14 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

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Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other’s company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.

Breakfasts

Moroccan breakfasts tend to be different from your usual cereal and toast morning fare – most will be very simple – a croissant or sweet roll with jam and instant coffee and some hotels will have buffets where you will have more variety. While you are experiencing what a Moroccan family would eat, some travellers do find the provided breakfasts a bit “bread heavy” and enjoy buying fruit the day before to supplement their breakfast.

Lunches and Dinners

Moroccan cuisine is world famous and your CEO will be taking the chance to show you the best of it. Staples include cous cous, a type of grain topped with stew, tagine which is actually the name of the pot this tasty dish is cooked in, and brochette, bbq skewers of meat. These meals will generally cost between 10-15 USD per meal depending on the type of restaurant and which part of the country you are in. Other tastes not to be missed include pastilla, a sweet pasty with a savoury filling which is traditionally pigeon and harira, a delicious soup based on chick peas and filling enough when teamed with fresh bread to be a whole lunch. If you are heading to the coast the fresh seafood cooked at one of the local markets is a must eat!

Snacks

Morocco’s fresh orange juice is highly recommended and you should not leave without trying a glass. The brave can try the tiny snails which are perhaps the local’s favourite snack but you might prefer a cone of piping hot bite-size fried cake donuts.

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

ACCOMMODATION NOTE:

Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

ITINERARY PACE

This is a very fast paced itinerary which covers lots of ground. While this is great as it allows us to see a huge amount in the available time, it also means some early starts, some long drives in the mini van and less free time than many other G Adventures. We feel that if you enter this trip with this knowledge and expectation, you will appreciate even more the variety of locations we are able to include in this itinerary.

TRANSPORT

The legroom in the minivan is possibly smaller than you may be used to and taller passengers may find space a little cramped. It is important to be aware that as it is not a legal requirement in buses in Morocco, your vehicle may not be equipped with seat belts.

CAMEL RIDE

It is not possible to reach the middle of the dunes, where we watch the sunset, by 4WD or any other vehicle. There is the option to walk (can be very hot and tiring) for those who cannot/prefer not to ride a camel.

WEATHER

Please note that the climate in Morocco can be both very hot during the day in summer months (up to 50°C) and cold at night in the mountains in autumn, early spring and winter (down to -6°C). Summer months, from April to September are very hot throughout Morocco. Winter months November to March can be cool to cold, especially in the Atlas Mountains, with high probability of snowfall. Most Moroccan buildings are not equipped with heating, so without proper layers you will be cold at night. Please bring appropriate clothing for the months in which you are travelling and check temperatures before you leave. Bedding is provided in the desert camp and the gîte, but in winter months if you feel the cold you may wish to bring a sleeping bag, too.

RAMADAN

According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Feb 8 – Mar 8, 2027. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can’t at that time.

AID AL-ADHA

During your visit to this country, we would like to inform you about an important celebration called Aid Al-Adha. This holiday may impact your travel experience, as most shops and restaurants are closed during the celebration. Some of the historical places we visit might also be closed during this time. There will be a shorter number of staff at the hotels and less crowded streets on the day of the celebration.

**Please see the FAQs for My Own Room exception nights**

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, driver.

On this trip you can expect to stay in local hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights.

Please note that Morocco is a developing country and as such the infrastructure is not as reliable as you would expect at home. Expect quirky plumbing and the odd cold shower!

While in the mountains our accommodation will be basic refuge-style multi-share with shared unisex facilities. In Merzouga we will stay in a traditional desert auberge (guesthouse).

You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible. We highly recommend using a backpack or light sports bag, whichever you find easiest to carry, plus a small daypack. Luggage space on transport is limited. You must be prepared to carry your own bags and be comfortable carrying them between transport and hotels (max. 15-20 mins walking), hopping on and off trains and public buses and up and down stairs.

Please note that for the overnight stay in Aremd, you will need to prepare a small backpack with essential items for one night only.

Your main suitcase will remain safely in the vehicle and will not need to be carried. No mules are used for luggage transport in this case. We recommend bringing only important personal items for the overnight stay in a light and easy-to-carry bag.

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Walk beneath the towering walls of the Todra Gorge, where a cool river threads between sheer limestone cliffs. Follow palm-shaded paths through a palm-filled oasis and tidy garden plots nourished by ancient irrigation channels.

Meet residents in nearby Amazigh villages and learn how seasonal rhythms shape life in the High Atlas foothills. The interplay of rock, water, and green terraces reveals Morocco’s timeless ingenuity in desert-edge landscapes.

Hike mule paths in Toubkal National Park to the stone-built village of Aroumd (Aremd), where terraces cling to the valley beneath North Africa’s highest peak. Settle into a traditional mountain gîte and savor a hearth-warmed welcome.

Share a home-cooked dinner featuring tagines and freshly baked bread, and learn about Amazigh customs and mountain life. Evening skies clear to constellations, and mornings reveal jagged ridgelines in crisp mountain light.

Taste the generosity of rural Morocco during an AFER Association Community Lunch, a G for Good initiative supporting women and children with disabilities in the Meknès region. Enjoy a seasonal spread—perhaps vegetable tagine, couscous, and fresh salads—prepared with local ingredients.

Learn how training programs create livelihoods and dignity while preserving culinary heritage. Share stories over mint tea as hosts explain traditions of hospitality and the role of community associations in Morocco’s social fabric.

Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis on a scholarly walk through a UNESCO World Heritage site set amid rolling olive groves. Wander avenues of toppled columns and intact townhouses showcasing intricate mosaics of Orpheus, Bacchus, and sea creatures.

Stand by the triumphal arch and imagine traders crossing from Mauretania to the Mediterranean world. With the forum, capitol, and basilica around you, sense how Rome’s frontier outpost once pulsed with civic life and provincial power.

Navigate Fès with a specialist guide through the maze of Fès el-Bali medina, past spice-laden souks, copper workshops, and bread ovens. Glimpse scholarly courtyards near Al-Qarawiyyin University, believed to be one of the world’s oldest continuously operating institutions.

Climb to a balcony to overlook the Chouara Tannery and its dye pits, a craft unchanged for centuries. Pass ornate gateways like the Blue Gate (Bab Bou Jeloud) as you absorb the sound of artisans’ hammers and the scent of cedar and leather.

Ride across wind-carved ridges on a sunset camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes, where saffron light ignites the sands. Guides show how to tie a cheche headscarf and share practical tips for the journey.

As the sun dips, sand shifts from gold to copper and the horizon glows. Pause to capture the dune silhouettes and listen for desert quiet after dusk—an elemental scene that distills the vastness of the Sahara.

Explore Aït Ben Haddou, a fortified UNESCO World Heritage ksar whose tawny ramparts and granaries rise above the Ounila Valley. Stroll alleys of packed-earth homes, merchants’ quarters, and sentinel towers that once guarded caravan routes.

Learn about earthen architecture—adobe, palm timber, and lime—perfected to beat desert heat. From film sets to living heritage, the ksar’s hilltop views frame oases, red hills, and the Atlas beyond, revealing a crossroads of trade and storytelling.

Experience grassroots craftsmanship at the Zarbiat Achbarou Cooperative, where artisans share techniques in a carpet weaving demonstration. Hear how cooperative membership fosters income, preserves patterns, and passes skills to younger generations.

Break for mint tea and local cookies while discussing symbols woven into tribal designs. This encounter highlights Morocco’s living heritage and the role of social enterprise in sustaining rural communities.

Discover the Red City on a guided walk through spice-scented alleys to souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa. See the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque and browse stalls piled with brass lamps, woven baskets, and saffron.

Absorb the medina’s rhythm—gnawa beats, storytellers’ circles, and herbal apothecaries—while learning how dynasties shaped Marrakech’s palaces and gardens. End amid the square’s shifting theatre of food vendors, musicians, and dusk-lit smoke.

Hike above blue-washed Chefchaouen on the Rif Valley Mountains Hike, following goat tracks and pine-scented ridgelines to wide views of the medina and surrounding peaks.

Learn about local flora used for cooking and remedies while pausing at scenic overlooks for photos and water breaks. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; terrain is moderate and rewarding for active travellers.

Venture by 4×4 desert excursion around Erg Chebbi to explore fossil-studded hamadas, dry lakebeds, and nomadic encampments the camels won’t reach. Stops are tailored to light, wind, and sand conditions for the best perspectives.

Hear about Saharan geology and oasis life while you pause for photos and reflection on the edge of sweeping dunes. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Restore mind and body in a traditional hammam, moving from warm to hotter chambers as attendants apply black olive soap and exfoliating kessa for deeply cleansed, glowing skin.

Finish with rinses and fragrant oils before stepping back into the sea breeze of Essaouira’s medina. This cultural ritual offers unhurried calm amid travel’s bustle. Experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Learn Morocco’s slow-cooking secrets in an tagine cooking class near Aït Ben Haddou. Chop seasonal produce, master spice-blending, and layer ingredients into clay pots for gentle simmering.

Savor your handiwork with salads and warm bread while discussing culinary traditions shaped by caravans and oases. This hands-on experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Soar on a sunrise hot air balloon over palm groves and fields with the Atlas Mountains rising in the distance. Watch ochre light sweep across villages and desert scrub as the city wakes below.

Post-flight tea and views provide a serene contrast to the day’s medina energy. This scenic flight is at additional cost and bookable on tour; weather may affect operation.

Taste Marrakech at its liveliest with a guided wander through the Jemaa el-Fnaa night market. Settle at street-food stalls for skewers, harira soup, zaalouk, and hot breads, with freshly squeezed orange juice on the side.

Hear how recipes travel from mountain villages and Saharan outposts to the Red City’s great square. This hosted dinner is at additional cost and bookable on tour; dietary preferences can be accommodated.

Explore Tangier with a local expert on a guided tour through the Tangier Medina and Kasbah, where whitewashed lanes open onto lively squares. Pause in the Grand Socco and Petit Socco and feel the city’s mix of North African and Andalusian influences.

Hear stories of writers and spies who once haunted Tangier’s cafés as you admire views toward the Strait of Gibraltar. The kasbah’s ramparts and museum courtyards reveal a maritime city shaped by trade, migration, and layered history.

Meet your fellow travellers and meet your Tour Director in Casablanca for a relaxed briefing that sets the tone for your Moroccan journey. Get practical tips, learn about the journey ahead, and discover how to make the most of bustling medinas, mountain paths, and desert sunsets.

Gain cultural insights on customs, bargaining etiquette, and regional dishes so you arrive in each city with confidence. This warm, informative session helps the small group connect and plan shared moments in Morocco’s imperial cities, mountains, and desert.