Tour Details - Best of Morocco
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Introduction
This tour has a comfortable, balanced pace with two-night stays in Fez, Marrakesh & Casablanca. The southern Saharan towns of Erfoud and Ouarzazate are overnight stops. Travelling days are comfortable with frequent stops for rest and photos. Tour Map
Highlights
Highlights -The labyrinths of the imperial cities of Meknes, Fez and Marrakesh contrast with the dramatic gorges and oases of the snow-capped High Atlas Mountains and the solitude of the Saharan Desert that lies beyond and has always fascinated travellers. Hotels - All hotels are modern and well equipped, ranging from the Casablanca Royal Mansour Meridien to the recently opened Crown Palace in Fez and the Belere in Erfoud with bungalow accommodation set among beautiful gardens on the edge of the Sahara. Enjoy Your Included Tour FeaturesPremium Highlights
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Tour Itinerary
9 DAYS ~ MOROCCO Tour Pace - This tour has a comfortable, balanced pace with two-night stays in Fez, Marrakesh and Casablanca. The southern Saharan towns of Erfoud and Ouarzazate are overnight stops. Travelling days are comfortable with frequent stops en route for rest and photos. Fellow Passengers - Your travelling companions on this tour will share your sense of adventure, love of different cultures and desire for new experiences. History buffs are in for a treat as are photographers and lovers of natural beauty, with such scenic contrasts to admire. DAY 1 – FRI – ARRIVE CASABLANCA. Welcome to Morocco,
considered the ‘Jewel of North Africa’! Known to the Arabs as “the
farthest land of the setting sun!”, it is land so intrinsically beautiful and rich
with heritage, it has attracted seekers of the exotic over the centuries. Even for the
most seasoned travellers, there is much to see and do. On arrival at Casablanca Airport,
your airport shuttle service leaves for the tour hotel at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00
& 15:00. Then relax and settle in. Tonight join your Tour Director and fellow
travellers for a Welcome Drink. DAY 2 – SAT – CASABLANCA – FEZ. After a
sightseeing tour of Casablanca, depart for the capital Rabat to see the
mausoleum of King Mohammed V and the Royal Palace. Now on to one of the
kingdom’s imperial cities, Meknes, dating back to the 11th century, its
surroundings remaining unchanged for centuries. Make a rare highlight visit inside the
Mosque and see Bab el-Mansour gateway before continuing to Fez. DAY 3 – SUN – FEZ. A day packed with fantastic sights and smells as you tour this carefully preserved university city, which had its golden age in the fourteenth century, during the reign of the Merinides dynasty. Visit the medina of Fez and walk through its old streets. See one of the oldest universities in the world, taking time to haggle in the Bazaar and see Moroccan pottery. Oriental rugs are an attraction for bargain hunters – witness this most important handicraft of Fez. Enjoy a superb Moroccan Dinner and a Folklore Show with drums and belly dancing. (BB,HD) DAY 4 – MON – FEZ – ERFOUD. Leave the bustle of the
city behind and head for the spectacular snow-capped High Atlas Mountains. Pass
through Ifrane before reaching the great cedar forests of Azrou. Travel up through the
magnificent Ziz Gorges, past palm fringed towns to Er Rachidia, built by the
French at an important crossroads. Your destination is Erfoud, on the edge of the
Sahara Desert. DAY 5 – TUE – ERFOUD – OUARZAZATE. This morning
there is the option of mounting camels, ‘the ships of the desert’, to witness
the glorious daybreak in the Sahara. Later, venture towards the oasis of Tinehir, noted
for its silver and jewellery workshops. Take a detour to explore the Todra Gorge
– the Grand Canyon of the Sahara. At Boumalne-du-Dades, encounter the dry rugged
Dades Valley, dotted with oases of figs, olives, date palms and with castellated
mud houses hugging the slopes. The route concludes at Ouarzazate, film capital of
Morocco, with everything from Lawrence of Arabia to Star Wars being filmed here.
DAY 6 – WED – OUARZAZATE – MARRAKESH. Get your cameras ready as you stop at the village of Aït Benhaddou, boasting one of Morocco’s finest kasbahs. Continue via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass before descending past charming mountain villages, dense woods and green fields to the ochre coloured city of Marrakesh. Hotel: Atlas Medina & Spa. (BB,D) DAY 7 – THU – MARRAKESH. Sightseeing includes an exploration of the fascinating Medina (old town), the Koutoubia Mosque, whose minaret dominates the Marrakesh skyline, and a visit to the secluded tombs of the Saadi dynasty, hidden behind high walls. After some time to watch the dancers, storytellers and acrobats at the bustling Djemaa El Fna Square, take a scenic drive south of Marrakesh to the beautiful Ourika Valley. Visit a Moroccan family home to witness a traditional mint tea preparation ceremony before returning to your hotel. Tonight, maybe consider an optional horse and buggy ride to the magical Jemaa el Fna Square to enjoy the sights and sounds by night, followed by dinner in a typical Moroccan restaurant? (BB) DAY 8 – FRI – MARRAKESH – CASABLANCA. Heading
towards the Atlantic coast, say goodbye to the snake charmers of Marrakesh and drive back
to Casablanca. Now you've tasted the traditional charms of the country, Casablanca
is a fasinating place to return to, offering a unique insight into modern Morocco. In
many ways, it represents the hopes and dreams of the country. Spend your last afternoon
at leisure, enjoying this vibrant city at your own pace. DAY 9 – SAT – CASABLANCA. Sadly, your Moroccan adventure comes to an end today. Departure transfers arrive at Casblanca Airport at 07:00, 10:00 & 12:00. (BB) Tour Dates
Notes
Notes The coach on this tour does not have an onboard washroom. Insight's Airport Shuttle Service 2009 |
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