submitted 11 Sep 2023

Jeimy · Traveled August 2023
This trip was unforgettable. I got to know more about the Moroccan culture and its wonderful people. The transportation was excellent and I felt safe the whole time. Abdoul was great, he took care of us and made sure we okay after the earthquake. I am so happy that I made the decision to visit Morocco.
Review submitted 10 Sep 2023

Michael · Traveled August 2023
A wonderful culture experience and we were superbly led by Wahid and Mohammed the driver. If you are paying for premium accommodation beware, as in a number of locations it just isn’t premium
Review submitted 05 Sep 2023

Suvania · Traveled August 2023
The accommodation is not up to par for a Premium offering. The communication of Intrepid was pathetic when all 9 guests on the tour approached them via email on the unsatisfactory accommodation. We are yet to receive a viable answer to our concerns raised. The tour leader, driver, sites and experiences were great. Wahid was sensational 🙏 and Mohamed our driver drove safely and got us every where in good time. They were the highlight of the tour.
Review submitted 06 Sep 2023

Janet · Traveled August 2023
The country and sights was amazing. The activities fantastic particularly the local touch of dinners with local family’s. The tour guide Wahid and driver Mohammed were amazing. Wahid providing us with excellent knowledge and always approachable and will to go out of his way to help. Unfortunately the accommodation was not premium which is what we paid for and when we attempted to contact intrepid, on numerous occasions our efforts were only met with platitudes.
Review submitted 06 Sep 2023
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