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Morocco Real Food Adventure

12 Days | Lift the lid on Moroccan cuisine on this appetising adventure

4.8 out of 5 based on 107 reviews submitted.
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Clear your plate for flavour-filled Morocco, where Amazigh, Arabic and European influences mix to create an adventurous culinary medley. On this 12-day journey, follow the smell of food through mesmerising markets and master recipes taught by those that know them best. Grab street food from a souq and share traditional meals in local homes. Take a handful of bustling medinas, mix with a sprinkling of spices and season with fresh local produce, all drizzled with warm Moroccan hospitality for an adventure that will linger long on the tongue and in the memory.

Trip overview

Map of Morocco Real Food Adventure including Morocco
Start
Casablanca, Morocco
Finish
Marrakech, Morocco
Theme
Food
Destinations
Morocco
Physical rating
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Style
Original
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1 - Max 12
Trip code
XMZF
This trip generates 38.73 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
  • Get a real insight into Moroccan food with a home-cooked dinner in the Blue City, Chefchaouen. Prepared with seasonal ingredients – enjoy a dish that’s bursting with flavour and made with love.
  • Do it yourself during hands-on cooking classes and demonstrations where you’ll learn how to make cous cous, pastilla, stuffed medfouna and local salads.
  • See behind the scenes when you meet local producers of goat’s cheese in Chefchaouen, follow tasting trails through Fes and Marrakech’s medinas and visit a women's cooperative producing argan oil.
  • Hit up Morocco’s highlights, including the Blue City of Chefchaouen, the ancient medina of Fes, the Sahara Desert and the buzzing city of Marrakech.
  • Grab a fork and dig into Morocco’s most iconic dishes – tagine, pastilla, cous cous and camel burgers await!

Is this trip right for you?
  • Morocco is a great food destination for vegetarians. With wonderful fresh produce and many delicious local dishes, you'll have a great time on this trip. For vegans we recommend reviewing the itinerary and inclusions to ensure that you will be able to fully participate and enjoy this trip. We also have many other trips to the Morocco which can accommodate a range of dietary requirements.
  • As this trip covers quite a lot of ground there are some long drives. These are excellent opportunities to get to know your fellow travellers, catch up on some reading, or simply appreciate the scenery.
  • On Days 8 & 9 you'll visit M’Goun Valley. This remote area of Morocco is an amazing place to discover on foot, but to do so you'll need a moderate level of fitness and have the relevant footwear and clothing with you. Don’t worry if trekking isn’t really your thing, there are plenty of other activities to do in the valley.
  • The weather in Morocco can be extreme. Summer temperatures can be uncomfortably hot, especially for those who aren't accustomed to the heat, so please consider carefully what time of year you travel.
  • Although you shouldn’t expect any aggressive selling techniques in Morocco, please be aware that you may be approached by shop owners and street vendors offering their goods to you on regular occasions.
  • 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 2023 to 31 December 2023.

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

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Inclusions

Meals

11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 8 dinners

Transport

Private Vehicle, Train, Taxi

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Gite (2 nights), Desert Camp (1 night)

Activities
  • Casablanca - Welcome Dinner
  • Meknes - Medina walking tour
  • Moulay Idriss - Couscous Demonstration and Dinner
  • Chefchaouen - Home-cooked Dinner
  • Chefchaouen - Goat Cheese Tasting
  • Fes - Medina Tasting Trail including Pastilla Demonstration
  • Fes - Guided walking tour
  • Fes - Street food breakfast
  • Merzouga - Medfouna cooking demonstration
  • M'goun Valley - Guided Half Day Hike
  • Tichka - Argan Oil Cooperative Visit
  • Marrakech - Tasting Trail
  • Marrakech - Moroccan Salads Cooking Class
Add on activities
  • Marrakech - Medina, Palaces & Tombs Urban Adventure - MAD630
  • Marrakech - Cascades d'Ouzoud Day Tour - MAD2207
  • Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage - MAD750

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Important notes

2023 ITINERARY CHANGES
There are no itinerary changes to this trip as a result of the recent earthquake.

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Day 2 (Guesthouse), Day 7 (Desert Camp) and Days 8,9 (Gite) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. While we endeavour to cater for specific dietary requirements, some meals and food activities are set in advance and may be difficult to adjust. Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking so that we can ensure you’ll enjoy this trip.

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 107 reviews submitted.
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Stacey · Traveled October 2023
Best experience of my life. Trip was beyond my expectations and Guide Jaouad was a God send, great attitude and very knowledgeable and extremely patient
Review submitted 10 Nov 2023

Belinda · Traveled October 2023
I have just participated in an Intrepid foodie 12 day tour of Morocco-I can’t recommend this highly enough-such a unique destination-friendly people and amazing food with lots of variety-the mint tea was delicious And the Atlas and Mid Atlas Mountains are a majestic haunting beauty which are a sight to behold
Review submitted 09 Nov 2023

Christopher · Traveled October 2023
What an adventure. 12 days. New friends and memories. Ever changing scenery, walks through medinas and oases, the epic camel ride into the desert, and sharing meals with families in their homes. This tour brings you the real Morocco. Our guide Mohamed was amazing. Passionate and knowledgeable and always available to answer questions or handle issues. He wanted each day's adventure to be an eleven, and each was. Sadly, one of our group provided challenges. This was not the right tour for them. Mohamed showed his professionalism by listening and helping them so they could enjoy aspects of the tour. Intrepid offers a unique way to travel by immersing you in the country's culture off the beaten path. I could not recommend this adventure and guide Mohamed more highly.
Review submitted 07 Nov 2023

Karen · Traveled October 2023
This is a fantastic trip with many unique experiences one would never have one’s own. We visited so many wonderful, unique and lovely places. Staying in guesthouses and sharing meals with families in their homes is incredibly special experience. Guide was simply amazing. Don’t worry about nonsense like sleeping bags and toting your own luggage - accommodations were great, linens and blankets are always provided and wee never once carried our own bags. If you have any hesitation - go for it! Amazing and unique experience you could never have on your own. Truly trip of a lifetime.
Review submitted 23 Oct 2023

Stephani · Traveled October 2023
A trip that afforded insight into another culture. The food, color, fellowship, experiences all made the time in Morocco an experience to never be forgotten. Camal riding a hoot, eating in private people's homes, private tours of cities with locals, thoughts about culture and history, thank you Intrepid.
Review submitted 19 Oct 2023
Morocco Real Food Adventure
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USD $1,215