We're headed to Morocco from November 10th through 21st, 2024!
I LOVE Morocco. I've studied, lived, and traveled there, and on each visit, I found something new to fall in love with. The architecture is gorgeous. The food is amazing! The geography is varied and beautiful. People are so welcoming and there's so much to see.
So let's experience it together on a 12-day, 10-night, food-focused experience that takes us through the Medina of Fes, the bustling center of Marrakech, the Sahara desert, and beyond!
This trip is capped at 16 people (including me), so I expect it to fill quickly. Take a look at the full itinerary and details below!
Image Description: four photos from Anela's most recent trip to Morocco, including a chicken tajine from a cooking class, Anela on a balcony, and Anela in a Riad courtyard.
ITINERARY
Day 1: November 10, Arrival to Casablanca
You'll be picked up upon arrival by an Intrepid representative who will manage your private transfer to our shared hotel. As there's little free time included in Casablanca on this trip, consider coming a day early to fully explore the city. Modeled after Marseille in France, the city is famous for its art deco buildings. A pleasant way to spend a day exploring Casablanca is to wander the old medina and the city walls, then jump in a taxi to visit the Quartiers des Habous, the new medina. Then perhaps take a walk along the Corniche, watching the locals play football on the beach, or take it easy with a glass of sweet mint tea in one of the many great cafes. On the official evening of our group trip, we'll have a welcome meeting at 6 pm and a group dinner of delicious traditional dishes. Included Activities: Individual arrival transfer (only if arriving on the official start date into Casablance) and group welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Gray (Standard room)
Day 2: November 11, Meknes - Moulay-Idriss
Day 3: November 12, Chefchaouen
Day 4: November 13, Fes
Day 5: November 14, Fes
Day 6: November 15, Midelt
Day 7: November 16, Merzouga
Day 8: November 17, Todra Gorge - Dades Valley
Day 9: November 18, Dades Valley
Day 10: November 19, Marrakech
Day 11: November 20, Marrakech
Day 12: November 21, Departure
Note: This trip begins in Casablanca and ends in Marrakech, so be sure to book your flights accordingly.
Click below to download the full itinerary and trip booklet!
COST & INCLUSIONS
Trip cost: $2,960 per person. A $500 NONREFUNDABLE deposit is due by August 12, 2024, to reserve your spot. Your spot is not reserved until your deposit is paid.
Costs are based on shared rooms. There are two single rooms available for an additional $810 supplemental cost. Cost includes all accommodations, meals, and activities noted on the official itinerary. Check the day-by-day itinerary breakdown to see all included activities.
After paying the deposit and providing your travel details to Intrepid, the final balance payment is required 70 days prior to travel (by September 1, 2024).
Not included in trip costs: Activities and meals not in the itinerary, tips, travel insurance (mandatory), and flights to/from Morocco.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation prior to 70 days - Intrepid will hold the deposit amount as a credit.
Cancellation 69 days or inside prior to travel will incur 100% cancellation fees.
No-shows will be treated as cancellations and will incur 100% cancellation fees.
SAFETY
Safety is often about perception and personal risk tolerance, so questions about safety are hard for me to answer. However, having lived in and traveled in Morocco numerous times, I can say I feel safe and comfortable traveling there. Morocco is a global tourist destination, and the US Department of State gives Morocco the same safety rating as European countries such as Spain or France.
In addition, one of the reasons I organize and host trips with Intrepid, an award-winning global travel company, is so that we have the expertise and infrastructure of Intrepid to rely on while traveling. We will also be accompanied by an expert local guide throughout this tour.
OK, HOW DO I SIGN UP?
To sign up, please email Intrepid's Tailor-Made Travel team at: tailormadena@intrepidtravel.com
Include the email subject line: Tailor-Made Beautiful Morocco with Anela Malik 6517821
So I can track registration, cc Feed The Malik on your email at: contact@feedthemalik.com
Additional name to include in your registration email
Full name as per passport
Gender
Date of Birth
Room preference (shared or single room)
Roommate (if any)
Also, while I'm opening this trip up to members, feel free to invite your friends and partners! This web page is members-only, but you can print/save and share all the details of this page with your people.