Morocco · 3 - 12 October 2024
10 Day Mountainous Morocco Expedition
Go Trekking Off the Beaten Path in the Anti-Atlas
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Overview
Get an intense introduction to Morocco, starting from the vibrant city of Marrakech, taking in its beguiling Medina. From here, we make our way into the lesser-visited Anti-Atlas Mountains to begin an unforgettable trek taking us from village to village, sleeping in local homestays each night.
Hosts
Nicole Smoot
Expedition Lead
Nicole Smoot is a travel adventurer and photographer born and raised in the Alaskan mountains. She enjoys bad taxidermy, post-soviet bunkers, spelunking, and homemade wine. Nicole’s adventures include surviving a bear attack, a glacial cave collapse, and utilizing a ceasefire to move a tour through Northern Afghanistan. She became the first foreign woman to summit Shah Foladi Mountain. Additionally, she has discovered and cataloged petroglyphs, cave drawings, and glacial cave location data.
Nicole maintains a proprietary network across Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. She has consulted for various Ministries of Tourism and NGOs on tourism development. Despite the challenges, Nicole gravitates to regions often overlooked due to geopolitical strife and lack of tourism infrastructure. Her photography can be seen in National Geographic, Alaska Airlines Magazine, Lonely Planet, and at The.Adventures.Of.Nicole on Instagram.
FAQs
Where are the Start & End Points on this Expedition?
This 10 Day Morocco Expedition will begin and end in Marrakech, Morocco. The trip starts the morning of October 3rd and ends the evening of October 12th.
What Is The Difficulty Level Of This Morocco Trekking Expedition?
This 10 Day Morocco expedition is rated as moderate to difficult. This means that we will be trekking for long hours each day.
You can expect long days of trekking, up to 18 kilometers | 11 miles (7-10 hours) at the longest. You should expect to carry a pack with roughly 5-10 kg of weight each day with your water, camera, layering clothing, and any other necessities.
What are the Entry Requirements for Morocco?
Many nationalities can enter Morocco visa-free. A handful require an e-visa and some nationalities (mostly African, Central Asian, and Middle Eastern nations) require a full visa).
Citizens of the following nations may enter Morocco visa-free for up to 90 days: European Union, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Gabon, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Niger, Norway, Oman, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Citizens of the Dominican Republic can enter Morocco visa-free for up to 60 days.
Citizens of Hong Kong and the Maldives may enter Morocco visa-free for up to 30 days.
Passport holders of Azerbaijan, Guatemala, India, Israel, Jordan, and Thailand are eligible for a Moroccan e-visa.
If your nationality isn't on any of the above lists, you will likely need to apply via your nearest Moroccan embassy or consulate for a visa.
Do I Need Travel Insurance to Join this Morocco Expedition?
To join any Safar Expeditions departure you will need to carry an active travel insurance plan. It is recommended to select an insurance plan that covers both medical care and evacuation.
We recommend using IATI travel insurance for medical coverage and an evacuation plan from Global Rescue.
What Currency Is Used In Morocco & How Can I Pay For Things in Morocco?
The Moroccan Dirham (MAD) is the official currency of Morocco. The value of the Dirham fluctuates a little but seems to steadily stay around 9-11 MAD to $1 USD.
Is There A Morocco Packing List & Prep Guide?
Yes, we do provide a suggested packing list and preparation guide for our Morocco expedition that can be viewed here.
What Is The Food Like & Can You Accommodate Dietary Restrictions?
Moroccan cuisine is world renown and for good reason, it's absolutely delicious. The most common foods you will encounter in Morocco are tagine (a dish of tender meat and veggies cooked in a special clay vessel), couscous (usually served with meat or soup and typically on Fridays), zaalouk (smoked eggplant dip), b'stilla (pastry pie stuffed with chicken or pigeon meat and spices), and msemen (a Moroccan style bread). Soups are quite common too including harira and b'ssara.
Vegetarians and vegans will find eating in Morocco to be easy to navigate as the cuisine features an array of veggies and a plethora of spices.
Please let us know of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance so that we can accommodate your needs.
Is There a Minimum Number of Participants Necessary for the Expedition to Run?
Yes, a minimum of 4 passengers will need to be on this expedition in order to run. If the minimum isn't reached, we will contact you about the potential to still operate the trip but at an additional charge or you will be given the option to cancel and your deposit/payment can either be returned to you or applied toward a different expedition of your choosing.