Real Morocco

12 days
From $72/day
$860
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4.5/5 Excellent
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Trip last updated: 11/29/2024
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
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Overview

Highlights

    • Enjoy the slow pace and laidback lifestyle of Morocco’s seaside villages in Taghazout and Essaouira – where you can catch the waves in a surf lesson and stretch out your worries in a yoga class.
    • Tick the Djemaa el-Fna Square off your bucket list in Marrakech and wander through the colourful chaos of street performers, singers, poets and street food carts all vying for your attention.   
    • Stay the night in a Saharan desert camp under the North African stars after riding a camel through the sand dunes watching the sunset over the vast, untouched landscape.
    • Take a break from the bustling city streets high in the Atlas Mountains – enjoy homecooked meals, authentic local connections and a breath of fresh air in Aroumd.  
    • Prepare for the best mint tea of your life on a visit to the Tawesna teahouse. This experience is more than just a cuppa, it’s about discovering a culture, sharing a true moment and contributing to the economic inclusion of women. 

What's this trip about?

    This adventure through Morocco’s most popular spots and best kept secrets will give you everything you’re looking for – ride a camel during sunset in the Sahara, watch dancers and performers in Djemaa el-Fna, hike through Todra Valley before tucking into a homecooked meal made by locals, try delicious mint tea at a local women’s coop in the famed Ait Benhaddou, learn how to surf (or show your skills) in sleepy seaside villages and rub shoulders with the true Moroccan culture during a stay in the Atlas Mountains. Wandering through ever-changing landscapes, you’ll get the chance to learn about the rich history of this country while also kicking back and doing all your favourite things with your new travel buddies. This is the real Morocco!
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMarrakech
End CityMarrakech

Travel Themes

Trip includes

    • Todra Gorge – Home-cooked Lunch
    • Sahara Desert - Overnight Desert Camp
    • Sahara Desert - Camel ride
    • Ait Benhaddou - Tea at Tawesna association
    • Imlil – Scenic Walk
    • Imlil – Day Hike with Picnic Lunch
    • Taghazout – Surfing Class
    • Taghazout – One Hour Yoga Class
    • Essaouira – Walking Tour with a Local Guide
    • Essaouira - Argan Oil Cooperative Visit
    • Essaouira – Street Food Tasting

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Marrakech

Salaam Alaikum! Welcome to Morocco. This adventure begins with an important welcome meeting at 6 pm at your hotel. After meeting your fellow travellers and the group leader, why not get to know each other while exploring the city’s main square – Djemaa el-Fna – or get...

Day 2 Todra Gorge

After breakfast, you’ll make your way to Todra Gorge. This is a long travel day, so make sure you have a book handy. After a while, you’ll come across a bright tablecloth of green that might seem so out of place, you'll think you’re dreaming. This valley is pretty imp...

Day 3 Sahara Camp

After breakfast, take a hike through the shaded palms of the Todra Valley for a couple of hours, taking in the picturesque scenery of the gorge ahead. Be rewarded at the end of your adventure with a home-cooked lunch served in the backyard of a local family. You'll be...

Day 4 Ait Benhaddou

Remember to set your alarm this morning because you'll get up well before dawn. Climb a nearby sand dune to catch the sunrise – this sight is worth the early rise – then head back to camp for breakfast, collect the rest of your gear and travel to Ait Benhaddou. Stop f...

Day 5 Aroumd

This morning, take a private transfer towards Imlil, high in the Atlas Mountains. Calling dibs on a window seat would be a smart move – the drive features some great scenery. Imlil is a little village that sits at the foot of North Africa’s highest peak, and when you ...

Day 6 Aroumd

After breakfast, enjoy a slow-paced morning in the mountains. Today, you’ll head through Imlil on a day hike, exploring the scenery of the surrounding peaks and villages. Traverse through bursts of green and stop to admire the Imlil waterfall, where you can get up clo...

Day 7 Marrakech

Say goodbye to the mountains and return to Marrakech. When you arrive, you have a free day to stroll through the bustling souks. If you like, explore the courtyards filled with the scent of orange blossom and the many salons and chambers that make up Bahia Palace. Thi...

Day 8 Marrakech

Today is free to wander, rest or take part in a fun optional activity. Say goodbye to some of your trip mates, as others will be joining you for the next leg of the adventure. You will have another meeting at 4 pm today to meet them. As evening falls, you might want ...

Day 9 Taghazout

After breakfast this morning, travel to Taghazout. This cool, laidback fishing village has quickly gained a solid reputation as one of the country’s best surfing spots. The waters stay warm all year round, and the surf is top-notch for both rookies and adept wave ride...

Day 10 Taghazout

Kick off your adventures in the sleepy town of Taghazout with an early morning yoga session, to help you relieve any tension before diving into the water once again. Oddly enough, the skills required for surfing and yoga tend to complement each other, through concentr...

Day 11 Essaouira

Get up early today if you want to catch the sunrise, then travel to the old fishing town of Essaouira. Along the way, stop by a female-led cooperative specialising in Argan production. Learn about how these women extract the Argan from the trees, watch the beans being...

Day 12 Marrakech

Chat with locals on a shared bus ride back to Marrakech. With no activities planned after arriving, you’re free to leave at any time. Depart from the bus station or walk back to the hotel with your leader and depart from there. If you wish to extend your adventure, th...

Dates & Availability

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Price per day
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Tour Operator

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Details

Accommodation:

Desert Camp (1 night),Mountain Gite (Multi-share) (2 nights),Hotel (4 nights),Guesthouse (2 nights),Surf Camp (2 nights)

Flights & transport:

Private Vehicle,Public Bus

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

16

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