Morocco Tours & Holidays
Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
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Overview
Just a few hours from home, Morocco offers up the prospects of endless promise and adventure. Staunchly Islamic and deeply traditional, it is a world at once unfamiliar and at once fascinating. With its long coastlines, southern oases and the near impenetrable barrier of the imposing Atlas Mountains, Morocco’s landscapes are never less than spectacular.
A deeply rooted culture that has seen Arab, Berber, European and African influences meld together, the country evokes a strangely ...
Just a few hours from home, Morocco offers up the prospects of endless promise and adventure. Staunchly Islamic and deeply traditional, it is a world at once unfamiliar and at once fascinating. With its long coastlines, southern oases and the near impenetrable barrier of the imposing Atlas Mountains, Morocco’s landscapes are never less than spectacular.
A deeply rooted culture that has seen Arab, Berber, European and African influences meld together, the country evokes a strangely discordant feeling that you haven’t quite reached Africa. With a climate, geography and history more closely related to the Mediterranean than the rest of the African continent, Morocco is a captivating fusion of Berber hospitality and Islamic grandeur, with its fine beaches, lush highland valleys and evocative old cities reinforcing this feeling of a land resisting the spreading influence of the great continent beyond.
Cross the starkly beautiful ranges of the Atlas Mountains though and Morocco's Mediterranean character melts away like a mirage. Here, amongst a landscape dotted with historic old kasbahs, the Saharan sands offer up a gateway into another world. To enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery in North Africa take a trek through the High Atlas, or experience the drama of Morocco’s unforgettable landscape with a ride on their wonderful Barb Arab horses.
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TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAYS
Whether you want to travel on one of our award-winning itineraries or build your own journey from scratch, our expert consultants will help create the perfect tour for your tastes and budget. Below are a few suggestions of the kind of trips we can offer, all of which can be tailored to you.
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES
HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO
BEST EXPERIENCES
Learn to cook Moroccan dishes
Learn about the importance of cooking in Moroccan society and the role played over the centuries by the Dada – the traditional female cook. You will be guided through local recipes and prepare a dish yourself, then get to enjoy your very own homemade meal.Visit amazing Roman cities
Once the capital of Roman Mauritania Tingitana and one of the farthest-flung outposts of the Roman Empire, Volubilis is the region's best preserved Roman city. Next see Meknes, a Berber settlement chosen by Moulay Ismaïl in 1672 as capital of his empire.Sleep in a berber home
The Douar Samra is a short walk from the village of Imlil in the Atlas mountains, integrated into a traditional Berber village made up of stone and rammed-earth dwellings. Furnishings here reflect Berber living, with all rugs and coverings sourced locally.Visit a local Hammam
This traditional Moroccan bath takes two forms, public or private. To truly experience a real Moroccan hammam go to the local one and, if you are on your own, you'll almost certainly get the scrubbing of a lifetime from a friendly local!Watch sunset over the sand dunes
The Erg Chigagga is the largest, and relatively untouched, part of the Sahara in Morocco. Sleep amongst the towering dunes under the star-filled sky for a true desert nomad experience.Stay at a traditional Riad
La Villa des Orangers is a charming, luxurious riad-style hotel designed around three courtyards filled with fountains and citrus trees. This tranquil old palace offers spacious and comfortable rooms. Relax in the rooftop plunge pool or the heated garden pool.Surf the coast in Essaouira
Take to the open sea at Essaouira and ride the wildest, freshest surf. For the experienced boarder, flat reefs and strong winds guarantee some truly thrilling waves. For the novice, a single day can be enough to taste the triumph of getting up on a surf board.Trek through Toubkal National Park
This stunning park is laced with Berber villages, dramatic valleys and rich forests of juniper. Spend the day hiking through this incredible landscape, stopping along the way in a village, to enjoy a Berber lunch in a local home.Explore Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO Site
Explore one of Morocco’s most iconic Kasbahs, Ait Ben Haddou. Now a recognised UNESCO site, explore the intricacies and atmosphere of this clay village up-close and see why it's been used as the set of famous films like The Mummy, Babel and Gladiator.TOP PLACES TO VISIT
OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
MOROCCO REVIEWS
Louie Warburton-Lee
Wonderful horses, fantastic scenery, good friends
Denise Davies
I felt it was impossible not to enjoy every aspect of the journey
Alice Wotherspoon
A wonderful insight into the Moroccan way of village life. I came away with the overpowering realisation that nothing…
Zhenka Redpath
It had this perfect combination between the wildness of the place, expansion and such a beautiful landscape, yet a very…
Dick and Ali Foyster
We were wowed by the whole experience, from incredible scenery - gorges, plains, mountains, villages - to superb horses,…
Melanie Robinson
Beautiful horses and amazing scenery, plus an absolutely first-rate crew who looked after us all so brilliantly and…
Judith Bodenham
I'm spoilt, I've travelled and I had doubts about our Morocco ride. I was wrong: the country was wild and unspoilt,…
John Yerbury
'Everyone agreed this was another exciting Wild Frontiers horse trek through Morocco and the Southern Atlas.'
David Moorhouse
The general standard of the riads was excellent in Marrakech, Fez and Rabat...
Michael Redmond & Angela Carpenter
Morocco is a wonderful destination for the adventurous traveler due to the diversity of its landscapes, cities, people,…
Catherine Wilkinson
My first Wild Frontiers trip blew my expectations away - I'm not sure I'll be able to cope travelling with other…
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WHEN TO GO
Imlil
Marrakech
Tangier
Rabat
INSPIRATION
Meet the expert, Jamie
Jamie is our Sub Saharan expert, who has travelled extensively in the region.
Speak to Jamie by calling
+44 (0)20 3944 6258
USEFUL INFORMATION
Health and Vaccinations
There are no mandatory immunisations for travellers to Morocco though you should be up-to-date with Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio and Hepatitis A. Please note we are not medical professionals and so we highly recommend you seek advice from your local GP or travel centre as to the correct immunisations and preventative treatments.
Currency
In Morocco the official unit of currency is the Dirhams. This is a closed currency and can only be exchanged in country.
To check out the latest exchange rate for the places that you are visiting you can go to www.oanda.com.
Cultural Sensitivity
On our tours you will frequently interact with local people, each with their own distinct customs and traditions. We therefore ask you to be considerate and to treat them with respect. Your tour-leaders and guides will always be able to advise you accordingly.
Morocco is a Muslim country and travellers should respect local sensibilities. People, especially in rural areas, may be offended by shorts or revealing dresses and these can attract unwelcome attention. It is best for both men and women to cover their legs and shoulders, although in most tourist frequented areas Moroccans are used to seeing western men wearing shorts. Women should cover their heads if entering a mosque or sanctuary although these are often closed to non-Muslims.
Language & Religion
Morocco’s official language is Modern Standard Arabic although its distinctive dialect is Moroccan Arabic. Roughly 60% of the population speak Berber, either as a first language or bilingually alongside Arabic. French is Morocco’s unofficial second language and is taught universally and serves as the language of commerce and economics. 99% of the population comprises of Arab and Berber stock. Most Moroccans practice Sunni Islam.
Time
Morocco is on GMT
A useful website to check the time zone differences is www.worldtimezone.com.
Food and drink
The country is known as the culinary star of North Africa, in the doorway between Europe and Africa. Unlike European ‘herb based’ cooking, Moroccan cuisine is characterised by rich spices, influenced by the country’s long imperial trade history. Cumin, coriander, saffron, chillies, ginger, paprika and cinnamon are all commonly used, as is harissa, a paste made from garlic, chillies, olives and salt. There is a wide variety of food from simple, fresh market stall food to French influenced cuisine.
Few Moroccans drink alcohol, although it is possible to buy it in some hotels. The main drink of the country is tea, served very sweet with mint. Drinking tea is very much part of any Moroccan social (or business encounter) and you will always be offered several cups. Soft drinks and coffee are also widely available as are freshly squeezed fruit juices. Morocco does produce some very palatable red and rose wines. Please note that it is not possible to obtain alcohol in the Atlas Mountains, therefore, should you wish to have some we suggest you purchase it in advance.