SHORTLIST

Morocco Highlights

Experience all the marvels of Morocco on this 10-day adventure. Start in lively Marrakech, experience the bustle of Casablanca and then immerse yourself in the blue hues of Chefchaouen. See ancient history up close at Volubilis’ Roman ruins, step back into the Middle Ages in Fes el Bali and then travel out to the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert. Share lunch with locals after exploring the palm groves and Amazigh villages in Todra Gorge and Dades Valley, then toast the success of your adventure with a rooftop drink.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Day 6 (Desert Camp) and is subject to availability. There is a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent to enquire availability.

Tour details
Tour Provider Intrepid Travel
Price From
$1,575
Number of Days
10
Start Location
Marrakech, Morocco
End Location
Marrakech, Morocco
Age Range
Avg. 30+
Group Size
1 to 16
Tour Style
Standard
Tour Themes
Adventure
Physical Rating
Easy to Moderate
Itinerary Open all
Day 1: Marrakech
Salaam Aleikum! Welcome to Marrakech in Morocco. This vibrant city has a myriad of things to see, do, taste, smell and enjoy. As this trip only spends limited time in Marrakech, we recommend arriving a day or two early to truly experience the city. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. After, you might like to head out and explore the city’s lively Djemaa el-Fna – one of the largest public spaces in the world, unique to Marrakech.
Day 2: Casablanca
Bid farewell to Marrakech this morning, and hop on a train for Casablanca. Arrive in the early afternoon, then join your leader for a short orientation walk to get acquainted with the bustling city. The rest of the day is free to spend how you wish. Maybe you’d like to visit the art deco Villa des Arts – this gorgeous gallery dates back to the 1930s and holds numerous exhibitions of contemporary Moroccan and international art. If you're looking for a different cultural experience, you can discover a unique and fascinating part of Moroccan history at the Museum of Judaism. Your tour leader will be on hand giving you advice to make the best of your time in Casablanca.
Day 3: Chefchaouen
Today you’ll travel by private vehicle to Chefchaouen, or the ‘blue city’, which is arguably one of the prettiest places in Morocco. Set against a wide valley and nestled between two peaks in the stunning Rif Mountains, Chefchaouen has been lovingly cared for with striking blue and whitewashed houses, red-tiled roofs, and artistic doorways. Arrive mid-afternoon and take an orientation walk with your leader and head to a great sunset viewpoint overlooking the town. In the evening, if you're feeling peckish, the local goat’s cheese is a popular treat.
Day 4: Volubilis/Fes
Today, take a guided tour of the World Heritage-listed site of Volubilis – once one of the Roman empire's most remote bases. The remains make an undeniably impressive sight as they come into view on the edge of the long, high plateau. Explore the ancient hilltop ruins while your local guide gives you a deeper insight into the history of the place. Continue to Fes in the afternoon, where you'll spend the next two nights. Fes is the most complete medieval city in the Arab world, and the most ancient of Morocco's imperial cities. Known as the spiritual and cultural heart of the country, this is a great spot to find a local restaurant for an optional dinner with your group.
Day 5: Fes
This morning, enjoy breakfast and then take a guided walking tour of the Old City, known locally as Fes el Bali. Step back into the Middle Ages in the labyrinth of the medina, which is alive with craftsmen, markets, tanneries and mosques. Pass donkeys piled high with goods (this is one of the largest car-free urban zones in the world) and explore the specialty sections that divide the souk. Look out for the Medersa Bou Inania – one of the city's most beautiful buildings, which has recently been restored and is now open to tourists. Visit Medresse el Attarine and the splendid Funduq al-Najjarin – a beautifully restored 18th-century inn. You'll also see the famous tannery, known for the iconic view overlooking its dye pits, and a ceramics factory where you can see potters working in the traditional way. The afternoon is free for you to explore. You might like to feast on a dinner of Moroccan specialties tonight, like harira (chickpea soup) and chicken-stuffed pies with couscous.
Day 6: Sahara Desert
Today, you’ll travel towards the mighty Sahara. It is a long drive, but there will be many opportunities to stop and admire views of local kasbahs and palmeries (valleys lush with date palms, fields and orchards). You may also have the chance to pass by nomads along their journey – these free-spirited people are born to move with their animal flocks under the open sky and they never stay settled in one place for long. Continue through barren mountainsides and fertile valleys, pausing in frontier towns like Erfoud and Rissani before reaching the end of the road at the small Saharan settlement of Merzouga. With a backdrop of the orange-coloured Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the charming Saharan village of Merzouga feels wonderfully isolated, like the modern world has left it behind. Store your main baggage in your overnight camp on the edge of the desert and mount a camel to watch the breathtaking sunset from a unique perspective, among the rolling dunes of the expansive desert. Spend the night in a desert camp under the North African stars and enjoy a homecooked feast by the fire.
Day 7: Dades Valley
Walk up the nearest dune for a spectacular sunrise over the Sahara, break your fast with traditional food, and begin the drive to Todra Gorge – a massive trench that rises over 250 m to form one of the most dramatic and spectacular natural sights in Morocco. To make the most of the stunning surroundings, you’ll take a short and gentle walk through the gorge. Then, continue to the beautiful Dades Valley – your base for the next two nights. This area offers up scenery like no other – sprawling green valleys give way to rock formations carved out by the wind.
Day 8: Dades Valley
Enjoy your time today to explore the beauty of this largely untouched Moroccan backcountry today, and the best way is on foot. There are a couple of circuits in the area, but your leader can tailor the route based on the preferences of the group. The trail undulates and can be challenging in sections but is accessible to everyone with a basic level of fitness. After walking along rivers, past farms, through a few deserted kasbahs and palm groves while learning about the rural life along the way, a homemade lunch with a local Amazigh family awaits. Take the opportunity to share stories and learn about family life in the Dades Valley over a meal full of exciting flavours. The rest of the day is then free for you to continue exploring or to sit back and soak in the views.
Day 9: Marrakech
Depart the Dades Valley and set off on the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Arrive at Ait Benhaddou – a hilltop site almost unchanged since the 11th century. Its grand kasbah is one of the most beautiful in Morocco and the fortified village is a fine example of clay architecture. You may recognise the site from its long list of film and TV credits! Walk through the winding streets of the Old Town, making your way to the top of the hill for some scenic views. Then continue to Marrakech, your final destination of the journey, in the late afternoon. After settling into your accommodation, head out with your leader to the main square, Djemaa el-Fna, for a sunset drink (non-alcoholic).
Day 10: Marrakech
There are no activities planned after breakfast so you are free to leave your accommodation at any time. It’s worth adding a night or two in Marrakech so you can do some extra activities like cooking classes and cycling tours, exploring nearby towns or visiting a hammam. If you wish to spend more time here, we'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
Inclusions
  • Meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner.
  • Transport: Private Bus, Public bus, Taxi, Train.
  • Accommodation: Camp site (1 night), Hotel (8 nights).
  • Chefchaouen - Sunset viewpoint.
  • Volubilis - Entrance and guided tour.
  • Fes - Medersa El Attarine.
  • Fes - Medina walking tour.
  • Fes - Funduq al-Najjarin.
  • Fes - Tannery visit.
  • Sahara Desert - Sunset Camel Ride.
  • Todra Gorge - Leader-led walk.
  • Dades - Home-cooked Amazigh lunch.
  • Dades Valley - Hike & local farm & palmery visit.
  • Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk.
  • Marrakech - Sunset rooftop drink (one drink).
Departure dates
All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply
Start End Availability Price NZD
23 Sep 2025 02 Oct 2025 1 $1,970
26 Sep 2025 05 Oct 2025 4 $1,950
28 Sep 2025 07 Oct 2025 1 $1,960
03 Oct 2025 12 Oct 2025 1 $1,965
12 Oct 2025 21 Oct 2025 1 $1,965
14 Oct 2025 23 Oct 2025 2 $1,970
17 Oct 2025 26 Oct 2025 5 $1,930
19 Oct 2025 28 Oct 2025 4 $1,970
21 Oct 2025 30 Oct 2025 5 $1,920
24 Oct 2025 02 Nov 2025 3 $1,980
26 Oct 2025 04 Nov 2025 7 $1,692
31 Oct 2025 09 Nov 2025 6 $1,910
07 Nov 2025 16 Nov 2025 1 $1,960
16 Nov 2025 25 Nov 2025 1 $1,950
28 Nov 2025 07 Dec 2025 9 $1,780
05 Dec 2025 14 Dec 2025 13 $1,740
12 Dec 2025 21 Dec 2025 13 $1,730
19 Dec 2025 28 Dec 2025 5 $1,880
21 Dec 2025 30 Dec 2025 1 $1,980
26 Dec 2025 04 Jan 2026 9 $1,855
28 Dec 2025 06 Jan 2026 16 $1,730
02 Jan 2026 11 Jan 2026 3 $1,895
04 Jan 2026 13 Jan 2026 15 $1,695
09 Jan 2026 18 Jan 2026 13 $1,710
16 Jan 2026 25 Jan 2026 12 $1,720
23 Jan 2026 01 Feb 2026 16 $1,575
30 Jan 2026 08 Feb 2026 10 $1,700
06 Feb 2026 15 Feb 2026 10 $1,705
08 Feb 2026 17 Feb 2026 16 $1,575
13 Feb 2026 22 Feb 2026 14 $1,660
20 Feb 2026 01 Mar 2026 15 $1,575
27 Feb 2026 08 Mar 2026 16 $1,575
06 Mar 2026 15 Mar 2026 14 $1,660
13 Mar 2026 22 Mar 2026 16 $1,575
15 Mar 2026 24 Mar 2026 16 $1,625
20 Mar 2026 29 Mar 2026 12 $1,750
22 Mar 2026 31 Mar 2026 14 $1,625
27 Mar 2026 05 Apr 2026 14 $1,760
29 Mar 2026 07 Apr 2026 14 $1,760
01 Apr 2026 10 Apr 2026 12 $1,800
03 Apr 2026 12 Apr 2026 16 $1,700
05 Apr 2026 14 Apr 2026 14 $1,790
08 Apr 2026 17 Apr 2026 15 $1,700
10 Apr 2026 19 Apr 2026 16 $1,700
12 Apr 2026 21 Apr 2026 16 $1,700
15 Apr 2026 24 Apr 2026 16 $1,700
17 Apr 2026 26 Apr 2026 16 $1,700
19 Apr 2026 28 Apr 2026 15 $1,700
22 Apr 2026 01 May 2026 14 $1,790
24 Apr 2026 03 May 2026 15 $1,670
26 Apr 2026 05 May 2026 16 $1,670
29 Apr 2026 08 May 2026 16 $1,670
01 May 2026 10 May 2026 10 $1,795
05 May 2026 14 May 2026 16 $1,670
08 May 2026 17 May 2026 16 $1,670
10 May 2026 19 May 2026 16 $1,670
12 May 2026 21 May 2026 16 $1,670
15 May 2026 24 May 2026 12 $1,780
17 May 2026 26 May 2026 16 $1,670
19 May 2026 28 May 2026 14 $1,760
22 May 2026 31 May 2026 16 $1,625
24 May 2026 02 Jun 2026 16 $1,625
26 May 2026 04 Jun 2026 16 $1,625
29 May 2026 07 Jun 2026 14 $1,710
05 Jun 2026 14 Jun 2026 16 $1,625
07 Jun 2026 16 Jun 2026 16 $1,575
12 Jun 2026 21 Jun 2026 16 $1,575
14 Jun 2026 23 Jun 2026 16 $1,575
19 Jun 2026 28 Jun 2026 16 $1,575
21 Jun 2026 30 Jun 2026 16 $1,575
26 Jun 2026 05 Jul 2026 16 $1,575
03 Jul 2026 12 Jul 2026 16 $1,575
05 Jul 2026 14 Jul 2026 13 $1,660
10 Jul 2026 19 Jul 2026 16 $1,575
17 Jul 2026 26 Jul 2026 16 $1,575
24 Jul 2026 02 Aug 2026 16 $1,575
31 Jul 2026 09 Aug 2026 16 $1,575
07 Aug 2026 16 Aug 2026 16 $1,575
14 Aug 2026 23 Aug 2026 16 $1,575
16 Aug 2026 25 Aug 2026 14 $1,575
21 Aug 2026 30 Aug 2026 16 $1,575
23 Aug 2026 01 Sep 2026 15 $1,575
28 Aug 2026 06 Sep 2026 16 $1,625
30 Aug 2026 08 Sep 2026 16 $1,625
01 Sep 2026 10 Sep 2026 16 $1,625
02 Sep 2026 11 Sep 2026 16 $1,625
04 Sep 2026 13 Sep 2026 15 $1,625
06 Sep 2026 15 Sep 2026 16 $1,670
08 Sep 2026 17 Sep 2026 16 $1,670
09 Sep 2026 18 Sep 2026 16 $1,670
11 Sep 2026 20 Sep 2026 16 $1,670
13 Sep 2026 22 Sep 2026 16 $1,670
15 Sep 2026 24 Sep 2026 14 $1,760
16 Sep 2026 25 Sep 2026 16 $1,670
17 Sep 2026 26 Sep 2026 16 $1,700
18 Sep 2026 27 Sep 2026 16 $1,700
20 Sep 2026 29 Sep 2026 16 $1,700
22 Sep 2026 01 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
23 Sep 2026 02 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
25 Sep 2026 04 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
27 Sep 2026 06 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
29 Sep 2026 08 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
30 Sep 2026 09 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
02 Oct 2026 11 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
04 Oct 2026 13 Oct 2026 15 $1,700
06 Oct 2026 15 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
07 Oct 2026 16 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
09 Oct 2026 18 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
11 Oct 2026 20 Oct 2026 14 $1,790
13 Oct 2026 22 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
14 Oct 2026 23 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
16 Oct 2026 25 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
18 Oct 2026 27 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
20 Oct 2026 29 Oct 2026 16 $1,700
21 Oct 2026 30 Oct 2026 16 $1,670
23 Oct 2026 01 Nov 2026 16 $1,670
25 Oct 2026 03 Nov 2026 16 $1,670
27 Oct 2026 05 Nov 2026 14 $1,670
28 Oct 2026 06 Nov 2026 16 $1,670
30 Oct 2026 08 Nov 2026 16 $1,670
01 Nov 2026 10 Nov 2026 16 $1,625
03 Nov 2026 12 Nov 2026 16 $1,625
06 Nov 2026 15 Nov 2026 16 $1,625
08 Nov 2026 17 Nov 2026 16 $1,625
10 Nov 2026 19 Nov 2026 16 $1,625
13 Nov 2026 22 Nov 2026 16 $1,625
15 Nov 2026 24 Nov 2026 16 $1,575
20 Nov 2026 29 Nov 2026 16 $1,575
22 Nov 2026 01 Dec 2026 16 $1,575
27 Nov 2026 06 Dec 2026 16 $1,575
29 Nov 2026 08 Dec 2026 16 $1,575
04 Dec 2026 13 Dec 2026 16 $1,575
06 Dec 2026 15 Dec 2026 16 $1,575
11 Dec 2026 20 Dec 2026 16 $1,575
13 Dec 2026 22 Dec 2026 16 $1,575
18 Dec 2026 27 Dec 2026 16 $1,575
20 Dec 2026 29 Dec 2026 16 $1,625
22 Dec 2026 31 Dec 2026 16 $1,625
27 Dec 2026 05 Jan 2027 16 $1,625
29 Dec 2026 07 Jan 2027 16 $1,625
01 Jan 2027 10 Jan 2027 16 $1,710
08 Jan 2027 17 Jan 2027 16 $1,710
15 Jan 2027 24 Jan 2027 16 $1,660
22 Jan 2027 31 Jan 2027 16 $1,660
29 Jan 2027 07 Feb 2027 16 $1,660
05 Feb 2027 14 Feb 2027 16 $1,660
07 Feb 2027 16 Feb 2027 16 $1,660
12 Feb 2027 21 Feb 2027 16 $1,660
19 Feb 2027 28 Feb 2027 16 $1,660
26 Feb 2027 07 Mar 2027 16 $1,660
05 Mar 2027 14 Mar 2027 16 $1,660
12 Mar 2027 21 Mar 2027 16 $1,710
14 Mar 2027 23 Mar 2027 16 $1,710
19 Mar 2027 28 Mar 2027 16 $1,710
21 Mar 2027 30 Mar 2027 16 $1,760
26 Mar 2027 04 Apr 2027 16 $1,760
28 Mar 2027 06 Apr 2027 16 $1,790
31 Mar 2027 09 Apr 2027 16 $1,790
02 Apr 2027 11 Apr 2027 16 $1,790
04 Apr 2027 13 Apr 2027 16 $1,790
06 Apr 2027 15 Apr 2027 16 $1,790
07 Apr 2027 16 Apr 2027 16 $1,790
09 Apr 2027 18 Apr 2027 16 $1,790
11 Apr 2027 20 Apr 2027 16 $1,790
13 Apr 2027 22 Apr 2027 16 $1,790
14 Apr 2027 23 Apr 2027 16 $1,790
16 Apr 2027 25 Apr 2027 16 $1,790
18 Apr 2027 27 Apr 2027 16 $1,760
21 Apr 2027 30 Apr 2027 16 $1,760
23 Apr 2027 02 May 2027 16 $1,760
25 Apr 2027 04 May 2027 16 $1,760
28 Apr 2027 07 May 2027 16 $1,760
30 Apr 2027 09 May 2027 16 $1,760
04 May 2027 13 May 2027 16 $1,760
07 May 2027 16 May 2027 16 $1,760
09 May 2027 18 May 2027 16 $1,760
11 May 2027 20 May 2027 16 $1,760
14 May 2027 23 May 2027 16 $1,710
16 May 2027 25 May 2027 16 $1,710
18 May 2027 27 May 2027 16 $1,710
21 May 2027 30 May 2027 16 $1,710
23 May 2027 01 Jun 2027 16 $1,710
25 May 2027 03 Jun 2027 16 $1,710
28 May 2027 06 Jun 2027 16 $1,710
04 Jun 2027 13 Jun 2027 16 $1,710
06 Jun 2027 15 Jun 2027 16 $1,660
11 Jun 2027 20 Jun 2027 16 $1,660
13 Jun 2027 22 Jun 2027 16 $1,660
18 Jun 2027 27 Jun 2027 16 $1,660
20 Jun 2027 29 Jun 2027 16 $1,660
25 Jun 2027 04 Jul 2027 16 $1,660
02 Jul 2027 11 Jul 2027 16 $1,660
04 Jul 2027 13 Jul 2027 16 $1,660
09 Jul 2027 18 Jul 2027 16 $1,660
16 Jul 2027 25 Jul 2027 16 $1,660
18 Jul 2027 27 Jul 2027 16 $1,660
23 Jul 2027 01 Aug 2027 16 $1,660
30 Jul 2027 08 Aug 2027 16 $1,660
06 Aug 2027 15 Aug 2027 16 $1,660
13 Aug 2027 22 Aug 2027 16 $1,660
15 Aug 2027 24 Aug 2027 16 $1,660
20 Aug 2027 29 Aug 2027 16 $1,660
22 Aug 2027 31 Aug 2027 16 $1,660
27 Aug 2027 05 Sep 2027 16 $1,710
29 Aug 2027 07 Sep 2027 16 $1,710
31 Aug 2027 09 Sep 2027 16 $1,710
01 Sep 2027 10 Sep 2027 16 $1,795
03 Sep 2027 12 Sep 2027 16 $1,795
05 Sep 2027 14 Sep 2027 16 $1,795
07 Sep 2027 16 Sep 2027 16 $1,850
08 Sep 2027 17 Sep 2027 16 $1,850
10 Sep 2027 19 Sep 2027 16 $1,850
12 Sep 2027 21 Sep 2027 16 $1,850
14 Sep 2027 23 Sep 2027 16 $1,850
15 Sep 2027 24 Sep 2027 16 $1,850
16 Sep 2027 25 Sep 2027 16 $1,850
17 Sep 2027 26 Sep 2027 16 $1,850
19 Sep 2027 28 Sep 2027 16 $1,880
21 Sep 2027 30 Sep 2027 16 $1,880
22 Sep 2027 01 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
24 Sep 2027 03 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
26 Sep 2027 05 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
28 Sep 2027 07 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
29 Sep 2027 08 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
01 Oct 2027 10 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
03 Oct 2027 12 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
05 Oct 2027 14 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
06 Oct 2027 15 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
08 Oct 2027 17 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
10 Oct 2027 19 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
12 Oct 2027 21 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
13 Oct 2027 22 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
15 Oct 2027 24 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
17 Oct 2027 26 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
19 Oct 2027 28 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
20 Oct 2027 29 Oct 2027 16 $1,880
22 Oct 2027 31 Oct 2027 16 $1,850
24 Oct 2027 02 Nov 2027 16 $1,850
26 Oct 2027 04 Nov 2027 16 $1,850
27 Oct 2027 05 Nov 2027 16 $1,850
29 Oct 2027 07 Nov 2027 16 $1,850
31 Oct 2027 09 Nov 2027 16 $1,850
02 Nov 2027 11 Nov 2027 16 $1,795
05 Nov 2027 14 Nov 2027 16 $1,795
07 Nov 2027 16 Nov 2027 16 $1,795
09 Nov 2027 18 Nov 2027 16 $1,795
12 Nov 2027 21 Nov 2027 16 $1,795
14 Nov 2027 23 Nov 2027 16 $1,795
19 Nov 2027 28 Nov 2027 16 $1,745
21 Nov 2027 30 Nov 2027 16 $1,745
26 Nov 2027 05 Dec 2027 16 $1,745
28 Nov 2027 07 Dec 2027 16 $1,745
03 Dec 2027 12 Dec 2027 16 $1,745
05 Dec 2027 14 Dec 2027 16 $1,745
10 Dec 2027 19 Dec 2027 16 $1,745
12 Dec 2027 21 Dec 2027 16 $1,745
17 Dec 2027 26 Dec 2027 16 $1,745
19 Dec 2027 28 Dec 2027 16 $1,795
21 Dec 2027 30 Dec 2027 16 $1,795
26 Dec 2027 04 Jan 2028 16 $1,795
28 Dec 2027 06 Jan 2028 16 $1,795