Complete Morocco Active Adventure

Duration

17 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Budget

Physical Rating

Average

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Brace yourself for an unforgettable 17-day adventure that’ll have you exploring Morocco’s highlights and hidden gems like never before.

Includes

Activities

Your G for Good Moment: Zarbiat Achbarou Cooperative Visit, Marrakech 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: Cooking Demonstration and Lunch, 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

Accommodation

Hotels (15 nts), Desert Camp (1 nt).

16 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 8 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, 4x4, camels, walking

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

Highlights

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

Trip Details

Duration

17 days

Transportation

Private vehicle, 4x4, camels, walking

Guide Language

English

Starts

Tangier, Morocco

Finishes

Marrakech, Morocco

Accommodations

Budget

Travel Style

Active, Budget

Physical Rating

Average

Itinerary

Day 1: Tangier

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.

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Flandria Tanger

Day 2: Tangier/Tétouan

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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike with a guide to Gite Monte Blanco and have a picnic lunch nestled amidst the rugged Rif Mountains. You'll gain about 838m in elevation as you go reaching breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Cross the famous Fash Lamhar plateau to reach the summit with views of the Mediterranean Sea in the distance. Distance: 14km Duration: 5hrs Elevation Gain: 838mTransport - Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Tangier and your visit to the city of Tétouan.Activity - Spend 2 hours on a walking city tour of Tétouan and explore serveral significant landmarks while learning about the local history. Stops include Moulay el Mehdi square, El Feddan Square, the Royal Palace, and the Kasbah of Sidi Al-Mandri. Pass through the souks of the old medina and conclude the walk with a visit to an old Spanish fortress on a hilltop overlooking city.Accommodation - Soho Boutique Tetouan

Day 3: Tétouan/Chefchaouen

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 followed by lunch where you'll share delicious traditional Moroccan dishes. When the group arrives back in Chefchaouen there will be a CEO-led walk through the ‘Blue City'.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Tétouan and Chefchaouen.Activity - Start out today with a hike through the gorgeous scenery of the Rif Mountains. Walk through lush mountain scenery, passing small waterfalls and streams along the way. The group will also walk through villages and may be able to pick fresh figs from trees on their way (if in season). Then, visit the farm of a local family and experience a hands-on goat cheese making lesson from your friendly hosts. Distance: 7-8km Duration: 4hrs Terrain: Small, rocky footpath through the fields of fig and weed, with elevations around 500 to 600 meters.Activity - Join your CEO guided visit of the blue city. Begin at the hotel and then climb up the stairs to explore the incredible blue streets. Pass by the historic Kasbah dating back to the 15th century and get to know this unique Moroccan city. Finish the walk at Rass Elma and climb to the Spanish Mosque to watch sunset glow over the tops of the Rif Mountains.Accommodation - Puerta Azul Chefchaouen

Day 4: Chefchaouen

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 a picnic lunch by the river or at a local restaurant depending on the season, and then travel back to Chefchaouen for a free evening and dinner on your own.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend free time in the alluring 'Blue City'. Find a local spot for dinner and wander the narrow streets.Activity - Embark on an unforgettable adventure in the Rif region's top ravine. Soak up the beauty of Oued ElKannar and marvel at the stunning fusion of river and nature as the group treks along the scenic trail. Encounter diverse landscapes, from mountains to riverbanks, and spot native flora and fauna. Cap it off with a refreshing stop by the gentle river — bring your swimsuits and water shoes to cool off with a quick dip! Distance: 10 km Duration 3-4 hrsAccommodation - Puerta Azul Chefchaouen

Day 5: Chefchaouen/Fès

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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - After the medina tour spend a free evening on your own exploring all that Fés has to offer.Activity - Follow a local guide through the Fès medina, one of the world’s largest medinas with more than 9000 winding streets lying within 365 hectares. See buildings in the medina that date back to the 9th century; there are 350 mosques in the medina that are still in use today. Enter through one of the great gates into the chaos. Explore the artisans’ quarters as well as the many carpenters, bakers, butchers, and spice sellers. Visit the mausoleum and the Al Qarawiyin University. A highlight of the tour is the view of the famous Fès tannery from the balcony of a leather shop, where you can observe the men hard at work treating and dyeing the different hides. Take some time to shop for leather goods before returning to your hotel.Accommodation - Dar Anebar Fès

Day 6: Fès/Khenifra

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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and enjoy the scenery on your private vehicle between Fés and Khenifra. Please note the drive time is longer than normal as there will be a stop along the way.Activity - On your way to Khenifra the group will stop for a guided hike that begins in a cedar forest and travels 13-15 km for 4 hours along trails through the woods with rocky and steeper sections. With an elevation gain between 224 and 274 m this hike is particularly scenic and rich in the area's flora and fauna. Enjoy lunch overlooking a lake with a local family.Accommodation - Dar Zayane

Day 7: Khenifra/Bin El Ouidane

Begin the day with a morning drive to Afourer. Upon arrival, explore the vibrant local market and enjoy a fresh, local-style lunch. After lunch, continue on to Bin El Ouidane, where the group will enjoy a kayaking activity on the lake followed by some well-deserved rest and free time to take in the beautiful surroundings.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and enjoy the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle transfer from Khenifra to Bin El Ouidane with a stop along the way to Ouaouizeght.Activity - Visit the local market in Afourer, where you can meander through the stalls and experience the atmosphere of this lively town. Enjoy a freshly prepared local lunch before heading onwards.Activity - Set high in the Atlas Mountains, discover the beauty of Bin El Ouidane Lake from the water.Free_time - Enjoy free time to partake in optional lake activities in Bin El Ouidane. Choose to kayak, take a boat out for a fishing ride, or simply watch sunset along the water for a palette of contrasting colours.Accommodation - Dar L'eau vive

Day 8: Bin El Ouidane

Start your morning at a local host family's home for tea and breakfast in this idyllic setting. Engage in the age-old tradition of bread-making as you deepen your connection to the local culture's culinary heritage. Then enjoy a morning guided hike to Imsfrane Cathedral — the 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, hike back to the local family's home to enjoy lunch with the bread you made this morning! Spend a free evening back at the hotel in Bin El Ouidane before a group dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - After reaching the cathedral the group will continue onwards for the next part of the hike, which will lead the group to a hospital nearby home where you will be treated to a charming welcome with tea and a group lunch. When everyone finishes the meal you'll have the opportunity to partake in the age-old tradition of bread making with members of the family. Experience not only a local connection, but a heartwarming connection to the culinary heritage of Morocco.Activity - Hike to Cathédrale Imsfrane and marvel at a natural environment resembling a cathedral carved by nature. Witness the towering rock formations up close that were sculpted through time by water and wind, and get a true taste of Morocco's rugged terrain.Free_time - Enjoy a free evening in town and maybe choose to spend it by the lake before a group dinner at the hotel.Accommodation - Dar L'eau vive

Day 9: Bin El Ouidane/Marrakech

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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and scan the scenery on your private vehicle transfer to Marrakech where the tour ends upon arrival.Free_time - Enjoy free time in Marrakech to explore on your own. Choose to find a local spot for lunch and sit down for a delicious meal with regional staples.Accommodation - Hotel Oudaya Marrakech

Day 10: Marrakech/Tiznit

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 for a visit to Souk EL Had and have lunch there on your own before continuing on. 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 enjoy the town's gorgeous natural landscapes surrounded by mountains.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.There will be a lunch stop along the way at a souk where there will be many options to choose from.Activity - Souk Lhad is the biggest souk (market) in Morocco’s city of Agadir. A popular place with locals and tourists alike. There are about 6,000 different stalls with vendors selling a wide assortment of Moroccan items from clothing and rugs to fresh fruits and vegetable. Wander the stalls, find some delicious treats to try, and soak in the beautiful atmosphere of a bustling market in Morocco.Activity - Enjoy a visit to the local Silver Market in the town of Tiznit, on Morocco's western coast. This bustling market feature artisans crafting detailed jewelry pieces using traditional methods. Watch the process and ask questions to your CEO as the demonstration continues. Tiznit is also home to a historic medina enclosed by 19th-century ramparts and the town is full of narrow alleys and traditional Moroccan houses adorned with colourful tiles and ornate doors.Free_time - Spend time on your own in Tiznit and explore the nature-lover's paradise. Gain a true sense of the western Moroccan countryside where it just about meets the ocean.Accommodation - Idou Tiznit

Day 11: Tiznit/Icht

Leave Tiznit behind and visit the Granaries of Tigida before travelling to the remote Berber oasis of Amtoudi. Here, the group will have lunch with a local family in the village. Stop by more granaries for a visit en route to Icht, a small town on the edge of the Sahara desert. Enjoy an optional group dinner tonight at the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Travel inland today via private vehicle between Tiznit and Icht. There will be stops along the way.Activity - Visit the Granaries of Tigida before travelling to Amtoudi Village. Many granaries are abandoned throughout Morocco and they are an important part of the region's culture and heritage. They were used throughout history to store goods and defend communities. Their structures today are symbols of harmonious tribal organization. Later, after the lunch and before travelling to Icht, the group will spend time visiting more granaries in the area to gain a sense of their important components and differences.Activity - Take in the serene environment of the Anti-Atlas Mountains during a short hike in the area to stretch those legs. Then travel to the Amtoudi granaries and village itself to experience the Berber ways of storage. Sit down with a local family for lunch during your time here.Accommodation - Borj Biramane

Day 12: Icht/Zagora

Travel to Zagora today and visit Icht Village along the way for your underground tour. Your local guide will lead you on a walk around the area concluding with tea at their home in the village. Enjoy free time for lunch on your own in the town of Tata, and arrive in the desert landscape of Zagora in time to 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. Make sure you do some night sky gazing in a place with very little light pollution.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and relax as you enjoy the ride by private bus from Icht to the desert landscape pf Zagora. There will be stops along the way and plenty of time to find a place to eat lunch on your own in the charming town of Foum Zguid.Activity - Hidden at the foot of Jbel Beni, the oasis of Icht is a beautiful green spot amid the severe terrain of the Anti-Atlas foothills. Home to the incredible architectural marvel of the underground village, Icht offers travellers the chance to explore its unique alleys and small doors on a guided tour of the area. Finish up with tea at your guide's home here and gain a deeper sense of life away from the city.Activity - After arriving to Zagora the group will walk through the desert landscape for about 2 hrs before having some welcome tea while enjoying a Moroccan sunset. Dinner will be had back at camp with the whole group and then you'll have a bonfire under the stars.Accommodation - Hotel Zagour - Camp

Day 13: Zagora

Witness sunrise in the desert then have breakfast before departing camp via a camel ride through the dunes. Arrive to a local family's oasis and enjoy a traditional welcome before a cooking experience hand in hand with members of the family. Learn about their culture and lifestyle, as the group waits for lunch to be ready. Before heading back to Zagora, the group will visit an old library to learn about ancient books from The Middle East and Africa that are a thousand years old. Then, spend time at a pottery workshop in the village, and discover a unique and preserved way of shaping clay. Return to the dunes nearby for an epic sunset (if the weather allows).

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hold on and enjoy a ride on this even-toed ungulate, also known as the desert horse. Bring your camera for some fantastic photos of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Activity - Enjoy a welcome with dates, milk, and learn more about Moroccan sweets and dry fruits over tea. Afterwards, begin the cooking demonstration featuring regional specialties, and take part in the steps to create a delicious traditional meal for everyone to enjoy together.Activity - Drive to Tamegroute Village and visit the Old Nasiriya Library here to learn about the ancient books from The Middle East and Africa. Some are a thousand years old. Afterwards, attend a pottery workshop to discover the unique and preserved art of throwing clay in this village.Accommodation - Hotel Zagour

Day 14: Zagora/Aït Ben Haddou

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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Zagora and Aït Ben Haddou. There will be a stop in Ouarzazate along the way where you will have time for lunch on your own.Activity - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site and kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, the most famous ksar in the Ounila Valley, located in the foothills of the southern slopes of the High Atlas Mountains. Of all the remaining kasbahs in Morocco, the walls and interior of this area are the most intact. It's a collective grouping of dwellings inside defensive walls and was once one of the many trading posts on the route linking Sudan to Marrakech. The kasbah still houses a few families, but many now live in the adjacent village. Like many of the earthen built fortresses in Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou has been used in many film and television productions like Gladiator, Babel, and Game of Thrones.Accommodation - Rose Du Sable (HB)

Day 15: Aït Ben Haddou/Aït Bouguemez

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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Sit back and enjoy the drive between Aït Ben Haddou and Aït Bouguemez with a stop along the way for a hike.Activity - Hike to the “door to the cave” or Imi n’fri in the local Berber dialect. This natural rock bridge was formed by the collapse of an underground cave system. Hike for about an hour and half total and take in this impressive natural phenomenon from above and below, where the Wadi Méhasseur flows between the sheer, vertical rock walls. Walk down the steps to the cave and perhaps take a dip in the cold waters for a quick refreshing swim.Accommodation - Ecolodge Dar Itrane

Day 16: Aït Bouguemez

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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy free time in the beautiful valley setting of Aït Bouguemez on your own in the late afternoon and evening.Activity - The Aït Bouguemez valley is enclosed by the towering High Atlas Mountains and a beautiful patchwork of fields stretched across the banks of a river. All throughout those fields are Berber villages continuing a traditional way of life. Walk through the valley on this hike and climb a nearby hill to visit the collective granary and learn a bit about the history of the structure and how the local villages utilized it to protect their harvests.Accommodation - Ecolodge Dar Itrane

Day 17: Aït Bouguemez/Marrakech

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.

Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Head to the Zarbiat Achbarou Cooperative for a visit and to learn more about the work this G Adventures-supported initiative is doing to support the local community and preserve cultural heritage. First see the organic tree nursery started alongside a historic Jewish cemetery, and learn more about the project while having lunch and talking with the women who are gaining financial independence here as part of the community.

Exclusions

Flights to and from origin and destinations
Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
Recommended gratuities/tipping
Optional activities/tours
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.

Important Information

Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.

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Offer ends 01 Apr, 2026 Per Person Standard

Duration: 17 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Average

Brace yourself for an unforgettable 17-day adventure that’ll have you exploring Morocco’s highlights and hidden gems like never before.

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G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

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