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Grand Tour of Morocco |
A marvellous exploration of Morocco's "Imperial Cities", combined with the scenic highlights of the country's "Deep South". Savour the contrasts of different peoples, traditions, and cultures. Experience the drama of the desert expanses, the towering Atlas Mountains, the exotic city of Marrakesh and the unique flavour of Morocco's Atlantic Coast. |
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| 11 days ex Casablanca |
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| Saturday - Day 1 |
Casablanca |
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Arrive Casablanca Mohamed V International Airport & transfer to your hotel. (D) |
| Sunday - Day 2 |
Casablanca - Rabat |
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Breakfast and meeting with the tour guide from 9.30am for the sightseeing of Casablanca, the business capital of Morocco. Visit the exterior of the great Hassan II Mosque, Mohamed V Square, United Nations place, central market, the Habbous sector and the residential area of Anfa, before strolling along the Aïn Diab Coast dotted with swimming pools and restaurants. Lunch. Departure to Rabat, the white imperial city. Visit the administrative capital of Morocco with Hassan Tower, the splendid Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Kasbah of Oudayas and the Medina. Late in the afternoon check-in at your hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
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| Monday - Day 3 |
Rabat - Meknes - Fez |
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After breakfast, depart for Fez. Visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss Ist. Continue to Meknes. Lunch. Visit of this city known as “the Moroccan Versailles” which was founded at the end of the 17thC by Moulay Ismail. The sightseeing of Meknes will include Bab Mansour, the most preserved gate in Morocco, Hari Souani and the old medina. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Fez. (B,L,D)
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| Tuesday - Day 4 |
Fez |
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The whole day is devoted to the sightseeing of Fez, the most ancient cultural and spiritual city of Morocco. Visit the medieval medina, the medersas, Karaouine Mosque and the famous Nejjarine fountain. Lunch. Continue after lunch with a visit through the old medina, where you will see different craftsmen still operating in the old oriental tradition. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
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| Wednesday - Day 5 |
Fez - Midelt - Erfoud |
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Early departure to Midelt via Azrou; a Berber village known for its handicraft. Lunch and continuation through Midelt, Ziz river and series of fortified villages. Arrival in Erfoud and check-in to your hotel.(B,L,D) Later this afternoon, optional excursion by Land Rover to the Merzouga dunes.
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| Thursday - Day 6 |
Erfoud - Tineghir - Ouarzazate |
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Breakfast and departure to Tineghir via Rissani. Visit of the ruins of Ksar Abbar and through the Tinjdad road, arrive at the stunning Todra Gorges known for their impressive bare of escarpments. After lunch, continue to Ouarzazate via El Kelâa M’gouna and the Dades valley. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Ouarzazate. (B,L,D)
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| Friday - Day 7 |
Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech |
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After breakfast, visit of Ouarzazate with Tifoultout and Taourirt Kasbahs, then departure to Aït Ben Haddou village. Lunch and visit of this ancient kasbah which has been used as a set for many movies. Continuation via the Tiz-In-Tichka pass (2260m of altitude) and Taddert to Marrakech.(B,L,D)
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| Saturday - Day 8 |
Marrakech |
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The entire day will be spent visiting Marrakech, the second oldest imperial city known as the “Pearl of the South” with the Saâdian tombs, the Koutoubia, Bahia Palace and the Menara Gardens. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit of the souks, the winding little streets and the Djemaâ El Fna place, with its various and non-stop entertainment: storytellers, snake charmers, fire-eaters and more. Return to your hotel for diner and overnight. (B,L,D)
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| Sunday - Day 9 |
Marrakech - Essaouira |
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Breakfast and departure to Essaouira, formerly know as "Mogador", via Chichaoua. Lunch and visit of this city which is a typical Portuguese harbour with fine examples of both Moorish and Portuguese art. Diner and overnight at your hotel. (B,L,D)
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| Monday - Day 10 |
Essaouira - Casablanca |
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After breakfast, departure to Casablanca via El Oualidia. After lunch, Lunch and continue along the Atlantic coast to reach the charming harbour of El Jadida for an orientation tour. Continue to Casablanca. Dinner and overnight at the your hotel. (B,L,D)
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| Tuesday - Day 11 |
Casablanca |
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Departure transfer to the airport (B). |
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