WOMEN'S GROUP TRIP · MARCH 2027

Come to Morocco with me

Want to experience Morocco but don’t want to do it alone? From the souks of Marrakech and the High Atlas to two nights in the Sahara, ancient Fes and blue Chefchaouen. I’ll be with you from the first day to the last.

From €1,430 · €250 deposit · departure guaranteed with 4 bookings

11 days

Marrakech to Casablanca, 10 nights

4–15 women

Women aged 18+, no upper age limit

2 nights

In the Sahara, not a one-night stop

Own room

Solo travelers are never paired with strangers

€1,430

Shared room · €1,630 private room

WHY I CREATED THIS TRIP

"It's essentially the Morocco trip I'd want my friends to experience."

I love solo travel. I’ve traveled extensively around the world on my own. But I also don’t think every trip has to be a solo trip.

Sometimes you simply want to go somewhere and don’t have anyone to go with. Your friends can’t get the same dates off work. Your partner isn’t interested in Morocco. That shouldn’t mean Morocco stays on your “one day” list.

After a year of traveling around Morocco, I created this route with the local team at Village Morocco Travel. It’s not about fitting every attraction into 11 days. It’s about the Morocco I’ve fallen in love with.

THE ROUTE

Mountains, desert, medinas and the blue city

WHY THIS TRIP IS DIFFERENT

Not a standard itinerary with "women only" added to the title

A genuinely small group

A maximum of 15 women. Enough for the social side of group travel, without the feel of a coach tour.

Come solo, not alone

Created with solo travelers in mind. Coming alone means your own private room. We don’t pair solo travelers with strangers.

Two nights in the Sahara

This was non-negotiable. A full day for 4×4 exploring, nomadic families, Khamlia, cooking, henna and sandboarding.

Chosen by me

Aït Ben Haddou, the Sahara, Fes, Chefchaouen. Places I’ve genuinely enjoyed, not picked from a brochure.

Comfortable, without rushing

Superior stays, a private vehicle with our local driver, no hikes, and two-night stops so not everything feels like a race.

DAY BY DAY

Our 11-day itinerary

Day 1 · 13 March — Welcome to Morocco

Arrival in Marrakech · no scheduled activities

Today is about arriving, settling in and meeting the women you’ll be sharing the next 11 days with.

Fly into Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), where your included airport transfer will be waiting to take you to our accommodation. I’ll meet everyone in Marrakech and travel with the group throughout the entire trip.

There are no scheduled activities today, so there’s no need to arrive a day early or worry if your flight gets in later in the evening. Check in, meet the group, get some rest and get ready to start exploring Morocco tomorrow.

Day 2 · 14 March — The colours, souks and sights of Marrakech

Guided medina walk · souks · Jemaa el-Fna

Our first full day starts in one of Morocco’s most exciting cities.

After breakfast, we’ll meet our local guide and head into the old medina of Marrakech, where seemingly endless lanes lead between colorful souks, hidden courtyards, historic buildings, spice stalls and tiny workshops.

We’ll discover some of Marrakech’s important sights and learn more about the history behind the city, but this isn’t about racing from one monument to another. We’ll also experience what I love most about Marrakech: its atmosphere.

Expect colorful displays of spices and ceramics, artisans working in tiny workshops, stalls overflowing with lanterns and rugs, the smell of freshly baked bread and plenty of opportunities to stop for photos.

We’ll make our way through the medina and souks and experience the energy of Jemaa el-Fna, Marrakech’s famous central square.

Having a local guide means we don’t have to spend our first day trying to work out where we are in the maze of the medina. We can simply take it all in.

Those who want to can finish our first full day with an optional dinner and show at NOMMOS Marrakech. €110 per person, including round-trip transportation.

Day 3 · 15 March — Over the High Atlas to Aït Ben Haddou

Tizi n’Tichka Pass · Aït Ben Haddou · Ouarzazate · Valley of Roses · Dades

Today the road trip begins. We’ll leave Marrakech behind and climb into the High Atlas Mountains, following winding roads higher into the mountains until we cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

We’ll stop along the way for panoramic views over mountain valleys and traditional villages built into the landscape. It’s the first of many moments on this trip where you’ll realize how quickly Morocco can completely change around you.

Eventually, the mountains begin to give way to the dry landscapes of southern Morocco and we arrive at one of my favorite places on the route:

Aït Ben Haddou.

This UNESCO-listed ksar looks almost as though it has grown directly out of the earth. Its towers, narrow passages and traditional earthen buildings have made it one of Morocco’s most recognizable places and a backdrop for numerous international film productions like Gladiator, The Odyssey, Game of Thrones…

We’ll have time to explore on foot and take in the views across the surrounding landscape.

From Aït Ben Haddou, we continue toward Ouarzazate, Morocco’s famous gateway to the desert and an important center of the country’s film industry.

But we’re not done with the scenery yet. We’ll continue through southern Morocco, passing kasbahs, palm-filled valleys and increasingly dramatic rock formations.

We’ll travel through the Valley of Roses before reaching the Dades Valley.

By the time we arrive at our hotel, we’ll have gone from the busy streets of Marrakech to mountain passes, ancient earthen villages and the almost otherworldly landscapes of southern Morocco in a single day.

Tonight, we’ll have dinner together at our hotel.

Day 4 · 16 March — Into the Sahara

Todra Gorge · Merzouga · Erg Chebbi

Today, we’re going to the Sahara. After breakfast, we’ll continue toward Tinghir and the Todra Valley, where green palm groves contrast with the dry mountains surrounding them.

Then we enter the spectacular Todra Gorge. Enormous rock walls rise dramatically on either side of the narrow canyon. We’ll get out and walk through part of the gorge, giving us time to stretch our legs and take in the scale of the cliffs above us.

From Todra, we continue east through increasingly arid landscapes and small desert towns. And then, eventually, you’ll see them. The enormous golden dunes of Erg Chebbi rising on the horizon.

We’ve reached Merzouga and the edge of the Sahara. From here, you get to choose how you want to enter the desert.

You can ride a camel across the dunes, one of those classic Morocco experiences that feels particularly special as the light begins changing over the sand.

Not interested in riding a camel? Absolutely fine. You can head into the Sahara by 4×4 instead.

Once we reach our desert accommodation (luxury desert glamping), there’s time to slow down. Climb a dune. Take photos. Watch the colors change as the sun gets lower. Sit down and take in the silence.

And if sliding down a giant dune sounds more fun than walking down one, we can also try sandboarding.

After dark, we’ll have dinner together in the desert. Away from the lights of Morocco’s cities, don’t forget to look up.

And unlike many Sahara tours, we don’t have to pack our bags and leave tomorrow morning. We’re staying.

Day 5 · 17 March — The Sahara beyond the dunes

4×4 excursion · nomadic families · Khamlia · cooking · henna

This is one of the days I specifically wanted to build the trip around. A lot of Morocco itineraries reach Merzouga in the afternoon, ride a camel into the desert, sleep and leave immediately after breakfast.

You can technically say you’ve been to the Sahara that way. But I want us to actually experience it.

After breakfast, we’ll head out by 4×4 to discover the landscapes surrounding the Erg Chebbi dunes. The Sahara isn’t simply an endless sea of orange sand. Around Merzouga, we’ll see rocky desert, tiny settlements, huge open landscapes and communities that have adapted to life in this extraordinary environment.

We’ll visit nomadic families and learn a little about their way of life. We’ll also visit Khamlia, a village near Merzouga known for its Gnawa musical heritage.

Then we swap sightseeing for doing. We’ll have a Moroccan cooking class, learning how to prepare local food together rather than simply ordering it from a menu.

Later, we’ll have a henna party!

There’ll also be time for the simple desert things: walking barefoot in the sand, climbing a dune, sandboarding, taking photos, drinking mint tea or finding somewhere quiet and doing absolutely nothing for a while. That’s precisely why we’re staying for two nights.

Tonight we’ll have another dinner together and spend our second night surrounded by the desert.

Day 6 · 18 March — From dunes to cedar forests

Ziz Valley · Midelt · Middle Atlas · cedar forest · Ifrane · Fes

Today is one of our longer travel days. It’s also one of the best days for seeing just how incredibly varied Morocco is.

We’ll leave the dunes of Merzouga behind and head north through the landscapes around Erfoud and Errachidia before reaching the Ziz Valley. We’ll stop at a panoramic viewpoint where an enormous ribbon of green date palms cuts through the otherwise dry landscape.

Then the road begins climbing toward the Middle Atlas Mountains. We’ll pass through Midelt and continue across the high plateaus. And then the landscape changes yet again.

Sand and palms give way to mountains and forests. Near Azrou, we’ll stop in the cedar forest, home to wild Barbary macaques. If we’re lucky, we’ll see them among the enormous cedar trees. They’re wild animals, so sightings can’t be guaranteed.

After days of desert landscapes, walking through a cool cedar forest feels almost surreal.

We’ll continue toward Ifrane, a mountain town with neat streets, sloping roofs and an alpine feel that looks completely different from the Morocco we’ve seen so far.

Then we make the final journey toward Fes.

Think about where we started this morning: enormous Saharan dunes. By evening, we’ll be sleeping in one of Morocco’s great imperial cities after crossing palm oases, mountains and cedar forests.

That’s why this drive is part of the trip, not simply a transfer.

Day 7 · 19 March — Step back in time in Fes

Guided Fes el-Bali · artisan workshops · tanneries

Today we explore a completely different Morocco. After breakfast, we’ll meet our local guide and head into Fes el-Bali, the city’s extraordinary old medina. Narrow lanes twist between ancient buildings, artisans work in tiny workshops and seemingly every turn reveals another carved doorway, tiled courtyard or market stall.

We’ll explore with a local guide, which is particularly valuable here. Fes is famously labyrinthine, so instead of staring at a map on our phones, we can actually look around.

We’ll discover traditional crafts and workshops and see some of the city’s most distinctive sights, including the famous tanneries, where leather is still processed and dyed using traditional techniques.

We’ll pass through bustling souks and historic quarters and learn more about the traditions and stories behind what we’re seeing.

Fes can be intense, beautiful, chaotic and fascinating all at once. It’s exactly the kind of place where having someone local show you around changes the experience completely.

Day 8 · 20 March — To the blue city

Rif Mountains · Chefchaouen

Today we trade the maze of Fes for one of the prettiest towns in Morocco. We’ll leave Fes and travel north, watching the landscape become greener as we approach the Rif Mountains.

Eventually, tucked into the mountains, we arrive in Chefchaouen. Blue staircases. Powder-blue walls. Tiny doors. Colorful flowerpots. Narrow lanes winding up and down the hillside. Yes, it really does look like the photos.

But Chefchaouen is more than a backdrop for Instagram. Its slower pace is part of the appeal.

We’ll settle into our accommodation and have time to start discovering the town. Keep your camera handy. We’re staying for two nights for a reason.

Day 9 · 21 March — Your day in Chefchaouen

Free day · optional sunset at the Spanish Mosque

Today, we’re deliberately not giving you a sightseeing schedule. This was important to me.

During my own time in Chefchaouen, I loved how comfortable I felt simply wandering around by myself: browsing little shops, taking photos, stopping for coffee and following whichever blue street looked interesting. I want you to have that experience too.

After breakfast, the day is yours. Spend it with the women you’ve met on the trip, head out with one or two new friends or take some time to wander independently. Browse the little shops. Find a rooftop for lunch. Order a mint tea and stay longer than planned. Photograph blue doorways. Go back to that shop you spotted yesterday.

There’s no vehicle waiting for us and no guide telling us it’s time to move on.

Later, those who want to can head uphill toward the viewpoint near the Spanish Mosque and watch the sun set over Chefchaouen and the surrounding mountains.

This is also one of the best days to make use of having a photographer as your host. If you’ve ever returned from a solo trip with 400 photos of beautiful places and about three decent photos of yourself, I understand. I’m happy to take photos of you throughout the trip, and Chefchaouen is one of the places where you’ll definitely want them.

Day 10 · 22 March — Rabat and on to Casablanca

Rabat · Hassan Tower · Mausoleum of Mohammed V · on to Casablanca

We’re heading south today, but there’s another city to discover before our final night. We’ll stop in Rabat, Morocco’s capital and one of its four imperial cities.

Rabat feels noticeably different from Marrakech and Fes: more spacious and relaxed, with historic architecture, broad avenues and an Atlantic-coast setting.

This isn’t another full sightseeing day. We’ll stop for lunch and see some of the city’s most recognizable architecture, including Hassan Tower and the nearby Mausoleum of Mohammed V. If timing allows, we can also make a short stop around the Kasbah of the Udayas.

Then we’ll continue to Casablanca.

By tonight, think about the journey we’ve made together: Marrakech. The High Atlas. Ancient kasbahs. Dades. Todra Gorge. The Sahara. Palm-filled valleys. Cedar forests. Fes. The Rif Mountains. Chefchaouen. Rabat.

We’ll check into our final accommodation and spend our last evening together in Casablanca.

Day 11 · 23 March — Casablanca and departure

Optional Hassan II Mosque · transfer to Casablanca airport (CMN)

One last morning in Morocco. If your flight time allows, you’ll have the option to visit one of my favorite buildings in Morocco: the Hassan II Mosque.

Built dramatically beside the Atlantic Ocean, its enormous minaret dominates Casablanca’s coastline. It’s also one of the relatively few mosques in Morocco that non-Muslim visitors can enter, with visits taking place as part of scheduled guided tours.

Whether we can fit the visit in will depend on your departure time.

The Hassan II Mosque ticket is not included and is paid separately.

Afterward, your included transfer will take you to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN).

And then comes the part we don’t particularly want to plan:

Saying goodbye.

Hopefully, you’ll be leaving Morocco with a camera roll full of blue streets, golden dunes, mountain roads and group photos — plus a few friendships that don’t end when the tour does.

MEET YOUR HOST

Hi, I'm Sandra

I’m a fully-remote digital marketer, travel content creator and photographer. I’ve spent years traveling the world, plenty of it on my own, and the past year falling for Morocco. I work closely with the Village Morocco Travel team and know the people behind it personally.

I'm your host, not your tour guide. Local Moroccan drivers and guides handle that.
I'll travel with the group from Marrakech all the way to Casablanca.
The trip runs in English. I can translate into Slovenian whenever needed.
Photos of you along the way, at no extra charge.

WHO IT'S FOR

This trip is for you if…

You're a woman aged 18+

No upper age limit. If the itinerary suits you, you’re welcome.

You're coming alone, or not

Solo, or with a friend, sister, mother, daughter or another woman you love traveling with.

You're comfortable walking

No hikes or strenuous activities, just normal sightseeing and walking through medinas.

PRICE & ROOMS

Choose your room

€1,430 per person

Shared room

For two women booking together who want to share a twin or double room.

Traveling solo

€1,630 per person

Private room

Your own room for the whole trip. We don’t match solo travelers with strangers.

A €250 non-refundable deposit reserves your place and is deducted from the total. The balance is due by 27 January 2027. Pay by PayPal or bank transfer (through Wise).

THE DETAILS

What's included

Included

10 nights in Superior accommodation
Private transport and local driver throughout
Local guides in Marrakech and Fes
Sandra as your host for the whole trip
Airport transfers on 13 and 23 March
10 breakfasts and 3 dinners
Camel trek or 4x4 into the Sahara
Full-day Sahara 4x4 excursion
Nomadic families and Khamlia
Cooking class, henna and sandboarding

Not Included

International flights
Lunches and other dinners
Drinks
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses
NOMMOS dinner & show (optional, €110)
Hassan II Mosque ticket (optional, €13)

HOW TO RESERVE

Two ways to join

Book with Village Morocco Travel

Email the Village Morocco Travel team at villagemoroccotravel@gmail.com with the subject line “Women’s Morocco Group Tour – March 2027”, and say whether you’re traveling alone or with someone.

Or talk to me first

Found the trip through Somewhat Local? Email me at sandrapotisek@gmail.com and I’ll answer your questions and handle the booking with Village Morocco Travel for you.

Your place is officially reserved once your €250 non-refundable deposit has been received and confirmed.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If your plans change

45+ days before arrival

No extra charge. Only the €250 deposit is kept.

15–44 days before

50% of the total tour price is charged.

Under 15 days

The tour is non-refundable.

I strongly recommend travel insurance.

PRACTICAL DETAILS

Before you go

Getting there

Fly into Marrakech (RAK) on 13 March and home from Casablanca (CMN) on 23 March. Airport transfers are included on both days. Not sure about booking flights? I’m happy to walk you through it on a video call.

Arrive early or stay on

Village Morocco Travel can arrange extra nights, transfers, activities and private travel before or after the tour, at additional cost.

Luggage

One suitcase or larger travel bag plus one small backpack. You’ll get detailed packing tips before departure.

QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

What happens if fewer than four women book?

The group departure is guaranteed once four women have booked.

If we don’t reach the minimum of four participants, you’ll have two options:

You can receive a full refund of your €250 deposit, or, if you still want to travel, Village Morocco Travel can arrange the itinerary as a private tour for you at an additional cost. The exact price will depend on the number of travelers.

What happens after I book?

Once your €250 deposit has been received, your place on the trip is reserved.

As we get closer to March, I’ll help with the practical side of getting ready for Morocco, including flights, packing and anything else you need to know before we leave.

If you’re not comfortable booking your own flights, I can also help you find the right option and, if necessary, we can get on a Zoom or video call and go through the booking together step by step. You’ll book and pay for the flight directly with the airline; I’ll simply help you through the process.

You’ll also receive all the final practical information you need before we meet in Marrakech.

What should I wear in Morocco?

You don’t need to completely change the way you dress, but I recommend comfortable, relatively modest clothing, particularly in the medinas and smaller towns.

Loose trousers, longer skirts and dresses, T-shirts, shirts and tops that cover the shoulders are all easy options. You don’t need to cover your hair.

The most important thing is to bring layers. We’ll experience very different environments during the trip, from Marrakech and the Sahara to the Atlas and Middle Atlas Mountains, so you’ll want lighter daytime clothes as well as something warm for colder mornings and evenings.

Comfortable walking shoes are a must.

What’s the weather like in Morocco in March?

March is generally a lovely time to travel around Morocco, but don’t pack for 11 days of hot desert weather.

We’ll be traveling through several different climates. Marrakech and southern Morocco can be pleasantly warm during the day, while the mountains, Fes and Chefchaouen can be considerably cooler. Temperatures in the desert can also drop significantly once the sun goes down.

Bring layers, a warm jacket for mornings and evenings and something waterproof just in case.

I’ll send more specific packing advice closer to departure, when we have a reliable weather forecast.

Do I need a visa for Morocco?

For most travelers joining us from the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States, a visa is not required for tourist visits to Morocco of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements depend on your nationality and can change, so you should always check the latest requirements for your specific passport before traveling.

If you’re coming from another country or you’re unsure what applies to you, I’m happy to help you find the relevant official information.

How much spending money should I bring?

Most of the major costs of the trip are already included, but you’ll need money for lunches, most dinners, drinks, tips, shopping and any optional activities.

Morocco is still quite cash-oriented, particularly in medinas, smaller shops, cafés and more rural areas, so I recommend always having some Moroccan dirhams with you.

ATMs are easy to find in the larger cities, so there’s no need to carry your entire spending budget in cash from the beginning of the trip.

How much you’ll spend will obviously depend on how much you shop and where you choose to eat, but I’ll send more detailed guidance before departure.

What is the Sahara accommodation like?

We’ll spend two nights glamping near Merzouga.

This is comfortable luxury desert camp rather than basic camping. Our tents have proper beds, private bathrooms, showers, electricity, heating/AC…

We’ll be staying for two nights rather than arriving for one night and immediately leaving the following morning, so you’ll have time to properly enjoy the desert and the camp.

Will I have Wi-Fi and phone signal?

Most of our hotels and riads have Wi-Fi, although speeds and reliability can vary.

Mobile data works well across much of Morocco, but coverage can become less reliable when we’re traveling through remote mountain and desert areas.

If you want to stay connected without relying on hotel Wi-Fi, I recommend getting an eSIM before you arrive.

Can you accommodate dietary requirements?

Yes, dietary requirements can generally be accommodated, but please let us know when you book so that we can inform the hotels, desert accommodation and other providers in advance.

If you have a serious allergy or medical dietary requirement, please give us as much information as possible before the trip so we can confirm what can be accommodated.

How much should I tip?

Tipping is customary in Morocco but isn’t included in the tour price.

You may want to tip local guides, hotel and desert camp staff and our driver if you’ve been happy with their service.

For our driver, who will be with us throughout the trip, a useful guideline is around 10% of your individual tour price, given at the end of the tour if you’ve been happy with the service.

For local guides, restaurants and other services, smaller tips are customary. I’ll give everyone more detailed tipping guidance before the trip, so you don’t need to figure this out on your own.

Do I have to participate in every activity?

No.

For example, if you don’t want to ride a camel into the Sahara, you can travel into the desert by 4×4 instead.

If there’s another individual activity you’d prefer to skip, that’s okay too. Just let me or the local team know.

There will naturally be parts of the itinerary where we need to travel together because we’re moving between destinations, but you don’t have to participate in every individual activity.

Will I have time to myself?

Yes.

This is a group trip and we’ll spend plenty of time together, but that doesn’t mean we need to do everything together every minute of the day.

There’ll be free time along the way, and I’ve deliberately left our second day in Chefchaouen completely free.

Spend it with the women you’ve met on the trip, go shopping with one or two new friends, find a rooftop for lunch or take a few hours to wander around on your own.

Is the trip during Ramadan?

No. Our trip takes place from March 13–23, 2027, after Ramadan is expected to have ended that year.

I still have questions. Can I talk to you before I book?

Of course.

You can email me at sandrapotisek@gmail.com or send me a message on Instagram.

I’m happy to answer questions about the itinerary, coming on your own, rooms, flights or anything else you’re unsure about before you commit.

You can also contact Village Morocco Travel directly and use the subject line “Women’s Morocco Group Tour – March 2027.”

If you prefer to communicate with me in Slovenian, just write to me directly and I can also handle the communication with the Village Morocco Travel team for you.

GIRLS TRIP

13–23 March 2027

4 of 15 places needed to guarantee departure

Questions? Email Sandra

You don't need to wait for somebody else to say yes

Maybe Morocco has been on your list for years. Maybe your friends can’t get the same dates off. For 11 days we’ll wander medinas, cross the Atlas, spend two nights in the Sahara, explore blue Chefchaouen and probably drink an unreasonable amount of mint tea.

Hopefully you’ll come home with more than photos.

GIRLS TRIP

13–23 March 2027

4 of 15 places needed to guarantee departure