Journeys: Morocco Highlights

9 days, Casablanca to Marrakech

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Travel Style: National Geographic Journeys

Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 12, Avg 10.

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world with Trees for Days. Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 9

Ripple Score

Create ripples that change lives. The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

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Itinerary Notes

Please note that several departures in 2025 will spend the night of day 5 in Dades Gorge instead of in Tinghir. No changes will be made to the activities or inclusions, see the Important Notes of the Tour Details for more information.

Itinerary

Day 1Casablanca

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.

Day 2Casablanca/Fès

Drive to the imperial city of Meknès for a guided tour of some of its fascinating sites. Continue on to the ruins of Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. After the ruins it’s off to Fès.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 3Fès

Step back in time and embark on a walking tour of a UNESCO World Heritage Site — the Medina of Fès. Explore winding lanes and alleys to visit the many artisans, tanneries, and shops with an expert local guide. After, enjoy a G Adventures-supported traditional tagine lunch at a cooperative that benefits rural Moroccan women and children. This evening, opt to have dinner and entertainment at a historic riad.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment AFER Association Community Lunch

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 4Fès/Merzouga

Travel through the Middle Atlas mountains to the Sahara Desert, overnighting in a kasbah-style desert hotel at the edge of the dunes.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 5Merzouga/Tinghir

Explore the Sahara on a thrilling 4x4 dunes tour. Visit the village of Khamliya where you will meet Gnaoua musicians and learn about the history of their music in the Sahara before enjoying a performance. Later, visit local nomads to learn about nomadic life over cups of mint tea in one of their homes. Return to our Auberge then transfer to Tinghir for the evening.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Journeys Highlight Moment Sahara Dunes & Culture Excursion

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 6Tinghir/Ouarzazate

Visit Dades Valley then continue along the “Route of 1,000 Kasbahs” with an included visit to Kasbah Taourit. Opt to visit an Amazigh herbalist in Ouarzazate.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 7Ouarzazate/Marrakech

Visit Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then continue to Marrakech. Take some free time to wander this incredible city. Opt to take a historical tour, visit the Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, or wander the souks and shops.

Meals included:

Breakfast

Day 8Marrakech

Visit a historic riad for a hands-on cooking class from a master Moroccan chef and enjoy the lunch that you have prepared. Later this afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Marrakech or visit the bustling markets.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Journeys Highlight Moment Moroccan Foodie Experience

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 9Marrakech

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Sahara Dunes & Culture Excursion, Merzouga
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Moroccan Foodie Experience, Marrakech
  • Your G for Good Moment: AFER Association Community Lunch, Meknès
  • Arrival transfer
  • Guided city tour of Meknès including the ancient granaries and stables of Moulay Ismail and Bab Mansour
  • Guided tour of Volubilis including visit to Roman ruins
  • Guided walking tour of the Fès medina including artisans' quarters and Fès tannery
  • Dades Gorge walk
  • Visit Taourirt kasbah and take a tour of Aït Ben Haddou kasbah
  • Enjoy free time to explore Marrakech
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Hotels – 8 nts.

Meals

8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Allow USD255-335 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private air-con minivan/coach, 4x4 vehicle, walking.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $979.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

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Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Journeys: Morocco Highlights

| 9 days - Casablanca to Marrakech - from $1359 USD