Solo-ish Morocco
- Trip code: 454X031
- Dauer: 10
- Stil: Solo-ish Adventures
Travel solo but never alone on this 10-day adventure through Morocco, where you'll forge new friendships and dive deep into the country’s wonders. Get lost in the winding streets of Fès’ medina with a local guide, and spend a magical night under the stars at a desert camp in Merzouga. From a lively cooking class in Casablanca, where you'll try everything from coastal tagine to Atlas Mountain couscous, to a wine tasting in Meknes, each day is designed to connect you with Morocco — and your fellow travellers. Plus, look out for a special G surprise that makes this trip even more unforgettable.
Übersicht
Accommodation
Hotels (7 nts), Traditional riad (1 nt), Desert camp (1 nt) on a twinshare basis. If you are interested in purchasing your own room, please see below for the My Own Room option
Checklist
Cold weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)
Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Health & Safety:
• Hand sanitizer (required)
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Bitte beachte: The weather conditions and temperature in Morocco can vary greatly from region to region, especially during the winter months (Nov-March). During these months, we recommend packing layers for insulation, as well as a waterproof layer
Group Leader
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, driver, local guides
Group Size Notes
Max 14, avg 10
Highlights
Enjoy a narrative-focused cooking class at a local restaurant in Casablanca, Explore Roman ruins and natural gorges, Sleep under the stars and surrounded by dunes at a desert camp in Merzouga, Wander the winding streets of ancient medinas in Fés and Marrakech
Introduction
Travel solo but never alone on this 10-day adventure through Morocco, where you'll forge new friendships and dive deep into the country’s wonders. Get lost in the winding streets of Fès’ medina with a local guide, and spend a magical night under the stars at a desert camp in Merzouga. From a lively cooking class in Casablanca, where you'll try everything from coastal tagine to Atlas Mountain couscous, to a wine tasting in Meknes, each day is designed to connect you with Morocco — and your fellow travellers. Plus, look out for a special G surprise that makes this trip even more unforgettable
Meals Included
9 Frühstück, 3 Mittagessen, 3 Abendessen
Meal Budget
Plane USD220-290 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein
Optional Activities
Marrakech
- El-Badi-Palast (70MAD pro Person)
- Musée de Marrakech (50MAD pro Person)
- Besuch des Jardin Majorelle (200MAD pro Person)
- Besuch auf dem zentralen Marktplatz Djemaa el Fna (Gratis)
- Hot Air Balloon Marrakech
Start / Finish
Casablanca nach Marrakech
Transport
Private air-conditioned van, walking, camels
What's Included
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Gemeinschaftsessen in Meknes, Meknès
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen
Dinner Party: Casablanca Narrative Cooking Class, Casablanca
We Day: Wine & History of Northern Morocco, Casablanca
G Day: Full Immersion in the Fês Medina, Fès
Me Day: Marrakech Me Day, Marrakech. Complimentary arrival transfer. Camel ride in the desert. Todra Gorge visit and walk through local villages. Aït Ben Haddou kasbah tour. Marrakech medina guided walk including Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Free time for optional activities in Merzouga and Marrakech. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Packing Note
The weather conditions and temperature in Morocco can vary greatly from region to region, especially during the winter months (Nov-March). During these months, we recommend packing layers for insulation, as well as a waterproof layer
Internationale Flüge
Check-in-Zeiten und Freigepäck/Einschränkungen können je nach Fluggesellschaft variieren und sich jederzeit ändern. Für die aktuellsten Informationen zu deinem Flug wende dich bitte an deine Fluggesellschaft. Wir empfehlen Online-Check-in, um mögliche Verzögerungen am Flughafen zu vermeiden
Minimum Age 18+
The minimum age for this trip is 18 years
Itinerary
Day 1 Dinner Party: Casablanca
Please ensure your flight lands by 3pm and enjoy an included arrival transfer to the start hotel in Casablanca. After a brief welcome meeting, discover the secrets of Moroccan cuisine during a hands-on, private cooking demonstration in a traditional restaurant. With an experienced chef by your side this sensory immersion into the region’s culture will not only provide you with ancestral techniques to assemble these local ingredients, but each dish also tells a story. From pastillas to tagine, discover Berber origin tales and anecdotes about royal festivals, as you witness first-hand how food has the power to bond strangers from across the globe
Day 2 We Day: Casablanca to Meknes
Today is all about the history and regional flavours of Morocco. Travel first to the archaeological site of Volubilis for a guided tour of the most well-preserved Roman ruins in the entire country, where you'll learn all about how far their empire stretched. In the early afternoon head to a G for Good project that supports a local women’s community initiative where the group will enjoy a traditional lunch bursting with colours and flavours. Then, travel to the imperial city of Meknes featuring architectural remnants from its storied past and feel part of the very fabric of this fascinating land. The day ends with a visit and tour through the facilities of a family-run vineyard outside the city. Specializing in Syrah and Cabernet grapes grown in the largest wine region of Morocco, this vineyard offers a remarkable spot to enjoy an outdoor tasting paired with other locally sourced foods like olive oils, dried fruits, and fresh goat cheeses
Day 3 G Day: Fés
Prepare to experience what G Adventures does best and enjoy an immersion into the northeastern city of Fés—often referred to as Morocco’s cultural capital—with a surprise G twist occurring somewhere along the way. See the vibrant colours, hear the cacophony of noise, and smell the richness of spices as you explore the labyrinth of streets within the famous Fés medina alongside a local guide. Enter in through one of the gates and experience the lively chaos first-hand as you walk past artisans’ quarters, carpenters, bakers, butchers, and spice sellers. You’ll even watch from above as men of the famous local tannery work hard to treat and dye different hides. End the walk with a special lunch at a traditional riad before taking some time to yourself. Just don’t wander far because who knows where you might end up to cap off this epic G Day
Day 4 Fès/Merzouga
Travel southeast into the vast Sahara desert to the small Moroccan town of Merzouga near the Algerian border surrounded by red sand and vast open spaces. The town is also known as the gateway to the large expanse of dunes north called, Erg Chebbi and this is where you’re headed. Arrive in the late afternoon and enjoy a camel ride over the dunes to your remote camp. The group will be welcomed here as is custom with a cup of tea and some nuts. Then, everyone will climb the nearest dune together in time to catch the remaining golden light over the sea of sand. Walk back down into camp and get settled in your traditional attire for this evening’s desert campfire meal accompanied by melodies played by local Berber musicians. Fall asleep under a sky of endless stars
Day 5 Merzouga
Awake as the sun rises over the mesmerizing starkness of this landscape and have some breakfast at camp amid your quiet, tranquil surroundings. Next, speed the adventure up with a 4x4 ride through the undulating sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. As you venture deeper into the region, the group will encounter the welcoming Amazigh nomads that live peacefully here and will allow you a chance to see their fascinating way of life. Savour fresh mint tea in your host’s traditional dwelling and walk with them through the village of Khamlia, where you’ll be treated to a cultural performance showcasing the rich history of Gnaoua music. Cap off this desert wandering with a Medfouna cooking class in Taous village, and discover the cherished secrets of this traditional dish that is like a stuffed pizza without cheese. Enjoy a free afternoon for some of the optional activities in the area like sandboarding amid the dunes or going on a buggy safari through the desert. Dinner this evening will be around another bonfire
Day 6 Merzouga/Todra Gorge
Perhaps you will rise early for some solo time as the sun peaks above the horizon and the shadows transform this stark but beautiful landscape. Have breakfast with the group before transferring to the massive cliff walls of Todra Gorge and its green oasis of palm trees in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Stop along the way to have lunch on your own in the town of Tinjdad, just outside the gorge. Once there, walk through the fields where locals grow produce like alfalfa, pomegranate, and other regional vegetables. Hike deeper through the tall rising cliffs before continuing to the hotel where dinner will be at your leisure this evening
Day 7 Todra Gorge/Ait Benhaddou
Drive from Todra Gorge to Aït Ben Haddou and enjoy some time on your own to sit down for a delicious lunch before taking a guided tour of this collection of dwellings that are a striking example of southern Moroccan architecture. Wander through the narrow alleyways and walls next to massive clay buildings and visit a traditional home, climb the granaries where they stored food and goods on higher ground, and head to the central park of the kasbah where you can see the mosque and public square. Stop for a tea experience lead by a local family and then climb to the highest point of this walled fortress and stare out at the vast views of the surrounding desert and Ounila River. Make sure you snap a few photos of the golden light before it disappears completely. Spend free time this evening exploring the area and finding a local spot for dinner on your own or with your favorite travel mates
Day 8 Me Day: Marrakech
It’s time for a day that belongs entirely to you! Travel to Marrakech in the morning passing by the breathtaking views throughout the High Atlas Mountains along the mighty Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m). Then, chose to take on the exploration by yourself or join your CEO for a guided walk within the modern district of Gueliz, as well as the city center of Marrakech. As you go, you will learn more about the city, its history, and end your walk at Menara Gardens. The choice really is all yours. You can decide to be as solo or social as you wish offering the best of both worlds. Dinner in the evening will be at your leisure. We think finding a hip foodie spot with your travel mates sounds like a fabulous idea
Day 9 Marrakech
After breakfast the group will embark on an immersive guided visit to the medina. Begin from Koutoubiya mosque and visit its gardens followed by the Saadian tombs, Jardin Secret, and Bahia Palace. Along the way the group will stop to try different Moroccan foods like olives, msemmen, sfenj, cookies, briwate, and to smell different mints. After this, spend a free evening in Marrakech before an optional group farewell dinner in the evening at a local food stall, where you can try some local delicacies if you're feeling adventurous enough
Day 10 Marrakech
You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and depart at any time
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Dinner Party: Casablanca
Make sure to arrive by 3:00 pm so that you have time to get settled in and join your CEO and fellow travellers for a welcome briefing and tonight's Dinner Party.
Day 2 We Day: Casablanca to Meknes
Day 3 G Day: Fés
Day 4 Fès/Merzouga
Day 5 Merzouga
Day 6 Merzouga/Todra Gorge
Day 7 Todra Gorge/Ait Benhaddou
Day 8 Me Day: Marrakech
Day 9 Marrakech
Day 10 Marrakech
Opt to get up early and catch the sunrise over Marrakech by pre-booking the Hot Air Balloon excursion. Please ensure you allow enough time to return from the activity when planning your onward journey.
