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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Hamza EL Asely
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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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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I'm Imane, a travel specialist from Agadir, Morocco. Growing up here has given me a deep understanding of the local customs and traditions. I love sharing authentic and unique experiences with...
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Marrakesh to Merzouga and everything in between
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Mar 29 - Apr 4, 2026
Dear Anthony,
Thank you so much for sharing this detailed feedback — I’m really glad to hear the trip was amazing overall. I appreciate your honest notes about the accommodations, guides, and communication, and we’ll use this to keep improving. Delighted that Ziad made such a positive impact on your journey. Thanks again for traveling with us.
Best,
Hassan
Majid was super responsive
Morocco
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Mar 27 - Apr 5, 2026
Hello Jason,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a true pleasure planning and tailoring this trip for your family. Every family is unique, and making sure the experience felt personal and just right for you was my top priority. I hope the memories you made will last a lifetime, and I look forward to welcoming your lovely family back to Morocco one day!
Best,
Majid
Phenomenal Trip for the Books!
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Mar 28 - Apr 5, 2026
- Food tour in Marrakesh with Lehsson our guide. We thought it would be a bit repetitive after 10 days in Morocco but he took us to eat a lot of local street food which we had not had time to try before.
- Tour in Fez was also very nice with Sherif. He was both informative and very knowledgeable of the Medina being able to help guide us... Read more