Morocco Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Morocco Walking & Hiking Tour

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

30s & 40s Adults 30-49

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere & Deluxe Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Sep-Nov2026: Mar-Apr, Sep-Nov

From $5,599 - $6,299 /person

Magical Marrakech, the High Atlas & the Sea

Be enchanted by Amazigh music. Savor tagines. Hike to a rustic village in the Atlas Mountains. Walk past olive groves to the sea. And yes, even ride a camel on the dunes. 

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Highlights

  • Follow the trail to a remote Amazigh village in the Atlas Mountains to see traditional life and share mint tea with locals
  • Immerse yourself in a vast landscape and gain a different perspective—from the back of a camel!
  • Discover the dazzling colors, majestic architecture and palm tree-lined boulevards of vibrant Marrakech
  • Luxuriate at the opulent Oberoi Marrakech, set in a century-old olive grove and ornamented with spectacular local tile work
  • Explore the narrow streets, crenellated ramparts and alluring shops of Essaouira, an artsy whitewashed port town and World Heritage Site on Morocco’s Atlantic coast
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Morocco

Start/End Marrakech

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Itinerary

Hikers headed towards a Berber village

Days 1-2

Description

A local expert introduces us to Moroccan 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 • Head to the famous Moroccan Coast • Explore the narrow streets of Essaouira, an artsy whitewashed port town and World Heritage site with delightful cafés and galleries • Camel ride through scenic sand dunes • Enjoy a hike along the dunes and past a secret surf spot on the dramatic Ouassane Peninsula • Kick back at the historical Heure Bleue Palais, with spectacular ocean views • Cinnamon, turmeric and anise dance on your tongue during a lavish Moroccan dinner.

Accommodations

Nights 1-2

Heure Bleue Palais
Essaouira
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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Row of travelers on dromedaries walking along sand dune

Days 3-4

Description

In the High Atlas Mountains, hike to a local village and experience traditional life • Stroll through our mountain hideaway’s rose gardens or take a dip in the pool • 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.

Accommodations

Nights 3-4

Domaine de la Roseraie
Ouirgane
*Deluxe Hotel

Tucked away in the Atlas Mountains, a welcoming retreat with rose gardens, citrus groves and horse stables. (pool)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Looking down from a spiral staircase while a traveler looks up

Days 5-6

Description

Spot goats among argan trees on our village walk • Luxuriate at the spa at our final hotel, set among an ancient olive grove • Opt for a morning yoga class • Cap off your adventure with a memorable Moroccan cooking school experience at a Marrakech riad.

Accommodations

Night 5

The Oberoi, Marrakech
Marrakech
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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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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

Heure Bleue Palais
Essaouira

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)

Nights 3-4

Domaine de la Roseraie
Ouirgane

*Deluxe Hotel

Tucked away in the Atlas Mountains, a welcoming retreat with rose gardens, citrus groves and horse stables. (pool)

Night 5

The Oberoi, Marrakech
Marrakech

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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E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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