17 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 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 warm local hospitality and embark on exotic adventures like riding a camel over Saharan dunes, hiking in the High Atlas Mountains and haggling for treasures in bustling souqs. This exhilarating 17-day journey is the ultimate way to discover Morocco.
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.
- Scale the High Atlas Mountains and trek through scenic Amazigh villages, then spend the night with a local family in their gite.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025
Itinerary
Inclusions
16 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
4x4, Private Bus, Private vehicle, Public bus, Taxi, Train, High Speed Train
Desert camp (1 night), Gite (1 night), Homestay (1 night), Hotel (10 nights), Riad (3 nights)
- Tangier - Leader-led orientation walk
- Chefchaouen - Sunset viewpoint
- Moulay Idriss - Leader-led village walk
- Volubilis - Entrance and guided tour
- Meknes - Leader-led orientation walk
- Fes - Medina walking tour
- Fes - Medresse el Attarine
- Fes - Tannery visit
- Fes - Funduq al-Najjarin
- Marrakech - Medina walking tour
- Marrakech - Spiced Sand Coffee
- Aroumd - High Atlas Mountains guided hike
- Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk
- Tamegroute - Ancient Library
- Tamegroute - Underground kasbah guided tour
- Tamegroute - Medfouna lunch (Amazigh pizza)
- Sahara Desert - Sunset Camel Ride
- Taroudant – Argan oil women coop visit
- Essaouira - Guided walking tour
- Essaouira – Local fisherman visit
- 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
- Tangier - Cafe Hafa - MAD60
- Chefchaouen - Hammam (public baths) - MAD150
- Chefchaouen - Picnic lunch for hike - MAD70
- Chefchaouen - Walking Tour with Local Guide - MAD350
- Chefchaouen - Medina visit with local guide - MAD300
- Chefchaouen - Kasbah - MAD60
- Marrakech - Marjorelle Gardens - MAD165
- 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 - MAD2090
- Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage - MAD750
- Marrakech - Medina, Palaces & Tombs Urban Adventure - MAD650
- 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
- Ait Benhaddou - Cooking Demonstration & Dinner - MAD313
- Ait Benhaddou - Henna Tattoo - MAD50
- Ouarazate - Atlas Movie Studios - MAD80
- Ouarzazate - Kasbah Taourirt - MAD20
- Essaouira - Hamam (public baths) - MAD200
- Essaouira - Amazigh Massage - MAD400
- Essaouira - Horse Riding - MAD300
- Essaouira - Seafood Market Lunch - MAD100
- Marrakech - Heart of the Atlas Mountains cycling day trip with lunch - MAD2000
- Marrakech - Palmery Cycling Tour - MAD540
- Marrakech - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour - MAD438
Dates and availability
Important notes
Important itinerary note for XMSQC departures starting on 26Dec2024 & 28Dec2024 (departure code: XMSQC241226 & XMSQC241228): this trip is a combination trip of two individual Intrepid trips - North Morocco Adventure & South Morocco Discovery. Due to the itinerary change for South Morocco Discovery for 2025, these two departures will follow the changes made to South Morocco Discovery, therefore the trip length will be 18 days. Please check 2025 version of the trip itinerary for the correct day-to-day location and activities.
1. A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability, and excludes the following nights: Day 4 (Moulay Idriss), Day 9 (Aroumd) & Day 12 (Sahara Desert).
2. As this is a combination trip, your group leader and the composition of your group may change on Day 8.
3. Optional transfer from Marrakech to Casablanca
If you are flying into Marrakech we can provide an optional transfer to the starting point city of Casablanca. This transfer is on request and prepaid. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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