Amazing Morocco
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| Tour Duration |
9 Days |
| Tour Code |
W301 |
| Brochure |
European Winter Holidays |
| Prices From: |
$1,150[Tour Dates] |
Introduction
The labyrinths of the imperial cities of the Meknes, Fez and Marrakesh contrast with the dramatic gorges and oases of the snowcapped High Atlas mountains and the solitude of the Saharan desert that lies beyond.
Tour Map
Highlights
Hotels -
All hotels are modern and well equipped, ranging from the Casablanca Sheraton, with
its panoramic lift, to the Belere in Erfoud with bungalow accommodation set amongst
beautiful gardens on the edge of the Sahara.
Highlights - The labyrinths of the imperial
cities of Fez, Meknes and Marrakech contrast with the dramatic gorges and oases
of the snowcapped High Atlas mountains and the solitude of the Saharan desert that
lies beyond.
Enjoy our Premium Highlights plus
these extra tour features
Excursions & Sights
- View the Royal Palace, Mohammed V Mausoleum and
Hassan Tower in Rabat
- Visit the Bab el-Mansour Gate in Meknes
- Visit the Medina and
shop for Moroccan carpets in Fez
- Visit the pottery workshops in Fez
- See the Ziz Gorges
and the Oasis Region of Tinehir
- View the spectacular scenery of the High and Middle
Atlas Mountains
- Visit the town of Ouarzazate the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
- Visit the
Saadi Tombs and see the Koutobia Minaret in Marrakech
Guided City Tours
- Indepth sightseeing tours in Casablanca, Rabat,
Meknes, Fez & Marrakech
Insight's First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Luxury
40 seat touring coach with extra legroom
- First Class hotels with all service charges,
taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller document wallet, map book journal and information
pack
- Complimentary transfers on Day 1 & Day 9 between the airport and your tour
hotel
Quality Dining
- Highlight Dinner and Folklore Show with belly
dancing in Fez (HD)
- 8 buffet breakfasts (BB), 2 lunches (L), 6 three course table
d’hôte dinners, or buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Tour Itinerary
9 Days - Morocco
Tour Pace - This tour has a well balanced pace
with two night stays in Fez, Marrakech and Casablanca and overnights in the southern
Saharan towns of Erfoud and Ouarzazate, with sufficient free time to absorb the
exotic atmosphere.
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.
DAY
1 – 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. Complimentary transfers depart Casablanca Airport to
the tour hotel at 09.00, 11.00, 13.00 & 15.00 hours, then relax and settle in.
Tonight join your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel:
Sheraton. (D)
DAY 2 – 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. Here make a rare highlight visit inside the Mosque and
see Bab el-Mansour gateway before continuing to Fez.
Hotel: Crown Palace. (BB,D)
DAY 3 – 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. Tonight, enjoy a superb Moroccan Dinner and a
Folklore Show with drums and belly dancing. (BB,HD)
DAY 4 – 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.
Hotel: Belere. (BB,L,D)
DAY 5 – 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.
Hotel: Le Berbere Palace. (BB,L,D)
DAY 6 – OUARZAZATE
– MARRAKECH
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 Marrakech.
Hotel: Atlas Medina & Spa. (BB,D)
DAY 7 – MARRAKECH
Sightseeing includes an exploration of the fascinating Medina (old town), the Koutoubia
Mosque, whose minaret dominates the Marrakech 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 Marrakech 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
Djemaa el Fna Square to enjoy the sights and sounds by night, followed by dinner
in a typical Moroccan restaurant? (BB)
DAY 8 – MARRAKECH
– CASABLANCA
Heading towards the Atlantic coast, say goodbye to
the snake charmers of Marrakech and drive back to Casablanca and spend your last
afternoon of the tour at leisure enjoying this vibrant modern city at your own pace.
Hotel:
Sheraton. (BB,D)
DAY 9 – CASABLANCA
Sadly, your Moroccan adventure comes to an end today. Complimentary transfers arrive
at the airport at 07.00, 10.00 and 12.00 hours. (BB)
Tour Dates
| Start Date |
End Date |
Single |
Teen |
Twin |
| 16 Nov 2008 |
24 Nov 2008 |
$1,450 |
$1,150 |
$1,150 |
| 30 Nov 2008 |
08 Dec 2008 |
$1,450 |
$1,150 |
$1,150 |
| 21 Dec 2008 |
29 Dec 2008 |
$1,499 |
$1,199 |
$1,199 |
| 28 Dec 2008 |
05 Jan 2009 |
$1,499 |
$1,199 |
$1,199 |
| 11 Jan 2009 |
19 Jan 2009 |
$1,450 |
$1,150 |
$1,150 |
| 08 Feb 2009 |
16 Feb 2009 |
$1,450 |
$1,150 |
$1,150 |
| 22 Feb 2009 |
02 Mar 2009 |
$1,450 |
$1,150 |
$1,150 |
| 15 Mar 2009 |
23 Mar 2009 |
$1,499 |
$1,199 |
$1,199 |
| 22 Mar 2009 |
30 Mar 2009 |
$1,499 |
$1,199 |
$1,199 |
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