What if you could have a once-in-a-lifetime tour through Morocco with a small group of like-minded travelers?
You can when you join Girls Who Travel for the ultimate tour across Morocco.
From timeless golden dunes to vibrant, bustling bazaars and the age-old remains of civilizations past, explore some of Morocco’s most fascinating sights. Discover the fresh cedar forests of the Atlas Mountains, meander the winding lanes of old Marrakech, and ride into the desert on a 4x4. Meet musicians, artisans, and nomads as you soak up the mystique of this captivating North African nation.
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Travel Style: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions like meals, private transport, and activities.
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Physical Rating: 2 (Light)
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
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Max Size: 12
We keep our tours small, so you can enjoy not only the sights, but the community.
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Minimum age: 12
All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What our travelers say...
I felt so special to be a part of this wonderful group of women from all over who love to travel. I am so happy to have met everyone and shared the adventures of travel and wonderful memories!
Razaanah
This was a fantastic opportunity to make connections and share an adventure with unique, interesting women!
Maria
I just knew deep down that I needed to go. Because I listened to my gut and said yes - I met AMAZING women, experienced so many new things, and made a million memories.
Dasha
What You Get
- Curated 9 days through Casablanca, Fez, Merzouga, Tineghir, Ourarzazate, and Marrakech
- Sahara Dunes & Culture Excursion
- Moroccan Foodie Experience, Marrakech
- Mhaya Village Community Lunch
- Guided city tour of Meknès including the ancient granaries and stables of Moulay Ismail and Bab Mansour
- Guided tour of Volubilis including visit to Roman ruins
- Guided walking tour of the Fès medina including artisans' quarters and Fès tannery
- Dades Gorge walk
- Visit Taourirt kasbah and take a tour of Aït Ben Haddou kasbah
- Plenty of free time to explore Marrakech
- Arrival transfer
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
- The trip and memories of a lifetime!
Also Included
Small group travel
We believe in the power of community which is why we only offer small group tours. You're guaranteed to come away with friends for life!
Custom trip swag
We create a custom gift bag for each trip with goodies to use and to remember your adventures by! (And repeat travelers get their own GWT passport with custom passport "stamps!")
Girls Who Travel Trip Leader
Your dedicated Girls Who Travel Trip Leader is there to help you as soon as you reserve your spot and will travel with you to make sure you have a great experience!
Private Facebook group
Connect with your fellow travelers long before the trip starts. Get tips, get answers, get excited, and get friends before you ever meet!
What To Expect Guide
You'll be totally prepared with a guide covering everything from packing to handy words to know!
Local Tour Guide
In addition to your Girls Who Travel Trip Leader, your trip will be led by a local tour guide who will be helping you discover their home.
Private Group Photo Album
Capture all the moments and memories with a shared photo album for the whole group!
Free Time/Optional Excursions
It might be a group tour but you can still make it your own with lots of built in free time and an array of excurions for you to add on.
Free Girls Who Travel course
Get access to the Safety For Women Travel Course, the most in-depth safety course for female travelers out there!
SOLD OUT
Our trips usually sell out in a day and this one was no different.
Get on the waitlist to be notified if a space opens up!
Travel with other like-minded women supporting each other is powerful!
Nicole
Trip Leader
Debbie Petrone
Hi! I'm Debbie, I'll be your Girls Who Travel Trip Leader for this I-can't-believe-we-got-to-do-this Morocco tour.
I've been a part of the Girls Who Travel team for over 12 years, have my masters in Intercultural Relations, and have been helping organize and lead group excursions for over a decade.
I'm so excited to go on this trip with you and to experience all that Morocco has to offer! But we'll get to know each other long before you land in Casablanca. As soon as you sign up, I'll be with you every step of the way to make sure you've got what you need to get ready for the trip.
I can't wait to meet you and make the best travel memories together!
April 17-25, 2025
Itinerary
Day 1 (April 17)
CASABLANCA
Arrive anytime.
Please note that this tour does not spend any time in Casablanca.
You may wish to come a day early in order to explore Casablanca, and take some time to see its medina, beachfront, and classic examples of Art Deco architecture.
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Private Vehicle
Casablanca - 1hr
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle
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Welcome Meeting
1hr
You've spent months talking with each other in your private Facebook group. But now it's time to connect in person with your Trip Leader and fellow Girls Who Travel travelers and also meet your local tour guide!
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ACCOMMODATION
Mogador Marina Casablanca (or similar)
Day 2 (April 18)
CASABLANCA TO FEZ
Set out on a guided tour of two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit the remains of the medieval city of Meknès, which served as Morocco’s imperial capital in the 17th century. Then, venture to Volubilis and discover the soaring columns and remarkably well-preserved mosaic floors of this ancient Roman outpost. Continue to Fez and enjoy lunch at a community support project, a women’s cooperative, before checking in to our hotel.
Meknès is one of the four Imperial cities and its name and fame are closely linked to that of the Moroccan Sultan Moulay Ismail, who made Meknès the centre of his empire and built many of the monuments that remain today.
Continue through the rolling hills to the Roman ruins of Volubilis, the best-preserved Roman ruins in Morocco. Once an important Roman town situated near the westernmost border of Roman conquests, Volubilis was listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch
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Private Vehicle
Casablanca to Fez - 7-8hrs
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle
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Volubilis Guided Tour
Volubilis 1h-2h
Listen to a certified local guide explain life in the Roman Empire at this UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the impressive, well-preserved Roman ruins. Peer into old bathhouses, marvel at the still-present mosaic floors, and gaze up at towering marble pillars. Hear stories about life in this Roman city that will leave you in awe of just how far their empire stretched.
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Meknès City Tour
Meknès1h-2h
Enjoy a guided visit of the Imperial City of Meknes. The least visited of the Imperial cities; Meknes has a unique feel to it. Visit the Bab Mansour historic landmark, and 18th-century Bab El Khmiss, the ornamental gate to the city. Wander the bustling souk to browse the vast array of clothes, spices, handicrafts, and of course food. The visit also includes stops at Dar Jamai: The National Museum of Music and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail. -
Community Moment
Enjoy a traditional lunch that benefits rural Moroccan women and children. This lunch program provides access to education opportunities and healthcare services. The proceeds from this lunch program help support vocational training for rural women, allowing them to support their families and children. Enjoy a traditional home-cooked Moroccan meal and meet some of the women that are part of this program.
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ACCOMMODATION
Nour Plazza Fes (or similar)
Day 3 (April 19)
FEZ
Step back in time on a walking tour of the medina of Fez, a spellbinding World Heritage site dating back to the 9th century. Skirt past donkey carts as you take in the dazzling sights, from colourful mounds of spices to vividly painted ceramics, and observe Fez’s famous tanners treating and dying hides in the traditional manner. Pay a visit to the breathtaking Madrasa al-Attarine, a masterpiece of intricate Islamic architecture, and pass by the famed Al-Karaouine Mosque—home to the longest continually operating university in the world.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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Fès Medina Guided Tour
Follow a local guide through the Fès medina, one of the world’s largest medinas with more than 9000 winding streets lying within 365 hectares. See buildings in the medina that date back to the 9th century; there are 350 mosques in the medina that are still in use today.
Enter through one of the great gates into the chaos. Explore the artisans’ quarters as well as the many carpenters, bakers, butchers, and spice sellers. Visit the mausoleum and the Al Qarawiyin University.
A highlight of the tour is the view of the famous Fès tannery from the balcony of a leather shop, where you can observe the men hard at work treating and dyeing the different hides. Take some time to shop for leather goods before returning to your hotel.
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ACCOMMODATION
Nour Plazza Fes (or similar)
Day 4 (April 20)
FEZ TO MERZOUGA
Watch cedar forests give way to palm groves as we travel through the Middle Atlas Mountains to the fabled Sahara. Spend the night in a kasbah-style hotel at the edge of sweeping sand dunes. Start early and watch the scenery of this diverse country change while travelling over the Middle Atlas mountains.
Pass through cedar forests and the ski area of Ifrane into the desert regions. Drive by the vast palm groves of the Ziz Valley and right up to the majestic Saharan sand dunes. Keep your eyes open for a glimpse of Barbary apes en route.
Spend the night in a comfortable Kasbah-style desert hotel at the edge of the dunes.
Meals Included: Breakfast | Dinner
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Private Vehicle
Fès – Merzouga 10h-11
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Kanz Erremal (or similar)
Day 5 (April 21)
MERZOUGA/TINGHIR
This morning, explore the Sahara on a thrilling 4x4 excursion. Visit the village of Khamliya, where we’ll meet a group of Gnaoua musicians. Learn about the history of this famed genre of Moroccan music, and enjoy a hypnotic performance. Later, share mint tea with Amazigh (Berber) nomads in the Sahara, and gain insights into their way of life. Transfer to Tinghir this evening.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Dinner
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4x4
Merzouga
There won't be roads where you're going. Get ready to see the Sahara!
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Highlight Moment: Sahara Dunes & Culture Excursion
View the golden dunes of the Sahara desert on a 4x4 excursion. Drive around the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi and take in the view of the seemingly endless sea of sand. Watch the dunes as the colours creep across the landscape and look out for the kohl mine en route to the village of Khamlia. Here you will meet Gnaoua musicians and learn about the history of Gnaoua music in the Sahara. Enjoy a performance by these talented artists. Depart back through the desert region and visit local Amazigh living in the area, learning about their way of life and sharing in some mint tea in one of the homes.
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Private Vehicle
Merzouga – Tinghir 4h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Tomboctou Tinghir (or similar)
Day 6 (April 22)
TINGHIR/OUARZAZATE
Venture into the Dades Gorge, admiring its dramatic rock formations. Continue along the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs and pause at the maze-like Taourirt Kasbah. In Ouarzazate—home to one of Morocco’s largest film studios—choose to take a lesson in traditional Amazigh medicine with a local herbalist.
Start the morning with a visit to the Dades Gorge with its unusual natural rock formations and stunning scenery. Continue with a scenic drive along the "Route of a 1000 Kasbahs" with an included visit to Kasbah Taourit.
Continue to Ouarzazate, a former Foreign Legion stronghold. In Ouarzazate opt to visit an Amazigh herbalist and find out about the traditional medicines and cooking spices of the Amazigh people.
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Private Vehicle
Tinghir – Ouarzazate 6h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Dades Valley and Route of 1,000 Kasbahs scenic drive
Gorges du Dadès 1h
Drive through the scenic Dades Valley and “Route of 1,000 Kasbahs”, passing by many of the mud-brick fortresses and abandoned villages. Stop at the Dades Gorge to admire the formations of the rock and the kasbahs built with their backs against the rock for protection.
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Kasbah Taourit Visit
Ouarzazate1h-2h
Visit the Taourirt Kasbah, a palace built in the 19th century for the relatives and servants of the ruling el Glaoui family. Originally, the Kasbah had hundreds of rooms and riads, but now the structure is partially destroyed. UNESCO has helped with the restoration of the Kasbah, allowing travellers to wander through the halls and rooms. It feels like you’ve stepped back in time.
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ACCOMMODATION
Berbere Palace (or similar)
Day 7 (April 23)
OUARZAZATE/MARRAKECH
Discover the magical, twisting lanes of Aït Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage site, then continue along high mountain roads to Marrakech. Take some free time to wander this legendary city—a melting pot of Amazigh, West African, Mediterranenan, and Arab influences—and venture off the beaten path into hidden neighborhoods and artisan quarters.
Continue on to the village of Aït Benhaddou. During your visit to the Kasbah, lose yourself in the narrow, winding passageways and feel the magical atmosphere of this incredible structure.
Travel to Marrakech through the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2200m in the High Atlas Mountains. Travel along winding mountain roads with breathtaking views from the highest peaks of Morocco.
Meals included:
Breakfast
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ACCOMMODATION
Berbere Palace (or similar)
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Private Vehicle
Ouarzazate – Marrakech 5h-6h
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
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Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah Tour
Aït Ben Haddou 2h
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site and kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou. Of all the remaining kasbahs in Morocco, the walls and interior of this area are the most intact. The kasbah still houses a few families, but many now live in the adjacent village. Like many of the earthen built fortresses in Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou has been used in many film and television productions like Gladiator, Babel, and Game of Thrones.
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Free Time
Take time to explore Marrakech at your own pace.
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ACCOMMODATION
Opera Plaza Hotel Marrakech (or similar)
Day 8 (April 24)
MARRAKECH
Visit a historic riad for a hands-on cooking class with a renowned Moroccan chef, learning how to roll semolina and measure out spices for an exquisite tagine. Enjoy your creations for lunch, and spend the afternoon exploring Marrakech at leisure. Choose to immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of Djemaa el-Fna, the city’s main square, where storytellers and magicians captivate passersby; or tour the elegant Majorelle Gardens.
Later this afternoon enjoy free time to explore the fascinating city of Marrakech and dive into the labyrinthine souks. Travelers and locals alike find everything they desire here. Whether it’s spices, traditional jalabas and slippers, or famous Moroccan lanterns, the selection here is exhaustive. Don’t forget to bargain; that’s definitely part of the fun. Opt to indulge in the chaos of the famous Djemaa el Fna square to watch acrobats and fortune tellers plying their trade.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch
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Highlight moment: Moroccan Foodie Experience
With its unusual combination of cultures – Amazigh (also known as Berber), French, Jewish, Andalucian – Morocco is known for some incredible flavours that visitors talk about (and miss) long after they return home. In the heart of bustling Marrakech, visit a historic riad for a hands-on cooking class led by a renowned Moroccan chef who will discuss key ingredients and techniques. From the making of different salads to measuring out spices for a mind-blowing tagine, learn the culinary tricks of a master while preparing lunch as a group, which we’ll all sit down to eat (and marvel at).
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Free Time
Marrakech Afternoon
Spend free time relaxing at one of the tea houses around the square, indulging in the ubiquitous sweet mint tea, watching the hustle and bustle from your shady spot. Or head to Djemaa el Fna Market for some lively entertainment.
Day 9 (April 25)
MARRAKECH
While the tour may be ending, your friendships and memories will be with you always. Have one last breakfast together and depart anytime.
Thinking about extending your trip? We can help with that too!
Meals included:
Breakfast
SOLD OUT
Our trips usually sell out in a day and this one was no different.
Get on the waitlist to be notified if a space opens up!
What makes Girls Who Travel tours different?
With so many options for group tours out there, why choose Girls Who Travel? Because we have a secret sauce that makes our tours unlike any others out there.
In Partnership With G Adventures
Girls Who Travel tours are curated with G Adventures, the leader in small group tours.
This incredible partnership ensures you not only have an incredible community to travel with but you have the support, experience, and power of one of the best operators around.
A Trip That Does More
This trip supports the Girls Who Travel mission and promise of redefining travel to be inclusive, sustainable, and empowering. If you’re looking for a trip that does more and leaves a positive impact, this is the one!
- All of the services used to create this tour are locally owned
- Activities directly benefit the community
- Associated with Planeterra, the leading non-profit using community tourism to change lives.
All Are Welcome
Our tours, like our community, are welcoming to women and non-binary travelers of all races, creeds, orientations, ages, faiths, countries, and backgrounds.
Travel solo...with friends
When you travel with GWT, you get the best of both worlds.
You can travel on your own and be connected with the best travel buddies you could ever hope to meet. You are guaranteed to come away with lifelong friendships and travel companions.
Support from start to finish
You won't be left to navigate the process on your own. From the minute you register, you'll be connected with a Girls Who Travel Trip Leader who is there to assist you, answer questions and help you get connected to with your fellow travelers.
You will get that support not only while you're preparing for the trip, but she'll be there with you on the tour!
It's the little things
We only offer a handful of small group tours a year which means we have time to think about the little things you won't find anywhere else. Like an incredible gift bag of custom swag handmade by a woman-owned small business, Q&A sessions with your Trip Leader, private Facebook group/WhatsApp chat/group photo album, and more.
We do our best to make each moment of your trip from registration to the flight home as special as possible.
SOLD OUT
Our trips usually sell out in a day and this one was no different.
Get on the waitlist to be notified if a space opens up!
Payment Structure
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Deposit (non-refundable)
December 18, 2024
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