8 days tour

Morocco: Women’S Expedition

$ 1,345 .00 USD

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Morocco: Women’S Expedition

This tour includes:

Guide

All Intrepid group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. Your leader will be one of our Moroccan female leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible, but on this expedition, our leader will go a step further. She will be a bridge between a group and other females you will meet on this tour. She will provide information on the places you are travelling through and offer suggestions for things to do and see.

Transport

We will travel in a private minibus from Marrakech to Boutghra. The road may be windy at times so make sure you are sufficiently prepared if you tend to have difficulty with mountainous drives. From Day 2 onwards you will be hiking through rural Morocco. Please expect uneven, rocky paths, river crossings and some steady inclines. Nothing is too strenuous, but you should come prepared to walk for up to 7 hours a day. Private vehicle

Others

Bou Tharar - Amazigh music and local songs Agouti - Couscous demonstration Bou Tharar - Hike to Agouti Amejgag - Rug-weaving workshop visit Agouti - Hike to Amejgag Amejgag - Moroccan breakfast preparation Issoumar - Folk tales and music Amejgag - Hike to Issoumar Bou Tharar - Farm visit Bou Tharar - Amazigh dress and make up Issoumar - Hike to Bou Tharar Ait Benhaddou - Leader-led ksar walk Marrakech - Home-cooked dinner Marrakech - Houariyates performance

Meals

7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners

Accommodation

Due to the villages and locations we will be visiting, the accommodation on this trip, apart from Marrakech, is rather basic. You will stay in family run guesthouses and local gites. That means you will be sharing rooms with a few other travellers. Bathroom facilities will also be shared. While the accommodation is basic, it is clean, atmospheric and very authentic. Staying in gites and family houses will allow you to experience the way local people live in this part of Morocco. For more details about accommodation, please check the day-to-day itinerary. Hotel (2 nights), Gite (2 nights), Guesthouse (3 nights)

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride - MAD2090 Marrakech - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour - MAD438 Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage - MAD750 Marrakech - Quad Biking the Rock Desert & Palmgrove - MAD715

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Morocco: Women’S Expedition

  • Day 1 Day 1: Marrakech
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Marrakech

      Salaam aleikum! Welcome to Morocco. Your Women’s Expedition begins in Marrakech with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe check out Djemaa el-Fna – the lively town square in the centre of the medina. Singers, drummers, dancers, fortune tellers, jugglers and old medicine men mingle together in what has been called the ’greatest spectacle on earth’. You could also admire the outside view of the Koutoubia Mosque and its famous minaret or discover the tropical gardens of the French painter Jacques Majorelle (now owned by Yves Saint Laurent). After your meeting, maybe head out to dinner with your new group.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Bou Tharar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Bou Tharar

      Board your private transport and settle in for the journey to Bou Tharar village. Here, you’ll be hosted by local women and there will be Amazigh music and local songs with a tasty, traditional meal when you arrive. Your accommodation tonight is in a beautiful terracotta gite (rural guesthouse). From here, the views of the surrounding hills are superb, and you’ll be greeted with warm hospitality from the local family who run the establishment.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Agouti
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Agouti

      Set off on a hike from Bou Tharar village to Agouti Village. For the next four days of hiking, you’ll be accompanied by one of the region’s first local female guides. Your guide knows these parts like the back of her hand and will share stories of the landscape and her nomadic past. You’ll be hiking west, passing through villages and meeting some locals along the way. In the afternoon, learn how to prepare some specialty dishes during a cooking demonstration in the village. This is a unique opportunity, so get involved, learn how couscous is spread in the traditional way and learn some new skills to take back home!

  • Day 4 Day 4: Amejgag
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Amejgag

      Set off on a morning walk through Agouti Gorge, crossing through Almdoun Village to get to Amejgag. The dramatic red walls of the gorge make for an otherworldly sight. Check out the detail of the striped mineral deposits while your leader provides some background information on the area. At some point during the hike, you’ll need to cross a river. Depending on the water levels, you may need to roll up your trousers and take your shoes off (or bring closed-toed sandals). Your leader will make sure to find the best place to cross but come prepared to get a little wet. When you arrive in the village, gain insight into an age-old craft with a weaving workshop run by a local ladies’ cooperative. Put your skills into practice and try the ancient art of weaving yourself (under the watchful eye of some local experts!) After, take a walk through the village and settle in.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Issoumar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Issoumar

      Sit down for a traditional Moroccan breakfast of homemade soup, tea, coffee and (most importantly) olive oil served with Moroccan bread. Get involved in preparing this flatbread (khobz), which is widespread and almost synonymous with Moroccan food. There’s nothing like making and tasting the real thing under the guidance of those who do it best. Then, set off to Issoumar, trekking through more of Morocco’s spectacular landscape. The route crosses small hills and leads to Timtda village, where you’ll take a break and enjoy a picnic lunch. From here, climb 200 m uphill to the Tissardan pass, which offers a fantastic view of the M’Goun Valley. Then, descend 300 m to Issoumar village, where you’ll spend the night. This afternoon, listen to traditional folk tales and play music with the local women inside the guesthouse. Singing is a big part of local music, so expect to sing along with your female host – this isn’t a performance, but rather a unique opportunity to get involved and be a part of the experience!

  • Day 6 Day 6: Bou Tharar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Bou Tharar

      Follow the M’Goun River back to Bou Thrar today. You’ll most likely see a few farmers going about their daily business along the way. After lunch, visit a farm and learn some traditional farming skills that have been practiced in this part of Morocco for centuries. Take the chance to feed the animals – often a very important part of the life for local families, whose wealth depends on their livestock. After your hike, take some time to rest before joining your fellow women in trying on some traditional henna and kohl makeup. You may have already learned about these skills earlier in the trip, but this evening stands out for a different reason. After having your dress picked out and make up done for you, you’ll head out to a very special party, imitating an Amazigh wedding. Have dinner here, mingle with the locals and learn more about their culture as the sun descends.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Marrakech
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Marrakech

      Return to Marrakech, stopping at Ait Benhaddou along the way – the iconic mudbrick ksar. Retaining its thousand-year-old allure, the UNESCO World Heritage site is southern Moroccan architecture at its finest and has been used as a backdrop for many famous films (like Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator). When you arrive in Marrakech, you’ll leave the hustle and bustle of the medina and visit the home of Zineb – a local woman who will be cooking your dinner tonight. Tuck into a beautiful traditional meal as you hear how Zineb’s hard work and determination to provide for her children has led her to where she is today. To cap off your final night together, The Houariyates – a female music band that takes its inspiration from the original tribes of I’Houara and Hammadas – will perform for you. Their joyful songs praise and celebrate women and often speak of desire, sensuality and love.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Marrakech
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Marrakech

      Your adventure ends this morning and you’re welcome to depart your accommodation at any time after check-out. If you would like to stay in Marrakech, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to book additional accommodation.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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