North Morocco adventure holiday
Highlights
Casablanca | Rabat | Meknes | Volubilis | Fes | Chefchaouen | Tangier | Marrakech | Sleeper train journey | Rif MountainsDescription of North Morocco adventure holiday
This North Morocco adventure holiday is not about adrenaline hits, but more about cultural ones. And taking a nine day odyssey around some of Northern Morocco’s most wonderful cities and towns is a feast for culture vultures. Starting in Casablanca, on the balmy west coast, this is a city of joyous juxtapositions. Medinas and modern art. Chic and shabby. Coastal and colonial.Morocco is a land of such contrasts just about everywhere, in fact, given its eclectic landscapes of coast, mountains and desert. We visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis one day and the iconic Isma’ilian town of Meknes the next. The stunning town of Chefchaouen glitters blue and white with its painted houses, all set into the green terraces of Rif Mountains. And Tangier is the port that is packed with a history of comings and goings, colonists and traders. It is also the transport hub for many, and we take a sleeper train from here to Marrakech.
The cultural journey continues in Marrakech, where you have a couple of days to enjoy the vibrant and exciting markets, entertainers and nonstop action of Djemaa el Fna Square, as well as the elegance of its Islamic architecture, most famous being the Koutoubia Mosque with its iconic minaret centrepiece. This is a trip that keeps you on your toes but is also packed with exciting new adventures every day.
Travel Team
If you'd like to chat about this holiday or need help finding one we're very happy to help. The Travel Team.
01273 823 700 Calling from outside the UK? rosy@responsibletravel.com
Check dates, prices & availability
Responsible tourism
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we screen every trip so you can travel knowing your holiday will help support conservation and local people.
As a global operator, we take our role in the tourism industry very seriously. We recognise the impact that tourism has on local communities and the environment, and we plan and operate all our tours with this front of our minds. We believe that every tour operator must be responsible in the way they conduct their business, to ensure the welfare of all people and the conservation of the environment.We are committed to operating in a responsible manner, incorporating the principles of sustainable development in the way we provide our travellers with real life experiences. These values are more than just words on a page; they are ingrained in our culture and the daily operations of every office and every trip. In addition, we expect our staff and travellers to demonstrate the principles of responsible travel - respecting people, cultures and local environments; in the distribution of wealth; in good will and cross-cultural sharing; and in contributing to sustainable development.
We believe that responsible travel is about the attitude you take with you and the choices you make when travelling - 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.
We take care to use local transport throughout, including sleeper trains and buses and stay in small, locally owned hotels and guesthouses. This trip includes a stay with a local family in the rural village of Moulay Idriss. Not only does this provide you with a glimpse into local life it also is a great way to put money back into the local community. This charming town is superb come sunset with views over the plains of Volubilis below. We source produce locally throughout the trip, eat at local restaurants and encourage our travellers to purchase souvenirs from local artisans
The Impacts of this Trip
We are committed to operating in a responsible manner, incorporating the principles of sustainable development in the way we provide our travellers with real life experiences. These values are more than just words on a page; they are ingrained in our culture and the daily operations of every office and every trip. In addition, we expect our staff and travellers to demonstrate the principles of responsible travel - respecting people, cultures and local environments; in the distribution of wealth; in good will and cross-cultural sharing; and in contributing to sustainable development.
We believe that responsible travel is about the attitude you take with you and the choices you make when travelling - 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.
Recruitment of our ground team comes from the local community. This not only gives 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 jobs and supporting local businesses.
As company our responsibilities don’t stop when our tours end. Our own in house foundation has been in operation for over 10 years; a not-for-profit fund that has distributed over AU$3 million to more than 70 non-government organisations since 2002, from health care, education, human rights, child welfare, sustainable development and in environmental and wildlife protection. Donations come from our travellers and are then matched by us dollar for dollar.
Our project supported in Morocco is Project Handicapped Horizon. This is an organisation which is dedicated to the rehabilitation, health, empowerment and the social and economic success of people with disabilities. This project is dedicated to Orthopaedic and Prosthetic Medicine and the traing of local artisans.
As a global operator, we take our role in the tourism industry very seriously. We recognise the impact that tourism has on local communities and the environment, and we plan and operate all our tours with this front of our minds. We believe that every tour operator must be responsible in the way they conduct their business, to ensure the welfare of all people and the conservation of the environment.We are committed to operating in a responsible manner, incorporating the principles of sustainable development in the way we provide our travellers with real life experiences. These values are more than just words on a page; they are ingrained in our culture and the daily operations of every office and every trip. In addition, we expect our staff and travellers to demonstrate the principles of responsible travel - respecting people, cultures and local environments; in the distribution of wealth; in good will and cross-cultural sharing; and in contributing to sustainable development.
We believe that responsible travel is about the attitude you take with you and the choices you make when travelling - 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.
We take care to use local transport throughout, including sleeper trains and buses and stay in small, locally owned hotels and guesthouses. This trip includes a stay with a local family in the rural village of Moulay Idriss. Not only does this provide you with a glimpse into local life it also is a great way to put money back into the local community. This charming town is superb come sunset with views over the plains of Volubilis below. We source produce locally throughout the trip, eat at local restaurants and encourage our travellers to purchase souvenirs from local artisans
The Impacts of this Trip
We are committed to operating in a responsible manner, incorporating the principles of sustainable development in the way we provide our travellers with real life experiences. These values are more than just words on a page; they are ingrained in our culture and the daily operations of every office and every trip. In addition, we expect our staff and travellers to demonstrate the principles of responsible travel - respecting people, cultures and local environments; in the distribution of wealth; in good will and cross-cultural sharing; and in contributing to sustainable development.
We believe that responsible travel is about the attitude you take with you and the choices you make when travelling - 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.
Recruitment of our ground team comes from the local community. This not only gives 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 jobs and supporting local businesses.
As company our responsibilities don’t stop when our tours end. Our own in house foundation has been in operation for over 10 years; a not-for-profit fund that has distributed over AU$3 million to more than 70 non-government organisations since 2002, from health care, education, human rights, child welfare, sustainable development and in environmental and wildlife protection. Donations come from our travellers and are then matched by us dollar for dollar.
Our project supported in Morocco is Project Handicapped Horizon. This is an organisation which is dedicated to the rehabilitation, health, empowerment and the social and economic success of people with disabilities. This project is dedicated to Orthopaedic and Prosthetic Medicine and the traing of local artisans.
6 Reviews of North Morocco adventure holiday
Reviewed on 05 Sep 2018 by Nicole Danson
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
We really enjoyed Chefchaouen and Tangier. We liked being able to navigate those cities on our own and the beauty of the areas. We also really enjoyed Fes and learning the history of that ancient city.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
The cities in Morocco are very challenging to navigate. Having a guide really makes this much easier but do venture on your own because some of our favorite restaurants were things we found by ourselves.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
I think the trip did a good job of hiring local for the transportation and guide needs. It would have been great to get advice on a filter so we could drink tap water and not buy so much bottled water.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We loved this trip. My husband was skeptical about doing a tour and this really changed his mind about doing a tour. Thanks so much!
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2018 by Michelle Ang
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
the local tour guide ... mr adbu ....... and the blue city
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
ask , ask ,ask ......they will provided all question for us to choice the right tour .... best company ever ..
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
best tour arrangement ... transport, hotel local home dinning.....hammam spa ... free time of our own
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2018 by Kim Matheusen
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
chefchaouen, such a beautiful place
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be openmind, it’s a beautiful country don’t fuss about wifi not being great or warm water running out.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes!
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Great! Defenitely recommed it and will keep Responsible travel in mind for future trips.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2018 by Linda Bailey
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Marrakesh Express (cris y Stills and Bash was played) from Tangier to Marrakesh was memorable for many reasons.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
You really can travel light. Or much need ot opportunity to change for the evening.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Mindful of it. Not really sure how this trip directly contributed to those aims although assisted local economies. Not quite the same thing.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Enjoyed. Good variety of locations. Good experience travelling by bus and train. Issue of maps before we arrived anywhere might have helped use time spent waiting for food and allowed more purposeful use of time when in different places but issue maps much appreciated.
Reviewed on 07 Jan 2017 by Helen Golden
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Visit Chefchaoen (the Blue City) - an artists dream - plus walk to nearby waterfall in mountains. Visit mosaic manufacture place and watch craftsmen at work. Majorelle gardens Marakesh - absolutely stunning.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
A surprising number of occasions of having to carry our luggage for short but un-enjoyable distances sometimes through busy streets. Lots of steep paths
and steps, unsuitable for anyone with walking difficulties (as one member of our group had).
Much colder than we imagined - however there was never any need for the sleeping bags we had been told to bring, so these just took up space. Should have brought warmer clothes.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Hotels in Casablanca and Marakesh (large and impersonal) were ghastly and unfriendly. Would have much preferred family run guesthouse as in Volubilis.
This was absolutely lovely and so welcoming.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Reviewed on 05 Jul 2010 by Ian Taylor
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
What a memorable holiday, one I will never forget, a real life experience. My guide Mohamed was absolutely fantastic. He took the time to tell me about the local cultures, showing me some magical places and lovely people. I will tell everybody about responsible travel and the work they do. I would recommend they use them and would highly recommend they use Mohamed as there guide. Many thanks to you and Mohamed for a wonderful holiday. There were too many great days to mention.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Just to enjoy the time and the experience, its one you will never forget
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
It benefits the local economy, and by using local transport where possible causes minimum impact on the environment
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Absolutely fantastic, everything from day one with Mohamed was first class.
Popular similar holidays
Morocco cultural tour
Come and see Morocco's kaleidoscope of colours
From £845 - £960 15 days excluding flights
Morocco holiday, small group
Journey into Morocco’s food, religion, language and culture
From £1175 - £1385 13 days excluding flights
Morocco holiday, tailor made
An exotic, short & fantastic introduction to Morocco
From £1150 8 days including UK flights
Morocco family holiday
Discover the sights and sounds of Morocco with the children
From £465 - £490 8 days excluding flights
protection
