7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner

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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.

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, driver, local guides.

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. Where a town has both an ancient medina and a “ville nouvelle” we generally stay in the ville nouvelle, both because the standard of hotels is higher, and because travellers (especially women) often find the medinas at night a little confronting.

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!

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.

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 a riverside path to walk beneath towering limestone cliffs where the Todgha River has carved a dramatic corridor. Follow irrigated plots and an oasis of date palms, encountering small fields of alfalfa and pomegranate along the way.

Pass stone homes in Amazigh villages and see traditional water channels that sustain life on the edge of the desert. The gorge’s cool shade, echoing walls, and green ribbons of cultivation make a serene counterpoint to the open Hamada.

Venture beyond the dunes on a 4×4 desert excursion through sculpted Sahara landscapes. Cross dry lakebeds and sandy pistes to palm-ringed hamlets and experience contrasts between wind-carved ergs and rocky hamada.

Depending on conditions, stop by communities such as Khamlia to hear Gnawa rhythms, or visit fossil-rich outcrops that reveal the desert’s ancient seabed past. This optional outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Experience a traditional hammam, moving from warm rooms to hotter steam for cleansing and relaxation. Enjoy an exfoliating black olive soap and kessa scrub that leaves skin refreshed after days on the road.

Learn bathing etiquette and the social role of hammams in Moroccan neighborhoods as a place of ritual and renewal. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Lift off at dawn on a sunrise hot air balloon to drift above the Palmeraie and Jbilet hills as light washes the plains. Watch villages, orchards, and wadis shrink into patterns while the Atlas peaks glow in soft desert light.

Touch down for mint tea and a simple breakfast, often served in a Berber tent, and toast an extraordinary morning. This optional flight is at additional cost, weather-permitting, and bookable on tour.

Discover Morocco’s Roman heritage on a guided tour of the Roman ruins of Volubilis, set amid rolling olive groves. Walk paved streets to the Triumphal Arch of Caracalla and the basilica, tracing a once-prosperous city at the empire’s southwestern edge.

Admire exquisite intricate mosaics—from Orpheus to the Labours of Hercules—and see ancient olive presses that fueled the region’s trade. The site’s open vistas and evocative stonework offer a vivid window into North Africa’s classical past.

Taste Morocco’s home cooking during the AFER Association Community Lunch, part of our G for Good project. Sit down to a traditional home-cooked Moroccan meal—perhaps aromatic tagines, warm khobz bread, and herb-bright salads—prepared with seasonal local produce.

Learn how this grassroots center supports rural women and children with disabilities through training and social services. Share stories with hosts, discover spice blends at the table, and see how tourism helps sustain community resilience and cultural pride.

Set out across the sands on a camel ride, rocking gently toward the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Watch as ridgelines shift with the wind and the sky deepens through amber and rose toward a luminous desert sunset.

Hear the soft pad of hooves and learn how to wrap a cheche (turban) against the sun. From a high dune, gaze over wave-like sands glowing copper in the evening light—a timeless Sahara moment.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, a honey-hued labyrinth of mud-brick architecture guarding the Ounila Valley. Cross the dry riverbed and climb narrow alleys to granaries and lookout points with sweeping High Atlas vistas.

Hear how caravans once linked the Sahara to Marrakech through this fortified waypoint, and spot familiar facades from film and TV productions. The ksar’s preserved walls and shaded passageways reveal centuries of community life and desert ingenuity.

Join a guided medina walk to navigate spice-scented lanes and the labyrinthine souks where dyers, metalworkers, and leather artisans practice time-honored trades. Pause for views of the Koutoubia Minaret, the city’s sandstone beacon.

Finish near Jemaa el-Fna, where daylight brings orange-juice stalls and evening summons storytellers and musicians. Learn bargaining etiquette, discover emblematic ingredients like saffron and preserved lemon, and feel the pulse of Marrakech’s trading heart.

Begin your journey by gathering to meet your CEO and group for an orientation briefing. Get insider tips on local customs, currency, and key safety pointers so you can explore with confidence from the outset.

Review highlights of the route and ask questions about dining, hammams, and shopping etiquette. This friendly kickoff sets expectations for a fast-paced adventure and helps you connect with fellow travelers before the discoveries begin.

Join a hands-on tagine cooking class and learn to blend aromatic spices with olives, tomatoes, and preserved lemon before simmering slowly in a clay pot. Chop, season, and taste as your instructor shares family techniques.

Discover how low heat and earthenware yield tender, sauce-rich stews, then sit down to a shared meal of your creation. This optional culinary experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Immerse yourself in the nightly theater of Jemaa el-Fna, where drums quicken, street performers and storytellers draw halqas (circles), and grills flare to life at sizzling food stalls.

Sip fresh orange juice, photograph lantern-lit smoke plumes, and feel the square’s shifting energy as the sun sets behind the Koutoubia. This optional outing is at additional cost and bookable on tour; food and drinks are extra.

Explore on a guided walk through the Fès el-Bali medina, a maze of lanes lined with spice merchants, copper beaters, and woodcarvers. Pass medieval caravanserais and peek into quiet courtyards near the Al-Qarawiyyin University, feeling the hum of daily life in this living museum of craftsmanship and faith.

Visit a terrace overlooking the Chouara Tannery, where leather is still dyed in sunlit vats using traditional techniques. Breathe in the aroma of cedar and mint, learn how natural pigments color the hides, and see why Fès remains Morocco’s artisanal capital.