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For history hounds and culture vultures there's never a shortage of locations to indulge your curiosity and immerse yourself in the traditions of days gone by. Vibrant living cultures infused with the olden times offer a window into the past, and hold a mirror up to our own world.
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Morocco Kasbahs & Desert (DCKD)

North Africa / Middle East Morocco

Perfect for travellers looking for a fast-paced trip, this short but sweet adventure offers up a great combination of Morocco’s must-see highlights and a little free time to explore on your own. Take to a camel to explore the dunes before really experiencing the Sahara on an overnight camping excursion. Explore high-walled kasbahs and wander the labyrinthine alleys of Fes and Marrakech. Discover the history and rugged natural beauty of mysterious Morocco.

Highlights: Wandering the winding streets of ancient medinas, exploring natural gorges and Roman ruins, riding a camel to a desert camp, bargaining in exotic souks.

8 days
From $999 USD
Trip Style:
Classic
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2

Moroccan Desert Adventure (DCMD)

North Africa / Middle East Morocco

Marrakech—whisper it and instantly your mind goes to a place of seduction and spices. Experience it for yourself. This intense 1-week journey through Morocco reveals the secrets of Marrakech and Casablanca and is crammed with all the activities and energy you crave. In the company of other young travellers, dance beside a campfire in the Sahara, go rock climbing in Todra and hang with the hippies in Essaouira. Explore the kasbahs, coast and desert and lose the herd on a trip you’ll never forget.

Highlights: Getting lost in ancient medinas, dodging snake charmers, riding a camel to a desert camp, bargaining in exotic souks, hanging with the hippies of Essaouira, experiencing this land of mystery for yourself.

8 days
From $699 USD
Trip Style:
Yolo
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
2

West Africa Cruise - Cape Town to Marrakech (XVCMDX)

Africa, Europe, North Africa / Middle East Ghana, Mauritania, Sao Tome and Principe, Angola, South Africa, Gambia, Morocco, Senegal, Congo, Namibia, Togo, Sierra Leone, Spain, Benin

People have been exchanging customs and ideas in Western Africa as long as there have been people. Now, it’s your turn. From the MS Expedition, you’ll get the chance to explore one of Africa’s most vibrant (and curiously underexplored) regions from a hotel that goes wherever you do. A solid combination of activity and leisure, you’ll have ample time to spot rare birds and endemic wildlife with skilled naturalists, mingle in local markets and learn about the region from our experienced expedition staff, including naturalists, historians, anthropologists, and ornithologists. While at sea we’ll also enjoy South African wine tastings from our very own sommelier and enjoy daily lectures from experts before wrapping it all up in enchanting Marrakech. Africa by sea? We didn’t believe it was possible either.

Highlights: Learn the history of voodoo and the slave trade, visit multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Explore bustling local markets and colonial architecture in historic West African ports, Gain insight into the region's modern history, Interact with our expert expedition team while enjoying the comfort and cuisine of the MS Expedition.

32 days
From $16999 USD
Trip Style:
Small Ship Cruising & Sailing
Trip Type:
Small Group
Physical Grading:
2

Highlights of Morocco (DCHM)

North Africa / Middle East Morocco

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. Climb onto a camel and explore the edge of the Sahara before admiring the views from the heights of the Atlas Mountains. Experience the energy of imperial cities as you explore souks stuffed with exotic wares. Then take a moment to appreciate this amazing adventure as you camp under the stars among some of the world's biggest sand dunes.

Highlights: Wandering ancient medinas and Roman ruins, riding a camel into the Sahara, spending the night in a desert tent and a mountain gîte, bargaining in exotic souks.

14 days
From $1275 USD
Was $1499
Promotions Available!
Trip Style:
Classic
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Standard
Physical Grading:
2

Moroccan Dreams (DCMDD)

North Africa / Middle East Morocco

The winding streets of Morocco’s ancient medinas are bursting with so many colours and flavours that you’ll be planning a return visit soon after arrival. Explore the souks and streets of Marrakech, head to a luxury desert camp on an overnight 4x4 excursion, explore Atlas Mountains' villages and unwind on the coast in Essaouira. Travel is comfortable and well-paced and our expert guide will be on hand to offer context and reveal its hidden gems. By focusing on the energy of the people, you'll discover the true treasures of Morocco.

Highlights: Stepping into the past at the ancient kasbah village of Aït Benhaddou (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Exploring the Sahara Desert by 4x4 then spending the night in a luxury tented camp, Visiting mountain villages to learn the secrets of Moroccan cooking, Strolling through ancient medinas and markets to watching artisans demonstrate their age-old skills.

12 days
From $1700 USD
Was $1999
Promotions Available!
Trip Style:
Discovery Adventures
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
2

Local Living Morocco: Marrakech Villa (DCML)

North Africa / Middle East Morocco

Whether you're in Marrakech for another G Adventures trip or you are simply looking to stay in the heart of the medina in a traditional riad, this is the chance to do Morocco right. You'll share the villa terraces with other like-minded travellers but how you fill your days is up to you. Go shopping in the souks, take a cooking class or treat yourself to a hammam spa visit. With a CEO there offering tips, every decision will be the right one.

Highlights: Sharing a rental property with optional day trips and activities, staying in the heart of Marrakech's famous medina, experiencing life in a traditional riad, enjoying views of the mountains from the roof, shopping in local souks, connecting with Moroccan culture, meeting other like-minded travellers.

5 days
From $765 USD
Was $899
Promotions Available!
Trip Style:
Local Living
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
1

Marvellous Morocco (DCMM)

North Africa / Middle East Morocco

Watch the sun rise above the highest sand dunes in Morocco and journey through fresh cedar forests in the Atlas Mountains. From the bustling souks of imperial cities and meandering lanes of old medinas, travel into the heart of Morocco without foregoing comfort. Get off the beaten path while exploring mudbrick kasbahs and conquering Saharan sand dunes by 4x4. With comfortable accommodation and transport by private air-conditioned van arranged by your CEO, you'll be free to experience Morocco's Roman heritage and Islamic grandeur in style.

Highlights: Exploring Roman ruins and ancient medinas, enjoying a desert 4x4 excursion, visiting traditional kasbahs, bargaining in exotic souks and marketplaces.

9 days
From $1599 USD
Trip Style:
G-Plus
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Comfort
Physical Grading:
1

Marrakech Express (EEME)

Europe, North Africa / Middle East Morocco, England, Spain, France

There’s so much to see in Europe; don’t settle for a cramped bus tour. Head south for an adventure as unique as you are. Beginning in London—traveller central—you’ll cross the channel for some French culture before hitting Spain for Moorish history, architecture in Barcelona and a tapas culture that will set you up for the endless nightlife. Best of all, this trip doesn’t fade out—you’ll finish up in Morocco with its mosques, medinas and kasbahs. It’s a European tour with a southern kiss of the exotic.

Highlights: Meeting the ghost of Moorish Spain at the Alhambra, sampling small plates on a tapas bar crawl, dining on a picnic lunch at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, exploring the medinas and kasbahs of Morocco, dodging snake charmers, keeping it real with a small group of like-minded travellers.

15 days
From $1899 USD
Trip Style:
Yolo
Trip Type:
Small Group
Service Level:
Basic
Physical Grading:
2
Trip Length Style Service Level Starting Price
Morocco Kasbahs & Desert (DCKD) 8 days Classic Standard
From $999 USD
Moroccan Desert Adventure (DCMD) 8 days Yolo Basic
From $699 USD
West Africa Cruise - Cape Town to Marrakech (XVCMDX) 32 days Small Ship Cruising & Sailing N/A
From $16999 USD
Highlights of Morocco (DCHM) 14 days Classic Standard
From $1275 USD
Was $1499
Promotions Available!
Moroccan Dreams (DCMDD) 12 days Discovery Adventures Comfort
From $1700 USD
Was $1999
Promotions Available!
Local Living Morocco: Marrakech Villa (DCML) 5 days Local Living Comfort
From $765 USD
Was $899
Promotions Available!
Marvellous Morocco (DCMM) 9 days G-Plus Comfort
From $1599 USD
Marrakech Express (EEME) 15 days Yolo Basic
From $1899 USD