Epic Morocco

Epic Morocco

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Epic Morocco

16 Days Starting in Casablanca, Morocco and ending in Marrakech, Morocco

Visiting: Casablanca, Moulay Idriss, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga, Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech, Taghazout, Essaouira

Tour operator:

Intrepid Travel

Tour code:

XMYCC

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 16

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

18-35

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

From: $1110 $1054 (USD) Operator discount: -$56

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Morocco with the "Epic Morocco" tour, a vibrant adventure designed for the young and adventurous. Experience the magic of the Sahara Desert on a camel ride, camping under the stars, and explore the bustling medinas of Marrakech and Fes with local experts. Discover the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen, surf the waves in Taghazout, and unwind with yoga sessions. Visit the historic Ait Benhaddou and enjoy mint tea at the Tawesna teahouse, supporting local women's initiatives. From the cultural heart of Fes to the coastal charm of Essaouira, this tour offers a rich tapestry of experiences, blending traditional Moroccan hospitality with thrilling activities. Perfect for those aged 18 to 35, this adventure promises a sensory feast and a deeper connection with Morocco's diverse landscapes and cultures.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a sunset camel ride into the Sahara Desert and camp under the stars.

  • Explore the bustling souks and sample street food in Marrakech's Djemaa el-Fna Square.

  • Discover the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen and hike in the surrounding mountains.

  • Visit the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and the whitewashed village of Moulay Idriss.

  • Experience a mint tea making demonstration at the Tawesna teahouse in Ait Benhaddou.

  • Take a surfing class and practice yoga in the coastal town of Taghazout.

  • Join a walking tour and taste street food in the historic medina of Essaouira.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Casablanca

Simo Ba

Location: Casablanca

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Salaam Alaikum! Welcome to Morocco. Your adventure will begin with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you have time, why not check out bustling Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco, at your own pace. Modelled after Marseille in France, this port city has an eclectic architectural style, a fusion of Art Deco French buildings and Mauresque (Moorish) government institutions. A great way to spend the day is to wander around the Old Medina and city walls, then jump in a taxi and visit the Quartier Habous – the new medina full of shaded squares, narrow streets and arcades that lead from one souk to another. This is a great place to enjoy a Moroccan coffee and maybe start working on your bargaining skills.

Optional Activities:
-Casablanca - Religious Casablanca Urban Adventure
-Casablanca - The Medina and Beyond Urban Adventure

Day 2: Moulay Idriss

Location: Moulay Idriss

Accommodation: Multi-Share Guesthouse

Accommodation Name: Multi-Share Guesthouse

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, opt to take a guided tour of the Hassan II Mosque. More than 6000 craftsmen joined forces to build this beauty in 1993, and it's one of the few mosques in Morocco that foreigners can enter. Later, head to the station and take a local train to Meknes before jumping in a taxi and take a drive through the rolling hills to Volubilis. Head out on a guided tour of these epic Roman ruins, then head to the whitewashed village of Moulay Idriss – one of Morocco's most important pilgrimage sites. Here, you’ll witness a demonstration of the art of mint tea making – this sweet treat is a Moroccan speciality! Tonight, you'll get to hang out with a local family – an experience only allowed foreigners since 2005. Your guesthouse, an old traditional riad, has a family atmosphere and all the optional meals are homemade, so you can get an authentic taste of Morocco in your free time.

Included Activities:
-Moulay Idriss - Mint tea making demo
-Volubilis - Entrance and guided tour

Optional Activities:
-Casablanca - Hassan II Mosque

Day 3: Chefchaouen

Location: Chefchaouen

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, take a private transfer to Chefchaouen – which translates to ‘look at the horns’, after the two mountain peaks that overlook the city. Known for the striking, blue-washed buildings (made to represent the Mediterranean Sea) and steep, cobbled lanes, Chefchaouen is a gorgeous place to spend the day wandering. This afternoon is free for you to explore, so why not head to the red-walled Kasbah, the 15th-century fortress and dungeon, or the ethnographic museum. Or, just spend the day on foot, traversing the winding roads and stopping to pat the many cats that call this city their home.

Day 4: Chefchaouen

Location: Chefchaouen

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is another free day in Chefchaouen. If you want the streets to yourself for the best photo ops, it’s recommended you get up early and explore the iconic sites as the city wakes up. Maybe take a guided tour of the sights, sounds and smells of the medina, or sample the delicious local specialties (the orange juice is delicious!) at a cafe in the Plaza Uta el-Hammam. Alternatively, you might prefer to get out of town and enjoy a hike and picnic in the surrounding hills. The hike is a popular option, as you can leave the shades of blue for a journey across the Rif Mountains and join your guide to Akchour Falls – a natural wonder, abundant with lush mountains, rivers and waterfalls. Cross the remarkable rock formation The God’s Bridge and then hike back along the forest, soaking in the nature that surrounds. In the evening, how about tucking into a tagine at a local restaurant or visiting a hammam – a traditional Moroccan spa. The night is yours to enjoy.

Optional Activities:
-Chefchaouen - Hike with Local Guide (excluding transportation)
-Chefchaouen - Picnic lunch for hike
-Chefchaouen - Kasbah
-Chefchaouen - Hammam (public baths)
-Chefchaouen - Henna Tattoo
-Chefchaouen - Goat Cheese Tasting
-Chefchaouen - Medina visit with local guide
-Chefchaouen - Walking Tour with Local Guide

Day 5: Fes

Moustafa Elmouden

Location: Fes

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you’ll journey to the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco – Fes. Vibrant, noisy, fascinating and overwhelming, Fes is a visual and pungent feast for the senses, with a huge, well-preserved medieval city that’s the mother of all medinas. Later this afternoon, enjoy some free time and perhaps check out the exquisite carvings and tile work at the Medersa el Attarine near the spice and perfume market. Alternatively, Fes is a shopping heaven for those wanting to pick up a souvenir (or three).

Day 6: Fes

Moustafa Elmouden

Location: Fes

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Getting lost in Fes is half the fun, but you'll have your local leader with you to help you get the lay of the land. Join your group through this vibrant labyrinth of a city, alive with the many craftsmen, markets, ceramics and beautiful mosques. Look out for the Medersa Bou Inania, one of the city's coolest buildings, recently restored and now open to visitors. You'll also visit the famous tannery and its dye pits and a ceramic factory where you can see potters working in the traditional way. Today will be a big day, so remember to keep hydrated and pack some snacks.

Included Activities:
-Fes - Medina walking tour
-Fes - Medersa El Attarine
-Fes - Tannery visit

Day 7: Sahara Camp

Location: Merzouga

Accommodation: Desert camp

Accommodation Name: Desert camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning after breakfast, buckle in for a long travel day. As you make your way towards the rolling dunes of the Sahara Desert, watch the ever-changing scenery pass you by, get stuck into your book, play some of your favourite music, get to know your fellow travellers and enjoy some scenic stops along the way to stretch your legs. Arrive in Merzouga, drop your bags off at your overnight camp, and get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The mode of transport? Camel, of course! Brace yourself for one heck of a sunset, as you ride through the vast expanse of sand and loop back to your private camp for an overnight stay. In the camp, you'll have a thin mattress, blankets and sheets. Make sure you bring an extra sleeping sheet and a jumper if it's winter (you'd be surprised how cold it can get, even in the desert). Sleep under the stars and have one of those 'I’m so far from home' moments.

Included Activities:
-Sahara Desert - Camel ride
-Sahara Desert - Overnight Desert Camp

Day 8: Todra Gorge - Dades Valley

Location: Todra Gorge

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Accommodation Name: Guesthouse

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

You'll be getting up well before the crack of dawn this morning, so don’t forget to set your alarm. Climb to a nearby sand dune to catch the sunrise and experience the amazing interplay of light as the Sahara slowly comes alive. Head back for brekkie, collect the rest of your gear, and then travel west to Todra. You’ll come across a bright tablecloth of green that might seem so out of place you'll think you are dreaming. This valley is pretty impressive, with all the palm trees and mud-brick villages. Arrive at your hotel at the top of the valley, then perhaps take a hike into the gorge, where sheer cliffs rise more than 1000 feet above you.

Optional Activities:
-Todra Gorge - Hike

Day 9: Ait Benhaddou

Location: Ait Benhaddou

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Accommodation Name: Guesthouse

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

From Todra Gorge, travel along the ‘Road of 1000 Kasbahs’ and enjoy views of the Dades Gorge. You'll also travel past Skoura, home to the beautiful little houses rising like a mirage beyond a dry riverbed. Quench your thirst with a mouthful of mint tea (the best in the world) at Tawesna teahouse, whose profits are devoted to the projects of the women association in the village. This experience is more than just a cuppa – it’s about discovering a culture, sharing a true moment and contributing to women’s economic inclusion. Continue to the medieval mud-brick town of Ait Benhaddou, which is at its best in the late afternoon sun. If you wonder why Ait Benhaddou looks familiar, it’s probably because you’ve seen it before! Perhaps not live, but certainly on the silver screen – think Gladiator and Game of Thrones – loads of movies and shows were filmed in this kasbah! Explore the many old streets and climb the fortress for a superb view of the Old Town. You can also (for a small fee) enter one of the most interesting old houses and climb up to the turrets for a view over the river. You'll spend the night just outside the walls.

Included Activities:
-Ait Benhaddou - Tea at Tawesna association

Day 10: High Atlas - Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast today, continue west, taking in those countryside views as you wind your way up towards Tizi ‘n Tichka. This is a whopping 2260 m above sea level – the highest pass on the road to Marrakech. Leaving the Atlas behind, you'll descend into the plains surrounding Marrakech and arrive in the late afternoon. With no planned activities, this is a good chance to get lost in the fun of Djemaa el-Fna Square, where there are many fire eaters, fortune tellers, actors, musicians and hawkers vying for your attention.

Day 11: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Marrakech is a feast for the senses, and this morning you’ll get to venture out in the maze of streets with a local expert. Set off on a tour of the old medina, through the bustling souks and sample some sweet and savoury specialities in a tasting experience at a local restaurant. Think barbequed meats, fresh salads, mint tea and couscous. The rest of the day is free, so why not head out on a cycling trip, go quad-biking or indulge in a Luxury Hammam and Spa – the options are endless! You might also like to visit Le Jardin Secret – a traditional medina garden revived for the 21st century. Once owned by a powerful local chief U-Bihi – who was poisoned by Mohammed IV – this historic riad has one of the most beautiful courtyards in Marrakech, combining exotic and traditional Islamic gardens that are fed by original khettara, an underground irrigation system. Maybe visit AMAL Women’s Training Center for lunch – Amal is a non-profit organisation that helps disadvantaged women gain work experience by providing comprehensive training in gastronomy. Every year, 30 to 40 women complete the training, which helps them find appropriate employment and improve their living conditions. In the evening, you’ll undoubtedly be drawn back to Djemaa el-Fna for a night out on the town.

Included Activities:
-Marrakech - Medina walking tour
-Marrakech - Street food tasting in Old Medina

Optional Activities:
-Marrakech - AMAL Women's Training Center and Moroccan Restaurant
-Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage
-Marrakech - Quad Biking the Rock Desert & Palmgrove
-Marrakech - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour
-Marrakech - Le Jardin Secret

Day 12: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is free to wander, rest or take part in a fun optional activity. Say goodbye to some of your trip mates, as others will be joining you for the next leg of the adventure. You will have another meeting at 4 pm today to meet them.  As evening falls, you might want to grab dinner or explore the bustling nightlife of the city with your new travel buddies. Marrakech has some great rooftop bars – so find one with a view and order your favourite cocktail.

Day 13: Taghazout

Location: Taghazout

Accommodation: Surf Camp

Accommodation Name: Surf Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast this morning, travel to Taghazout. This cool, laidback fishing village has quickly gained a solid reputation as one of the country’s best surfing spots. The waters stay warm all year round, and the surf is top-notch for both rookies and adept wave riders (so there’s no excuse not to catch some rolling waves). After getting your fill of the beautiful local beaches, maybe ask your leader for the best spots for a seafood dinner, before spending the night at a local surf camp.

Day 14: Taghazout

Location: Taghazout

Accommodation: Surf Camp

Accommodation Name: Surf Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast

Kick off your adventures in the sleepy town of Taghazout with an early morning yoga session, to help you relieve any tension before diving into the water once again. Oddly enough, the skills required for surfing and yoga tend to complement each other, through concentration, flexibility and balance. Good news, if you were planning on hitting the waves again today! Don’t know how to ride a board or didn’t get the chance yesterday? No stress – today includes a half-day surfing course to teach you the basics, and if you already know the ropes, there’s always time to refine your skills in unfamiliar territory.

Included Activities:
-Taghazout – Surfing Class
-Taghazout – One Hour Yoga Class

Day 15: Essaouira

Location: Essaouira

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Get up early today if you want to catch the sunrise, then travel to the old fishing town of Essaouira. Along the way, stop by a female-led cooperative specialising in Argan production. Learn about how these women extract the Argan from the trees, watch the beans being roasted and pressed, then taste the Argan oil and paste, all made right here! Arrive at your destination – a place where the medina brushes up against the Atlantic Ocean. The name of the town translates to ‘little picture’ – so get your camera ready! It’s safe to say you’ll be taking lots of snaps during your time in this picturesque place. Join a local guide for a walking tour through the old medina, Jewish mullah, port and by the skala (sea wall). Then head out to taste some street food, you'll get to try harira (soup), mesman (flatbread), Moroccan sweets and sample olive oil and honey. Tonight’s accommodation is a real treat and certainly one of the more stylish stays of your Moroccan adventure – so enjoy!

Included Activities:
-Essaouira – Walking Tour with a Local Guide
-Essaouira - Argan Oil Cooperative Visit
-Essaouira – Street Food Tasting

Day 16: Marrakech

Location: Marrakech

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Chat with locals on a shared bus ride back to Marrakech. With no activities planned after arriving, you’re free to leave at any time. Depart from the bus station or walk back to the hotel with your leader and depart from there. If you wish to extend your adventure, there are a range of optional activities to get to know the city better. Why not become a Moroccan MasterChef in an Urban Adventure’s cooking masterclass with a local guide? Journey through the souks of Marrakech and shop for the best ingredients before learning the insider tricks on how to whip up a deliciously authentic tagine in a classic riad setting while getting to know the family that lives there. To find out more about the Tajine Cookery Class, visit urbanadventures.com. If you need to organise additional accommodation tonight, just speak to your booking agent.

Optional Activities:
-Marrakech - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour
-Marrakech - Palmery Cycling Tour
-Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage
-Marrakech - A Taste Of Marrakech: Inside the Medina Urban Adventure
-Marrakech - Cascades d'Ouzoud Day Tour
-Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride
-Marrakech - Tajine Cookery Class Urban Adventure.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    Hotel (9 nights), Desert Camp (1 night), Guesthouse (3 nights), Surf Camp (2 nights)

  • Meals
    15 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 3 dinners

  • Moulay Idriss - Mint tea making demo

    Experience a mint tea making demonstration in Moulay Idriss.

  • Volubilis - Entrance and guided tour

    Enjoy entrance and a guided tour of the Roman ruins at Volubilis.

  • Fes - Medina walking tour

    Participate in a walking tour of the Medina in Fes.

  • Fes - Medersa El Attarine

    Visit the Medersa El Attarine in Fes.

  • Fes - Tannery visit

    Visit the famous tannery in Fes.

  • Sahara Desert - Camel ride

    Enjoy a camel ride in the Sahara Desert.

  • Sahara Desert - Overnight Desert Camp

    Stay overnight at a desert camp in the Sahara.

  • Ait Benhaddou - Tea at Tawesna association

    Have tea at the Tawesna association in Ait Benhaddou.

  • Marrakech - Medina walking tour

    Join a walking tour of the Medina in Marrakech.

  • Marrakech - Street food tasting in Old Medina

    Taste street food in the Old Medina of Marrakech.

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What's Not Included

  • Optional Activities

    Optional activities such as the Hassan II Mosque tour, Chefchaouen hikes, and Marrakech cycling tours are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • International Flights

    International flights to and from Morocco are not included.

Transport

There are some long travel days and some rough travelling in areas away from the main tourist routes. High passes, windy roads, and rough surfaces make for some challenging travel experiences. On some long travel days, we depart early in the morning to ensure we optimise our time at our next destination. If you experience travel sickness we recommend you consider medication to help ease the discomfort. The best part about all of these long drives is the spectacular views and fun stops en route such as mountain passes, kasbahs, palmeries, sand dunes, goats up trees, etc.We also use public transport on some of our trips around Morocco. Be it a train or a public bus, remember that the best part of it is the possibility to interact with local people traveling along with you.

Included Activities

Mint tea making demoCamel burger lunchMeknes - Guided Walking TourVolubilis - Guided tourFes - Medina Walking Tour with Local GuideFes - Medersa Attarine VisitBerber village walkSahara Desert - Camel rideAit Benhaddou - Tea at Tawsna associationMarrakech - Guided Walking TourStreet food tasting in Old MedinaMarrakech - Palais BahiaScenic walk to ImlilParadise Valley visitSurfing class1 hour yoga classEssaouira - Walking Tour with Local Guide

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.We've sourced our accommodation very carefully and picked the best possible hotels or hostels in line with the Intrepid style of travel. Yes, we do cool, mostly central and often very original accommodation in Morocco, but remember, occasionally we are not in the right centre of action, which means you may need to hop on a public transport to get to the city centre (or grab a lovely old Merc taxi – plenty of them around). Please note that service and accommodation in Morocco is not quite the same standard you are used to. Your accommodation will not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. In fact, on Intrepid trips you may sometimes share your room with more than one person. But that certainly isn’t the rule.OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATIONThe style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.TWIN SHARE / MULTI SHARE BASISAccommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite.HEATINGSome of our guesthouses/hotels are unable to supply heating as this would be a major financial and environmental strain. It's also a case of energy supply and timing provisions, which is limited in some places. Please be prepared for cold showers, which are a pleasure for most of the year. Air-conditioning systems (if available) don't always function.CHECK-IN TIMEThroughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATIONIf you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.

Important Information

1. How to endear yourself to the locals: don’t pose for photos where the holiest of holy people pray. If you want to take a photo of people, always ask - they may say no, so respect that. Even if it’s hot, cover your shoulders, knees and hair. Don’t shake someone’s hand or eat with your left hand - this is the one you use to wipe your butt.2. Morocco is the land of legendary hospitality, so mind your manners. You'll need a scarf to cover your shoulders and be prepared to take off your shoes if you enter someone's home (plan ahead and wear clean socks).3. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 2 (Guesthouse), Day 7 (Desert Camp), and Days 13 & 14 (Surf Camp) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.4. Optional transfer from Marrakech to CasablancaIf you are flying into Marrakech we can provide an optional transfer to the starting point city of Casablanca. This transfer is on request and prepaid. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

Mode of Transport

The tour involves long travel days with rough roads and high passes, using both private and public transport like trains and buses. Early departures optimize time at destinations, with scenic views and fun stops along the way.

Accommodation

Accommodation on this tour includes a mix of twin/multi-share basis in hotels, hostels, and guesthouses, with occasional alternative arrangements due to availability. Expect shared facilities, and sometimes no air-conditioning or private en suite. Unique stays include a desert camp and surf camp.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experiences can I expect during the Sahara Desert visit?

    During the Sahara Desert visit, you will have the opportunity to ride a camel through the vast expanse of sand and witness a breathtaking sunset. You will also spend the night at a private desert camp, where you can sleep under the stars and enjoy the serene desert atmosphere.

  • What activities are included in the visit to Essaouira?

    In Essaouira, you will visit a female-led Argan Oil Cooperative to learn about the production process and taste the products. You will also enjoy a walking tour with a local guide through the old medina, Jewish mullah, port, and skala, and participate in a street food tasting experience.

  • What can I expect from the accommodation during the tour?

    Accommodation during the tour is on a twin/multi-share basis, and you may sometimes share facilities rather than having en suite options. The style of accommodation may vary, and alternative arrangements might be made if the preferred options are unavailable. Some accommodations may not have heating or air-conditioning, and you might experience cold showers.

  • What is the significance of the visit to the Tawesna teahouse in Ait Benhaddou?

    The visit to the Tawesna teahouse in Ait Benhaddou is significant as it offers more than just a cup of mint tea. It is an experience that allows you to discover local culture and contribute to the economic inclusion of women, as the profits from the teahouse support women's projects in the village.

  • What are the highlights of the Marrakech medina tour?

    The Marrakech medina tour includes exploring the bustling souks and sampling sweet and savory specialties with a local expert. You will also have the opportunity to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Djemaa el-Fna Square, with its many performers and vendors.

  • What can I do during the free time in Chefchaouen?

    During your free time in Chefchaouen, you can explore the blue-washed streets, visit the red-walled Kasbah, or the ethnographic museum. You might also enjoy a hike in the surrounding Rif Mountains to Akchour Falls or relax in a local cafe sampling local specialties.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Intrepid Travel has been taking travellers around the world for over 30 years

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Since 2002, The Intrepid Foundation has supported over 130 organisations across the world. We’re creating positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Over 50% of traveller travel solo with Intrepid. You can choose to share a room with another solo travelle of the same sex for no additional charge, or choose to pay a single supplement if you’d like your own room. Please request this when booking, and we will secure you a single supplement wherever possible. Please note, if you are booking a last-minute trip, it may be harder for us to secure a single room

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I recently went on an 11 day tour of India with Intrepid and was impressed with every aspect of the tour, the tour leader and the organisation behind the scenes. I always travel alone so it was a big deal to join a tour, I didn't want to feel less independent or ferried about. I loved being part of a group and the things we saw and did on the tour, I would never have known about or seen if I had been by myself. I loved it from start to finish. Yes the overnight trains were not easy to sleep on, but I managed. Meeting locals on board was a high light for me. English is widely spoken in India and its amazing who you strike up a chat with. I had two problems on the tour - one my own fault and one hotel related. The support from Intrepid was amazing. I cannot thank them enough for going the extra mile to support me. I recommend Intrepid 100% and have gone from thinking an organised tour is for people who don't know about Lonely Planet and can't do solo stuff, to realising its a faster, better, more fun way to get to know a country truly and deeply whilst on a bit of a budget. I will book again and again with Intrepid. I loved it that much! Big thanks to tour leader Daddy H. Devender for his help on day one, and Nick in the Oz office for his fab customer care skills. Also the person who staffed the emergency whatsapp in India - you saved my sanity helping me get there a day late! THANK YOU ALL X

Nicole  

North American Adventure

12-Oct-2021

This was my first international solo trip, but I never felt “alone” - there was always someone to go shopping, hike, or grab a quick bite with. The itinerary was a great balance between organized activities, while still allowing free time for exploring. Each location was unique and charming in its own way. Spending the night in the holy city of Moulay Idriss and wandering the winding streets of Chefchaouen were especially memorable. Thank you Mustapha and Intrepid for an incredible adventure!

Alice Norton (Google Reviewer)  

I have just completed a...

29-Feb-2024

I have just completed a 12 day food tour of Vietnam, and had an amazing time. Our tour leader was great, knowledgeable and kind, who helped throughout the trip with recommendations for places on our free days, and spas. All the food we tried was delicious. It is a very fast paced tour, and Bon tried to maximise our experiences for the best.

Henry Guy Robinson   United Kingdom

Cambodia Discovery

22-Jan-2024

The overall experience was fantastic. V good tour leader. All places visited had something special to do or see. I would book a tour with this company again. Only one negative tour hub is not I repeat not available to contact direct by phone.

Merouane Harkat   Uk

Explore Southern Africa

08-Mar-2024

Best trip ever was, 2 things I didn't like the black mamba stop was wasting day and village ,so 2 night I think was just wasting, I could do 2 days in Kruger, and one more night in delta

Alan Perrott (Google Reviewer)  

We had a fantastic time...

13-Aug-2024

We had a fantastic time on the Botswana Highlights tour recently. We chose Intrepid because it seemed to suit what we wanted - well planned itinerary, small group, comfortable without being overly luxurious (and pricey), and supportive of the local community and environment. We weren't disappointed, and as we met with other like-minded travellers then we all had a great time. We are already planning our next Intrepid tour - maybe Vietnam & Cambodia :-)

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