Morocco Travel Insights
4 Great Hiking Regions Near Marrakech
The High Atlas mountains are more than just a backdrop for vibrant Marrakech. Only an hour from the city, spectacular scenery and culture await you, with plenty of trails to choose from. Check out one of these four easily-accessible regions and immerse yourself in varied terrain, stunning views, and local Berber culture.
Hiking Morocco's Mount Toubkal
Located in Morocco's High Atlas Mountains, the summit of Mt. Toubkal presents a worthy challenge. The climb takes two to three days, and you'll be rewarded with views of the ruggedly beautiful terrain. Whether you're an experienced high-altitude hiker or prefer a more leisurely trek to the summit, choose the itinerary that works best for you.
Nature & Adventure in Spain & Morocco - 21 Days
Hike, bike, and adventure your way through the heart of Spain and Morocco on this active three-week itinerary. In the former, you'll learn the royal history of Madrid on sightseeing tours and head south to see the best of Andalusia, from the cities of Seville, Granada, and Málaga to the peaks of the Sierra Nevada and pristine national parks. Then experience Morocco's rich culture as you travel from the coast to the mountains to the Sahara while visiting historic medinas, souks, and kasbahs along the way.
Northern Morocco: Casablanca to Fes, Sefrou, Chefchaouen & Tangier - 9 Days
Focusing on Morocco's north, this nine-day itinerary takes you from Morocco's tallest minaret in Casablanca on the Atlantic coast to the imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, and buzzing Fes. You'll visit walled towns in the Middle Atlas mountains and hike to pretty waterfalls outside Chefchaouen's Blue City. The trip culminates with visits to the Rif mountains and the Cave of Hercules before ending in Tangier, a town that bridges Europe and Africa.
South Morocco Adventure: Marrakesh to Merzouga - 9 Days
In nine days, you'll cover some ground from the imperial city of Marrakesh to the sand sea of Erg Chebbi just beyond Merzouga. In between, drive over the High Atlas to visit an Argan Oil Cooperative and break bread with a Berber family in the foothills of the Dadès Valley before riding a camel to your desert camp in Erg Chebbi. Smell roses in Kelâat M'Gouna, listen to music at the Gnawa house in Khamleya, tour movie sets and see filming location in Ouarzazate, and discover souks, palaces, and gardens in Marrakesh.
Unspoiled Morocco: Hike Aït Begoumez & Dadès Valley - 9 Days
Taking a relaxed pace, this nine-day trip has you exploring lesser-visited regions of Morocco and culturally immersing yourself in the locals' way of life. You'll first take to the winding alleyways of Marrakesh, then head northeast to see the Ouzoud Waterfalls before crossing the Middle Atlas mountains to reach Aït Bouguemez. You'll hike to important shrines, farm with Atlas locals, and break bread with Berber families, ending your trip exploring desert towns like Boumalne Dades, Aït Benhaddou, and Ouarzazate.
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Majid Mrabti
Majid was born into a nomad family in the Sahara Desert and began guiding tourists into the desert when I was a boy. Now with professional qualifications, fluent in English, Spanish, French,...
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Sharon Louthian
American by birth and Moroccan-Berber by marriage, I first traveled to Morocco as a tourist and fell in love with the country and its people (one in particular). Since my initial visit, I have...
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Maryem Kouna
I’m a Moroccan travel specialist born and raised in a small village in the historic Draa Valley; once part of the ancient trans-Saharan salt caravan route. Growing up in a family that valued...
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My name is Hamza, your personal travel expert and my passion is to create your dream holiday in Morocco. To say it simply, I am passionate about travel. I have always been a very curious person...
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Trip Reviews for Morocco
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Mar 28 - Apr 6, 2026
Amazing itinerary. Seamless trip.
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Apr 11 - Apr 19, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! It was a pleasure planning this itinerary for you and your family. I am delighted to hear that the trip felt seamless and that the pace allowed for flexibility, especially those important stops for the kids. I will be sure to pass along your kind words to Farid. He takes great pride in being punctual and ensuring our guests feel well cared for throughout their journey. It was a joy to help you create these memories in Morocco and we look forward to helping you with your next adventure!
Our trip was amazing. I was really impressed...
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Apr 5 - Apr 19, 2026
Reda, our driver was exceptional. He had a great sense of humor and I especially enjoyed his deep ha ha ha laugh. He was very knowledgeable and qued us in on things to do on our own, ie. Restaurants and events. He went out of his way to help us find wine, which wasn’t easy!!
The hotels were perfect, always in the middle of the... Read more
