Your G for Good Moment: Tree Nursery and Women's Cooperative Visit, Akrich
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, Casablanca
Signature Moment: Market Visit and Cooking Class Experience with a Talented Chef, Sidi Harazem
Signature Moment: Marrakech Medina Tour Through Storytelling (Hikayat), Marrakech. Arrival transfer. Welcome Dinner. Visit Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. Tour of Rabat including the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Chefchaouen visit to Rass Elma and the Spanish Mosque. Morning yoga class. Volubilis guided tour. Fes Medina guided tour and rooftop tea experience. 2 nights at a luxury desert camp in the Sahara. Full-day 4x4 excursion in the Sahara Desert. Meet Amazigh nomads. Gnaoua music experience. Medfouna cooking class. Visit Todra Gorge. Ait Ben Haddou visit. Farewell Dinner. Departure transfer. Engaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert throughout. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Explore Marrakech's old city with a master of Hikayat (traditional storytelling), bringing history to life, Enjoy being hosted by a local family for an authentic Moroccan cooking and culinary experience, Learn to prepare Medfouna, the traditional ‘hidden pizza’ of the Sahara, in a local village, Share mint tea with local Amazigh nomads immersing yourself in their traditional way of life, Walk through the Roman city's ruins learning about its history and importance to Moroccan culture

The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.

VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.

While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

WEATHER
Please note that the climate in Morocco can be both very hot during the day in summer months (up to 50°C) and cold at night in the mountains in autumn, early spring and winter (down to -6°C). Summer months, from April to September are very hot throughout Morocco. Winter months November to March can be cool to cold, especially in the Atlas Mountains, with high probability of snowfall. Most Moroccan buildings are not equipped with heating, so without proper layers you will be cold at night. Please bring appropriate clothing for the months in which you are travelling and check temperatures before you leave. Bedding is provided in the desert camp and the gîte, but in winter months if you feel the cold you may wish to bring a sleeping bag too.

RAMADAN
According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Feb 7th - Mar 8th 2027. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who can't at that time.