Morocco·October 15 - 22 2024

Northern Moroccan Adventure

Journey to Rabat, Tangier, Fes, Chefchaouen and magnificent Marrakesh.

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Overview

A trip to Morocco can feel like a step back in time. From the bustling medina of Marrakech to the traditional Riads in Fes, Morocco is known for its timeless and unique heritage and style. Life in Morocco is very much a mix of cultures. As a North African coastal country, Morocco welcomes a mix of Arabic, French, Spanish, and indigenous Berber influences. A visit to this lively and vibrant destination will open your eyes to a new world of enchantment and wonder. We’ll start in Casablanca, then head to Rabat, Tangiers, Fes and Chefchaouen. If you want the perfect ending to your adventure, book the trip extension to magnificent Marrakesh. We’ll take the time to meet the women of Morocco and learn about the Moroccan lifestyle. Of course, we’ll head to the markets for incredible shopping. You’ll experience a traditional hammam ritual, and we’ll have a cooking class in a Riad. Mosques and Palaces will fill your days, ubiquitous mint tea will relax you, and on our last night we’ll throw a party like you’ve never seen. You’ll dress in stunning traditional dress before the music, dancing and feasting begins. This experience is the Morocco of your dreams. Discover the real Morocco and soak in the ambiance of this exotic, otherworldly place. It will surely live in your dreams forever. October is one of the best times to visit Morocco, with temperatures ranging from 66 °F (19 °C) to 75 °F (24°C).

Highlights

Visit Rabat’s famed Hassan Tower and Mausoleum

Visit Rabat’s famed Hassan Tower and Mausoleum

Take a sunset trip to the Cave of Hercules in Tangier

Take a sunset trip to the Cave of Hercules in Tangier

Participate in a professional photoshoot in the “Blue City” of Chefchaouen

Participate in a professional photoshoot in the “Blue City” of Chefchaouen

Explore Fes’s winding, ancient medina

Explore Fes’s winding, ancient medina

Connect with Jewish history and heritage in Fes

Connect with Jewish history and heritage in Fes

Relax during a traditional Hammam scrub and spa treatment

Relax during a traditional Hammam scrub and spa treatment

Explore the mystical Djemaa el Fna Square at night

Explore the mystical Djemaa el Fna Square at night

Learn to cook an authentic Moroccan tagine in a hands-on cooking class

Learn to cook an authentic Moroccan tagine in a hands-on cooking class

Itinerary

Here's a day-by-day itinerary of the trip

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Casablanca

Day 0: Monday, October 14th, 2024

If you have the time and would like a day to explore Casablanca, arrive a day early (October 14th). One of our representatives will greet you at the airport and transfer you to Le Casablanca Hotel. After checking in and settling into your comfortable accommodations, you'll have some time to relax.

Optional guided visit to the Hassan II Mosque.

In the evening, we'll head to the iconic Rick’s Café for dinner. Inspired by the classic movie "Casablanca", this charming restaurant offers delicious Moroccan cuisine in a nostalgic atmosphere.

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Rabat

Day 1: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024

After breakfast (for those who have arrived the day before) at the hotel, we'll visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque depending on when you've arrived. As one of the largest mosques in the world, this architectural marvel offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and is renowned for its stunning design.

After we visit the mosque, we'll transfer by van one hour to the Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses and begin our journey together. On arrival, we'll check in and relax. Later we'll meet for welcome drinks, a get-to-know-you session, and dinner at our hotel. 

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Rabat to Tangier

Day 2: Wednesday, October 16, 2024

This morning, we will explore Rabat’s highlights, starting at the Chellah Necropolis. From Chellah, we’ll head to the Yacoub al-Mansour Esplanade, home to two must-see monuments. The King’s Mausoleum was built in 1971 and houses the remains of the late King Hassan II, Prince Abdallah, and their father, King Mohamed. Construction on the Hassan Tower, an incomplete red sandstone minaret, started in 1195 AD.

We’ll wrap up our Rabat visit at the Kasbah des Oudayas, an Almohad fortress built in 1150 AD. From the Kasbah des Oudayas, we’ll head to lunch at Dar Naji, a Moroccan restaurant not to be missed. Look out for the tea-pouring performance at the end of the meal!

This afternoon, we’ll begin our 4.5-hour drive to Tangier. After checking at the 5-star Barceló Tangier we’ll dine at the property.

Included

All Meals

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Tangier

Day 3: Thursday, October 17, 2024

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll learn from our private chef about Moroccan cuisine via a hands-on cooking class followed by lunch.

After a lovely lunch we'll head to the American Legation Museum. Fun fact: Morocco was the *first* country to recognize the USA’s independence in the 1700s! We’ll tour the museum and then head to the Cap Spartel lighthouse in the late afternoon. 

This drive along the coast is not to be missed. The cape is spectacular at sunset. Along the way we'll have a tea break at Cafe Hafa. We’ll get to see both the cape and the Cave of Hercules, with an Africa-shaped opening that leads out to the sea.

After a day of excursions, dinner is at your leisure. 

Included

Breakfast

Cooking Class + Lunch

Tea

Not Included

Dinner

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Chefchaouen

Day 4: Friday, October 18, 2024

This morning, we’ll head off to the famous blue city of Chefchaouen (approx. 3 hours driving time). Upon arrival we'll enjoy a guided tour of town. Known for its signature powder-blue walls and calming charms, Chefchaouen was founded in 1471 AD and has recently become famous for its cerulean streets.

Our guide will take us to favorite haunts and Chefchaouen signature locations, starting with the Kasbah in the town center. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the top of the tower. After lunch in the medina at Cafe Clock, a professional photographer will join us to take our portraits with the blue city as our backdrop. 

After your "close up" you’ll have free time to wander up to see the town waterfall or through the hidden streets of the medina. We’ll meet later for a delicious dinner at Casa Hassan

Note: Chefchaouen is a dry city with no alcohol. 

Our overnight stay is at the Lina Ryad & Spa.

Included

All Meals

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Fes

Day 5: Saturday, October 19, 2024

After breakfast, we’ll bid farewell to the “Blue Pearl” and head to Fes, Morocco’s ancient cultural capital. Founded in 781 AD, Fes is now the world’s largest car-free urban zone and a UNESCO World Heritage site!

The drive is about 5-hours, so we’ll break it up with a stop en route at Volubilis, Roman ruins which date back to the 3rd century BC and are also a UNESCO World Heritage site. We'll have a late lunch and wine tasting at a local vineyard.

Upon arrival in Fes, we’ll check into our riad and savor a group dinner at our Riad. We’ll need a good night’s rest before our action-packed visit the next day!

Our hotel for the next days the Riad El Yacout.

Included

All Meals

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Fes

Day 6: Sunday, October 20, 2024

After breakfast, we’ll begin our exploration of the ancient city of Fes. A trip to Fes is like a step back in time, be sure to take in all of its unique sights, smells, and sounds.

Our day will include stops at the medina, the Medersa (old school), and the legendary tanneries, where ancient techniques are still used to prepare the Moroccan leather which is used to create a variety of clothing, shoes, and bags. We’ll also stop by the world’s oldest learning institution still operating, the University of Al Quaraouiyine, founded in 859 AD, by a woman!

We’ll break for lunch in the medina and then continue the tour of the souks, artisan shops as well as the Jewish Quarter after our break. 

Tonight instead of a sit down meal, we'll enjoy a walking and tasting tour led by a local foodie.

Included

All meals

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Fes

Day 7: Monday, October 21, 2024

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and a relaxed morning allowing for time to explore more of the city on your own. For those who wish, your guide can take you on a shopping tour of the area. 

Lunch today is on your own. 

This afternoon we'll planned a hammam and spa experience for everyone to get you scrubbed and relaxed like a local. The traditional hammam ritual involves several steps to cleanse, detoxify, and relax. Experience one of the most ancient traditions, a black soap cleanse, followed by a cascading cold-water rinse. This prepares your skin for an invigorating scrub, leaving your skin soft and free of accumulated toxins and impurities. After another rinse, a mask of Moroccan volcanic clay is applied to the body, face, and hair. The last step of this centuries-old purification practice is a relaxing massage using pure oils, Morocco’s precious youth elixir!

We’ll conclude our stay with a farewell dinner complete with henna and entertainment before returning to our riad for the night.

Included

Breakfast

Dinner

Not Included

Lunch

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Fes-Casablanca

Day 8: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

After breakfast, those ending their trip here in Fes will bid farewell to their new friends as well as the sights and sounds of the past week in Magnificent Morocco.

We’ll transfer you back to the Casablanca Airport for your departure flight. It’s a 4-hour drive, so please make your return flight for the late afternoon or evening to ensure plenty of time to get to the airport and for customs and security. 

For those continuing on the Marrakech trip extension ... onward!

Included

Breakfast

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Marrakech

Day 1: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Marrakech Trip Extension

If you've extended your trip, this morning we'll be making our way to Marrakech. When we arrive, we’ll check in to our fabulous hotel – La Maison Arabe

Then we'll have lunch followed by a self-guided visit to the Majorelle Gardens and YSL Museum. The gardens are filled with exotic plants and trees from around the world. Next door, you'll find the YSL Museum, home to original work of the internationally renowned designer. There is a wonderful store across the street, 33 Rue Majorelle which shouldn't be missed, 

After some rest back at our hotel, this evening, we’ll head to the famed Djemaa el Fna Square, which comes alive at night. Storytellers hold audiences captive; juice vendors call out the flavors, and live musicians perform in the middle of the square. After our visit, we’ll return to La Maison Arabe for a delicious dinner.

Included

All meals

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Marrakech

Day 2: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - Marrakech Trip Extension

After breakfast, we'll venture out to explore the old city of Marrakech. Our guide will lead us on a walking tour of the most notable monuments, followed by a lunch break in the medina. We’ll wander around the souks, browsing through every imaginable item for sale from spices and shoes to carpets. The guide can help you negotiate the best prices for anything that catches your eye!

This afternoon we'll enjoy a hands-on pottery class by a local artisan. Make something to remember your trip by.

Get a little dressed up tonight because we have a special surprise for you. We're having cocktails at La Mamounia, perhaps the most elegant and elite hotel in the world. Not long ago Conde Nast readers crowned it the Best Hotel in the World! After our cocktails, we'll go to Kabana rooftop, one of the trendiest places in town which not only offers a superb view but a change of cuisine - it's continental food tonight. 

Overnight Stay at La Maison Arabe 

Included

All Meals

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Marrakech

Day 3: Thursday, October 24th, 2024 - Marrakech Trip Extension

Bid farewell to your good friends, driver, and guide. If flying home from Marrakech, the airport is a short drive. If you're returning from Casablanca airport, it's a ~4.5-5 hour drive, so please make your departing flight in the late afternoon or evening to ensure plenty of time to get to the airport and for customs clearance and security.

Included

Breakfast

You'll Be Staying Here

Sofitel Jardin des Roses

Sofitel Jardin des Roses

Located in the heart of Rabat, the Sofitel Rabat Jardin Des Roses is set on a luxurious 7-hectare estate featuring three pools and a mini-golf course. 

Barceló Tanger

Barceló Tanger

Barceló Tanger Hotel, newly renovated in 2022, offers a luxurious stay in Tangier with its prime beachfront location and modern amenities.

Lina Ryad & Spa

Lina Ryad & Spa

Lina Ryad & Spa surrounded by magnificent cerulean mountains and nestled in the heart of the medina, this luxurious riad enjoys a privileged position in one of Morocco’s most unique destinations. 

Riad El Yacout

Riad El Yacout

Riad El Yacout is your unforgettable destination of dreams in the warm city of Fez. 

La Maison Arabe

La Maison Arabe

Experience the soul of Moroccan hospitality at the legendary La Maison Arabe, a luxurious riad hotel set in the heart of the ancient medina of Marrakech. 

Hosts

Jessica Fulton

Jessica Fulton

Meet Jessica Fulton, your trip host based in Tampa, Florida. With an unwavering passion for travel, Jessica immerses herself in diverse cultures to create meaningful experiences. Balancing her life, she juggles a tech career by day and embraces the joys of motherhood to two children and two lovable doodles. Eager to share the enchantment of Morocco, Jessica looks forward to embarking on this exciting journey with you. Follow Jessica's adventures on Instagram. 

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Optional Trip Extensions

3-Day Trip Extension to Marrakech - Private Room

3-Day Trip Extension to Marrakech - Private Room

For those who’d like to spend a bit more time in Morocco, come join us as we explore the magnificent city of Marrakech.

FROM$3,355.00/pp

3-Day Trip Extension to Marrakech - Shared Room

3-Day Trip Extension to Marrakech - Shared Room

For those who’d like to spend a bit more time in Morocco, come join us as we explore the magnificent city of Marrakech.

FROM$2,745.00/pp

Add Ons

Arrive on the 13th in Casablanca

Arrive on the 13th in Casablanca

Includes transfer from the CMN airport and one night at Le Casablanca Hotel

PRICE$465.00

Stay one night longer in Marrakech

Stay one night longer in Marrakech

Includes one night at La Maison Arabe and transportation back to the airport

PRICE$525.00

Pre Trip Extenstion to Casablanca and Airport transfer

Pre Trip Extenstion to Casablanca and Airport transfer

Includes transfer from the CMN airport, one night at Le Casablanca hotel, Dinner at the iconic Rick’s Cafe and a visit to Hassan II Mosque...
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PRICE$950.00

Unique culture, Desert Sahara and delicious foods.

Northern Morocco

Immerse yourself in the exotic colors and cultures that express the flavors of Morocco. From the imperial cities of Fes and Rabat to the vibrant town of Chefchaouen, the rich history and traditions of this ancient land await. 

Northern Morocco

What's Included

What's Included

Airport transfers on start/end date of trip

A registered country guide, driver and host to look after your every need

All hotels

All meals specified in the itinerary

All activities, entrance fees and transportation in country, as specified

Hammam & Spa experiences

Your international airfare

Airport transfers before or after trip start/end date

Fes to Marrakech flight (if taking the extension)

Souvenirs & shopping

Travel and Medical Insurance (required)

Reviews

Just back from Morocco with Girls Guide to the World. I was seeking solo travel to a place I had never been and wanted to delve into culture, history, flavors and get local while feeling safe and relaxed. This was just the ticket. Girls Guide took care of all the logistics and hit all the bases. We saw the highlights and got to experience local culture as well. The trip was well organized while also allowing for some flexibility in the schedule. I loved it and highly recommend. - Kerry O, Denver, CO

2023 Trip Attendee

I cannot recommend highly enough my travel experience to Morocco with Girl's Guide. As a working mother of small children, it was gift to just sit back and experience/enjoy as opposed to working through every nitty gritty detail of an adventurous trip. Every choice made by Girls' Guide in terms of dining, accommodations, and how we spent our precious time was luxurious yet also respectful and inclusive of the culture. I was especially appreciative of the additional thoughtful focus on supporting female owned businesses and non-profits/charitable entities that provide support to local women. I just cannot wait to go on the next trip with Girls' Guide--my only problem is choosing where!! - Leigh S, Roanoke, VA

2021 Trip Attendee

I had an exceptional experience on my trip to Morocco with Girls Guide. The planning and guiding were executed with a keen eye for detail which made some of our adventures on this journey truly magical. When the group absolutely loved a destination, we asked to stay a bit longer. Our wish was so easily granted! Our guides were wonderful and knowledgeable and made us feel safe and welcomed to his country. Beatriz P., Melbourne FL Due to the resources and knowledge held by our host/guide this trip was effortless for me and full of memorable happenings and lovely pictures.

2021 Trip Attendee

FAQs

Fly into Casablanca International Airport (CMN)

The trip officially starts on October 15th but if you are traveling across an ocean to get to Morocco, consider arriving a day early so you have time to relax and adjust to the local time zone. If you decide to arrive early, please let us know and we will book your room for you and make sure that you are kept in the same room until the trip starts.

We will have a zoom call about 6 weeks before the trip starts to discuss all that information and give you a packing list. Here is a great website that we love that will help you with packing and travel trips.

The weather in October is beautiful. Temperatures are a high of 82F and a low of around 60F.

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Northern Moroccan Adventure

Morocco· October 15 - 22 2024· 7 nights