Morocco Adventure: Culture & Colour
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Morocco on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Insta-worthy mountainside towns, bustling markets, desert camel rides, and surf lessons await you on this 17-day tour through Morocco that will test the limits of your phone's data storage. Take a selfie (or simply take in the moment) in the picturesque blue city of Chefchaouen, enjoy free time to explore Marrakech's vibrant markets, sit atop a camel while travelling through the undulating sand to a desert camp, and unwind with your fellow travellers around a beach bonfire in Taghazout. Whether you come seeking content or contentment, you'll get your fill of both.
Highlights
- Explore the artisan quarters of Fès
- Embark on a camel ride at sunset
- Stand in the shadows of Dades Gorge
- Learn to surf in Taghazout.
Trip Details
Product Code: 1943
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private vehicle, camel.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 35 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: DCXM
Starts: Casablanca, Morocco
Finishes: Marrakech, Morocco
Duration: 17 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Discover Moment: Marrakech Your Big Night Out Moment: Marrakech
- Enjoy free time in Rabat
- Explore the blue city of Chefchaouen
- Visit the medina and souks of Fès
- Dades Gorge walk
- Sand boarding in the desert dunes
- Guided medina visit in Marrakech
- Sunset camel ride in the desert
- Traditional dinner and drums under the stars
- Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah tour
- Surf lesson in Taghazout
- Sunset beach bonfire
- Essaouira orientation walk
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (13 nts, twin-share), desert camp (1 nt, multi-share), surf house (2 nts, multi-share).
- 16 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, camel.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,144 ($67 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca
Arrive at any time.
Get excited for your first night out with your fellow travellers. Take to the streets in the heart of Casablanca and hit up one of your CEO's favourite local spots. Enjoy connecting with your fellow travellers while getting to know Casablanca. Your first night out is just that – the first of many and a perfect way to set the tone for the rest of your grand adventure.
Day 2: Casablanca/Chefchaouen
With a good night's sleep behind you, set out from Casablanca. With the bright blue waters of the Atlantic to your left and the sun drenched wonders of Morocco to your right, travel up the coast to Morocco's capital city, Rabat. Stretch your legs as you wander the ramparts and colourful alleys of the city's old quarter. Take in breathtaking views from Kasbah des Oudaias, then indulge in lunch. After you've eaten the hangry away, continue toward Chefchaouen. Here, beneath the soaring Rif mountains, feeling the blues takes on a different meaning. Take an orientation walk through the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen before settling in for the night.
Day 3: Chefchaouen
Hoping for free time to explore all Chefchaouen has to offer? Wish granted! Spend your day taking in the splendor of the city and it's surrounding geography. If the (Rif) Mountains are calling, you should definitely answer. Opt to pre-book the Rif Valley Mountains Hike. Or, opt to visit the Spanish Mosque for breathtaking sunset views of the city.
Day 4: Chefchaouen/Fès
Fès awaits! Upon arrival, put your free time to good use by visiting an Amazigh (or Berber) pharmacy (a far cry from the kind of pharmacy you may be used to at home). Wander the many mazes of Fès's colourful, ancient tanneries.
Day 5: Fès
With so much to see, another free day in Fès is always a good idea. Breathe in decadent spices (oxygen is for the weak anyway, right?) as you sample treats from the many food carts scattered throughout the medina. Explore the artisan quarters as you take in the city that is often referred to as the cultural heart of Morocco.
Day 6: Fès/Marrakech
After getting back on the road and watching the scenery roll by, arrive in vibrant, bustling Marrakech. Spend the evening exploring the gardens, souks, and other wonders of Marrakech.
Day 7: Marrakech
Take advantage of more free time in Marrakech to wander the Djeema el Fna square in the heart of the medina. Try to keep up with the ever-changing market as it switches up its offerings throughout the day. In the evening, welcome new friends to the group and join your CEO and fellow travellers for a night out on the town. Cheers to the next several days of making memories!
Day 8: Marrakech/Skoura
Depart Marrakech in the morning and transfer to Skoura, one of Morocco's beautiful oases. While Ouarzazate, further west is now the region's commercial centre, Skoura's historic mud-brick castles remain a testament to the past. Explore the area on a guided visit, soak up the atmosphere of this green haven, and listen to the wind catching in the palm trees lining the streets. During your visit you will see different Kasbahs in the area, and learn about their historical and cultural significance. Later, spend free time at the hotel and enjoy a swim in the pool before dinner on your own this evening.
Day 9: Skoura/Merzouga
Leave Skoura behind and journey into the vast, golden reaches of the desert. Along the way stop to spend some time walking in Dades Gorge before continuing on to Tinghir for a lunch stop on your own. Later, saddle up and travel by camel to the perfect perch atop the dunes to view the sunset as it paints the sky hues of red, blue, and yellow. Under a canopy of stars, enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment by the campfire. Let your imagination run wild as you listen to traditional music on the drums alongside stories about the region. We dare you to top this campfire experience!
Day 10: Merzouga
Have breakfast at camp before returning to civilization. Then, opt to spend time further exploring the undulating golden sand of the dunes, and discovering the surrounding communities on a land cruiser desert excursion, or simply relax at the hotel. Later, attend a cooking class to learn about local cuisine and taste your creations. Cap off the day with a sunset sand boarding experience from the highest dunes with the sun turning everything a shining gold!
You can pre-book this optional 4x4 desert excursion when booking your tour on the check-out page.
Day 11: Merzouga/Aït Ben Haddou
Leave right after breakfast and travel along the Route of 1000 Kasbahs to Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most iconic and beautiful kasbahs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the narrow alleys and admire the uniqueness of this place both in traditional architecture and historical significance. At the end of the visit, climb to the highest point of the kasbah and witness the views of the surrounding desert and the Ounila River around golden hour and sunset. In the evening, you can choose to join an optional cooking class to make tajine. Otherwise, dinner will be on your own.
Day 12: Aït Ben Haddou/Marrakech
Journey to the "Red City," Marrakech. Unlock the many secrets this ancient city has to offer in its maze-like alleys, ornate palaces, and lush gardens. Enjoy a guided visit of the medina and see the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and Jamaa el Fna square. End the day with an optional group dinner in the famous food stalls of Djemaa el Fna.
Day 13: Marrakech
Take advantage of more free time in Marrakech to wander the souks and discover the best cup of mint tea the city has to offer. In the evening, welcome new friends to the group and join your CEO and fellow travellers for a night out on the town. Raise your glasses to many more days of making memories!
Day 14: Marrakech/Taghazout
This afternoon we make our way through the High Atlas Mountains and visit the market town of Taroudant. Concealed within striking red walls, Taroudant is often called “Little Marrakech.” Wander through the old town at leisure and browse its lively markets before continuing on to the fishing village of Taghazout.
Opt to get up early and catch the sunrise over Marrakech by pre-booking the Hot Air Balloon excursion.
Day 15: Taghazout
Wake to the soft tones of waves crashing along the shoreline, then suit up for a surf lesson. Hit the waves for a free afternoon of surfing or swimming. Prefer land surfing? Opt to go hiking or do yoga. After a day of embracing your wild side, what could be more fitting than gathering around a bonfire on the beach as the sun kisses the horizon goodnight?
Day 16: Taghazout/Essaouira
Take coastal living northward to colourful, sun-drenched Essaouira. After an orientation walk around the city, enjoy free time to get to know the ramparts and rocky beaches of Essaouira further. No rest for the weary? Not true here — opt to pre-book the Traditional Hammam Experience and enjoy a spa experience that is ritual for the many of the locals.
Day 17: Essaouira/Marrakech
Hit the road one final time and return to Marrakech. Even though your trip ends on arrival, make sure you take the time to take plenty of photos with newfound friends to commemorate the memories made. (Morocco scrapbook, anyone?)
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G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
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Reviews
Kelsey B. - Traveled, November 2023
The tour was very well organized, and had a great mixture of structure and free time!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/19/2023
Paul V. - Traveled, November 2023
Well organized. Enables you to sit back and enjoy the ride.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/28/2023
Victoria E. - Traveled, October 2023
safe, affordable, hassle free travel
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/21/2023
Angela C. - Traveled, October 2023
The tour was reasonably priced, the guide was very knowledgeable and was willing to help and provide advice when asked questions
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/21/2023
Audrey M. - Traveled, October 2023
I choose an 8 as I had some difficulty with G Adventures and the adds on. How come someone who is doing the whole trip don't get the same add-ons as others doing only a portion of the trip. That doesn't make sense. I also find that G Adventures should offer more activities in the desert and stay longer. Too much driving in the middle section of the culture and color trip of morocco. The guide was great, no issues and was always available and went above and beyond to make sure we had a good trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/07/2023
Jude W. - Traveled, September 2023
Great trip! Well organized, lots of fun
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023
Faith M. - Traveled, September 2023
This was my first G Adventures tour and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I thought it was well planned with a lot of activities packed into each day. It was a great way to make friends and meet new people. I really appreciated the safety and security of the group, especially with it being my first solo trip as well. I would highly recommend G Adventures depending on the place(s) of travel.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023
Alexandru D. - Traveled, September 2023
Poor accommodations for the one trip I took with G Adventures
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023
Marie Galmstrup N. - Traveled, September 2023
I think it's a really good way to travel as you get access to a lot of experiences that are difficult to achieve on your own. with a local guide, you learn a whole lot about the country while at the same time feeling safe in the country
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/10/2023
Chantel E. - Traveled, September 2023
I have had better tour guides in the past
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/26/2023
Veronica L. - Traveled, August 2023
Amazing tour leader, very knowledgeable and so friendly
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/12/2023
Drupadh M. - Traveled, September 2023
The itinerary and the activities were really well planned which is made the whole trip a very pleasant experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/12/2023
Rahman M. - Traveled, August 2023
The tour guide has been exceptional in showing us the beauty of Morocco.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/05/2023
Stephanie R. - Traveled, August 2023
Great tour guide, meet new people around the same age, see a lot from the country.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/05/2023
James S. - Traveled, August 2023
I think it's a great way to meet people and squeeze in a huge amount of sight seeing and activities in such a short period of time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/05/2023
Tina M. - Traveled, August 2023
it's an amazing experience to travel in a group full of people who share the passion for traveling. Everything is taken care of so you just have to lean back and enjoy.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/29/2023
Luca C. - Traveled, August 2023
For me this style of travel is very fast so would always be cautious to recommend it, however our guide was amazing and we truly had a great experience with G Adventures
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/29/2023
Isobella P. - Traveled, August 2023
This trip was such a great way to experience Morocco as a solo traveler. Everything felt really seamless, there was no stress with bookings/organizing transport, you get to meet other amazing travelers and our guide was great - super organized, knowledgeable and friendly!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/29/2023
Ana G. - Traveled, July 2023
Affordable options, fun group, local economic impact, lots of interesting activities available
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/22/2023
Hannah R. - Traveled, July 2023
Ibrahim the guide was amazing
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/15/2023
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