Complete Morocco Active Adventure Tour with 4 Reviews by G Adventures

17 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

14 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Tangier, Morocco

Ends

Marrakech, Morocco

Highlights

Learn about the deep history of the city of Tetouane on a walking tour of its most important landmarks.

Hike through the stunning scenery of the Rif Mountains and participate in a goat cheese making activity with a local farming family.

Wander through the gorgeous scenery of the famous ‘Blue City’ of Morocco on a walking tour with your CEO.

Trek the scenic Oued El Kennar trail where you will encounter the Rif’s region’s most beautiful ravine.

Indulge in a delicious lunch on the shores of a lake with a local family outside of Khenifra.

Travel to some of Morocco’s unique locally favorite destinations like Icht and Tiznit for village tours and local market visits.

Enjoy a cooking demonstration of Madfouna and Tajin wile in the desert of Zagora.

Visit the historic ksar of Aït Ben Haddou along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech

Travel to some of Morocco’s unique locally favorite destinations like Icht and Tiznit for village tours and local market visits.

Enjoy a cooking demonstration of Madfouna and Tajin wile in the desert of Zagora.

Visit the historic ksar of Aït Ben Haddou along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech

Itinerary

Brace yourself for an unforgettable 17-day adventure that’ll have you exploring Morocco’s highlights and hidden gems like never before. Kick things off with the coastal charm of Tangier, then lace up your boots for hikes through the stunning Rif and Atlas Mountains. From there, head to Zagora for a magical desert camping experience under a sky full of stars. Get swept up in the bustling streets of Fés and wander the surreal blue alleyways of Chefchaouen. Along the way, you’ll meet local farmers, learn how to make fresh cheese in mountain villages, and ride camels through golden dunes as the sun rises over the desert. It's an epic, off-the-beaten-path journey that'll get your heart pumping and your senses buzzing – the ultimate way to dive deep into Morocco’s wild beauty.

day 1 - Tangier

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.

Accomodation:Hotel Flandria Tanger (or similar)

Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Tangier/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.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Soho Boutique Tetouan (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 128 km

Included Activities:Gite Monte Blanco Hike Duration : 5.0 hr Distance : 12 km, Tetouan Guided Walk

day 3 - Tétouan/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 followed by lunch where you'll share delicious traditional Moroccan dishes. When the group arrives back in Chefchaouen there will be a CEO-led walk through the ‘Blue City’.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Puerta Azul Chefchaouen (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 65 km

Included Activities:Rif Mountain Hike & Goat Cheese Making Duration : 4.0 hr Distance : 7 km, Chefchaouen CEO-led Orientation Walk Duration : 2.0 hr

day 4 - Chefchaouen

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.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Puerta Azul Chefchaouen (or similar)

Included Activity:Oued ElKannar Visit & Hike Duration : 3.0 hr - 4.0 hr Distance : 10 km

day 5 - Chefchaouen/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.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Zahrat Al Jabal (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr

Included Activity:Fès Medina Guided Tour

day 6 - Fès/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.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Dar Zayane (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr

Included Activity:Hike Near Khenifra Duration : 4.0 hr - 5.0 hr Distance : 13 km

day 7 - Khenifra/Bin El Ouidane

Begin the Day with a morning drive to Afourer. Upon arrival, explore the vibrant local market and enjoy a fresh, local-style lunch. After lunch, continue on to Bin El Ouidane, where the group will enjoy a kayaking activity on the lake followed by some well-deserved rest and free time to take in the beautiful surroundings.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Dar L'eau vive (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 3.5 hr - 4.0 hr Distance : 183 km

Included Activities:Market Visit & Local Lunch, Bin El Ouidane Kayaking

day 8 - Bin El Ouidane

Start your morning at a local host family’s home for tea and breakfast in this idyllic setting. Engage in the age-old tradition of bread-making as you deepen your connection to the local culture’s culinary heritage. Then enjoy a morning guided hike to Imsfrane Cathedral — the 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, hike back to the local family's home to enjoy lunch with the bread you made this morning! Spend a free evening back at the hotel in Bin El Ouidane before a group dinner.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Dar L'eau vive (or similar)

Included Activities:Bread Making Lunch with a Local Family Duration : 1.5 hr, Hike to Imsefrane Cathedral Duration : 3.0 hr

day 9 - Bin 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.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Meriem Marrakech (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 4.0 hr Distance : 194 km

day 10 - Marrakech/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.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Idou Tiznit (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 4.0 hr - 4.5 hr

Included Activities:Souk El Had Visit, Tiznit Silver Market Visit Duration : 1.5 hr

day 11 - Tiznit/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.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Borj Biramane (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.75 hr

Included Activities:Guided Granaries visit, Hike in the Area & Travel to Amtoudi Village for a Local Family Lunch Duration : 3.0 hr - 4.0 hr

day 12 - Icht/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.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Hotel Zagour - Camp (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 5.0 hr - 6.0 hr

Included Activities:Icht Guided Tour, Desert Stay Experience - Zagora

day 13 - Zagora

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).

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Hotel Zagour (or similar)

Included Activities:Camel Ride, Cooking Demonstration and Lunch Duration : 4.0 hr, Tamegroute Library Visit & Pottery Workshop

day 14 - Zagora/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.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:La Rose du Sable Ait Benhaddou (BB) (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 3.0 hr - 3.5 hr

Included Activity:Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah Tour Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr

day 15 - Aït 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.

Meal:Breakfast and Dinner

Accomodation:Hotel Touda Ecolodge (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 6.0 hr - 7.0 hr

Included Activity:Iminifri Natural Bridge Hike Duration : 2.0 hr - 3.0 hr

day 16 - Aït 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.

Meal:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:Hotel Touda Ecolodge (or similar)

Included Activity:Aït Bouguemez Valley Hike & Granaries Visit Duration : 4.0 hr Distance : 12 km

day 17 - Aït 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.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 4.5 hr - 5.0 hr

Included Activity:Zarbiat Achbarou Cooperative Visit Duration : 1.5 hr

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (15 nts), Desert Camp (1 nt).

Meals

16 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 8 dinners
Note: Allow USD255-335 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, 4x4, camels, walkingAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Zarbiat Achbarou Cooperative Visit, MoroccoYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Local Living Moment: Rif Mountain Hike & Goat Cheese Making, ChefchaouenYour Local Living Moment: Bread Making Lunch with a Local Family, Bin El OuidaneYour Foodie Moment: Cooking Demonstration and Lunch, ZagoraWalking city tour of TetouaneCEO-led orientation walk of the 'Blue City' of ChefchaouenOuad ElKannar HikeGuided visit to the Fés MedinaGuided hike on the way to KhenifraLunch and visit with a local family in OuaouizeghtHike to Imsefrane CathedralTiznit Silver Market VisitHike outside of IchtIcht Locally Guided Underground Village VisitZagora Desert Stay Experience with Camel RideAït Ben Haddou Kasbah TourIminifri Natural Bridge HikeAït Bouguemez Valley Hike & Granaries VisitFree time in Bin El Ouidane and Marrakech

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