MOROCCO ADVENTURE
EXPLORE MOROCCO THROUGH CULTURE, ADVENTURE & LOCAL CONNECTION
Trip Style: Adventure
TRAVEL Marrakech, THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS & SAHARA WITH LOCAL EXPERTS, WITH FES & CHEFCHAOUEN OPTIONS
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STARTING AT $3995 per person
Fully planned & booked 9 or 12-day Morocco itinerary
Local guides & arranged transit
Minimum 2 people
Pairs with our Portugal self-guided itinerary
Trip Highlights
Explore with intention as you learn from expert local guides, support artisans, and stay in beautiful locally owned riads and kasbahs
Travel between adventure & discovery as you explore Marrakech, cross the Atlas Mountains, and venture into the Sahara
Experience the Sahara with 4x4 desert adventures, an oasis excursion, and two nights under the stars at the Erg Chegaga dunes
Meet Amazigh women artisans and learn about their textile traditions, craftsmanship, and livelihoods
Opt in for an add-on in the ancient city of Fes and the blue pearl of Chefchaouen with private drivers and locally guided experiences
Morocco is a country of both complexity and simplicity - ancient medinas, snow-capped mountains, vast ochre deserts, bustling souks and quiet landscapes. This 9-day journey takes you from the labyrinthine streets of Marrakech across the Atlas Mountains and into the Sahara, combining cultural immersion and outdoor adventure with space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect.
You'll explore Morocco alongside local guides who can introduce you to the places and people behind the destination, from Amazigh women artisans and their textile traditions to the food, architecture, and everyday life of the communities you visit. You'll travel through the mountains by 4x4, explore UNESCO sites, and spend two nights beneath the stars in the Erg Chegaga dunes.
This is travel with room for both adventure and introspection: days spent exploring and connecting with the culture around you, balanced by independent explorations and guide experiences, with the support you need throughout. Choose to follow the 9-day itinerary as-is or customize for your perfect balance of activities, explorations, downtime and experiences.
Book our 9-day Morocco Retreat starting at $3995 per person. See all inclusions, itinerary details, and complete pricing in the drop-downs below.
why this trip?
Morocco, with the freedom to experience it your way
Morocco is a country best experienced through its people, landscapes, food, craftsmanship, and everyday traditions. This journey is designed to take you beyond the major sights and into the places and experiences that make Morocco feel truly alive.
You'll have local expertise at every step, from guides who know Marrakech's medina to the driver-guide team who navigates the Sahara. You'll meet Amazigh artisans, learn about local traditions, explore the desert by 4x4, and stay in locally owned riads and kasbahs that give you a sense of place and Morocco’s famous hospitality.
At the same time, this isn't a group tour where you're expected to follow a rigid schedule. Our Morocco Adventure is an itinerary framework that can be customized around your interests, travel dates, and pace. Want more time in the desert? Prefer a slower morning? Want to upgrade your hotel? Want to add Fes and Chefchaouen? We'll help shape the journey while taking care of the logistics behind it.
It's independent travel with a safety net: the freedom to experience Morocco on your terms, backed by local knowledge, private transportation, carefully selected accommodations, and people on the ground who know the country intimately.
Authentic experiences, thoughtfully connected
The experiences throughout the journey are designed to create connection rather than simply check sights off a list. You'll learn from the people who live and work in the places you're visiting, support local businesses and artisans, and gain a deeper understanding of Moroccan culture along the way.
And if you'd like the same itinerary with an additional layer of yoga, movement, and personal reflection, you can join our Morocco Retreat. Same essential journey, different way of experiencing it.
Travel with purpose. Every Traverse Journeys departure includes a contribution to a carefully selected Community Partner, supporting local organizations creating meaningful impact in the destinations we visit. For this trip, your booking supports the Iklan Women’s Cooperative, advancing women's economic empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, and the preservation of Amazigh weaving traditions from lamb to finished carpet.
Testimonials
Trip Inclusions
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6 nights’ boutique hotel stay
2 nights desert camping in permanent structure tents with real beds
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Transfers to/from airport on arrival & departure days
Private ground transit between Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou and the Sahara
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Visit to the UNESCO site of Aït Ben Haddou
Sahara desert excursion with 2 nights all-inclusive camping complete
Camel ride, stargazing, traditional music & food and an oasis outing
Marrakech souk tour
Entry to Bahia Palace and Madrasa ben Youssef
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Daily breakfast + 6 lunches + 7 dinners (group trip) or 4 dinners (self-guided)
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Visit to a traditional Berber textile women’s co-op + donation to their organization
Dedicated local guide
Traverse representative assisting you from booking to departure
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Hammam spa and massage
Cooking class
Fes & Chefchaouen 3-night extension
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International airfare
Additional meals, excursions and activities not listed
Tips to your local guide, Traverse guide, drivers, etc.
Alcohol, unless specified
Required travel insurance
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ou'll be paired with a roommate unless you request your own room. Note that during the two nights in the desert all bookings will be double occupancy (paired by gender) due to the limited amount of structured tents in our camp.
STARTING at $3695 per person - double occupancy
+$695 Single supplement “my own room” option
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You'll be paired with a roommate of your same gender unless you request your own room. Minimum 2 people. Note that during the two nights in the desert all bookings will be double occupancy (paired by gender) due to the limited amount of structured tents in our camp.
STARTING at $3995 per person - double occupancy
+$695 Single supplement “my own room” option or for odd number (3, 5, etc.)
Holiday Surcharge: If your dates fall +/- 5 days around US Thanksgiving, December 25th, or January 1st there will be a holiday surcharge of $250 per person.
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Day 3 add-ons: You can do one or both of these options.
+$95 - Cooking class, 3-4 hour experience with vegetarian options and wine pairing available
+$130 - Traditional hammam and massage, a true Moroccan experience! About 2 hours.
Self-Guided Fes & Chefchaouen add-ons, starting on Day 9:
+$995 Fes & Chefchaouen (3 nights), price based on double occupancy.
+$295 single supplement
+$65 upgrade to full day artisan tour, per group
+$75 Fes cooking class, per person
+$135 Fes pottery workshop, per person
Fes add-ons include:
3 nights’ accommodations in boutique, high-end riads
Daily breakfast + 1 dinner + 1 afternoon tea
Artisanal tour in Fes to see tile making, pottery, metalworks and tanneries
Explore the beautiful, blue-doored charm of Chefchaouen
All transfers between cities, including train, private van and taxis
Airport transfer to Tangier
Self-guided with Traverse support
Faqs
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By and large, yes! Taking good travel safety precautions like not going out at night, keeping an eye on your things, and dressing conservatively are key tips. For females, being kind but not too attentive is the best way to avoid unwanted advances. The words "la shukran" (no thank you) are helpful for travelers in busy souks where vendors will have lots to try to sell to you! Be sure to also check out our 8 Female Solo Travel Tips for Morocco
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The times to avoid in Morocco, generally, are the peak of the summer June-August as they are the hottest months. Shoulder season in spring/fall is our favorite time to visit.
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It is ideal to book 3-6 months in advance to ensure enough space at our selected accommodations and desert camping; however, we can often accommodate last minute bookings up to 1 month prior to the trip start date.
Terms & Conditions
Please refer to your Registration Packet for complete Terms & Conditions, which can also be obtained by submitting a request to hello@traversejourneys.com
Deposit
A $500 deposit per person per trip is required for each traveler to secure the booking. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable unless otherwise indicated on booking with the exception of our 24-hour No Regrets policy. A booking is not final until you receive a final confirmation from us.
24-hour No Regrets Policy: If, within 24 hours of submitting your deposit, you decide to cancel your booking you may request a refund, which will be granted less transaction fees.
Payment
Payments can be made either by 1) Normal Payment terms of 50% due 30 days after booking and 50% due 90 days prior to departure or 2) Monthly terms of equal installments with a $10 per month fee. Payments options include ACH, wire, credit card or Zelle. Payee is responsible for all transaction or processing fees. Late payments are given a two-week grace period; after that a $10 per month late payment fee will be charged.
Cancellations Policy
Group Trips & Retreats: Cancellations, less the trip deposit, are refundable up to 120 days prior to the trip start date.
Custom and Self-Guided: All payments non-refundable. Requests for transfers may be considered in extenuating circumstances and may incur a change fee.
To cancel a booking, Traveler must submit a request to us in writing by email to hello@traversejourneys.com
Flexible Booking Policy Specific to COVID-19
In the wake of COVID-19, Traverse has implemented a flexible booking policy that allows for deposits and payments to be transferrable to the greatest extent possible to new trip dates should a recurrence of COVID-19 render travel impossible due to border closures and related travel restrictions.
Travel Insurance
The trip price does not include travel insurance. Trip protection-style travel insurance that includes travel medical coverage is required for all trips with Traverse. The coverage must have a minimum $150,000 of medical coverage and include injury, medical, evacuation, and repatriation. See more info at https://traversejourneys.com/insurance
Documents, Personal Identification, Vaccinations
Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for all required travel documents including passport, visas, entry or exit fees, and vaccinations. Traveler is also solely responsible for any adverse consequences resulting from incomplete or defective documentation. Traverse does not cover the cost or assist in obtaining any of the above, and reserves the right to collect information on all.
