Signature: Morocco's Fes, Marrakech & the Sahara Desert

Sit back and scan the scenery during your included arrival transfer.

Your opportunity to meet your Expedition Leader and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group. There will be an included welcome dinner after the meeting.

See Africa’s largest mosque and the world’s tallest minaret (210 m, 689ft) with a visit to Hassan II Mosque. Admire this massive work of art completed in 1993, and strikingly located on land jutting into the Atlantic. The tour includes the prayer hall, ablution room, and museum. This mosque is one of the largest in the world, accommodating up to 25,000 worshippers inside and 80,000 in the courtyards

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Arrive to Rabat and start the city visit with your local guide covering. See Kasbah des Oudaias, a walled quarter with gardens and views of the Atlantic Ocean. Then visit the Medina and souks with a stop for mint tea and local sweets. Stop by the resting place of King Mohamed V and Hassan Tower.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Join your Expedition Leader for a visit of the blue city. Pass by the historic Kasbah dating back to the 15th century and get to know this unique northern Moroccan city. Finish the walk at Rass Elma and climb to the Spanish Mosque to watch sunset glow over the tops of the Rif Mountains.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Listen to a certified local guide explain life in the Roman Empire at this UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the impressive, well-preserved Roman ruins. Peer into old bathhouses, marvel at the still-present mosaic floors, and gaze up at towering marble pillars. Hear stories about life in this Roman city that will leave you in awe of just how far their empire stretched.

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Follow a local guide through the Fès medina, one of the world’s largest medinas with more than 9000 winding streets lying within 365 hectares. See buildings in the medina that date back to the 9th century; there are 350 mosques in the medina that are still in use today. Enter through one of the great gates into the chaos. Explore the artisans’ quarters as well as the many carpenters, bakers, butchers, and spice sellers. Visit the mausoleum and the Al Qarawiyin University. A highlight of the tour is the view of the famous Fès tannery from the balcony of a leather shop, where you can observe the men hard at work treating and dyeing the different hides. Take some time to shop for leather goods before returning to your hotel.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the Fes medina and enjoy a private rooftop tea experience. Savour the delicious tea and engage with the expert to gain further insights into this incredibly vibrant and historic place.

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Begin the experience by meeting the chef for a brief introduction to the activity and the day ahead. Then visit a local market to select fresh ingredients for the dishes they will prepare. The hands-on cooking class takes place in an open-air setting in Sidi Harazem, approximately 30 minutes from Fez. A local family will host the group and provide essential facilities, including water and a traditional oven for baking local bread. After the cooking session, participants will enjoy lunch at a long, picnic-style table set up outdoors. The chef will design the menu according to the group’s dietary requirements.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Roads? Where this rough-and-ready vehicle's going, we don't need roads.

View the golden dunes of the Sahara desert on a 4x4 excursion. Drive around the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi and take in the view of the seemingly endless sea of sand. Watch the dunes as the colours creep across the landscape and look out for the kohl mine en route to the village of Khamlia. Here you will meet Gnaoua musicians and learn about the history of Gnaoua music in the Sahara. Enjoy a performance by these talented artists. Depart back through the desert region and visit local Amazigh living in the area, learning about their way of life and sharing in some mint tea in one of the homes. The culinary delights of the Moroccan Sahara await you in Taous village, where you'll partake in a Medfouna cooking class. Discover the cherished secrets of this traditional dish, a culinary gem of the region. Relish the flavours and aromas as you savour the fruits of your culinary endeavours. As the day draws to a close, return to the Land Cruiser, leaving behind a trail of memories etched in the sands of Erg Chebbi. Head back to your camp with a heart full of experiences that will stay with you for a lifetime.

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Upon arrival at the stunning Todra Gorges, located approximately 5 kilometers from the main road, you'll begin exploring this natural marvel. The terrain here is relatively flat and accessible, with a well-marked path that winds through the towering rock walls, which reach up to 400 meters high. Take a leisurely walk of about 1 kilometer, offering breathtaking views and perfect photo opportunities. This brief exploration, ideal for capturing the grandeur of the gorges and immersing yourself in their beauty, will take approximately 20 minutes.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site and kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, the most famous ksar in the Ounila Valley, located in the foothills of the southern slopes of the High Atlas Mountains. Of all the remaining kasbahs in Morocco, the walls and interior of this area are the most intact. It's a collective grouping of dwellings inside defensive walls and was once one of the many trading posts on the route linking Sudan to Marrakech. The kasbah still houses a few families, but many now live in the adjacent village. Like many of the earthen built fortresses in Ouarzazate, Aït Ben Haddou has been used in many film and television productions like Gladiator, Babel, and Game of Thrones.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Transfer to the town of Akrich to learn more about the work this G Adventures-supported initiative is doing to support the local community and preserve cultural heritage. Visit the tree nursery alongside an ancient Jewish Cemetery, where the workers start the fruit and olive tree saplings that will be given to land owners to replenish their land. We will see how the planting and irrigation work was done to reforest the area with crop producing trees. Meet with one of the farmers who planted his trees in previous years to understand the impact this has had on his family and the community. We then move on to the Women's Cooperative site “Ashbarou” to meet the ladies who have prepared a homemade lunch for us. After lunch they share the weaving work they do and invite visitors to participate in a hands-on weaving experience.

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Join the leader of the storytelling revival taking place in Marrakech to explore the Medina in a way that is true to the National Geographic tradition of storytelling. Experience the Medina coming to life as you listen to the ancient fables, stories of the places you are seeing that highlight why they are special. Visit the Bahia Palace and the Medersa Ben Youssef, two landmarks that highlight the country's rich cultural heritage, offering an unforgettable journey through time and beauty. Navigate the narrow streets and market places all while being taken on a special journey by your storyteller.

You will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport at the end of your adventure.