18 Days | Sparkling coastlines, soaring mountains, ancient cities and the Sahara Desert





Sparkling coastlines, soaring mountains, lush valleys and the vast, unforgettable Sahara Desert – this is Morocco. Travel in the footsteps of pirates, sultans and nomadic people, exploring the colonial architecture of Casablanca, the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, the medieval city of Fes and the intricate clay architecture of the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Enjoy the warm local hospitality and embark on exotic adventures like riding a camel over Saharan dunes and haggling for treasures in bustling souqs. This exhilarating 18-day journey is the ultimate way to discover Morocco.
Please note: This trip is currently being rerouted to avoid the Atlas Mountains. The effected areas will be replaced with equivalent experiences or destinations. For more information, visit intrepidtravel.com/travel-alerts
Trip overview

- Start
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Finish
- Marrakech, Morocco
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Morocco
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 16
- Trip code
- XMSQC
- Experience a homestay in Moulay Idriss, widely regarded as Morocco's holiest place, and visit the tomb of Moulay Idriss I, great-grandson of Mohammed.
- Spend two days relaxing in Essaouira and enjoy a guided walk through the art galleries and wood workshops within this walled seaside city.
- Travel through the massive sand dunes of the Sahara Desert on a camel, then sleep under the North African stars at a Bedouin camp.
- Step back in time with a guided tour of Fes’s medina. While many tourists get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the medina, you'll have a local to show you the way.
- Discover colourful Marrakesch, from the thriving Djemaa el-Fna Square to the winding alleyways that your local leader can lead you through.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Education for All. Donations help them support girls in the High Atlas Mountains through secondary school, bringing a generation of women out of the cycle of illiteracy, poverty and early marriage.
- This trip involves plenty of walking and is best suited to travellers with a good level of mobility. Details on physical activities can be found in the itinerary.
- Accommodation on this trip includes a desert camp, homestays, and basic hotels.
- When travelling in Morocco, temperatures can get very warm. Have a think about what time of year suits you best to travel.
- Transport on this trip includes an overnight train journey. Details on this experience can be found in the Transport section.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
16 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
4x4, Overnight sleeper train, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Train
Desert camp (1 night), Gite (1 night), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (10 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night), Riad (3 nights)
- Moulay Idriss - Leader-led village walk
- Volubilis - Entrance and guided tour
- Fes - Medina walking tour
- Fes - Funduk Nejjarine
- Fes - Medresse el Attarine
- Aroumd - High Atlas Mountains guided hike
- Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk
- Ait Benhaddou - Tawesna Tea Break
- Tamegroute - Ancient Library
- Sahara Desert - Camel Ride
- Sahara Desert - 4WD to Erg Chigaga dunes
- Tamegroute - Underground kasbah guided tour
- Essaouira - Guided walking tour
- Casablanca - Jewish Museum (entrance fee) - MAD50
- Casablanca - Villa des Arts Gallery & Museum (entrance fee) - Free
- Casablanca - Hassan II Mosque - MAD130
- Casablanca - Religious Casablanca Urban Adventure - MAD1850
- Casablanca - The Medina and Beyond Urban Adventure - MAD700
- Chefchaouen - Walking Tour with Local Guide - MAD300
- Chefchaouen - Picnic lunch for hike - MAD70
- Chefchaouen - Kasbah - MAD20
- Chefchaouen - Medina visit with local guide - MAD300
- Chefchaouen - Hammam (public baths) - MAD150
- Chefchaouen - Henna Tattoo - MAD50
- American Legation Museum - MAD20
- Museum Dar El Mekhzen - MAD20
- The Caves of Hercules - MAD25
- Marrakech - Marjorelle Gardens - MAD150
- Marrakech - Palais Bahia - MAD70
- Marrakech - A Taste Of Marrakech: Inside the Medina Urban Adventure - MAD605
- Marrakech - Tajine Cookery Class Urban Adventure. - MAD640
- Marrakech - Cascades d'Ouzoud Day Tour - MAD2207
- Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride - MAD2050
- Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage - MAD750
- Marrakech - Ourika Valley Day Tour - MAD1817
- Marrakech - Medina, Palaces & Tombs Urban Adventure - MAD630
- Marrakech - Palais Badi - MAD70
- Marrakech - Saadian Tombs - MAD70
- Marrakech - Medersa Ben Youssef - MAD40
- Marrakech - Museum of Marrakech - MAD40
- Marrakech - Hamam (public baths) - MAD250
- Marrakech - Photography Museum - MAD40
- Aroumd - Mule Ride from Imlil to Aroumd - MAD80
- Ait Benhaddou - Cooking Demonstration & Dinner - MAD100
- Ait Benhaddou - Henna Tattoo - MAD50
- Ouarazate - Atlas Movie Studios - MAD80
- Ouarzazate - Kasbah Taourirt - MAD20
- Essaouira - Hamam (public baths) - MAD200
- Essaouira - Berber Massage - MAD350
- Essaouira - Horse Riding - MAD250
- Essaouira - Seafood Market Lunch - MAD80
- Marrakech - Oukaimeden Day Tour - MAD1882
- Marrakech - Asni & Ouirgane day trip with lunch - MAD1806
- Marrakech - Heart of the Atlas Mountains cycling day trip with lunch - MAD2000
- Marrakech - Palmery Cycling Tour - MAD350
- Marrakech - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour - MAD350
Dates and availability
Important notes
2023 ITINERARY CHANGES
There are itinerary changes for this trip effective until further notice to avoid earthquake-affected areas. We have replaced the nights in Aroumd & Taroudant with a stay in Agadir and an additional night in Essaouira:
Day 10 - Ait Benhaddou
Day 11 - Zagora
Day 12 - Sahara Desert
Day 13 - Agadir
Days 14-15 Essaouira
1. A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability, and excludes the following nights: Day 2 (Moulay Idriss), Day 7 (Overnight Train), Day 10 (Aroumd) & Day 13 (Sahara Desert).
2. As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group may change on Day 9.
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