24 Oct 2026
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£724pp
Escorted tour
Morocco Women’s Expedition: Hiking the M’Goun Valley – 8 Days
A women-only hiking trip between Amazigh villages in the High Atlas, led by local women, in a group of up to 12.
8 days
From £724
Tour overview
This 8-day women-only trip takes you deep into the M'Goun Valley in Morocco's High Atlas, a region of green fields, red cliffs and Amazigh villages, where you hike from village to village and share daily life with local women. Groups have up to 12 women aged 15 and over, led by a local female leader, with a local female guide for the four-day hike. You stay seven nights: two in a hotel in Marrakech and five in family-run gites and village guesthouses, with shared rooms and shared bathrooms. Seven breakfasts, four lunches and six dinners are included, most of them home-cooked by your hosts.
After a welcome meeting in Marrakech, private transport takes you over the mountains to the village of Bou Tharar, where you are welcomed into a family-run gite. Over the evening, you have the chance to try on traditional henna and kohl with the women of the village.
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For the next four days you hike with your guide between remote villages. You walk from Bou Tharar to Agouti, then through the Agouti Gorge and the village of Almdoun to Rbat, and on to Issoumar, staying in simple village guesthouses where breakfasts of homemade soup, bread and mint tea set you up for the day. Following the M'Goun River back to Bou Tharar, you pass farmers at work in the fields and learn how local women support their families and communities.
On the way back to Marrakech, you stop at Ait Benhaddou, the iconic mudbrick ksar on the old caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a backdrop to many films. A final evening in Marrakech lets you explore the souks and the Jemaa el-Fna square before the trip ends.
The physical rating is medium, with four days of hiking and simple accommodation. This trip suits women who want an active, authentic adventure and a genuine connection with the people of rural Morocco. Every member of the group, as well as the leader and guide, is a woman, creating a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Your stay supports women and families in the villages you visit.
Trip highlights
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A welcome in Bou Tharar village (Day 2)
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Hiking to Agouti (Day 3)
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The Agouti Gorge (Day 4)
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Following the M'Goun River (Day 6)
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Ait Benhaddou (Day 7)
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Time with women in rural communities
Your route
4 stops from Marrakech to Marrakech
- Marrakech Day 1
- Bou Tharar Days 2–6
- Ait Benhaddou Day 7
- Marrakech Days 7–8
Why choose this tour
An all-women group led by local women, meeting women in rural villages. Four days of village-to-village hiking in the High Atlas.
Best suited to
- Women travelling solo or with friends
- Active travellers who enjoy hiking
- Travellers seeking cultural connection
- Return visitors to Morocco
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Marrakech, Morocco to Marrakech, Morocco
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Day 1 · Marrakech Arrive in Marrakech
A welcome meeting with your leader.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Bou Tharar Bou Tharar
Travel into the mountains to a village gite.
- Hotel
- Family-run gite
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Agouti Agouti
Begin four days of hiking.
- Hotel
- Village guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Agouti Gorge, Almdoun, Rbat Rbat
Walk through the gorge.
- Hotel
- Village guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Issoumar Issoumar
A traditional breakfast, then hike on.
- Hotel
- Village guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · M'Goun River, Bou Tharar Bou Tharar
Follow the river back to Bou Tharar.
- Hotel
- Family-run gite
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 · Ait Benhaddou, Marrakech Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech
The mudbrick ksar on the way back.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Marrakech Trip ends
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Marrakech (1 night) Hotel
- Bou Tharar (1 night) Family-run gite
- Agouti, Rbat and Issoumar (3 nights) Village guesthouses
- Bou Tharar (1 night) Family-run gite
- Marrakech (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 2 nights in a hotel and 5 in gites and guesthouses
- Meals 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 6 dinners
- Private transport
- Four days of guided hiking in the M'Goun Valley
- Henna and kohl evening with local women
- Ait Benhaddou visit
- Local female leader and local female hiking guide
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 2 lunches and 1 dinner
- Optional activities
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want private rooms — village stays have shared rooms
- You want comfort — accommodation is basic
- You dislike hiking
- You want to visit the Sahara
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Days 3–6 · Dinner: Days 2–7
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Morocco
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Departures & prices
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is this trip for women only?
Yes, the group, leader and hiking guide are all women.
How hard is the hiking?
Four days of moderate hiking between villages on mountain paths.
What is the accommodation like?
Simple, clean family-run gites and guesthouses with shared rooms and shared bathrooms.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors do not usually need a visa for a holiday stay in Morocco. Check before you travel.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 15.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 women, with a local female leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
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If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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