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Complete Morocco Active Adventure

17 days, Tangier to Marrakech

Map of the route for Complete Morocco Active Adventure
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When arranging your transportation, such as flights, please take into consideration the below time restrictions for joining and departing from your group. With these times, we have taken into account travel time to/from the airport in the given destination and required time for check-in or baggage collection/immigration.

Your flight must arrive by or before: Arrive at any time.
Your flight must depart no earlier than: 18:00 on Day 17

Itinerary

Day 1Tangier

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.

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

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

Below is an example of the hotel we may use in this city. For the actual hotel your specific departure will be using, please check your voucher.

Hotel Flandria Tanger (or similar)
Hotel

Day 2Tangier/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.

Gite Monte Blanco Hike
Tétouan5h 12km

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: 838m

Private Vehicle
Tangier – Tétouan1h30m128km

Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Tangier and your visit to the city of Tétouan.

Tetouan Guided Walk
Tétouan

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 (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 3Tétouan/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 and have lunch together sharing delicious traditional Moroccan dishes. When the group arrives back in Chefchaouen there will be a CEO-led walk through the ‘Blue City’.

Private Vehicle
Tétouan – Chefchaouen1h30m65km

Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Tétouan and Chefchaouen.

Your Local Living Moment: Rif Mountain Hike & Goat Cheese Making
7-8km

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.

Chefchaouen CEO-led Orientation Walk
Chefchaouen2h

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 (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Chefchaouen

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.

Oued ElKannar Visit & Hike
3h-4h 10km

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 and maybe take a quick dip to cool off.

Distance: 10 km
Duration 3-4 hrs

Free Time
Chefchaouen Evening

Spend free time in the alluring 'Blue City'. Find a local spot for dinner and wander the narrow streets.

Accommodation

Puerta Azul Chefchaouen (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 5Chefchaouen/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.

Private Vehicle
Chefchaouen – Fès5h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Free Time
Fès Evening

After the medina tour spend a free evening on your own exploring all that Fés has to offer.

Fès Medina Guided Tour
Fès

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

Hotel Zahrat Al Jabal (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 6Fès/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.

Private Vehicle
Fès – Khenifra5h

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.

Hike Near Khenifra
Khenifra4h-5h 13-15km

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 (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7Khenifra/Bin El Ouidane

Begin the drive to Ouaouizeght in the morning. Upon arrival to this small town and rural commune, the group will either visit the local market or go to a shepherd’s house and do the shopping for lunch. Then relax by the nearby river, have a swim, and enjoy lunch with a local family before continuing on to Bin EL Ouidane. There will be free time here during sunset for optional lake activities.

Private Vehicle
Khenifra – Bin El Ouidane3h30m-4h183km

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.

Free Time
Bin El Ouidane

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.

Ouaouizeght Visit & Meal with a Local Family
Ouaouizeght3h

The group will visit the small town of Ouaouizeght in rural Morocco. Visit the local market or visit a shepherd's house and do the shopping with a local family for today's meal. Then, relax by the nearby river, have a swim, and enjoy a homemade lunch with your generous hosts.

Accommodation

Dar L'eau vive (or similar)
Guesthouse

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 8Bin El Ouidane

Enjoy a morning guided hike to Imsfrane Cathedral, this 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, you’ll continue hiking to a local host family’s home for tea and lunch in this idyllic setting. Then, enjoy the opportunity to engage in the age-old tradition of bread-making as you deepen your connection to the local culture’s culinary heritage. Spend a free evening back at the hotel in Bin El Ouidane before a group dinner.

Hike to Imsefrane Cathedral
3h

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
Bin El Ouidane Evening

Enjoy a free evening in town and maybe choose to spend it by the lake before a group dinner at the hotel.

Your Local Living Moment: Bread Making Lunch with a Local Family

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.

Accommodation

Dar L'eau vive (or similar)
Guesthouse

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 9Bin 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.

Private Vehicle
Bin El Ouidane – Marrakech4h194km

Sit back and scan the scenery on your private vehicle transfer to Marrakech where the tour ends upon arrival.

Free Time
Marrakech Afternoon

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 Meriem Marrakech (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 10Marrakech/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.

Private Vehicle
Marrakech – Tiznit4h-4h30m

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.

Souk El Had Visit
Agadir

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.

Tiznit Silver Market Visit
Tiznit1h30m

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
Tiznit

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 (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 11Tiznit/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.

Private Vehicle
Tiznit – Icht2h45m

Travel inland today via private vehicle between Tiznit and Icht. There will be stops along the way.

Guided Granaries visit
Amtoudi

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.

Hike in the Area & Travel to Amtoudi Village for a Local Family Lunch
Amtoudi3h-4h

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 (or similar)
Hostel

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 12Icht/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.

Private Vehicle
Icht – Zagora5h-6h

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.

Icht Guided Tour
Icht

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.

Desert Stay Experience - Zagora
Zagora

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 (or similar)
Campground

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 13Zagora

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).

Camel Ride
Erg Chigaga

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.

Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Demonstration and Lunch

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.

Tamegroute Library Visit & Pottery Workshop
Tamegroute

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 (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 14Zagora/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.

Private Vehicle
Zagora – Aït Ben Haddou3h-3h30m

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.

Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah Tour
Aït Ben Haddou2h-3h

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

La Rose du Sable Ait Benhaddou (or similar)
Hotel

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 15Aït 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.

Private Vehicle
Aït Ben Haddou – Aït Bouguemez6h-7h

Sit back and enjoy the drive between Aït Ben Haddou and Aït Bouguemez with a stop along the way for a hike.

Iminifri Natural Bridge Hike
2h-3h

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

Hotel Touda Ecolodge (or similar)
Eco-Lodge

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 16Aït 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.

Free Time
Aït Bouguemez

Enjoy free time in the beautiful valley setting of Aït Bouguemez on your own in the late afternoon and evening.

Aït Bouguemez Valley Hike & Granaries Visit
Aït Bouguemez4h 12km

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

Hotel Touda Ecolodge (or similar)
Eco-Lodge

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 17Aït 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.

Please do not book onward travel prior to 6pm.

Private Vehicle
Aït Bouguemez – Marrakech4h30m-5h

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Your G for Good Moment: Zarbiat Achbarou Cooperative Visit

On the way back to Marrakech the group will stop at 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.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Complete Morocco Active Adventure

| 17 days - Tangier to Marrakech - from $2119 USD