Posted: 1/6/22 | January 6th, 2022
The undulating sand dunes. The camel rides. The hikes through the Atlas Mountains. The bustling medinas. The couscous-laced dishes. The seemingly endless mint tea. And, of course, the super friendly and welcoming people. Morocco will change and challenge you.
It can be sensory overload at times, but it’s well worth your time and money to get yourself to Morocco. I fell in love with it as soon as I arrived.
It’s not always easy to get around this country of 37 million people. For new travelers, Morocco’s up-close and personal nature can be a challenge. The country is a battery on your senses and, for those without a lot of travel experience, that can be overwhelming, which is why jumping on an organized tour might be one of the best ways to see it for the first time.
I took the two-week best of Morocco tour with Intrepid Travel, which was a blast and a terrific primer. While I loved my tour (it’s an incredible company!), it isn’t the only option. There are other good travel companies that can take you around the countryside and to all the greatest sites of this wonderful nation.
Here are some of the best tour companies in Morocco to help you plan your trip:
1. Intrepid
Intrepid is my favorite multiday, small-group tour operator out there (with which I went to Morocco, Jordan, and Madagascar). I always have an incredible time on its tours. I really love the guides, off-the-beaten-track itineraries, and commitment to the local community.
Intrepid also is environmentally friendly, uses local guides and transportation, doesn’t rush the tours, and is quite economical (tours start for as little as $383 and go up to $7,600 per person, based on the tour and the length of time). The tours get a good mix of young and older travelers and balance being both fun and educational. You learn a lot without it feeling boring. I can’t recommend it enough!
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-> Click here to learn more about Intrepid!
2. Nomadic Tours
This company has been leading travelers around the sand dunes, narrow streets, medinas, and mosques of Morocco for close to two decades. One nice thing about Nomadic tours is that it will never cancel the tour if enough people don’t sign up. just two people? The tour is still on! It also doesn’t charge you a single supplement if you’re solo.
The company offers the usual highlight tours, but also ones aimed at teen travelers, families, and hikers (for example, there’s an 11-day trekking trip with Berbers in the Atlas Mountains). There are a dozen on offer, ranging from 5 to 15 days, using local guides.
Tours range from $600 to $1,600 per person.
-> Click here to learn more about Nomadic Tours!
3. Wandering Earl Tours
My pal Earl from Wandering Earl runs an epic tour across Morocco. Over the course of 14 days, you’ll see all the highlights, spend time with Berber and Bedouin communities, and take a 4WD adventure over barren sand dunes. His tours are small (they’re capped at 12 people) and they also offer single supplements for anyone wanting a private room (for an additional cost). like me, Earl has been traveling the world for over a decade and knows what makes a good tour. You can’t go wrong with his company.
Wandering Earl’s 14-day wander across Morocco tour costs $3,150.
-> Click here to learn more about Wandering Earl Tours!
4. culture Morocco Tours
This operator offers tours from various cities in Morocco. So, if you’re based in, say, Marrakech or Fes or Tangier or Casablanca, you can jump on a two-day or weeklong tour of another part of the country. There are also tours lasting up to 30 days, so chances are there’s an itinerary that suits your needs.
The company also offers private tours. While that might not be as cheap, you’ll be able to plan the trip exactly as you see fit. This is a terrific option for independent travelers who want the flexibility of designing their own expedition but the comfort and safety of going with a company.
-> Click here to learn more about culture Morocco Tours!
5. mountain Bike Morocco
This company only does bike tours: road bikes, mountain bikes, and e-bikes. most are moderately challenging, so you’ll need to be in decent shape. However, you don’t need to be a professional cyclist — beginners are welcome!
Pedal through valleys in the mountains and stop in remote Berber villages to chat with the locals. Or do a nine-day bike expedition from the fabled Atlas Mountains to the coast. It also offers several single-day tours in case you just want to add in a day of biking to your existing itinerary. These day trips are easy or mildly difficult and suitable for beginners too.
-> Click here to learn more about mountain Bike Morocco!
6. TBA Escapes
My pal Kiersten from The Blonde Abroad created this bespoke tour company that organizes all-female tours over hele kloden. Deres Marokko tour er utroligt populær og sælger ud hver gang. Det omfatter en check ud til den ikoniske blå by Chefchaouen, glamping i ørkenen, komfortable ophold i lokale riads og hoteller, og endda en luftballonstur! Hvis du er en kvindelig rejsende, der ønsker at opleve Marokko i stil, er dette turen til dig.
-> Klik her for at lære mere om TBA Escapes!
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Alle, jeg ved, hvem der har været i Marokko, ønsker at gå tilbage. Det er kun et af de lande, der lokker dig, overvældende dine sanser med sine spredte gyldne klitter og travle, labyrintiske markeder.
Det kan dog være et udfordrende sted at tjekke ud – en der lejlighedsvis tester din tålmodighed – hvilket er grunden til at besøge Marokko på en tur er en fantastisk mulighed for nye rejsende.
Redaktørens note: Jeg gik til Marokko med Intrepid rejse på deres bedste af Marokko tour. Det var en del af mit igangværende partnerskab med Intrepid Travel. De dækkede omkostningerne ved turnéen, flyvning og måltider.
Book din rejse til Marokko: Logistiske tips og tricks
Book dit fly
Brug Skyscanner eller Momondo til at finde en billig flyvning. De er mine to yndlings søgemaskiner, fordi de søger websteder og flyselskaber over hele kloden, så du altid ved, at ingen sten er efterladt utilsigtet. Start med Skyscanner først, selvom de har den største rækkevidde!
Book din indkvartering
Du kan bestille dit hostel med Hostelworld, da de har den største inventar og bedste tilbud. Hvis du vil blive et andet sted end et hostel, skal du bruge Booking.com, da de konsekvent returnerer de billigste priser for gæstehuse og billige hoteller.
Glem ikke rejseforsikring
Rejseforsikring vil beskytte dig mod sygdom, skade, tyveri og aflysninger. Det er omfattende beskyttelse, hvis noget går galt. Jeg går aldrig på en tur uden det, som jeg har måttet bruge det mange gange i fortiden. Mine foretrukne virksomheder, der tilbyder den bedste service og værdi, er:
Sikkerhedsvinge (for alle under 70)
Forsikre min tur (for de over 70)
Medjet (for yderligere repatrieringsdækning)
Leder du efter de bedste virksomheder at spare penge med?
Tjek min ressource side for de bedste virksomheder at bruge, når du rejser. Jeg lister alle dem, jeg bruger til at spare penge, når jeg er på vej. De vil spare dig penge, når du rejser også.
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