Highlights of Morocco
From AUD $1424 Was AUD $1899
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Highlights of Morocco
15 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
English
Experience Overview
If you want to hit Morocco’s highlights, this is your adventure. Wander through kasbahs, spice markets, and cities pulsing with energy on this comprehensive trip.
Highlights
- Wander through ancient medinas and Roman ruins
- Ride a camel into the Sahara
- Spend a night in a mountain gîte
- Enjoy traditional Moroccan fare at a local home
- Shop in seaside Essaouira
- Set eyes on the blue city of Chefchaouen
Trip Details
15 days
Private air-conditioned van, camel, walking.
English
Casablanca, Morocco
Marrakech, Morocco
Budget
Classic
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Casablanca
Please note that this tour does not spend any time in Casablanca.
You may wish to come a day early in order to explore Casablanca, and take some time to see its medina, beachfront, and classic examples of Art Deco architecture.
Be sure to also visit the spectacular Hassan II Mosque. Entrance is only permitted via guided tours, which operate from Saturday to Thursday at 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, and 15:00, and on Fridays at 9:00, 10:00, and 15:00. These times are subject to change (particularly around Ramadan), please double check times with your hotel. Tickets can be purchased at the mosque.
Day 2: Casablanca/Chefchaouen
Depart in the morning for Tangier. Take a guided tour of city sites, including the medina, kasbah, Grand Socco (a bustling square at the entrance to the medina) and Petit Socco, a little square in the medina perfect for people-watching and mint tea-drinking. In the afternoon, continue on to Chefchaouen.
Day 3: Chefchaouen
Take in the view from the mountains by pre-booking the Rif Valley Mountains Hike when booking your tour.
Day 4: Chefchaouen/Fès
Continue through the rolling hills to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Take a guided tour of the best-preserved Roman ruins in this part of Northern Africa, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
After, continue to the imperial city of Fès, one of Morocco's most interesting cities. Enjoy free time this evening.
Day 5: Fès
The Fès medina is the world's largest living medieval medina and a UNESCO site. Explore the artisan quarters, sample treats from the carts, and view Fès' famous leather tannery from above.
Day 6: Fès/Merzouga
Travel through the diverse landscapes that make Morocco so unique. Pass through cedar and pine forests, keeping an eye out for Barbary apes. Pass over the Middle Atlas Mountains through the pre-desert countryside with its deep gorges filled with a splendid oasis of green palm groves. Arrive at the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Spend the night in a desert auberge (simple hotel), located right on the edge of the dunes. Have a local-style dinner and spend the night.
Day 7: Merzouga
Spend the cool morning exploring the undulating golden sand of the dunes, discovering the surrounding communities on a land cruiser desert excursions. You can pre-book this optional excursion when booking your tour.
In the afternoon, take a camel ride deep into the dunes to watch the sunset. Learn to tie a turban to keep the desert sun off your face and add a little flare to photos.
This evening, indulge in a traditional dinner, then gather around a campfire under the stars near to your hotel. Listen to stories about life in this region and, perhaps, some traditional music on the drums.
Day 8: Merzouga/Todra Gorge
Day 9: Todra Gorge/Aït Ben Haddou
Travel along the “Route of 1000 Kasbahs” to the thriving town of Ouarzazate for a lunch stop. This town is home to Atlas Film Studios, where many films have been shot over the years, including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.
Continue on to the fascinating and beautiful Aït Ben Haddou, a wonderful example of a kasbah.
In the evening there may be the chance for an optional cooking class. Learn the secrets of how to make the perfect tagine and then sample your skills for dinner.
Day 10: Ait Benhaddou / High Atlas Mountains
Leave the pre-desert country for the magnificent High Atlas Mountain landscape, crossing the Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2260m. Head into the splendid Toubkal National Park, passing through small villages on winding mountain roads, arriving at the village of Imlil.
Embark on the 1 hour hike from Imlil to the little village of Aroumd (Aremd), arriving at our simple mountain gîte for the night.
Enjoy a homemade dinner of local produce in the cozy salon. Settle in and enjoy the tranquility, fantastic views, and clean mountain air of this magical region.
Day 11: High Atlas Mountains / Essaouira
After breakfast, take a scenic hike back down the mountain to meet the van in Imlil and head to the coastal town of Essaouira, arriving mid-afternoon. There will be a stop along the way to Zarbiat Achbarou Cooperative. The rest of the day is free to explore as you wish.
Browse the many shops for leather, jewellery, lamps or trinkets. Watch the brightly painted ships bring their catch into the busy harbour or take a stroll along the long, sandy beach. This is the perfect place to enjoy some local seafood and unwind.
Day 12: Essaouira
Want to soothe aching muscles? Pre-book the Traditional Hammam Experience when booking your tour.
Day 13: Essaouira/Marrakech
Journey to Marrakech. After arriving in the "Red City," join a certified city guide for a tour of the Marrakech medina.
Later, opt to discover the secrets of this amazing, ancient city. Relax at one of the tea houses around the square, watching the hustle and bustle from a shady spot.
End the day like a local with an optional group dinner in the famous food stalls of Djemaa el Fna.
Day 14: Marrakech
Opt to get up early and catch the sunrise over Marrakech by pre-booking the Hot Air Balloon excursion.
Another great place to start your day of exploring is Djemaa el Fna square, in the heart of the medina. The square changes its offerings throughout the day. Finish up your souvenir shopping or wander the new part of the city for a taste of the modern.
Day 15: Marrakech
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- 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.
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.
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.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
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.
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.
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.
From
AUD $1899
Duration: 15 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
If you want to hit Morocco’s highlights, this is your adventure. Wander through kasbahs, spice markets, and cities pulsing with energy on this comprehensive trip.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 26 Jan 2026
Customer Reviews
12/29/2023
Weil es relativ leicht ist und fŸr alle Altersgruppen gut zugŠnglich und so
12/29/2023
I have been on a few G Adventures tours and have found them to be reasonably priced and the guides have been excellent. They go out of their way to make the adventure successful.
Tour Operator
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.
In Business Since 1990
12/29/2023
Weil es relativ leicht ist und fŸr alle Altersgruppen gut zugŠnglich und so
12/29/2023
I have been on a few G Adventures tours and have found them to be reasonably priced and the guides have been excellent. They go out of their way to make the adventure successful.
12/29/2023
The organization and the guide was excellent .
12/29/2023
Good organization, lovely CEO and accommodation standards! However the age range is quite large on classics so for my peers I'd recommend taking that into account!
12/29/2023
Well organized your and excellent guide and driver(s).
12/29/2023
The guide was informative of the area and always willing to help when possible
12/29/2023
Would suggest that they check out the standard of accommodation for each and every hotel on the schedule of any G Adventures trip.
12/29/2023
Excellent guide
12/29/2023
I have been on 2 trips with G. Both have gone very well.
12/25/2023
Was able to see the whole country in a great way
12/25/2023
I've had the best tour!
12/25/2023
The primary reason for my score is due to how much ground and knowledge the tour covers for the time allocated on the tour.
12/25/2023
Earned a fruitful experience
12/22/2023
Really good balance between culture, travel and make by friends.
12/22/2023
Well rounded itineraries, cost effective approach, sustainable tourism, support to local communities & giving back to society via Planeterra.
12/22/2023
it's a great way to travel the country while meeting different people
12/22/2023
It allows for a perfect balance of adventure or relaxation that fits many budgets
12/22/2023
Tour was well balanced and not too frenetic giving s good overview of the different aspects of a very diverse country.
12/15/2023
The tour was so easy to organize, very responsive and helpful G Adventures staff made it a seamless process. The tour itself was incredible - I saw, experienced and learnt so much about Morocco that I would not have been able to if travelling by myself or without the knowledge and experience of G Adventures and Youssef our amazing guide.
12/15/2023
I honestly cannot imagine a better way to see and explore Morocco. Our guide and driver made sure we safely arrived and experienced the most wonderful and interesting things that Morocco had to offer.
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