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Women's Expeditions
Morocco: Women's Expedition
4.9
Excellent
128 reviews
8 days
Start
Marrakech, Morocco
Finish
Marrakech, Morocco
Trip Code
XMRW
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Gite (2 nights), Guesthouse (3 nights)
From £856(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Find out what it means to be female in Morocco as you travel with an all-women group, a local female leader, the M’Goun Valley’s first local female guide and meet plenty of inspiring women along the way.
Learn from the best as you take part in a traditional couscous cooking lesson, find out how to make fresh khobz (flatbread), and be welcomed into the home of a local woman in Marrakech for a meal you won’t forget.
Spend four days hiking between remote villages in the M’Goun Valley, accompanied by a local female guide who will bring the region to life with her incomparable knowledge and experience.
Dine on delicious local cuisine as you enjoy a private performance by The Houariyates – a female music band that will fill the room and your heart with joyful songs praising and celebrating women.
Visit the historic town of Ait Benhaddou and its iconic mudbrick ksar. You’ll soon see why this eye-catching site has been used as a backdrop in many famous films.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Tuuur Foundation partner, Amal. Donations support them to provide women in Morocco with culinary skills training to help improve livelihoods. Tuuur will double your impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Tuuur Foundation.
Is this trip right for you?
This trip involves walking from 4 to 7 hours on Day 3 to 6. The walks will lead you through picturesque valleys and rivers. The terrain may be unstable, rocky and hilly. Consider appropriate footwear and necessary clothing, including a warm jacket and raincoat.
You’ll need to bring a 3/4 season sleeping bag on this trip. Even though you’ll be staying in guesthouses and gites, they may not be heated, so a warm sleeping bag is essential.
The village accommodation on this trip is simple and you’ll be sharing rooms with other female travellers. On Day 5 there are two big rooms for the group so you may share your room with up to five other travellers. Bathroom facilities are shared, but you can expect a hot shower each evening.
Itinerary
Leave the beaten path behind on an unforgettable women’s-only expedition
Join a women’s-only adventure for an unforgettable expedition to the remote and less-travelled reaches of Morocco. Begin in Marrakech, then set off to experience the side of Morocco they don’t tell you about in the guidebooks. Break bread with Amazigh families in remote homes, see how an artist co-op is empowering female rug-weavers in small villages, take in the beauty of the far-flung M’goun Valley over four days of hiking with the region’s first local female guide, and enjoy the singing and dancing of Moroccan women in cultural ceremonies in rural communities.
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Gite (2 nights), Guesthouse (3 nights)
Included activities
Bou Tharar - Amazigh music and local songs
Agouti - Couscous demonstration
Bou Tharar - Hike to Agouti
Rbat Village - Rug-weaving Demonstration
Agouti - Hike to Rbat Village
Amejgag - Moroccan breakfast preparation
Issoumar - Folk tales and music
Amejgag - Hike to Issoumar
Bou Tharar - Farm animal 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
Optional activities
Marrakech - Hot Air Balloon Ride - MAD1999
Marrakech - Magical Marrakech City Cycling Tour - MAD438
Marrakech - Luxury Spa Hammam & Massage - MAD750
Marrakech - Quad Biking the Rock Desert & Palmgrove - MAD715
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 2 and 6 (Gite) and Days 3, 4 and 5 (Guesthouse) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please refer to the trip specific packing list for the recommended items for this trip.
Reviews (125)
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Katharina
Oct 18, 2025
This trip has been a wonderful experience and i can totally recommend it to anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the fascinating Amazigh people. A special thanks to our wonderful tour leader Hanane, which is such a kind and funny person, she really is as great as everyone is saying! Our porters/cooks Malika and Mohamed has been excellent and the times we danced, laughed and talked - i will cherish them forever. This was truly a magnificent experience!
Amber
Oct 11, 2025
Absolutely incredible authentic experience, the food was delicious and the people we met were warm and open
Rylee
Oct 11, 2025
Our trip was amazing!!! From the people , to the food , to the activities. I feel like we had such an authentic experience vs what tourists usually get to see. I felt welcomed by the locals and had such an amazing time with our group :-)
Beattie
Oct 07, 2025
I highly recommend this tour for those wanting a deeper and authentic experience that goes beyond the photo op. Connecting with the local Moroccans both in the communities and in our team, especially the women, learning about their lives and cultures was very impactful. This tour is very woman-centric both with the women only group and the local activities you do, which was why I chose it. Our tour leader Fatimazahara was amazing, generous with her local knowledge and super warm and approachable - cannot recommend her enough! She prioritised our safety and no issue was too small to bring to her. Beyond the beautiful landscapes she made the experience deeper with her insights of customs and ways of life, the locals were excited to share their culture with us because Fatimazahara made everyone feel respected and welcome. You're out in remote villages so be prepared to be out of reception, and sleeping on matts in shared rooms - for those looking for more of an adventure this is perfect! We went in late September/ early October and it was quite warm during the day, only cooling down in the middle of the night. You don't have to be super fit for the walking but its still a good workout.
Suzanne
Sep 28, 2025
My first solo expedition. My first Intrepid trip. My first week-long trip with strangers. Every day was packed with new experiences, new knowledge and heaps of fun. Our Intrepid team was fantastic, so generous with their knowledge, experience and time, and the itinerary was varied and interesting. Highly recommended!
Katrina
Sep 24, 2025
Having just finished my week in Morocco I can honestly say that I cannot rate this trip highly enough and would urge you to book on without delay. The mix of walking and activities was just right, the weather perfect and Hanane, the guide exceptional. I learnt so much about the Berber way of life and never felt uncomfortable asking questions which were always patiently answered. I went in September and found thermals were not required,good shoes for walking on stones in the river were and be aware that you will be trekking in the water for over an hour. Pillows were provided in all the lodges, so no need to squeeze that in your luggage and should you want a cold beer at the end of the day, be sure to pick up a few at Carrefour supermarket en route together with a bottle opener or corkscrew.I was fortunate enough to share my experience laughing and learning with five other lovely ladies, but having Hanane as our guide made a good trip great and I just cannot thank her enough.
Kimberly
Sep 24, 2025
Excellent adventure with Hanane, Maleeka, Mohamed and Momma Bia. Off the beaten track. Great exposure to Berber culture.
Alison
Jul 07, 2025
Hafida was an incredibly passionate guide with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Her relationship with vendors, locals and everyone we met was one of friendship and respect and getting to share this experience with her, locals, and other women around the world was so special. Highly recommend this tour!
Jamie
Jun 16, 2025
A special trip that you will not regret. Combines cultural immersion and physical/mental challenges with supporting amazing Amazigh women in the remote foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. Hanane and Mama Bia are national treasures and our mule/cooking team (Malika, Bassou, and Mohammad) provided our entertainment and magical meals. Come prepared to share a song from your culture with the group! Physical fitness statement felt accurate for a 50K hike. If you have weak ankles or knee problems you may not enjoy the challenge as much. Hiking poles are optional but bring at least one if you question your balance (it does make crossing streams and maintaining your footing on loose terrain easier). Do not skimp on bringing shower shoes, 1.5-2 liters for water, rehydration salts, a hat, scarf/long sleeve shirt for sun protection, and good SPF. You absolutely need closed toe water hiking shoes for day 2, it will make your hike better. I got the TEVA outflows and they came in handy as a second hiking shoe when my Merrell's started to come apart--was able to wear straight from the box on day 2 and half of day 3.
Maggie
Jun 12, 2025
The women’s expedition in Morocco was such a lovely experience. Fabulous leader, great group of women, delicious food made fresh each day by our amazigh cooks and stunning views. It was a fantastic trip for experiencing the culture of Morocco and a nice way to see a country by hiking through the mountainside. Tips I would share… - Having a camelpak for water was ideal (our guide bought water in bulk and we shared this - super easy when hiking). - A good pair of shoes you can wear when crossing a knee high river in very rocky terrain (I just got my hiking shoes wet and they dried overnight for the next day but having a pair that’s easy to dry or something else to use in the water is probably better in the colder months (I went at the end of May). - Some extra pens for the kids in the villages to give as gifts. - We were fed so well I didn’t need to snacks I bought. - Pack light, it was easy to use the same clothes again and again and hand wash as we went.
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