Casablanca → Rabat → Tangier → Chefchaouen → Fes → Midelt →Merzouga → Zagora → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech → Imlil → Essaouira → Casablanca
Step into a richly layered, slow-paced journey through Morocco — designed for women who want more than sightseeing.
This 30-night immersive experience blends vibrant cities, coastal calm, desert magic, and mountain serenity, with time to truly connect — with place, people, and each other.
From Casablanca to the Sahara, through ancient medinas, artisan traditions, and breathtaking landscapes, this journey offers depth, ease, and unforgettable shared moments.
This is a curated small-group independent travel experience, thoughtfully designed for ease, flexibility, and authentic discovery.
Rather than a fully hosted tour, this journey gives you the freedom to experience Morocco more organically, while still being supported behind the scenes.
✨ WHAT MAKES THIS JOURNEY SPECIAL
✔ Small, intimate group of women
✔ Thoughtfully chosen apartments, villas, hotels and riad stays
✔ Private driver throughout
✔ Seamless planning with flexibility
✔ Cultural immersion without rushing
✔ Creative and meaningful experiences
✔ Space for both connection and independence
💛 WHO THIS IS FOR
Women who:
Seek meaningful, culturally rich travel
Prefer a slow and intentional pace
Value both connection and independence
Want everything organised without a rigid structure
Tipping: We suggest each traveller contribute AUD $375 per person to a group tipping fund for the month. This can then be distributed collectively throughout the journey to guides, drivers, porters, hotel staff, and other local service providers in recognition of their excellent service.
From vibrant cities to desert stillness and ocean calm — this is more than a trip.
It’s a shared journey of beauty, culture, and connection.
During your trip you'll visit some of our favourite places, from the beautiful Majorelle Garden in Marrakech and the mountain village of Imlil beneath the majestic Toubkal Mountains, to the ancient kasbah of Aït Benhaddou and the charming coastal town of Essaouira. Along the way, you'll wander through bustling souks, explore historic medinas, enjoy spectacular scenery, and create memories that will stay with you long after you return home.
Before the adventure begins, we'd like to take care of a few important housekeeping details. The following information may not be quite as exciting as desert sunsets and hidden riads, but it will help ensure your journey runs smoothly from start to finish. Please take a few moments to read through the details below and keep them handy for future reference.
One of the wonderful aspects of this journey is that you will be travelling independently while also being part of a supportive group of like-minded women. We have deliberately designed this tour to offer a more flexible and leisurely style of travel. You're not tied to a group bus every day, yet you're never truly travelling alone.
When spending a month travelling with others, it's important to remember that everyone brings different experiences, expectations, travel styles, comfort levels and personalities. We cannot assume everyone thinks the same way we do, communicates in the same way, or approaches situations in the same manner. A little patience, kindness and understanding can go a long way.
For many women, this style of travel creates opportunities that may not otherwise be possible. It provides the confidence, companionship and added safety of travelling alongside others, while still allowing the freedom and independence to enjoy Morocco in your own way. We encourage everyone to respect each other's choices, support one another where appropriate, and embrace the diversity that makes group travel such a rewarding experience.
Your traveller dashboard contains everything you need to prepare for your trip.
Within your dashboard, you can:
We have also included Seleena's Field Guide to Morocco in your traveller resources. As your Marrakech guide, Seleena has shared many of her favourite tips, tricks and local insights to help you make the most of your time in Morocco. We highly recommend reading through it before departure.
Your driver has been secured and will accompany the group throughout the journey, transporting you safely between destinations.
Please note that your driver is engaged for all itinerary-related transportation but is not available for private activities outside the itinerary.
If there is a day when the driver is unavailable, this will be noted at the bottom of that day's itinerary. In most cases, these will be designated free days where transportation is not required.
Your driver will speak English... fingers crossed! 😊 While English may not be his first language, he is experienced in working with English-speaking groups and will communicate all essential information throughout the trip.
Each afternoon or evening, your driver will advise the group of departure times and arrangements for the following day.
He may also assist with purchasing tickets where required. Tickets that have been pre-purchased as part of your tour will also be shared in the group chat closer to departure for easy reference.
Vibrant Women Travel will always be here to support you throughout your journey. However, after many years of travel, we also know that not everything goes according to plan. In fact, that is simply part of travel.
Sometimes a ticket may be booked for the wrong day and your plans need to be rearranged. A driver may become unwell and a replacement may not be available until the following day. An accommodation booking may require clarification. A fellow guest may need assistance. These situations are not common, but they do occur, and often they become part of the travel stories we laugh about later.
We encourage guests to approach these situations with flexibility and a problem-solving mindset. More often than not, the group works together, supports one another and finds a solution quickly. If an issue arises, your first point of contact should be your driver and accommodation staff as they are usually in the best position to assist immediately.
Please also let us know about any issues so that we can follow up and provide support as soon as we are available. While we may not be able to respond instantly due to the time difference, we will always do our best to help.
For situations that cannot wait, we will provide you with details of our Marrakech-based emergency contact closer to departure. This contact is intended only for genuine urgent matters that require immediate local assistance that cannot be resolved by your Riad or Driver. .
If the issue is health-related, your travel insurance provider should also be contacted as soon as possible. Most insurers provide 24-hour emergency assistance services and can help coordinate medical care if required.
In addition, a global 24/7 telehealth service is available should you wish to speak with a doctor while travelling. You can find more information here: International Virtual Care for Travellers
Above all, please remember that travel requires a degree of flexibility and resilience. While we have worked hard to create a smooth and enjoyable experience, occasional unexpected challenges are simply part of the adventure. We know that together, with a caring and understanding attitude and a willingness to support one another, we will be able to naviagte them together.
Please remember that Vibrant Women Travel is based in Australia and Morocco is approximately 10 hours behind Australia for much of the year. This means that when you need assistance during your daytime in Morocco, we may be asleep. We will always do our best to respond as quickly as possible, but there may be delays depending on the time of day. Please keep this in mind when contacting us and, where possible, allow some time for a response.
The currency in Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD).
Credit cards are accepted in many hotels, restaurants and larger businesses; however, cash is still preferred in smaller shops, markets and cafés.
We strongly recommend that you do not exchange money at the airport. Airport exchange counters are known for offering some of the least favourable exchange rates in the country.
ATMs can also be surprisingly scarce once you leave the larger cities, so when you have the opportunity to withdraw cash, we recommend doing so. There are two ATMs conveniently located outside your hotel in Casablanca, making this an excellent opportunity to obtain local currency at the beginning of the trip.
Euros are also widely accepted throughout Morocco, particularly for tipping and tourism-related purchases. If you wish to bring cash from home, we recommend bringing Euros rather than Australian dollars. Australian dollars can be difficult to exchange, and many exchange offices will not accept them.
The official languages of Morocco are Arabic and Amazigh (Berber). French is also widely spoken throughout the country.
English is becoming more common in tourist areas, but it is not universally spoken, particularly in smaller towns and rural areas.
Morocco is a predominantly Muslim country, and religion plays an important role in everyday life.
Visitors are not expected to dress or behave exactly as locals do; however, modest clothing is appreciated, particularly in smaller towns, villages and religious areas.
You will hear the call to prayer throughout the day, which is a beautiful and unique part of Moroccan life.
Morocco uses 220V electricity with European-style Type C and Type E plugs.
Australian travellers will require a travel adaptor.
At the time of writing, Australian passport holders do not require a visa for tourist visits of up to 90 days.
Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Morocco.
It remains each traveller's responsibility to ensure they meet all passport, visa and entry requirements before departure.
We have made every effort to pre-pay accommodation taxes and tourism levies wherever possible.
However, some riads and accommodations are required by local authorities to collect these directly from guests. You may therefore be asked to pay a small local tax of approximately €1-€3 per person, per night at certain properties.
To keep the overall cost of this tour as reasonable as possible, all travellers will be required to share a room for four nights during the journey.
These nights occur in our premium accommodations in the Sahara Desert and Imlil, where room rates can exceed AUD $600 per room, per night.
These stays also include both dinner and breakfast, providing excellent value while allowing us to offer these unique experiences without significantly increasing the overall tour cost.
We have now included 11 dinners throughout the itinerary.
These dinners have been carefully selected for locations where dining alternatives are limited, or on travel days when most people will simply want to arrive, relax and enjoy a meal without needing to head back out.
This includes your first evenings in Fes and Marrakech, along with several other destinations throughout the journey.
One of the highlights of travelling in Morocco is staying in a variety or accommodations from an aparthotel in Casablanca to beautiful traditional riads, a mud brick adobe style dwelling in Ait Ben Haddou to glapming in the Sahara.
With this style of accommodation, unlike large international hotel chains, no two rooms are exactly alike.
At one property, someone may have a balcony overlooking a courtyard, while at another property, someone else may have a smaller room with a high window, one may have bath or another a small shower (guaranteed they will all mostly have smelly drains and the first thing I do is put something over the drain when its not in use like the bathmat or a plug ;) this plumping is very old of course in this part of the world to be a bit smelly). We have worked hard to secure accommodations that have simlar rooms throughout the journey, but perfect uniformity simply does not exist in these character-filled properties.
We ask everyone to approach room allocations with flexibility, fairness and good humour.
While we do our best to find unique and enjoyable accommodaiton throughout the journey, it is impossible for everyone to have the best room at every property. The reward is the opportunity to stay in authentic and memorable accommodations that form a significant part of the Moroccan experience. Please try and share around the experience.
Tipping is a normal and expected part of daily life in Morocco and forms an important part of many tourism workers' incomes.
We recommend creating a shared tipping kitty of AUD $375 per person for the duration of the trip, which works out to approximately $12.50 per day.
Of this amount:
As a guide, local tipping rates are generally:
This allocation should be sufficient to cover the anticipated guiding services included in the itinerary.
Please note that even at AUD $300 per person, the driver's gratuity remains relatively modest compensation for someone spending an entire month caring for, transporting and supporting the group. We have tried to strike a balance between local expectations and what we feel Australian travellers are prepapred to pay.
Tipping for porters, hammams, cafés, restaurants and other incidental services remains entirely at each person's discretion.
There is no need to overcomplicate the process. The group may choose to:
While you may not personally agree with tipping as a concept, it remains an accepted and expected part of the culture throughout Morocco and much of Europe. Rather than viewing it as an additional expense, consider it the equivalent of setting aside the cost of a coffee, glass of wine or mint tea each day. Small amounts can make a significant difference to the people who help make your travel experience memorable.
If you have any questions, concerns or comments about any aspect of the tour, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
We would much rather discuss any concerns now than have unanswered questions later.
Likewise, if any of the information provided changes your feelings about the trip, please let us know. Our goal is for everyone joining this journey to do so with realistic expectations and genuine excitement for the experience ahead.
By continuing with the tour after reviewing this information, we will assume that you are comfortable with the itinerary, activities, accommodations, group expectations and the requirement to share accommodation for four nights during the journey.
We cannot wait to share the magic, hospitality and beauty of Morocco with you. 🇲🇦✨
October is one of the best times to visit Morocco, with warm days, comfortable temperatures and plenty of sunshine. In cities such as Marrakech, daytime temperatures typically range between 25°C and 32°C, while evenings can cool to around 10°C to 20°C. Coastal destinations and the Sahara overnight are often slightly cooler, while the mountains can be fresh in the mornings and evenings. You can expect around 8 hours of sunshine per day, making it an excellent time for sightseeing and outdoor activities. October is generally dry, although northern and coastal regions may experience occasional light rainfall, with average monthly precipitation ranging from approximately 7mm to 22mm. During your time in the Sahara Desert, daytime temperatures are usually a comfortable 25°C to 30°C, however overnight temperatures can fall to around 10°C - 15°C, so warm layers are essential for evenings under the stars. We recommend packing lightweight clothing for daytime exploring, along with a light jacket, cardigan or fleece for cooler evenings and higher-altitude destinations, on the coast or when glamping.
October is generally warm and sunny, but you'll experience a variety of climates including cities, mountains, coastal areas and the Sahara Desert. Packing layers is the key to staying comfortable.
Morocco uses Type C and Type E plugs with a 220V power supply.
Tip: You will have opportunities to do laundry during the trip, so there's no need to pack 30 days' worth of clothing. Pack light, comfortable items that can be mixed and matched, and save some space in your suitcase for the treasures you'll undoubtedly bring home from Morocco. 😊
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