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Essential Morocco

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From Casablanca to Marrakesh
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In-depth Cultural
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

    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 (Moroccan House Hotel Casablanca)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Medina and city walls
    • Visit Quartier Habous (new medina)
    • Sample Moroccan coffee at a local café
    Landmarks
    Old Medina
    Quartier Habous
  2. Day 2

    Meknes - Moulay Idriss

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mint tea making demonstration
    • Evening with local family
    • Stay at traditional riad guesthouse

    Optional Activities

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

    Volubilis - Chefchaouen

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Volubilis Roman ruins
    • Private transfer to Chefchaouen

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the Kasbah fortress and dungeon
    • Explore the ethnographic museum
    • Self-guided exploration of Chefchaouen streets
    Landmarks
    Volubilis
    Chefchaouen Kasbah
    Ethnographic Museum
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  4. Day 4

    Chefchaouen

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Chefchaouen medina
    • Sample local specialties at Plaza Uta el-Hammam café
    • Hike and picnic in the Rif Mountains to Akchour Falls
    • Visit The God's Bridge rock formation
    • Dine on tagine at a local restaurant
    • Visit a traditional Moroccan hammam spa
    Landmarks
    Plaza Uta el-Hammam
    Akchour Falls
    The God's Bridge
    Rif Mountains
  5. Day 5

    Chefchaouen to Fes

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Medersa el Attarine
    • Explore the spice and perfume market
    • Shop for souvenirs in Fes
    Landmarks
    Medersa el Attarine
    Spice and Perfume Market
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  6. Day 6

    Fes

    Included Activities

    • Guided medina walking tour
    • Visit Medersa Bou Inania
    • Visit the famous tannery and dye pits
    • Visit ceramic factory with traditional potters
    Landmarks
    Medersa Bou Inania
    Fes Tannery
  7. Day 7

    Fes to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Camel ride through Sahara Desert at sunset
    • Overnight stay in desert camp
    Landmarks
    Sahara Desert
  8. Day 8

    Todra Gorge

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise hike on sand dune
    • Hike into Todra Gorge
    Landmarks
    Todra Gorge
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  9. Day 9

    Skoura - Ait Benhaddou

    Included Activities

    • Mint tea at Tawesna teahouse

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ait Benhaddou streets
    • Climb the fortress for views of the Old Town
    • Enter and climb old houses for river views (small fee)
    Landmarks
    Dades Gorge
    Skoura
    Ait Benhaddou
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  10. Day 10

    Tizi 'n Tichka - Marrakech

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (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

    Meals
    Lunch (Street food tasting experience at a local restaurant with barbequed meats, fresh salads, mint tea and couscous)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Amalou)

    Included Activities

    • Guided medina walking tour
    • Street food tasting in Old Medina

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling trip
    • Quad-biking
    • Luxury hammam and spa experience
    • Visit Le Jardin Secret traditional medina garden
    • Lunch at AMAL Women's Training Center
    • Explore Djemaa el-Fna Square in the evening
    Landmarks
    Le Jardin Secret
    AMAL Women's Training Center
    Djemaa el-Fna Square
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  12. Day 12

    Marrakech

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Urban Adventure's Tajine Cooking Class with local guide
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    4.7
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  • Essential Morocco reviewer 1
    October 15th, 2025
    4.0
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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
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    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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    July 5th, 2025
    5.0
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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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  • Essential Morocco reviewer 3
    June 25th, 2025
    4.0
    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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  • Essential Morocco reviewer 4
    September 19th, 2024
    5.0
    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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  • Essential Morocco reviewer 5
    October 12th, 2023
    5.0
    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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  • N
    August 31st, 2023
    5.0
    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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  • N
    August 18th, 2023
    5.0
    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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  • Essential Morocco reviewer 8
    August 13th, 2022
    5.0
    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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  • Essential Morocco reviewer 9
    April 18th, 2022
    5.0
    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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  • J
    October 3rd, 2021
    5.0
    Had such a great time on this tour. Guide was awesome, and the whole group just clicked. The desert camping was...
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    Traveled in August 2021

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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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    Elaine

    Asked on September 16th, 2025

    Can you please advise the traveller as per message below: Can you clarify couple of things about the Essential Morocco Tour. First, what time is the tour starting on the first day? If I fly from Germany to Marrakech, how long is the travel time via train or bus going to Casablanca? Second, I'm traveling alone and would like to be paired with a woman during accommodation. Thirdly, what is the maximum number of people in this tour?

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    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Joining point for the trip is Moroccan House Hotel in Casablanca. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm on Day 1. Travel times from Marrakech to Casablanca via train or bus can vary but takes a few hours. Travellers are booked in twin shares with a fellow traveller of the same gender. The tour group size ranges from minimum 1 to maximum 16 travellers.

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      Elaine

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      Is the welcome meeting on 28th Sept? I want to arrange and book my flights.

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      Elaine

      TravelerWritten September 2025

      I am planning to fly on the 27th if the tour will commence on the 28th. I am fully aware that the tour doesn't cover the flight.

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten September 2025

      Yes the tour starting day, day 1 of the trip would be the 28th of September. International flights are not included in the tour cost, allowing travelers to join from their desired location.

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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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