Real Morocco
Overview
Highlights
- Enjoy the slow pace and laidback lifestyle of Morocco’s seaside villages in Taghazout and Essaouira – where you can catch the waves in a surf lesson and stretch out your worries in a yoga class.
- Tick the Djemaa el-Fna Square off your bucket list in Marrakech and wander through the colourful chaos of street performers, singers, poets and street food carts all vying for your attention.
- Stay the night in a Sahara Desert camp under the North African stars after riding a camel through the sand dunes watching the sunset over the vast, untouched landscape.
- Take a break from the bustling city streets high in the Atlas Mountains – enjoy homecooked meals, authentic local connections and a breath of fresh air at an Aroumd homestay.
- Prepare for the best mint tea of your life on a visit to the Tawesna teahouse. This experience is more than just a cuppa, it’s about discovering a culture, sharing a true moment and contributing to the economic inclusion of women.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Education for All. Donations help them support girls in the High Atlas Mountains through secondary school, bringing a generation of women out of the cycle of illiteracy, poverty and early marriage.
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Trip includes
- Todra Gorge – Home-cooked Lunch
- Sahara Desert - Overnight Desert Camp
- Sahara Desert - Camel ride
- Ait Benhaddou – Tawesna Lunch
- Imlil – Scenic Walk
- Imlil – Day Hike with Picnic Lunch
- Marrakech – Street Food Experience
- Taghazout – Surfing Class
- Taghazout – One Hour Yoga Class
- Essaouira - Guided walking tour
Itinerary
Salaam Alaikum! Welcome to Morocco. This adventure begins with an important welcome meeting at around 6 pm at your hotel. After meeting your fellow travellers and the group leader, why not get to know each other while exploring the city’s main square – Djemaa el-Fna –...
After breakfast, you’ll make your way to Todra Gorge. This is a long travel day, so make sure you have a book handy! After a while, you’ll come across a bright tablecloth of green that might seem so out of place, you'll think you’re dreaming. This valley is pretty imp...
After breakfast, take a hike through the shaded palms of the Todra Valley for a couple of hours, taking in the picturesque scenery of the gorge ahead. Who knew Morocco could be so green? Be rewarded at the end of your adventure with a home-cooked lunch served in the b...
Remember to set your alarm this morning because you'll be getting up well before the crack of dawn for a not-to-be-missed sight. Climb a nearby sand dune to catch the sunrise and experience the interplay of light as the Sahara slowly comes alive. Head back to camp for...
This morning, take a private transfer towards Imlil, high in the Atlas Mountains. Calling dibs on a window seat would be a smart move – the drive features some great scenery to keep you occupied along the way. Arrive at Imlil, a little village that sits at the foot of...
After breakfast, enjoy a slow-paced morning in the mountains. Today, you’ll head through Imlil on a day hike, exploring the scenery of the surrounding peaks and villages. Traverse through bursts of green and stop to admire the Imlil waterfall, where you can get up clo...
Say goodbye to the mountains and return to Marrakech. When you arrive, you have a free day to stroll through the bustling souks – the lifeblood that flows through the city. If you like, explore tranquil courtyards filled with the scent of orange blossom and the many s...
This morning is free for you to explore everything that Marrakech has to offer. There will be a meeting at 4 pm this afternoon to meet the new members of your group. Tonight, tuck into an awesome street food experience at a local restaurant in Djemaa el-Fna – you migh...
After breakfast this morning, travel to Taghazout. This cool, laid-back fishing village has quickly gained a solid reputation as one of the country’s best surfing locations. The waters stay warm all year round, and the surf is top-notch for both rookies and adept wave...
Kick off your adventures in the sleepy town of Taghazout with an early morning yoga session, to help you relieve any tension before diving into the water once again. Oddly enough, the skills required for surfing and yoga tend to complement each other, through concentr...
Get up early today if you want to catch the sunrise, then travel to the old fishing town of Essaouira. Along the way, stop by a female-led cooperative specialising in Argan production. Learn about how these women extract the Argan from the trees, watch the beans being...
Chat with locals on a shared bus ride back to Marrakech. With no activities planned after arriving, you are free to leave at any time. Depart from the bus station or walk back to the hotel with your leader and depart from there. If you wish to extend your adventure, t...
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