Morocco Walking & Hiking Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere & Deluxe Hotels
Morocco Walking & Hiking Tour
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
Premiere & Deluxe Hotels
2025: Sep-Nov2026: Mar-Apr, Sep-Nov
Magical Marrakech, the High Atlas & the Sea
This hiking adventure is unique and exciting. You'll savor tagines and be mesmerized by Amazigh music. Hike to a rustic village in the Atlas Mountains. Meander past olive groves to the sea. Ride a camel on the dunes. Unravel the mysteries of Northern Africa as we introduce you to the many delights of Morocco.
Highlights
- Hike to a remote Amazigh village in the Atlas Mountains to see traditional life and share mint tea with locals
- Immerse yourself in an unusual landscape and gain a different perspective—from the back of a camel!
- Discover the dazzling colors, majestic architecture and palm-lined boulevards of vibrant Marrakech
- Luxuriate at Heure Bleue Palais, with spectacular ocean views, then enjoy a twilight walk on Essaouira's beach
Start/End Marrakech
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-2
A local expert introduces us to Muslim religion and culture as we sip mint tea • Explore Marrakech's vibrant medina on a guided walk • Peruse Jemaa el Fna, a market within the medina brimming with snake charmers, herbalists and musicians • Stroll through our mountain hideaway's rose gardens or take a dip in the pool • In the High Atlas Mountains, hike to a village accessible only by foot and experience traditional life • Share fresh bread, olive oil and classic tagine with a Amazigh family • Trek through a verdant valley, hidden in the shadow of Mount Toubkal and surrounded by rugged peaks • Follow candles and flaming torches through a rose garden to our dinner of Moroccan specialties.
Nights 1-2
Tucked away in the Atlas Mountains, a welcoming retreat with rose gardens, citrus groves and horse stables. (pool)
Days 3-4
Look for goats climbing argan trees as you hike through sun-kissed olive groves toward the Atlantic • Visit an argan oil women's cooperative • Explore the narrow streets of Essaouira, an artsy whitewashed port town and World Heritage site with delightful cafés and galleries • Kick back at the luxurious Heure Bleue Palais, with spectacular ocean views • Our hiking tour brings us through a canyon to a welcoming oasis • Wash away your cares in a traditional hammam • Cinnamon, turmeric and anise dance on your tongue during a lavish Moroccan dinner.
Nights 3-4
A traditional Moroccan riad, "built around a magnificent lantern-lit patio and courtyard garden planted with palm and banana trees," said Andrew Harper. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Days 5-6
Camel ride through scenic sand dunes • Enjoy a final hike along the dunes and past a secret surf spot on the dramatic Ouassane Peninsula • Cap off your adventure with a memorable Moroccan cooking school experience at a Marrakech riad.
Night 5
This luxury oasis is set on a vast estate of manicured gardens, fragrant citrus orchards and centuries-old olive groves, offering panoramic views of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Its architecture seamlessly blends traditional Moroccan craftsmanship with contemporary elegance, featuring intricate zellij tiles, hand-carved woodwork and serene water features. Spacious rooms, multiple swimming pools, a gorgeous spa, several gourmet restaurants and "some of the best service in the world," according to Condé Nast Traveler, round out the exceptional experience here. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
While our hotels are some of the finest in Morocco, some tend to be in fairly isolated areas, removed from the conveniences of a cosmopolitan city. Though part of their charm, it also means that when things break, it may take some time to get them repaired. Service standards can be a bit different here and you may encounter the occasional person unfamiliar with the concept of "service with a smile."
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-2
*Deluxe Hotel
Tucked away in the Atlas Mountains, a welcoming retreat with rose gardens, citrus groves and horse stables. (pool)
Nights 3-4
Premiere Hotel
A traditional Moroccan riad, "built around a magnificent lantern-lit patio and courtyard garden planted with palm and banana trees," said Andrew Harper. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Night 5
Premiere Hotel
This luxury oasis is set on a vast estate of manicured gardens, fragrant citrus orchards and centuries-old olive groves, offering panoramic views of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Its architecture seamlessly blends traditional Moroccan craftsmanship with contemporary elegance, featuring intricate zellij tiles, hand-carved woodwork and serene water features. Spacious rooms, multiple swimming pools, a gorgeous spa, several gourmet restaurants and "some of the best service in the world," according to Condé Nast Traveler, round out the exceptional experience here. Travel + Leisure World's Best. (pool, spa)
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Dates & Prices
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