Morocco: Women's Expedition Tour by Intrepid Travel

8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

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

Starts

Marrakech, Morocco

Ends

Marrakech, Morocco

Highlights

Find out what it means to be female in Morocco as you travel with an all-women group, a local female leader, the M’Goun Valley’s first local female guide and meet plenty of inspiring women along the way.

Learn from the best as you take part in a traditional couscous cooking lesson, find out how to make fresh khobz (flatbread), and be welcomed into the home of a local woman in Marrakech for a meal you won’t forget.

Spend four days hiking between remote villages in the M’Goun Valley, accompanied by a local female guide who will bring the region to life with her incomparable knowledge and experience.

Dine on delicious local cuisine as you enjoy a private performance by The Houariyates – a female music band that will fill the room and your heart with joyful songs praising and celebrating women.

Visit the historic town of Ait Benhaddou and its iconic mudbrick ksar. You’ll soon see why this eye-catching site has been used as a backdrop in many famous films.

By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Amal. Donations support them to provide women in Morocco with culinary skills training to help improve livelihoods. Intrepid will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

Itinerary

Join a groundbreaking journey through Morocco on the Women’s Expedition, an 8-day small group tour crafted for adventurous women. Starting in Marrakech, travel deep into the heart of the country to break bread with Amazigh families, witness the empowerment of local female artisans, and trek four days through the stunning M’goun Valley led by the region’s first local female guide. Participate in traditional singing and dancing, and experience rural Morocco beyond the guidebooks. The trip’s unique selling point is its focus on authentic female-led cultural exchange, making it an inspiring tour package for those seeking both adventure and meaningful connection.

day 1 - Marrakech

Salaam aleikum! Welcome to Morocco. Your Women’s Expedition begins in Marrakech with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe check out Djemaa el-Fna – the lively town square in the centre of the medina. Singers, drummers, dancers, fortune tellers, jugglers and old medicine men mingle together in what has been called the 'greatest spectacle on earth'. You could also admire the outside view of the Koutoubia Mosque and its famous minaret or discover the tropical gardens of the French painter Jacques Majorelle (now owned by Yves Saint Laurent). After your meeting, maybe head out to dinner with your new group.

accommodation:Hotel (1 night)

day 2 - Bou Tharar

Board your private transport and settle in for the journey to Bou Tharar village. Here, you'll be hosted by local women and there will be Amazigh music and local songs with a tasty, traditional meal when you arrive. Your accommodation tonight is in a beautiful terracotta gite (rural guesthouse). From here, the views of the surrounding hills are superb, and you'll be greeted with warm hospitality from the local family who run the establishment.

included:Bou Tharar - Amazigh music and local songs

accommodation:Gite

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 3 - Agouti

Set off on a hike from Bou Tharar village to Agouti Village. For the next four days of hiking, you’ll be accompanied by one of the region’s first local female guides. Your guide knows these parts like the back of her hand and will share stories of the landscape and her nomadic past. You'll be hiking west, passing through villages and meeting some locals along the way. In the afternoon, learn how to prepare some specialty dishes during a cooking demonstration in the village. This is a unique opportunity, so get involved, learn how couscous is spread in the traditional way and learn some new skills to take back home!

included:Agouti - Couscous demonstration, Bou Tharar - Hike to Agouti

accommodation:Guesthouse

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 4 - Rbat Village

Set off on a morning walk through Agouti Gorge, crossing through Almdoun Village to get to Rbat Village. The dramatic red walls of the gorge make for an otherworldly sight. Check out the detail of the striped mineral deposits while your leader provides some background information on the area. At some point during the hike, you’ll need to cross a river. Depending on the water levels, you may need to roll up your trousers and take your shoes off (or bring closed-toed sandals or water-proof shoes). Your leader will make sure to find the best place to cross but come prepared to get a little wet. When you arrive, gain insight into an age-old craft with a weaving demonstration run by a local woman from the village. After, take a walk through the village and settle in.

included:Rbat Village - Rug-weaving Demonstration, Agouti - Hike to Rbat Village

accommodation:Guesthouse

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 5 - Issoumar

Sit down for a traditional Moroccan breakfast of homemade soup, tea, coffee and (most importantly) olive oil served with Moroccan bread. Get involved in preparing this flatbread (khobz), which is widespread and almost synonymous with Moroccan food. There's nothing like making and tasting the real thing under the guidance of those who do it best. Then, set off to Issoumar, trekking through more of Morocco's spectacular landscape. The route crosses small hills and leads to Timtda village, where you'll take a break and enjoy a picnic lunch. From here, climb 200 m uphill to the Tissardan pass, which offers a fantastic view of the M’Goun Valley. Then, descend 300 m to Issoumar village, where you’ll spend the night. This afternoon, listen to traditional folk tales and play music with the local women inside the guesthouse. Singing is a big part of local music, so expect to sing along with your female host – this isn’t a performance, but rather a unique opportunity to get involved and be a part of the experience!

included:Amejgag - Moroccan breakfast preparation, Issoumar - Folk tales and music, Amejgag - Hike to Issoumar

accommodation:

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 6 - Bou Tharar

Follow the M’Goun River back to Bou Thrar today. You'll most likely see a few farmers going about their daily business along the way. After lunch, visit the owners barn and learn some traditional farming skills that have been practiced in this part of Morocco for centuries. Take the chance to feed the animals – often a very important part of the life for local families, whose wealth depends on their livestock. After, take some time to rest before joining your fellow women in trying on some traditional henna and kohl makeup. You may have already learned about these skills earlier in the trip, but this evening stands out for a different reason. After having your dress picked out and make up done for you, you’ll head out to a very special party, imitating an Amazigh wedding. Have dinner here, mingle with the locals and learn more about their culture as the sun descends.

included:Bou Tharar - Farm animal visit, Bou Tharar - Amazigh dress and make up, Issoumar - Hike to Bou Tharar

accommodation:Gite

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 7 - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech

Return to Marrakech, stopping at Ait Benhaddou along the way – the iconic mudbrick ksar. Retaining its thousand-year-old allure, the UNESCO World Heritage site is southern Moroccan architecture at its finest and has been used as a backdrop for many famous films (like Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator). When you arrive in Marrakech, you’ll leave the hustle and bustle of the medina and visit the home of Zineb – a local woman who will be cooking your dinner tonight. Tuck into a beautiful traditional meal as you hear how Zineb’s hard work and determination to provide for her children has led her to where she is today. To cap off your final night together, The Houariyates – a female music band that takes its inspiration from the original tribes of I'Houara and Hammadas – will perform for you. Their joyful songs praise and celebrate women and often speak of desire, sensuality and love.

included:Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk, Marrakech - Home-cooked dinner, Marrakech - Houariyates performance

accommodation:

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 8 - Marrakech

Your adventure ends this morning and you're welcome to depart your accommodation at any time after check-out. If you would like to stay in Marrakech, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to book additional accommodation.

meals:1 Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel (2 nights), Gite (2 nights), Guesthouse (3 nights)

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Bou Tharar - Amazigh music and local songsAgouti - Couscous demonstrationBou Tharar - Hike to AgoutiRbat Village - Rug-weaving DemonstrationAgouti - Hike to Rbat VillageAmejgag - Moroccan breakfast preparationIssoumar - Folk tales and musicAmejgag - Hike to IssoumarBou Tharar - Farm animal visitBou Tharar - Amazigh dress and make upIssoumar - Hike to Bou ThararAit Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walkMarrakech - Home-cooked dinnerMarrakech - Houariyates performance

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