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Best of Morocco

15 Days | Discover the best of Morocco on an adventure to waken the senses

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Give me More-occo, you say? Travel to Morocco and visit the best of the country's sights on this 15-day all-encompassing adventure from Casablanca to Marrakech. From seaside Essaouira, to the Saharan deserts and palmeries of Todra Valley, from the medieval old town of Fes to the spice markets of Marrakech, spectacular Morocco awaits. Observe the vibrant contrasts between old and new architecture, artwork and cuisine. Learn about fallen cities and cross paths with nomadic tribes. The majesty of Morocco is a feast for the senses and is waiting to be explored.

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

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 33.57 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
  • Under the eye of a local tour guide, feel like you've travelled back to the Middle Ages in the labyrinthine medina of Fes.
  • Take the opportunity to trek through the dramatic red dunes of the Sahara on a camel, experiencing an unforgettable desert sunset.
  • Kick back in the coastal town of Essaouira and discover at your own pace, enjoying a fresh seafood barbecue on the waterfront.
  • Marrakech’s Djemaa el-Fna is a city within a city. Explore one of the world’s largest meeting places, joining the night’s carnival atmosphere of fortune-tellers, dancers and medicine men.
  • Hike through the sprawling green valleys, farmland and sculpted rocks in the Todra Valley after watching the sunrise over the Sahara dunes.
  • 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.

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). It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water.
  • As Morocco has a tipping culture, travellers are expected to tip small amounts for most services, so please be prepared. Your trip leader and the 'Money Matters' section of our Essential Trip Information will help to provide you with some suggestions as to what amounts are appropriate.
  • We've sourced our accommodation very carefully and picked the best possible hotels in line with the Intrepid style of travel, but please note that service and accommodation in Morocco may differ from western standards.

Itinerary

This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2023 to 31 December 2023.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

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Inclusions

Meals

14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 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
  • Walk and visit of Berrem village
  • Sahara Desert - Sunset Camel Ride
  • Tinejdad - Museum El Khorbat
  • Atlas Mountains - Half-day hike
  • Essaouira - Guided walking tour
  • Marrakech - Dinner on Djemaa el Fna
Add on activities
  • Casablanca - Religious Casablanca Urban Adventure - MAD1850
  • 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 - Berber Massage - MAD350
  • Essaouira - Horse Riding - MAD250
  • Essaouira - Seafood Market Lunch - MAD80
  • Marrakech - Marjorelle Gardens - 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 - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour - MAD350
  • Marrakech - Quad Biking Barrage Lalla Takerkoust - MAD1650
  • Marrakech - Palmery Cycling Tour - MAD350
  • 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

2023 ITINERARY CHANGES
There are itinerary changes for this trip effective until further notice to avoid earthquake-affected areas:
Day 10 - Drive from Ait Benhaddou to spend an additional night in Essaouira (approx 6 hours)
Day 11 - Enjoy a full day in Essaouira

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

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

4.9 out of 5 based on 435 reviews submitted.
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Jason · Traveled August 2023
This was the first time we've used a guide company. We've travelled for months through other locations but the experiences we had through Morocco we could not have organised or even known about. We will use Intrepid again.
Review submitted 05 Sep 2023

Meghan · Traveled August 2023
Loved this trip! Loved up to all the photos I had seen online and checked off all my Morocco bucket list items. Youssef was fantastic, especially when the airline lost my bag - his calm authority saved me from a mental breakdown in the middle of the airport and he was extremely helpful getting it back. There were so many highlights, it is hard to choose a favourite moment. If you're thinking about booking, just do it!
Review submitted 01 Sep 2023

Harriette · Traveled August 2023
Very enjoyable trip. Apprehensive before about how much travelling there was but it all worked out really well- great mini bus with a very safe driver - Camel. Todra gorge and the Sahara was a real highlight. Would highly recommend as a great way to see morocco - off the beaten track
Review submitted 29 Aug 2023

Caitlin · Traveled August 2023
The Best of Morocco Intrepid was excellent. A perfect length and itinerary to make me fall in love with Morocco and also a perfect combination of physically challenging and also restful. There was an option for everyone, it was very inclusive. Would strongly recommend!
Review submitted 03 Sep 2023

COLIN · Traveled August 2023
So much fun! The people and the food were amazing!!
Review submitted 05 Sep 2023
Best of Morocco
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