There are millions of reasons to visit Morocco. You have all heard about Marrakech with the magical square Jemaa el-Fna, and we can assure you that the reality beats all descriptions of this city. And there is more! Fes with its UNESCO listed Medina (old town), bohemian, artsy Essaouira at the ocean, blue village Chefchaouen, sunlovers’ and surfers’ paradise Agadir. Add to this, the coastal towns of Tanger, Rabat, Casablanca. If you are flying into Málaga you can catch the train to Algeciras (around 4 h) and from there the ferry to Tanger (1,5 h) or fast ferry from Tarifa. Of course, you can also choose to fly in directly to Morocco. The starting point for our tours are normally Marrakech.
An essential ingredient on our trips are deep dive into the local culture and so also in Morocco where we get closer to the berber culture, correct Amazigh culture. The Imazighen (plural) have been here since ancient times and before Arabs started to settle in the country.
An explosion for all your senses! The famous square Djema el Fnaa filled with magic, the souk vibrating of colors, sounds, people and mere life. We will visit Jardin Majorelle for more peaceful moments och Bahia Place for a piece of history and ancient architecture.
In Marrakech you are offered an opportunity to get familiar with Moroccan handicraft traditions as painting, ceramics, tile making and weaving. You can make your own items. In this Moroccan Art Tour a visit to the Amazigh village Amziz is included and here we will make som delicious food.
Of course, Marrakech is so much more than this! Take a day or two for some exploring on your own and get surprised.
A landscape full of surprises
The landscape is varied and we recommend a road trip once there. You can travel from the Atlantic coast to the Sahara Desert, through the mesmerizing Atlas Mountains, green lush villages and mountain passes. Pure beauty! We will do stops in villages along the way, having food in local guest houses or with families. Maybe we cook together and attend a local event. The Amazigh, the indigenous people of Morocco, has been living here for centuries.
Trekking with nomads
You can take part in Transhumance – a nomad journey arranged by the Ait Atta nomads and Morocco Green Tours. You get to accompany a nomad family when they migrate through the Atlas mountains. This is a deep dive into their daily lives and culture; sharing time, meals, and work tasks with the nomads. The trekking is for 11 nights/12 days. You move slowly through captivating landscapes on ancient walking trails, through mountain passages. The migration is done in September and May. A real challenge and an experience you will never forget.
Homestay with nomads
You stay 3-6 days with a nomad family in the high Atlas Mountains. Morocco Green Tours’ driver/guide Hassan will pick you up from your riad in Marrakech and he will also, himself Amazigh, be the translator during the stay. During the drive you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Atlas mountains. You will get a warm welcome by your hosts sharing Moroccan tea. By partaking in daily tasks, fetching water and fire wood, preparing meals and helping out with the goats you get familiar with the nomadic way of life. You get to admire the starry nights of the Atlas Mountains, sitting around the fire, sharing the evening meal, stories and laughter.
Ideas for Morocco
- The Transhumance trek with nomads 12 days. Price ranges from 922 €/person if 10 pax to 1 500 €/person if 2 pax.
- Home stay with nomad family 3-6 days. Price from 350 €/person.
- Round Trip in the Atlas Mountains 5-7 days. Marrakech-Ait Ben Haddou-Dades dalen-Todgha dalen-Höga Atlas-Ait Bougumez-Ouzoud vattenfall.
- Morocco Arts Tour, 7 days. We get to know the traditional crafts with local craftsmen and -women in Marrakech and we visit a berber village.
These tours are a real cultural deep dive into one of the oldest lifestyles on earth but also to the modern urban life in the region. Spend time with a nomad family while participating in their daily life and/or go on a road trip, find the options here
We can tailor your trip to suit your interests and wishes in collaboration with Morocco Green Tours. Throw us an email if questions! This is true adventure!