Active Morocco: Rif Mountains

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. 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.

Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Tangier and your visit to the city of Tétouan.

Hike with a guide to Gite Monte Blanco and have a picnic lunch nestled amidst the rugged Rif Mountains. You'll gain about 838m in elevation as you go reaching 1500m for breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Cross the famous Fash Lamhar plateau to reach the summit with views of the Mediterranean Sea in the distance. Distance: 14km Duration: 5hrs Elevation Gain: 838m

Spend 2 hours on a walking city tour of Tétouan and explore serveral significant landmarks while learning about the local history. Stops include Moulay el Mehdi square, El Feddan Square, the Royal Palace, and the Kasbah of Sidi Al-Mandri. Pass through the souks of the old medina and conclude the walk with a visit to an old Spanish fortress on a hilltop overlooking city.

Sit back and scan the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle between Tétouan and Chefchaouen.

Join your CEO guided visit of the blue city. Begin at the hotel and then climb up the stairs to explore the incredible blue streets. Pass by the historic Kasbah dating back to the 15th century and get to know this unique 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.

Start out today with a hike through the gorgeous scenery of the Rif Mountains. Walk through lush mountain scenery, passing small waterfalls and streams along the way. The group will also walk through villages and may be able to pick fresh figs from trees on their way (if in season). Then, visit the farm of a local family and experience a hands-on goat cheese making lesson from your friendly hosts. Distance: 7-8km Duration: 4hrs Terrain: Small, rocky footpath through the fields of fig and weed, with elevations around 500 to 600 meters.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in the Rif region's top ravine. Soak up the beauty of Oued ElKannar and marvel at the stunning fusion of river and nature as the group treks along the scenic trail. Encounter diverse landscapes, from mountains to riverbanks, and spot native flora and fauna. Cap it off with a refreshing stop by the gentle river and maybe take a quick dip to cool off. Distance: 10 km Duration 3-4 hrs

Spend free time in the alluring 'Blue City'. Find a local spot for dinner and wander the narrow streets.

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

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.

After the medina tour spend a free evening on your own exploring all that Fés has to offer.

Sit back and enjoy the scenery on your private vehicle between Fés and Khenifra. Please note the drive time is longer than normal as there will be a stop along the way.

On your way to Khenifra the group will stop for a guided hike that begins in a cedar forest and travels 13-15 km for 4 hours along trails through the woods with rocky and steeper sections. With an elevation gain between 224 and 274 m this hike is particularly scenic and rich in the area's flora and fauna. Enjoy lunch overlooking a lake with a local family.

Sit back and enjoy the scenery from the comfort of your private vehicle transfer from Khenifra to Bin El Ouidane with a stop along the way to Ouaouizeght.

Enjoy free time to partake in optional lake activities in Bin El Ouidane. Choose to kayak, take a boat out for a fishing ride, or simply watch sunset along the water for a palette of contrasting colours.

The group will visit the small town of Ouaouizeght in rural Morocco. Visit the local market or visit a shepherd's house and do the shopping with a local family for today's meal. Then, relax by the nearby river, have a swim, and enjoy a homemade lunch with your generous hosts.

Hike to Cathédrale Imsfrane and marvel at a natural environment resembling a cathedral carved by nature. Witness the towering rock formations up close that were sculpted through time by water and wind, and get a true taste of Morocco's rugged terrain.

Enjoy a free evening in town and maybe choose to spend it by the lake before a group dinner at the hotel.

After reaching the cathedral the group will continue onwards for the next part of the hike, which will lead the group to a hospital nearby home where you will be treated to a charming welcome with tea and a group lunch. When everyone finishes the meal you'll have the opportunity to partake in the age-old tradition of bread making with members of the family. Experience not only a local connection, but a heartwarming connection to the culinary heritage of Morocco.

Sit back and scan the scenery on your private vehicle transfer to Marrakech where the tour ends upon arrival.

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.