Moroccan Heartbeat By World Journeys
Women-only Small Group Tour
15 Days/14 Nights from $18,680 Price Per Person
Sales from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025
**September**
**Sat 19: Auckland > Dubai**
Fly overnight via Dubai to Casablanca.
**Sun 20: Dubai > Casablanca > Rabat (D)**
Transit Dubai and fly to Casablanca. On arrival you will be driven to Rabat and check in to our comfortable hotel.
**Mon 21: Rabat > Chefchaouen (B,D)**
Today enjoy an orientation tour of charming capital Rabat, including the majestic Royal Palace, the Kasbah of the Udayas which is surrounded by French-designed gardens and overlooks the ocean. You will also visit the iconic 12th century Hassan Tower. Continue your journey to the charming blue-washed town of Chefchaouen in time for dinner.
**Tue 22: Chefchaouen (B,L)**
Grab your cameras and capture the beauty of the blue Medina on your photography walking tour this morning. Transfer to the rural village of Houmar to cook traditional Moroccan dishes with a local family. Later return to Chefchaouen in the afternoon to explore the hidden corners of the town.
**Wed 23: Chefchaouen > Volubilis > Fes (B,L,D)**
This morning drive from Chefchaouen to Volubilis, where you will see the best-preserved Roman ruins in North Africa. Enjoy an exclusive Roman-Inspired picnic lunch with panoramic views before continuing to Fes. Dinner tonight is in the serene courtyard of our riad.
**Thu 24: Fes (B)**
After breakfast, join your guide as we walk through Fes’ medieval medina, see the ancient Al-Qarawiyyin University, the world’s oldest and the exquisite Bou Inania Medersa as well as the bustling tanneries and artisan workshops. End the day with a sunset yoga class with views over the Zalagh Mountains.
**Fri 25: Fes (B,D)**
Today join an artisan masterclass. Later don traditional dress for a Sufi-themed dinner with music in a warm Moroccan setting. You will be joined by and esteemed female scholar for fascinating cultural discussion.
**Sat 26: Fes > Merzouga (B,D)**
Today’s scenic drive takes us through the Atlas Mountains, stopping in Midelt for refreshments before arriving in Erfoud. Transfer to 4X4 vehicles for the journey through the gigantic dunes to our luxury camp. Join a camel trek as the sun sets before dinner with Gnawa drumming , a henna art session with a local Moroccan artist and a Nomadic tea ceremony around a firelit desert circle.
**Sun 27: Merzouga > Skoura (B,L,D)**
Travel through to Skoura, stopping at Todra Gorge to take in the breathtaking views. Lunch today is with an Amazigh (Berber) family, sharing stories and traditions. Laze around the pool in Skoura this afternoon before dinner in the hotel.
**Mon 28: Skoura > Aït Ben Haddou > Marrakech (B)**
Visit the UNESCO site of Aït Ben Haddou, Morocco’s famous ksar (fortified village) before joining a Women’s Cooperative at Tizi n’Tichka Pass for tea. Learn the traditional art of natural dyeing and support these women preserving age-old weaving techniques. Overnight in elegant accommodation in Marrakech.
**Sun 29: Marrakech (B)**
Enjoy a guided exploration of Marrakech’s cultural gems today including the iconic Majorelle Garden & YSL Museum, the breathtaking Ben Youssef Medersa and vibrant souks. This afternoon, join a textile expert to discover hidden ateliers in the maze of the souk.
**Mon 30: Marrakech (B,L,D)**
This morning join a market Tour with a female “Dada” (traditional chef) before our private cooking class at a beautiful eco-farm. This afternoon is free. You may like to choose a hammam or spa treatment (additional cost) before our farewell dinner this evening.
**October**
**Tue 1: Marrakech > Casablanca > Dubai (B)**
Transfer to Casablanca airport and fly to Dubai. Enjoy a few hours rest in a transit hotel on arrival.
**Wed 2: Dubai > Auckland**
Depart Dubai flying overnight.
**Thu 3: Arrive Auckland**
Inclusions
- Women-only small group tour (min 8 / max 10)
- Economy Class airfares ex Auckland
- A World Journeys host
- 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners
- Farewell dinner
- Accommodation in 4-star hotels
- Transfers Dubai > Casablanca
- Sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Special Experiences
- Gratuities
Terms and Conditions:
- Tour price is based on a minimum of 8 travellers. A supplement will apply if minimum numbers are not met
- As this tour involves quite a bit of walking, in order for you to obtain maximum enjoyment and benefit from the itinerary, you must be able to walk a minimum of at least 4km unaided at one time. Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for those with mobility issues
- As cancellation fees apply, travel insurance is mandatory
- Booking Conditions
A non-refundable deposit of $3,000 per person is required, with the balance due 19 June 2026. In order to maintain the advertised tour price, if upgrading your Economy Class airfare to Premium Economy or Business Class, it will be necessary to collect the airfare portion earlier than the final balance date. As cancellation fees apply, travel insurance is mandatory. Please refer to World Journeys terms and conditions
- Share your room
If you are a single traveller and wish to take advantage of the share twin price, we will endeavour to match you with another woman. Share twin options are subject to availability and your room mate will be advised at time of final payment.
Not Included:
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Visas
- Flight upgrades to Premium Economy or Business Class
- In the countries we are visiting, tipping is customary. For a hassle-free journey, tipping is included for all group activities, and will be handled by the World Journeys host.