Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 17 Day Complete Morocco Active Adventure. Brace yourself for an unforgettable 17-day adventure that’ll have you exploring Morocco’s highlights and hidden gems like never before. Kick things off with the coastal charm of Tangier, then lace up your boots for hikes through the stunning Rif and Atlas Mountains. From there, head to Zagora for a magical desert camping experience under a sky full of stars. Get swept up in the bustling streets of Fés and wander the surreal blue alleyways of Chefchaouen.
Along the way, you’ll meet local...read more farmers, learn how to make fresh cheese in mountain villages, and ride camels through golden dunes as the sun rises over the desert. It's an epic, off-the-beaten-path journey that'll get your heart pumping and your senses buzzing – the ultimate way to dive deep into Morocco’s wild beauty.
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting at the joining hotel in the evening before an optional group dinner to get to know your fellow travellers. Stay: Dar Yasmine Tangier
Travel to Tétouan, a northern city in Morocco along the Martil Valley and a few miles south of the Strait of Gibraltar. Along the way the group will embark on a thrilling hike to Gite Monte Blanco (838 m) nestled amidst the rugged Rif Mountains and enjoy a picnic lunch from the top before the return trip. Arrive in Tetouane in the late afternoon for a walking tour of several historical landmarks throughout the city like El Feddan Square and the Royal Palace. Dinner is on your own. Stay: Soho Boutique Tetouan (B/L)
In the morning leave Tetouan and travel to Chefchaouen, known for the’ striking blue-washed buildings of its old town. From the outskirts of town begin today’s hike through the scenic Rif Mountains passing small waterfalls and streams reaching the Spanish Mosque featuring amazing views of the city below. Then, take part in a hand-on goat cheese making experience with a local family and have lunch together sharing delicious traditional Moroccan dishes. When the group arrives back in Chefchaouen there will be a CEO-led walk through the ‘Blue City’. Stay: Puerta Azul Chefchaouen (B/L)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then visit Oued ElKannar, the Rif region’s top ravine and enjoy a trek along a scenic trail through this dramatic canyon that is popular for its clear turquoise pools and plunging waterfalls. Finish the hike with a dip in the gentle nearby river for the perfect taste of nature in Morocco’s quaint countryside. Enjoy lunch by the river at a local restaurant and then travel back to Chefchaouen for a free evening and dinner on your own. Stay: Puerta Azul Chefchaouen (B/L)
Head to Fés, considered the cultural capital of the country and enjoy a guided medina tour through the Fés medina, which happens to be one of the largest in the world. Enter through one of the great gates and wander down some of the 9,000 winding streets found here. Observe local tannery workers from the balcony of a leather shop and take some time to search for meaningful souvenirs of your own. The rest of the evening is free to explore on your own. Stay: Riad Dar Anebar (B)
Depart for Khenifra, a city in Northern Morocco surrounded by the Atlas Mountains. Along the way the group will stop for a hike with a local guide through cedar forest and past many scenic viewpoints for a total 15km. Afterwards, have lunch by the lake with a local family before continuing on to Khenifra. Dinner will be had at the hotel this evening. Stay: Dar Zayane (B/L/D)
Begin the drive to Ouaouizeght in the morning. Upon arrival to this small town and rural commune, the group will either visit the local marker or go to a shepherd’s house and do the shopping for lunch. Then relax by the nearby river, have a swim, and enjoy lunch with a local family before continuing on to Bin EL Ouidane. There will be free time here during sunset for optional lake activities. Stay: Dar L'eau vive (B/L/D)
Enjoy a morning guided hike to Imsfrane Cathedral, this natural marvel resembling a cathedral carved by nature is well worth the hike through Morocco’s rugged terrain to see these towering rock formations. After catching your breath and admiring the beauty, you’ll continue hiking to a local host family’s home for tea and lunch in this idyllic setting. Then, enjoy the opportunity to engage in the age-old tradition of bread-making as you deepen your connection to the local culture’s culinary heritage. Spend a free evening back at the hotel in Bin El Ouidane before a group dinner. Stay: Dar L'eau vive (B/L/D)
Travel to Marrakech and spend a free afternoon getting to know the city on your own. In the evening, attend an optional group dinner at a local restaurant. Stay: Hotel Meriem Marrakech (B)
Travel to Tiznit today, a town on the west coast of Morocco known for its silver jewelry, and mint daggers and sabres. Along the way stop at a local market for lunch on your own. Then, visit the local silver market upon arrival and the historic medina in Tiznit. Spend the remainder of the day on your own to explore the narrow alleys and hike in the town's gorgeous natural landscapes surrounded by mountains. Stay: Idou Tiznit (B)
Leave Tiznit behind and visit the small village of Kerdous where you’ll begin the hike to the remote Berber oasis of Amtoudi. Then proceed to the Icht, a small town on the edge of the Sahara desert. Meet your local guide and enjoy a tour of the village concluding with tea at your guide’s home. Have a group dinner tonight at the hotel. Stay: Borj Biramane (B/D)
Travel to Zagora today and get to know this getaway town to the stunning Erg Chigaga, one of Morocco’s largest dune expanses. Arrive in the early afternoon and enjoy free time for lunch on your own before the walk with your local guide to the comfortable desert camp. Enjoy welcome tea and pastries while you watch the sunset. Dinner will be served tonight at camp before music around the bonfire. Make sure you do some night sky gazing in a place with little light pollution. Stay: Hotel Zagour - Camp (B/D)
Witness sunrise in the desert then have breakfast before departing camp via a camel ride through the dunes. Arrive to the home of a local family for a traditional welcome before the cooking demonstration of Medfouna and Tajin, along with a CEO-guided bread making station. Enjoy lunch together with the host family before travelling back to the town of Zagora to freshen up at the hotel before a group dinner. Stay: Hotel Zagour (B/L/D)
In the morning begin your travels to Aït Ben Haddou. Stop along the way in Ouarzazate where the Atlas Film Studio is and take some free time for lunch on your own. Arrive at Aït Ben Haddou in the late afternoon and visit the Ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls. Enjoy the sunset at this spot before having dinner at the hotel with the group. Stay: La Rose du Sable Ait Benhaddou (B/D)
Transfer to the town of Demnat this morning and embark on a hike from this cultural crossroads to the Imi nifri Waterfalls and impressive natural bridge. Arrive at Aït Bouguemez in the late afternoon and enjoy this beautiful part of Morocco in the High Atlas Mountains with its strong ties to Berber culture and traditions. (B/D)
Begin today’s hike around the valley and to the Granary of Tabat in the morning. Then have lunch with a local family before a free evening to enjoy the area on your own. Dinner is included at the hotel tonight. (B/L/D)
Head back to Marrakech today stopping by a G for Good project along the way for an introduction to the work being done in the local community. The tour ends upon arrival in Marrakech. (B/L)
Trip Inclusions
Learn about the deep history of the city of Tetouane on a walking tour of its most important landmarks.
Hike through the stunning scenery of the Rif Mountains and participate in a goat cheese making activity with a local farming family.
Wander through the gorgeous scenery of the famous ‘Blue City’ of Morocco on a walking tour with your CEO.
Trek the scenic Oued El Kennar trail where you will encounter the Rif’s region’s most beautiful ravine.
Indulge in a delicious lunch on the shores of a lake with a local family outside of Khenifra.
Travel to some of Morocco’s unique locally favorite destinations like Icht and Tiznit for village tours and local market visits.
Enjoy a cooking demonstration of Madfouna and Tajin wile in the desert of Zagora.
Visit the historic ksar of Aït Ben Haddou along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech.
Your G for Good Moment: Akrich Project Visit
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Rif Mountain Hike & Goat Cheese Making, Chefchaouen
Your Local Living Moment: Bread Making Lunch with a Local Family, Bin El Ouidane
Your Foodie Moment: Traditional Lunch with a Local Family, Zagora
Walking city tour of Tetouane
CEO-led orientation walk of the 'Blue City' of Chefchaouen
Ouad ElKannar Hike
Guided visit to the Fés Medina
Guided hike on the way to Khenifra
Lunch and visit with a local family in Ouaouizeght
Hike to Imsefrane Cathedral
Tiznit Silver Market Visit
Hike outside of Icht
Icht Locally Guided Underground Village Visit
Zagora Desert Stay Experience with Camel Ride
Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah Tour
Iminifri Natural Bridge Hike
Aït Bouguemez Valley Hike & Granaries Visit
Free time in Bin El Ouidane and Marrakech
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Hotels (15 Nights), Desert Camp (1 Night)
On this trip you can expect to stay in local hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. Where a town has both an ancient medina and a "ville nouvelle" we generally stay in the ville nouvelle, both because the standard of hotels is higher, and because travellers (especially women) often find the medinas at night a little confronting. Please note that Morocco is a developing country and as such the infrastructure is not as reliable as you would expect at home. Expect quirky plumbing and the odd cold shower!
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
16 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners
Private vehicle, 4x4, camels, walking
Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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