Morocco Group Tours

The desert camp we use for our Morocco trips is a permanent tented camp. Each tent has up to six single beds inside where the group sleeps. Between these tents is an open communal space with Moroccan carpets and tables where the group eats their meals. There are flush toilets on site and a hose for washing. The day you leave the Sahara, there will be time for a shower at a hotel in Merzouga before continuing on with the itinerary.

You won't need a sleeping bag, as for the most part you'll be staying in 3-4 star hotels on your Morocco tour. And our desert camp provides all the bedding you need, including pillows and blankets. For your own personal comfort, you may wish to bring a sleeping bag liner to use at the desert camp.

If you choose to spend a night in the Sahara, we journey there by camel for an authentic Berber experience. These camel rides last for about an hour and a half. If you prefer to walk, then you can walk alongside our camel caravan, but bear in mind that walking in sand can be tiring.

The Moroccan Dirham is a closed currency, which means you won't be able to get it outside of Morocco. Your best option is to withdraw money from an airport ATM on your arrival in Morocco. The currency exchange services at airports offer notoriously poor rates, so withdrawing the money from an ATM is the most cost-effective and easiest way of getting the cash you need for your trip.

Many of our tours do start in Marrakech, and this is perfect for those in the UK, where a number of airlines offer affordable, direct flights between the major cities. However, from elsewhere in the world, most airlines fly directly into Casablanca, and this is why we offer a selection of tours that start in this famous city.

The average group size on our Morocco holidays is between 10 and 12 travelers. As with all of our destinations, you can expect a real mix of ages ranging from those in their 20s to those in their 70s. The beauty of group tours is that many of our travelers make new friends for life—it's the thing we love most about group touring!

On our Signature product, you'll be staying in a mix of 4-star modern hotels and traditional Moroccan riads in Morocco's cities. This gives you a chance to experience the local hospitality and stay in accommodation that reflects the character of Morocco. On our worldwide range of tours in Morocco, the standard of accommodation is equivalent to a Western 3-star.

According to the 2023 LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index, Morocco scores an F rating for LGBTQ+ traveler safety, ranking 170th out of 203 countries.

Same-sex marriage is not legal, and there are no constitutional or worker protections in place for the LGBTQ+ community. 0-25% of consulted citizens consider Morocco a good place to live for gay and lesbian people. Laws prevent the discussion of pro-LGBTQ+ issues, and homosexual or “unnatural” acts result in 6 months–3years in prison and a fine. Public indecency results in up to 2 years in prison and a fine. However, these laws are not strictly enforced in Morocco, especially in popular destinations such as Marrakech.

This does not mean members of the LGBTQ+ community shouldn’t visit Morocco, but precautions should be taken when traveling. As long as you use common sense, traveling in Morocco shouldn’t be a problem. We take people of all ages, races, genders, and sexualities on tour, and there are rarely any issues for our travelers in the destination.

The LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index is designed to provide a good overall picture of attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community in each country and may not reflect the experience of foreign travelers to the country.

We use comfortable, modern minivans with air-conditioning and good-sized windows through which to enjoy the passing views. There is a fair distance to cover in Morocco, especially if you want to see the main highlights. To reach the Sahara from Marrakech, the drive time is around six hours, followed by a camel trek to get deep into the surrounding dunes. The longest day of travel is the journey between Fes and Erg Chebbi. It's a full day of driving, but thankfully it's a wonderfully scenic drive with a stop at the lovely alpine-style town of Ifrane located in the High Atlas Mountains. On our Signature tours, you'll have the opportunity to wander around what is described as the 'Switzerland of Morocco.' Most other journeys are far shorter, and the majority of your days will be spent out and about sightseeing.

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the best times to visit Morocco. At these times of the year, you can expect pleasant temperatures and plenty of sunshine. The landscape is particularly lovely in spring when it's green and lush, while autumn provides the best weather conditions for trekking.

Vegetables feature prominently in local Moroccan cuisine, so vegetarians should have no issues. It's true that Moroccans like their meat, but it's always accompanied by a delicious range of vegetables and grains. There's a huge variety of salads to choose from, soups can easily be made vegetarian-friendly on request, and the ubiquitous tagine and couscous dishes come in vegetarian options too. Your tour guide will be able to advise you on the best restaurants to visit in each location. Street food stalls are a common sight in Morocco too—we advise you to try the food, but take care about which stall to eat from and practice good food hygiene! Your guide will be able to help here, too.

The locals call it Berber whiskey, and it holds a special importance in the country—you will drink a lot of mint tea on your trip. Moroccans drink mint tea when welcoming guests to their house or even their business. It's drunk at home, in cafes, and on the street, and there is no right or wrong time of day to drink it. Moroccan mint tea is typically prepared fresh each day from mint bought at the local market, and for this reason it's the best mint tea you're likely to find anywhere across North Africa and the Middle East.

Traveling solo doesn't have to cost more, and solo travelers who are happy to share a room can do so on our worldwide tours to Morocco, subject to there being another solo traveler of the same gender for you to share with. Please book a single room and contact us if your preference is to room share. The cost of the single supplement will then be refunded. On our Signature tours, we offer a reasonably priced single room option, giving solo travelers the comfort and privacy of their own room. The price of the single supplement for each tour is listed on the relevant web page.