Morocco vacation, small group
Highlights
Casablanca | guided tour of Hassan II Mosque | Rabat | Kasbah des Oudaias | Meknes walking tour | Volubilis archeological site | Chefchaouen | Fes guided walking tour | High Atlas Mountains | Midelt | optional: walk or convent visit | Erg Chebbi sand dunes | Merzouga | camel ride into Sahara | overnight camp in desert | Todra Gorge | M’goun | night in a Berber house | Guided half day trek at M'goun Valley | Skoura Oasis | Ait Benhaddou | Marrakech guided walking tour | Bahia Palace | Koutoubia MosqueTravel Team
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Small group adventure - Comfort trips
What is a small group adventure?It's a great way to travel! Whether you are traveling on your own, with a partner or with friends, a small group trip is a fantastic way to see the world. You'll travel on a fixed itinerary that has been designed to help you discover the best of region. From the known highlights, the hidden gems that you won't find in the guidebooks.
Itineraries run on set departure dates, accompanied every step of the way by an English speaking local group leader. You chose the itinerary and the date that suits you best and you book on.
Why travel on a small group adventure?
Small groups allow us to explore where larger tour groups can't. Our maximum group size of 16 travelers allows us to use local transport to get from A to B, to visit rural villages, spend time with the locals and even stay at a local home overnight, and it allows us to give our travelers genuine, real life experiences of the countries we are visiting; what you'll be doing and how you'll travel depends entirely on your chosen itinerary.
Is an adventure right for me?
The word adventure means something different to everyone, and our range of trips reflects that. Whether you want to explore local markets, visit out of the way temples and meet local people or go on an early morning safari drive searching for the 'big five', we'll have a trip for you. If you are looking for a physical challenge such trekking the Kokoda Track or summiting Kilimanjaro, we can help with that too.
So what can I expect on this trip?
This is one of our Comfort trips, designed for travelers looking for more inclusions in their itinerary, a higher standard of accommodation and more focus on private vehicles over public transport.
Comfort trips are aimed at the adventure traveler who wants to discover the world up close, but with some creature comforts along the way. Dependent on the itinerary, there may still be a night multi-share accommodation (at a homestay for example), but this will be to ensure you don't miss out on a fantastic experience. Camping trips will usually stay in permanent, tented camps or some of the safari options may be lodge based.
You'll stay in predominantly 3 ½ star and above tourist class hotels with private, en suite facilities, although some itineraries will still include the opportunity to stay with a local family, spend a night on an overnight train or camp out somewhere amazing (without the hassle of putting up your own tent!).
You'll find a number of the meals are included (as per your itinerary) and when eating together we'll focus on smaller, often family run restaurants, often eating where the locals eat and ensuring that you are still getting an authentic travel experience.
Can I book my flights with you?
Yes! We are a fully ATOL bonded tour operator meaning that we can book flights from the UK as part of your vacation package. Just ask us for a quote including flights when you make your inquiry.
Responsible tourism
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we screen every trip so you can travel knowing your vacation will help support conservation and local people.

We believe that responsible travel is about the attitude you take with you and the choices you make when traveling - to respect and benefit local people, their cultures, economy and the environment. From the colourful, chaotic medinas to the moody desert landscape, Morocco is a land filled with wonder and rich culture.
Steps will be taken throughout your trip to further reduce our environmental impact while in country. Small measures can make a big difference to the overall picture and you will notice hopefully little actions as we go. For example, all travelers in the group will be encouraged to travel with refillable water bottles and purification tablets rather than purchasing water in plastic bottles to minimise waste and your group leader will also be on hand to advise on the responsible discarding of rubbish throughout the trip, recycling wherever possible.
The Impacts of this Trip
Tasked with bringing this to life, will be your professional local group leader. All our ‘on trip’ recruitment comes from the local community, so team you are with will all be Moroccan from you leader, to your driver, to your camelteers and overnight hosts, and all are keen for you to experience the best of their country through its locations, people, culture and food! Our local team not only gives our travelers a fantastic insight into the country and a snap shot of day to day life, but it also puts valuable financial resources back into the local economy, creating training and job opportunities and supporting local businesses. We source produce locally throughout the trip, eat at local restaurants and encourage our travelers to purchase souvenirs from local artisans.
Your group leader will also encourage and advise your group when it comes to respecting local sensibilities, a key indicator that often marks out responsible travelers from many of the ‘tourist herd’. Morocco is a very conservative country, particularly outside of the cities and modest clothing that covers shoulders and longer trousers as an alternative to shorts is appropriate dress. This itinerary visits rural regions such as the M’Goun Valley and Midelt as well as important religious sites including the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, factors which should be considered when packing for this trip!
The comfortable accommodations we stay in on this trip are all very traditional properties, reflective of Moroccan culture and style. Most are privately owned, from our Saharan desert camp where it’s not unusual to be entertained by our hosts’ traditional lively music, to the small gite we walk to the Atlas Mountains, to the hotels we use in the bigger cities. This means that we can ensure again that our visit is supporting local economies and not going to larger corporations.


We believe that responsible travel is about the attitude you take with you and the choices you make when traveling - to respect and benefit local people, their cultures, economy and the environment. From the colourful, chaotic medinas to the moody desert landscape, Morocco is a land filled with wonder and rich culture.
Steps will be taken throughout your trip to further reduce our environmental impact while in country. Small measures can make a big difference to the overall picture and you will notice hopefully little actions as we go. For example, all travelers in the group will be encouraged to travel with refillable water bottles and purification tablets rather than purchasing water in plastic bottles to minimise waste and your group leader will also be on hand to advise on the responsible discarding of rubbish throughout the trip, recycling wherever possible.

The Impacts of this Trip
Tasked with bringing this to life, will be your professional local group leader. All our ‘on trip’ recruitment comes from the local community, so team you are with will all be Moroccan from you leader, to your driver, to your camelteers and overnight hosts, and all are keen for you to experience the best of their country through its locations, people, culture and food! Our local team not only gives our travelers a fantastic insight into the country and a snap shot of day to day life, but it also puts valuable financial resources back into the local economy, creating training and job opportunities and supporting local businesses. We source produce locally throughout the trip, eat at local restaurants and encourage our travelers to purchase souvenirs from local artisans.
Your group leader will also encourage and advise your group when it comes to respecting local sensibilities, a key indicator that often marks out responsible travelers from many of the ‘tourist herd’. Morocco is a very conservative country, particularly outside of the cities and modest clothing that covers shoulders and longer trousers as an alternative to shorts is appropriate dress. This itinerary visits rural regions such as the M’Goun Valley and Midelt as well as important religious sites including the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, factors which should be considered when packing for this trip!
The comfortable accommodations we stay in on this trip are all very traditional properties, reflective of Moroccan culture and style. Most are privately owned, from our Saharan desert camp where it’s not unusual to be entertained by our hosts’ traditional lively music, to the small gite we walk to the Atlas Mountains, to the hotels we use in the bigger cities. This means that we can ensure again that our visit is supporting local economies and not going to larger corporations.

6 Reviews of Morocco vacation, small group
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2019 by Meredith Balgley
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Sahara Desert, Tigrin Valley, Fez Interactions with Moroccans especially in the mountain villages. Visiting people’s homes, schools, bakery, kitchen.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Wonderful trip. Really get deep in experiencing and understanding the Moroccan way of life.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. Especially when we donated money for a mountain village classroom. Also all the visits in people’s homes.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
This was one of the most interesting intimate adventurous trips I have ever been on. I came away with a deep feeling for the Moroccan land, people, and
culture.
Reviewed on 28 May 2019 by Raksha Rughani
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Visiting Morocco itself - it is an amazing country with so much to offer - amazing landscapes, history, the desert and fertile oasis and the warmth and hospitality of the people!
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be ready to eat a lot of tajines!
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I hope so
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
The vacation was good but I was very disappointed with the food - I had informed the operator about my dietary requirements (vegetarian) and also told the guide as soon as the vacation started and gave him regular reminders. However, the food on offer at the homes we visited and the restaurants we went to was insipid and not tasty at all. On one occasion, we stopped for lunch and there was a carcass of an animal hanging where we were seated. I moved inside by myself and the food on offer was a tomato and onion salad and bread. The guide was aware that I am vegetarian but he did nothing to help find suitable places for me to eat. The accommodation was mainly basic and I understand that the operator likes to support local businesses. Nevertheless, the standards in some of the hotels were very low and the showers didn't work and the toilets were leaking in some of the hotels. For these reasons, it is unlikely that I will travel with this operator again. I paid a decent some of money to have this vacation and I do not feel I got value for the amount I paid.
Reviewed on 15 May 2018 by Peter Tomlinson
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Walking the Medinas
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Wear comfortable, supportive shoes; hydrate well; explore food options
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we used local accommodation and small cafes and shops
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Exciting country, beautiful and varied topography and historical sites
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2018 by Ana Maria Garcia Menendez
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
I loved the camel ride through the desert and the Berber villages we visited.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Travel with an open mind as you will find a land full of contrasts and may be quite different from what you are used to at home.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I felt we helped them sustain their way of life.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Simply fantastic, very enlightening and truly enjoyable trip.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2018 by deborah slater
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The variety and range of places visited.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
The trip was demanding in terms of the amount of travel involved but definitely worth it.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Probably all of the above.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
The itinerary was excellent. The guide less so.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2018 by John Nicholson
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
There were many, but possibly the camel ride into the desert and activity in the desert camp.
2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Be prepared. We had too many summer clothes. Warm, casual and loose fitting garments with a pair of comfortable walking shoes are essential.
3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we were frequently reminded of how and where best to support the local communities.
4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
A great experience, if not relaxing; but we understood that in order to see and experience so much there would be a lot of traveling. Some accommodation
was basic and disappointing, but overall we enjoyed the cultural and friendly trip with very informative guides.
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