Morocco North and South:

Mountain Villages and Ancient Kasbahs

Morocco North and South: Mountain Villages and Ancient Kasbahs

16 Day Tour - September 21st to October 6th, 2025

  • Day 1 - Casablanca: An Immersion into Morocco

    Allow your imagination to run wild, dreaming of kasbahs, medinas, and exotic lands as you make your way from the airport to the hotel. A bustling seaport, Casablanca is a mix of old and new with a blend of architectural styles and yet singularly Moroccan. We welcome you to Morocco, and invite you to bring your imagination to life as you explore the country's diverse landscapes and delicious food.

    Exclusive Inclusions: Your Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

    Meals included: Dinner

  • Day 2 - Chefchauoen: The "Blue City"

    See the landscapes change as you head north, past farmland and through small villages and watch for large stork nests on the tops of buildings and mosques. Fall in love at once with the charm of Chefchauoen as you arrive with picturesque alleyways and shades of blue in all directions.

    Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

  • Day 3 - Chefchauoen: Your OMG Day

    Let your interests and energy level guide you today as you have the choice of 2 fantastic and different hikes in the Rif Mountains. The range is known for its narrow valleys, rivers and waterfalls with incredible views and lush scenery. There are so many great hiking options and we've picked our two favourites for you to choose from, both of which allow you to experience local culture and dramatic views.

    Exclusive Inclusions: Your OMG Day - Rif Mountain Hike or Akchour Hike

    Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

  • Day 4 - Fes: Volubilis and Meknes

    Morocco is a land of beautiful landscapes and today as you make your way from the Rif mountains to the plains of Fes you'll experience why. Pass through traditional villages and lush farmland, see rural life unfold as you prepare yourself for the next experience, ready to discover Roman ruins and Imperial cities.

    Exclusive Inclusions: Your G for Good Moment - Mhaya Village Community Lunch

    Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

  • Day 5 - Fes: The Medina

    Walking through the maze-like medina in Fes is like stepping back in time. Brush shoulders with the locals going about their shopping as people here have done for the past thousand years. Make way for the occasional donkey and embrace the frenetic energy within the market, it is beautiful chaos like nothing you've ever experienced.

    Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

  • Day 6 - Bin El Ouidane: Through the Atlas Mountains

    Another day of gorgeous scenery is on the menu. Wind your way from the plains back into the Middle Atlas mountains, an area not often explored by tourists, here you find a very authentic Morocco. Stop at viewpoints, villages and to stretch the legs with photo opportunities around every corner. You'll be amazed at the beauty of the lake as you approach Bin El Ouidane and settle into the serene lakeside hotel in the evening.

    Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

  • Day 7 - Bin El Ouidane: Imsefrane Cathedral

    Immerse yourself into the natural and beautiful landscapes on a hike to a massive natural rock formation resembling a cathedral. Sculpted over eons by wind and water, this geological wonder showcases the Earth's history, with layers of sedimentary rock narrating tales of ancient seas and shifting continents. Take yourself even deeper into the culture with a delicious lunch in a family home.

    Exclusive Inclusions: Your Foodie Moment - Lunch with a Berber Family

    Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

  • Day 8 - Marrakech: Into the Souk

    Another natural wonder awaits you at Ouzoud Waterfall on the way to the bustling city of Marrakech. Throw yourself into the city's ancient historical sector and the lively marketplace full of souvenirs, hopeful shopkeepers, and food stalls for you to practice your bargaining skills. Marrakech brims with energy, history and beautiful architecture and epitomizes Morocco's diversity in cultures, people and delicious food.

    Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

  • Day 9 - Marrakech - Ancient sites and guided spice market walks

    See the mix of the old and new as you spend a full free day in Marrakech. Pass modern buildings and ancient structures that begin to tell the story of this bustling city and embrace all of the new cultural traditions, landscapes and delicious food that await.

    Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

  • Day 10 - Dades Gorge: Gateway to the Sahara

    See the landscape change dramatically as you pull away from Marrakech, passing verdant green farmland and rocky desert outcroppings before crossing the Atlas mountains along a winding road. You arrive to Ouarzazate, considered to be at the crossroads of the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara desert, where the land becomes more stark as you approach the striking valley of the Dades Gorge.

    Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

  • Day 11 - Merzouga: Desert Camp

    Keep the camera handy as you continue east to the sprawling expanse of the Sahara Desert wilderness. There is something magical about the sea of sand for as far as the eye can see, and particularly stunning at sunset. Reaching your comfortable desert camp by camel will be an unforgettable experience, and watching as the sky starts to glimmer with stars as you take it all in from around a campfire.

    Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

  • Day 12 - Merzouga: Your OMG Day

    The people who live in this area have thrived despite the harsh environment, settling near natural oases where water and date palms provide some essential elements to survive. Set off into the dunes in 4x4s where you'll have the choice to focus more on the cultural traditions of the Sahara meeting with nomads and villagers, or to focus more on the natural history of the desert, exploring an oasis and meeting with a local farmer.

    Exclusive Inclusions: Your OMG Day - Cultural Heritage of the Sahara or Oasis Exploration With Local Farmer

    Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

  • Day 13 - Aït Ben Haddou: The Caravan Route

    Leaving the desertscape behind, you'll head back through farmland and dusty, rocky terrain on the way to the ancient kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou. Wandering the narrow alleyways next to massive clay buildings, picture yourself in one of the many famous movies or tv shows which have been filmed here, all of which the locals will be thrilled to tell you about.

    Exclusive Inclusions: Your Foodie Moment - Tagine Cooking Class

    Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

  • Day 14 - Ouirgane: The High Atlas

    The views are stunning as you head up into the High Atlas Mountains, passing through Berber villages and along lush valleys on the way to Ouirgane. The town itself sits next to a reservoir of the river amongst olive trees, and is the perfect base for exploring the area.

    Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

  • Day 15 - Ouirgane: Berber Villages

    The picturesque mountain scenery will be your playground as you set off on a hike through olive and juniper trees and quaint villages. Immerse yourself into the daily life of a Berber family and take part in some of their routines like harvesting crops, mastering the art of tea-making, and creating of butter from freshly obtained milk before sharing a delicious traditional meal with them.

    Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

  • Day 16 - Marrakech

    Today your adventure comes to an end, but the memories made during your time in Morocco will live on.

    Meals included: Breakfast

Important Information About This Tour:

This is a private group departure for Wanderlust Journey clients in partnership with G Adventures. Meal inclusions: 15 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 11 dinners. Allow $215-280 USD for meals not included. Gratuities for guides and drivers are not included.

Travel Style: The Geluxe Collection with G Adventures

With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Maximum of 12 guests

Pricing

$7,069.00 per person

Pricing details: Prices are in Canadian Dollars and quoted per person, based on double occupancy. “My Own Room” (single supplement) $2,569.00 CAD per person. “My Own Room” option guarantees you for this tour duration that you will have your own single room. If you are travelling alone and do not wish to pay the “single supplement”, G Adventures will pair you on our tour. This means that the accommodation is on a twin share basis and, if you are travelling on your own, you will be sharing a room with another traveller of the same sex.

Deposit required: $350 CAD per person.

Final payment due on or before July 15th, 2025.

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Above pricing is based on double occupancy and is subject to change based on availability. Travel insurance, airfare, gratuities and other items of a personal nature are additional and not included in the tour cost. Pre and post tour/cruise packages are available at an additional charge. Single supplements (and/or single supplement waived pricing) are available in a limited capacity and subject to availability. Please inquire for pricing and full terms and conditions.

Ariane Henry, Wanderlust Journey is an Independent Affiliate of Direct Travel (1303 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 5M9). CPBC License: 74718