Moroccan Discovery

March 22–April 4, 2026

Tour Operator: Odysseys Unlimited

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Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.

Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.

Active: Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour's inclusions.

Highly Active: Extensive walking and intense daily physical activity required. Appropriate for people who lead very active lives. Trip activities will be at a higher intensity and a more vigorous pace and may include activities such as biking, hiking at high altitudes and for long distances, white water rafting, and kayaking. A pre-trip physical training program is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.

To fully enjoy your tour experience, it is important to be in good health regardless of the tour's activity level. Please use your best discretion when deciding which group tour is right for you as your ability will have an impact on other participants. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UW Alumni Tours office.

Activity Level: Moderate

To learn more and be added to an Advance Interest list, please call Odysseys Unlimited at 1‑888‑370‑6765. Pricing will be included in the brochure once it’s available.

Exploration of this country of dramatic contrasts takes you from seaside Rabat to the desert towns of Erfoud and Ouarzazate and through the snow-topped High Atlas. On a journey featuring the many cultural treasures of Fez, Marrakech, and Casablanca — and five UNESCO sites — encounter Roman ruins, an ancient caravan route and bustling medinas. Dine with local people in a private home and in a family-run riad, and watch the sun set over the Saharan dunes on camelback.

Highlights

• Private Sahara sunset excursion and camel ride on the dunes
• Visits to five UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Ancient ruins of Volubilis
• Scenic “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs”
• Dramatic Todra Gorge and Atlas Mountain scenery
• Kasbah of Ait ben-Haddou
• Fez touring
• Marrakech’s medina and Djemaa el Fna Square
• Storied Casablanca and Hassan II Mosque

Activity Details

• Walk 2–4 miles per day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, or cobblestones
• Occasional long walks from motorcoach drop-off to sights and hotels
• Mounting and dismounting camels for ride through sand dunes in the Sahara
• Several long days of travel via motorcoach

Cost Details

Please see tour brochure for details.

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