Marrakech Trekking and Hiking Trips

My 19 day Moroccan trip with World Expeditions was really in two parts. The explorer part where we visited the major destinations and learnt about the culture and history of Morocco. And the second part being the seven day trek to Mount Toubkal. This part was hard work but satisfying with excellent support from porters and the cook. The food was fantastic and much easier than we had had at restaurants. Highly recommended this trip for the adventurous.

Well organized trekking tour, excellent value for money! Plenty of delicious food, knowledgeable and attending guide. Accommodations were also ok. Requires good physical condition. Tipping is expected basically everywhere so remember to add that on your travel budget.

I had a really enjoyable time travelling with G adventures. It is a safe and organised way to experience new things for the first time (such as summoning the highest peak in the Atlas Mountains).

The 5-day trek through the mountain villages was much nicer than opting for the 2-day hike up Mount Toubkal and back. I enjoyed seeing the villages and the insight shared by our guide (Ibrahim) was memorable. Saw damage in some of the villages from the recent earthquake... the villagers are very resourceful. Our guide, Ibrahim, provided incredible insight into the Moroccan (Berber) history and way of life and he contrasted it very nicely with modern day Morocco and life in the cities. This made for very interesting conversation during our trek and over meals. This is something that cannot be obtained in a larger tour with guides that are not local.

A really enjoyable week trekking in the High Atlas. The trip was very well paced with several challenging days but still enough time to rest, acclimatise and enjoy the spectacular scenery prior to summitting Mount Toubkal itself. There is also a mix of wild and arranged camping which gives a nice contrast throughout the week.

Morocco: another outstanding World Expeditions adventure! This was my 6th trip with World Expeditions, and once again, it did not disappoint. I’m always so impressed with the guides and support staff, who do their jobs flawlessly. Boubker was our guide and right from the start, he was on his game. He knew his country and communicated his vast knowledge to us as we drove through the country visiting fascinating sites and learning the intriguing history of Morocco. He could answer any question given to him. Plus, he was fun, personable and fit right in with our group. Luckily, we had a harmonious group of adventurers from Australia, USA, Northern Ireland and Canada, which made the trip even more fun. In addition to the captivating sites along the way, the camel ride to watch a sunrise, a sudden sandstorm that caused Hassan, our excellent van driver, to do some successful off-roading (!), an afternoon conversing with and buying rugs from local tribespeople (I love my rug!), and the glorious hikes in the High Atlas Mountains made the trip one of the best ever. Speaking of the trek in the High Atlas Mountains, the cooks and muleteers were simply phenomenal. Not only did we have delicious food, it was beautifully displayed – even at 10,000 feet! They worked hard to ensure we were well-fed and our tents were ready for us when we reached the various camps. Above all, they were always smiling and helping us in any way we needed. If you are thinking of going to Morocco, GO! This trip has it all – culture, adventure, hiking. I can’t recommend it highly enough.