Autumn in Morocco

Morocco is perhaps one of the all round best adventure destinations for the international traveler. It's easy to get to - only a 6 hour flight from New York. For the active traveler, there is hiking and cycling galore. For the cultural adventurer, Morocco is a virtual treasure trove of sights, sounds, smells and tastes that are extremely accessible to both the first time visitor as well as the seasoned veteran. Autumn is an outstanding time to visit. Temperatures are still warm, but comfortable, the peak summer rush is over, so you can mingle with the locals and not the crowds.

For the hard core active traveler, nothing beats summiting Morocco's highest peak, Mt. Toubkal. Standing a little over 13,600', Mt. Toubkal towers over the Atlas Mountains with spectacular views.  Our 8 day Mt. Toubkal Climb starts from $702 and is available September 5th, 12th and 19th. 

For hikers seeking a more relaxed pace, our 8 day Atlas Panorama makes use of a charming central base located in the lush and remote village of Tijhza. This center-based adventure starts from only $630 and is available September 12th, 19th, October 10th 17th and 31st.

For anyone with solid mountain biking experience, our 8 day Atlas Descent provides spectacular endless descents on fast gravel pistes, single track and donkey tracks, and is the product of 10 years research and fine tuning for the off-road enthusiast. Starting at $1143, this exhilarating ride is available October 3rd and 24th.

For adventurers seeking a more cultural focus, we have four outstanding itineraries available this fall.  Marrakech & The Sahara is an 8 day journey starting in Ouarzazate, crossing the beautiful Draa Valley into the secluded and beautiful town of Nakhla, where you transfer to camel for a ride into the desert and spend a night with the Bedouins before returning to Zagora and visiting the famed Kasbah at Ait Benhaddou, the villages of the Atlas Mountains and finally Marrakech. Starting at only $648, this unique week of adventure is available September 12th, 26th, October 17th and 31st.

Imperial Cities and Coast is the ideal trip for culture and history enthusiasts. Starting in the magnificent city of Fez, this 8 day whistle-stop tour takes in the roman ruins of Volubilis, the Imperial cities of Meknes and Rabat, the vibrant and beautiful Marrakech and the charming seaport of Essaouira.  Starting from $819, this tour is available September 12th, 26th and October 17th.

For anyone wanting to combine a city experience with leisurely walks in the beautiful Atlas mountains, our 8 day Marrakech, Mountains & Coast is the perfect fit. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Marrakech, the charming seaport of Essaouira, and the opportunity to observe Berber life in the villages of the High Atlas mountains.  Starting at $936, this adventure is available October 3rd and November 14th.

If you still can’t decide between Imperial Cities, desert experiences or mountain vistas, why not combine them all in our 15 day Highlights of Morocco, one of our best selling adventures! Enjoy the splendor of Morocco’s imperial cities, a camel trek into the Sahara, and a visit to Berber mountain villages. This two week adventure starts from $1125 and is available September 11th, October 3rd, 17th, 24th and 31st.

Camping and Kayaking in Antarctica.

As if an Antarctic voyage wasn’t adventure enough, we’re offering added adventure options with camping and kayaking on select departures of Ocean Nova at a 50% savings. Camping will be $97.50 per person and kayaking will be $397.50 per person.  You have a choice of the following itineraries and departure dates. 

• 11Nov-22Nov Antarctic Explorer: camping & kayaking
• 21Nov-10Dec Explorer’s Quest:  kayaking 
• 24Jan-12Feb Explorer’s Quest: kayaking
• 11Feb-25Feb Crossing the Circle: camping & kayaking
• 24Feb-07Mar Antarctic Explorer:  camping & kayaking

Exciting Changes are Coming!

A new look for us, as our world class customer travel experiences expand once again. The “Adventure Travel Specialists” take you beyond the ordinary – and continue to build on our many years of bringing you the extraordinary!

Stay tuned for the first in a fall series of exciting announcements: Coming this September.

Participant Perspective

What did you like most about your trip?

"It was a great group of people. Our group leader took very good care of us making sure we always had water, snacks and our bikes were working. The riding was challenging with a wide variety of terrain. This was definately one of the better adventure trips that I have ever taken."

Pam H., Vail, CO. - Atlas Descent - October 2009

If you need an adventure sooner rather than later, check out the Last Minute Travel page where you'll find some suggested trips departing in the next couple of months. Or use our Adventure Finder ^SM to find a trip that meets your specific requirements.