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18 to 35s Essential Morocco (12 destinations)

12 days
From Casablanca to Marrakesh
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 16
Ages 18-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Casablanca

    Casablanca
    Start point
    Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco ( Moroccan House Hotel Casablanca, 3 Rue Mohamed SMIHA, Cote Avenue des FAR Centre-ville Casablanca MOROCCO, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Moroccan House Hotel Casablanca)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Medina and city walls
    • Visit Quartier Habous (new medina)
    • Enjoy Moroccan coffee in souks
    Landmarks
    Old Medina
    Quartier Habous
  2. Day 2

    Casablanca - Meknes - Moulay Idriss

    Casablanca - Meknes - Moulay Idriss
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mint tea making demonstration
    • Local family experience

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Hassan II Mosque
    Landmarks
    Hassan II Mosque
    Moulay Idriss
  3. Day 3

    Moulay Idriss - Chefchaouen

    Moulay Idriss - Chefchaouen

    Included Activities

    • Volubilis guided tour of Roman ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kasbah fortress and dungeon
    • Visit ethnographic museum
    • Explore city on foot
    Landmarks
    Volubilis
    Chefchaouen
    Kasbah
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  4. Day 4

    Chefchaouen - Rif Mountains - Chefchaouen

    Chefchaouen - Rif Mountains - Chefchaouen

    Included Activities

    • Guided medina walk
    • Akchour Waterfall visit and swim

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning exploration for photography
    • Tagine dinner at local restaurant
    • Traditional hammam spa visit
    Landmarks
    Chefchaouen Medina
    Akchour Falls
    Rif Mountains
  5. Day 5

    Chefchaouen - Fes

    Chefchaouen - Fes

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Medersa el Attarine
    • Shopping in souks
    • Explore spice and perfume market
    Landmarks
    Fes Medina
    Medersa el Attarine
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  6. Day 6

    Fes

    Fes

    Included Activities

    • Guided medina walking tour
    • Medersa Bou Inania visit
    • Tannery visit
    • Ceramic factory visit
    Landmarks
    Fes Medina
    Medersa Bou Inania
    Fes Tannery
  7. Day 7

    Fes - Merzouga - Sahara Desert

    Fes - Merzouga - Sahara Desert
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Camel ride through Sahara Desert
    • Overnight desert camp stay
    Landmarks
    Sahara Desert
    Merzouga
  8. Day 8

    Sahara Desert - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley

    Sahara Desert - Todra Gorge - Dades Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise climb to sand dune
    • Hike into Todra Gorge
    Landmarks
    Todra Gorge
    Dades Valley
  9. Day 9

    Todra Gorge - Skoura - Ait Benhaddou

    Todra Gorge - Skoura - Ait Benhaddou

    Included Activities

    • Tea at Tawesna association teahouse

    Optional Activities

    • Explore old streets of Ait Benhaddou
    • Climb fortress for town views
    • Enter historic house and climb turrets (small fee)
    Landmarks
    Road of 1000 Kasbahs
    Dades Gorge
    Skoura
    Ait Benhaddou
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  10. Day 10

    Ait Benhaddou - High Atlas - Marrakech

    Ait Benhaddou - High Atlas - Marrakech
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Amalou)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Djemaa el-Fna Square
    Landmarks
    Tizi 'n Tichka
    Djemaa el-Fna Square
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  11. Day 11

    Marrakech

    Marrakech
    Meals
    Lunch (Street food tasting in old medina)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Amalou)

    Included Activities

    • Guided medina walking tour
    • Street food tasting in old medina

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling trip
    • Quad-biking
    • Hammam and spa session
    • Visit Le Jardin Secret
    • Lunch at AMAL Women's Training Center
    • Evening in Djemaa el-Fna Square
    Landmarks
    Marrakech Medina
    Djemaa el-Fna Square
    Le Jardin Secret
    AMAL Women's Training Center
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  12. Day 12

    Marrakech

    Marrakech
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Urban Adventures cooking masterclass with local guide (Tajine Cookery Class)
    Landmarks
    Marrakech Souks

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  • Hannah2.0April 2026
    The guide was unapproachable and uninterested who wanted to do the bare minimum. The accommodation was dirty and the...
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    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Hannah, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re really sorry to hear that your trip did not meet expectations, particularly in relation to your leader and the accommodation provided. We’d appreciate the opportunity to look into this further, and a member of our Customer Care team will be in touch directly to follow up with you. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention, and we do hope that despite this experience, you were still able to take away some positive memories from your time in Morocco.
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  • Jet
    Jet4.0October 2025
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    Very beautiful route, but you really have to travel a lot. Morocco has a lot of culture to offer. Unfortunately, many...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're so glad you found the route beautiful and appreciated Morocco’s rich culture. We’re sorry to hear that some of the group fell ill. Travelling can sometimes bring unexpected challenges, and we hope everyone recovered quickly. Your tip about travelling in October is helpful, especially with those high temperatures in Marrakesh! We truly value your feedback and hope to welcome you on another journey in the future.
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  • Clotilde5.0July 2025
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    It was perfect, maybe a little too much travel, but considering what we were able to do in such a short time, it was...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We understand there was quite a bit of travel involved, but we’re pleased to hear that the overall experience was worthwhile. We hope you’ll find another itinerary that suits your interests, and we look forward to welcoming you on another of our adventures soon.
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  • Tommaso
    Tommaso4.0June 2025
    I really enjoyed my 12-day trip in Morocco. For the price paid, it was excellent. The hotels were clean and...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and found it excellent value for the price paid. Morocco is an incredible destination to explore, and we’re so pleased to know that you had a great group to travel with. It’s wonderful that your leader was always available to support you and that you appreciated the balance of guided activities and free time. We hope to welcome you on another adventure with us soon.
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  • Daniel
    Daniel5.0September 2024
    Great tour, great guide and great group
    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    We are pleased to read of your experience, Daniel! Thank you for letting us know that everything went as planned. We are looking forward to seeing you again, should you think if us for your next trip. Stay well.
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  • Minyi
    Minyi5.0October 2023
    Nicely planned itinerary exploring all the essential highlights of Morocco: beautiful nature, amazing culture and...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Minyi, thank you for your lovely review. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the itinerary and enjoyed exploring Morocco's amazing culture, nature and cuisine with us. We appreciate your kind words for Mustapha and are delighted to have been part of the memories you created in Morocco. Wishing you a happy belated birthday - Here's to many more adventures!
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  • Nima5.0August 2023
    What a splendid tour! It helped provide the uninitiated a taste of Morocco in a fun and accessible way. Omar was an...
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    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Nima, thank you for a wonderful review of your experience on Essential Morocco! Its great to hear that you could enjoy the wonders of Morocco in a fun and accessible way, and we're so pleased to hear that Omar made the trip extra special. We hope to welcome you on to another trip soon!
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  • Nikita5.0August 2023
    Led by Zhoomart
    Excellent - I had the most amazing time on this tour and it would not have been the same without our guide Omar. The...
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    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Nikita, we are thrilled to know how much of an impact our amazing guide Omar had on your travels in beautiful Morocco. We look forward to seeing you again, and thank you for joining us on this adventure. Stay well.
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  • Laura
    Laura5.0August 2022
    I loved this trip! Our tour guide Mariam was amazing and made sure we saw everything. No question went unanswered and...
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    Traveled in July 2022
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Laura - thank you for the wonderful review! It's lovely to hear how well you got on with Mariam. Morocco is an incredible place and we're so pleased it's made such an impression on you ☀
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  • Duarte
    Duarte5.0April 2022
    Great tour for someone travelling on a cheap budget. Very surprised with the quality of accomodation, activities and...
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    Traveled in April 2022
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for your review, Duarte. We're so glad to hear about your wonderful time traveling through Morocco with Sara and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
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    Janine

    Asked on June 9th, 2026

    Please share the hotel names for all cities throughout the trip

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten June 2026

      Essential Morocco is an 18-35s style tour and requires all travellers to be within the ages of 18-35 in order to book.

      Here is the hotel list per your request, which can be subject to change:

      Casablanca – Moroccan House Hotel
      Moulay Idriss – Diyar Timnay
      Chefchaouen - HÔTEL Al kalaa
      Fes – Hotel de la Paix
      Merzouga – Camp la Caravane
      Todra Gorge – Dar Ayour
      Ait Benhaddou – Auberge la Baraka
      Marrakech – Hotel Amalou

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    Dawn

    Asked on February 26th, 2026

    Could you please confirm if hotel upgrades are available?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      The selected trip departure is specifically designed for travelers aged between 18 and 35 and by the time of travel, you will fall outside the designated age range for this tour.

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    Marina

    Asked on February 22nd, 2026

    We are in our late 60's but very fit and young at heart. Would we be able to be part of this tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten February 2026

      The selected trip departure is specifically designed for travellers aged between 18 and 35 and by the time of travel, you will fall outside the designated age range for this tour. We kindly ask you to consider an alternative departure or a trip that better suits your requirements.

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    Holly

    Asked on December 27th, 2025

    My parents would like to come on this trip, but I see the age is set to 18 to 35. They are 50 and 60 but kids at heart, is that allowed?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten December 2025

      This particular trip is age-restricted to travellers aged 18–35, and unfortunately we're not able to make exceptions to this policy, even for those who are young at heart. The age limit is in place to ensure the overall group dynamic and pace of the itinerary are suited to the intended travel style. That said, we do offer many non–age-restricted trips with similar routes and experiences that would be much more suitable for mixed-age groups.

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    Melanie

    Asked on November 22nd, 2025

    I am very interested in this Moroccan tour during March or April 2026. I wonder if you can supply a list of names that you use for each city and the desert?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      As for the accommodation, here is the 2026 hotel list: Casablanca – Moroccan House Hotel, Moulay Idriss – Diyar Timnay, Chefchaouen – Hôtel Al Kalaa, Fes – Hotel de la Paix, Merzouga – Camp la Caravane, Todra Gorge – Dar Ayour, Ait Benhaddou – Auberge la Baraka, Marrakech – Hotel Amalou. These hotels/riads may be updated closer to departure.

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    Lisa

    Asked on November 7th, 2025

    I have a couple of questions regarding this tour: 1) I read the notes thoroughly and was wondering if a lack of hot water is the exception or the norm at the hotels (and one camp) that we would be staying at, and 2) I didn't notice any sort of Berber camp or Gnawa music featured in the itinerary, but that would be a really cool experience. Is there any way I could work this into the existing itinerary, do you think?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      Regarding heating and hot water, some of the guesthouses and hotels on this tour are unable to provide heating or guaranteed hot water due to energy supply limitations and environmental considerations. Cold showers can be expected in certain locations, although most travelers find this manageable for the majority of the year. As for additional experiences such as visiting a Berber camp or enjoying Gnawa music, these can often be arranged locally. Your tour leader will be happy to assist you with organizing such activities on the ground to enhance your itinerary.

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    Laurie

    Asked on November 6th, 2025

    Is it possible to tell me the price of this itinary?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      We require minimum of 4 passengers to provide a tailor-made quote.

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    Fiona

    Asked on November 4th, 2025

    We plan to have a 5 day tour to Morrocco, with a budget per person around $700. We can start our tour on the 23rd of March 2026. We plan to arrive 1 day ahead and extend for 1 more night. May I know if you have a good suggestion of itineraries with our short number of stay? We will be coming from the US, pls let me know which is the arrival and departure airport. Also 1 of us is a US passport holder and 1 is a Philippine passport holder. Do we need a visa to enter Morocco?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      Unfortunately, at this time are do not have any trips that fit your current needs.

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    Harry

    Asked on October 17th, 2025

    Is there flexibility if one of our travelling party does not want to ride a camel?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      Yes, there is flexibility. While the camel ride is included, if one of your travel party prefers not to ride, they can either walk alongside the camel caravan for about an hour or arrange a 4WD transfer instead. The 4WD option can be organised directly with the tour leader on the day and costs approximately 100 MAD per person.

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    Alexandra

    Asked on September 24th, 2025

    Is there an airport pick up when we arrive?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Airport transfers are not included in the trip and should be booked at an additional cost.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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