17 DAY CULTURAL ODYSSEY COLOURS OF $

PER PERSON 3999 TWIN SHARE TYPICALLY $7199

MARRAKECH • FEZ • • CASABLANCA

THE OFFER 17 DAY COLOURS OF MOROCCO A feast for the eyes; food for the soul. Morocco is a destination that ticks all the boxes and then some. From the desert of Aït Ben Haddou to the $3999 of Casablanca, the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi to the colourful souks of Marrakech, every step reveals another wondrous sight. Experience the rich history and unique natural beauty of Morocco on this 17 day highlights tour visiting Fez, Casablanca, Essaouira, Marrakech, and beyond. Explore the vibrant cities of Rabat and Fez; visit the famous desert kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou; feel dwarfed by Todgha Gorge in the ; explore the Roman ruins of ; journey through the stunning Dadès Valley; travel to the real life oasis of ; enjoy a sunset camel ride through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes; and so much more! This incredible package includes return international flights, 14 nights riad and desert kasbah accommodation, English-speaking tour guide and more.

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Day 1 Australia to Casablanca, Morocco Overnight: Riad Salam or similar, Fez Today depart from either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner or Perth for Casablanca, Morocco! Fly with Etihad Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Austrian Day 5 Fez - Merzouga (approx. 490 km) Airlines, Air France, KLM, Virgin Australia, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar This morning you will head towards the Middle Atlas Airways, Turkish Airlines and codeshare partners (subject to Mountains. Both the climate and landscape will change as you availability). drive into southern Morocco, which is brimming with stunning Meals included: In-Flight mountain lakes and Berber villages. Beyond , the dunes of Erg Chebbi start to appear. Enjoy a camel ride and watch the sunset over the dunes. Spend tonight in a riad at the foot of the Day 2 Arrive to Casablanca - Rabat (90km) dunes. Upon arrival you will be welcomed by your tour leader at Casablanca airport and transferred to your hotel in Rabat for Overnight: Riad Madu or similar, Merzouga (Desert Experience) the night (approx. 1 hour journey). Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner Overnight: Riad Dar Zhouour or similar, Rabat, Morocco Meals included: Dinner Day 6 Merzouga & Erg Chebbi Dunes Today you will enjoy a camel trek discovering the breathtaking views from dune to dune. Stop for a picnic under the shade of a Day 3 Rabat - Meknes - Fez (approx. 270 km) tamarisk tree. Here find your ‘ship of the desert’ waiting for you. This morning enjoy a guided visit of the medina of Rabat, taking You will clamber onto the back of your camel and gently plod in sights such as the Royal Palace (), the Kasbah into the sand dunes like a true desert nomad. The sensation of des Oudayas, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Hassan being surrounded by endless desert is incredibly calming and Tower. Drive to the imperial city of Meknes, the Ismaili capital, the silence is overwhelming. Arrive at your accommodation, famous for its long walls (40 km). Visit Bab Mansour, the Royal nestled in between the sand dunes. Take a walk along the rim Stables, and the Jewish quarter. After lunch at a traditional of the sand dunes as the sun begins to set. Later that evening restaurant (not included), continue to the holy city of Moulay savour a traditional meal followed by music and dancing by the Idriss and then to the ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis. Visit campfire. the archaeological site and then continue onwards to Fez. Overnight: Riad Madu or similar, Merzouga (Desert Experience) Overnight: Riad Salam or similar, Fez Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner

Day 7 Merzouga - Tinghir - (approx. 150 Day 4 Full Day Fez City Tour kms) Today is dedicated to exploring Fez, the spiritual capital of Today you will leave Merzouga and journey onwards to Tinghir, Morocco. A visit to the medieval medina includes the Madersa walking through the beautiful palm grove and fields, and then Bou Inania and Attarine, the Nejjarine fountain, and Karaouine visiting the famous Todgha Gorge. Walk in the real life oasis University. Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant in the medina of Tinghir (approx. 1 hour). In the afternoon, continue to the (not included). In the afternoon enjoy a visit to Fez El Jadid. famous Dades Valley, known for its beautiful and

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THE ITINERARY fortified villages. This evening you will stay in a kasbah. Overnight: Auberge Kasbah Chez Amaliya or similar, Tafraout Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner Overnight: Kasbah Xaluca or similar, Boumalne Dades Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner Day 11 Tafraoute - Essaouira Today leave the city of Tafraoute and travel through the Day 8 Boumalne Dades - Qella M’gouna - beautiful volcanic landscape of the Anti-Atlas. Continue your Today discover the beautiful Valley of Roses, famous for its journey to , travelling the road along the Atlantic admiring beautiful rose gardens and adobe villages. Explore the village the stunning seascapes. Arrival in Essaouira, with free time to of Boutaghrar, known as the little ‘Moroccan Colorado’, at the explore the city at your leisure before dinner. foot of the Middle Atlas. Stroll through the village and meet the . Lunch today is with a Berber family in a local family Overnight: Riad Mimouna or similar, Essaouira home, a taste of local daily life. In the afternoon, continue to Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner Ouarzazate, the Berber “Hollywood” and the Moroccan desert gate. Day 12 Welcome to Essaouira Overnight: Riad Dar Chamaa or similar, Ouarzazate Today, be given the opportunity to see the medina of Essaouira, Meals included: Breakfast;Lunch;Dinner declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. The medina was once referred to as Mogador, meaning ‘small fortress’. Wind down with a magnificent sunset on the beach and meet Day 9 Ouarzazate - Taroudant local artisans in the local souk. Enjoy a morning visit to the famous kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most fascinating Overnight: Riad Mimouna or similar, Essaouira kasbahs of Morocco. Aït Ben Haddou has been the location Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner for several big budget films including Alexander, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator. Through the mountains of the Anti-Atlas, Day 13 Essaouira - Marrakech head to , a small town known for weaving Berber This morning is free to enjoy the unique atmosphere offered by carpet. Have lunch (not included) in Taznakht before continuing Essaouira. In the afternoon, head to Marrakech where you will to Taliouine, the capital of Saffron. Arrive in the afternoon at check into your riad, and enjoy free time to visit the souks and Taroudant. the Jemaa El Fna square. Overnight: Riad Dar Zitoune or similar, Taroudant Overnight: Riad Nasreen or similar, Marrakech Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner Meals included: Breakfast;Dinner

Day 10 Taroudant - Tafraoute Day 14 Marrakech City Tour Visit Taroudant located at the intersection of the Souss valley After breakfast this morning enjoy a guided visit of the main and the mountains of the . Often referred to as monuments of the city, including Badii Palace, the Koutoubia ‘Little Marrakech’, the city was the first capital of the Saadian’s , the Saadian tombs and the Ben Youssef . In dynasty during the sixteenth century, and a refuge for rebel the afternoon you will have free time to stroll through the souks. princes. Nowadays it is a place for desert travellers to rest in the shade of its stunning ochre walls. Continue to Tafraoute, Overnight: Riad Nasreen or similar, Marrakech the city of almond trees, surrounded by impressive pink granite Meals included: Breakfast valleys that are beautifully illuminated by the sun.

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Day 15 Marrakech - Casablanca Today depart for Casablanca, the economic and financial capital, and second largest port city in Morocco, which is endowed with a special charm. Visit of the Hassan II , an important religious and cultural site built on the sea and dominated by its 210m high minaret. Overnight: Imperial Hotel & Spa or similar, Casablanca Meals included: Breakfast

Day 16 Casablanca, Morocco - Australia Today you will be transferred to Casablanca airport for you return flight. Please note: if your flight departs early, breakfast will be arranged for pick up from the hotel reception the night before. Meals included: Breakfast;In-Flight

Day 17 Arrive Australia Please note: some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later.

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TOUR INCLUSIONS

HIGHLIGHTS DINING -- Experience the wonders of Marrakech, Rabat, Fez, Essaouira -- Enjoy 28 meals including a traditional Bedouin camp meal in and more the desert -- Visit the medieval medina of Fez on a guided tour -- Enjoy a sunset camel ride through the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi TOUR ESSENTIALS -- Experience the Atlas Mountains with a visit to Todgha (Todra) -- Airline taxes and surcharges Gorge -- English-speaking tour guide -- Visit a desert oasis in Tinghir -- Sightseeing and entrance fees -- Travel through the vast Dadès Valley -- Explore the village of Boutaghrar, known as the ‘Moroccan Colorado’ TRANSPORT -- Stop in Ouarzazate, the Berber ‘Hollywood’ -- Transportation by private A/C vehicles -- Visit the famous kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou -- Discover the Ismaili capital of Meknès -- Travel to the holy city of Moulay Idriss TRANSFERS -- Return airport transfers -- Explore the ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis -- Visit the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower on a guided tour of Rabat -- See Taznakht, known for Berber carpet -- Witness the stunning ochre walls of Taroudant -- Experience the scenic city of Tafraout -- Discover the medina of beautiful Essaouira -- Stroll through the wondrous souks of Marrakech on a city tour -- Visit the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca

FLIGHTS -- Return international flights (economy class) from SYD/MEL/ BNE/ADL/PER

ACCOMMODATION -- 14 Nights accommodation including a night in traditional desert Kasbah

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*Please note: all information provided in Departure Cities -- Premium Economy: Not available this brochure is subject to both change and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or -- Business Class: Buy now for $6699 per availability. Prior to purchase please check Perth. person. the current live deal at www.tripadeal.com. au or contact our customer service team on Please note: 1300 00 TRIP (8747) for the most up-to-date -- All Premium Economy and Business information. If you have already purchased Class upgrades are subject to this deal, the terms and conditions on your FLIGHTS availability (if we are not able to fulfill Purchase Confirmation apply and take Full Service Airline(s) Used your business class request the precedence over the information in this upgrade cost will be refunded). brochure. Etihad Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Austrian -- On any upgrade purchase, short haul Airlines, Air France, KLM, Virgin Australia, flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Premium or BOOKING INFORMATION Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, Turkish Business cabin; subject to aircraft After purchase, you will receive a receipt Airlines and codeshare partners (subject configuration. and a Purchase Confirmation, directing to availability). -- If Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Doha stopovers you to an online Passenger Information are offered, Premium Economy Form. The Passenger Information Form Arrive early in Casablanca, Morocco upgrades will not be available must be completed within 72 hours of $200 per person, subject to availability purchase. Please note: ACCOMMODATION Any special requests, preferences and -- This fee does not include extra nights optional extras MUST be clearly stated accommodation, meals or airport Accommodation Used transfers. in your Passenger Information Form. 3-5 Star (self-rated) Any change requested after submitting -- No flight booking changes or cancellations permitted after air tickets -- Rabat: Riad Dar Zouhour or similar your Passenger Information Form cannot have been issued. -- Fez: Riad Salam or similar be guaranteed, is strictly subject to -- Flight changes are subject to availability and will incur surcharges as -- Merzouga: Riad Madu (Desert availability at the time of booking. experience) or similar outlined in the Schedule of Fees below. Stay behind in Casablanca, Morocco -- Boumalne Dades: Hotel Kasbah Xaluca On purchasing this Travel Offer you $200 per person, subject to availability or similar are bound by the General Terms and -- Ouarzazate: Riad Dar Chamaa or similar Conditions, in addition to the specific Please note: -- Taroudant: Riad Dar Zitoune or similar terms and conditions outlined in this -- This fee does not include extra nights -- Tafraout: Auberge Kasbah Chez Important Information. accommodation, meals or airport Amaliya or similar transfers. Please note: all additional charges are -- Essaouira: Riad Mimouna or similar -- No flight booking changes or payable direct to your Travel Consultant cancellations permitted after air tickets -- Marrakech: Riad Nasreen or similar (unless otherwise stated). have been issued. -- Casablanca: Imperial Hotel & Spa or -- Flight changes are subject to similar OFFER ESSENTIALS availability at the time of booking. Please note: rooms offered are based Travel offer is valid for travel on selected on a lead-in room type, and are subject dates until the 12th November 2019. Stopover Packages to availability based on seasonality. Twin share: $450 per person/each way Properties will be confirmed, no later This Travel offer is priced for one person than two weeks prior to travel. based on twin share. Solo Traveller: $700 each way Locations: Extra Nights Single Traveller Supplement For solo travellers a mandatory single * Abu Dhabi or Dubai -- Rabat (Pre Tour): $229 per room including breakfast supplement of $840 applies. Includes: -- Casablanca (Post Tour): $229 per room -- 2 Nights in 4 star accommodation Departure Dates including breakfast -- Daily breakfast Please see the TripADeal website for Please note: extra nights are subject current departure dates. -- Return airport transfers to availability until the time of booking. Please note: Airport transfers are not included if you Surcharges -- An outbound and inbound stopover wish to arrive early or stay behind. Please note: dates/months with a * incur may be chosen; however the stopover location must be the same each way, Maximum Room Capacity a flight high season surcharge of $300 due to the airline used. per person. 3 people (subject to availability). -- Stopover packages are subject to availability. -- Flight Class Upgrades

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Child Policy * Fireworks display she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and -- No child discounts. Full price applies Please note: for all children travelling with their leaves the group at the end of the tour, parents. -- Prices are based on per person, are they do not travel with the group. subject to availability, time permitting -- Valid for Children/infants 8 years old and weather conditions, and are and over. payable direct to the tour operator in Please note: Children must be the currency specified. Tour Leader: accompanied by a responsible adult -- Some tours require minimum numbers An experienced person tasked with 18 years old and over to travel. No to operate. ensuring the smooth operation of tours, unaccompanied minors allowed. as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Triple Share EXCLUSIONS Their role primarily includes assisting No discounts apply for 3rd person -- Visa fees and requirements (A tourist with accommodation, transportation travelling. Full price applies, subject to visa is not a required for stay up to between locations, and communication availability. 90 days if travelling on an Australian with tour guides in each stop. A tour passport) Please note: Triple shares may be leader may provide general guidance required to share existing bedding. -- Meals/beverages not stated in the around a city or village, and offer itinerary information on the place visited on Bedding Configuration -- Recommended gratuities/tipping €40 the bus, however they are not required euro (approx. $65 AUD) per person per to have specific knowledge on art, Double or Twin Bedding (subject to package availability). architecture, or history. They are not -- Optional activities/tours allowed to provide a guided tour or Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms -- Personal expenses commentary of a city/village/attraction Subject to availability and at the hotels -- Travel insurance (Mandatory) once there and if caught doing so, can be discretion. Please enquire on booking if Please note: A comprehensive travel fined. you require this option. Insurance policy must be organised Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not BEFORE all details can be finalised. a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION available when particularly required Minimum group size 6, maximum group OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION to enhance the experience of the size 16 per vehicle. CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURE destination featured. Morocco: Optional Tours / Activities Morocco’s climate is very diverse, varying FLIGHTS *ERG CHEBBI: with the season and region. ... Rain falls - Jeep tour in the dunes (1.5 hours): €40 from November to March in coastal Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points: (Approx. $63AUD) areas, and the country is mostly dry with At TripADeal we do not arrange seat high temperatures in summer and a selection. It is important to highlight that cooler climate in the mountains. In spring some Airlines do not allow pre-selected *MARRAKECH: and Autumn, the cities are warm to hot seats. We strongly suggest you contact (maximum daytime temperatures around the Airline directly with seating allocation - Horse-drawn carriage ride (1 hour): €15 25 - 30C) with pleasantly cool nights. requirements and or arrive at the airport (Approx. $24AUD) In the desert, the sun is strong and the earlier to arrange your seating. While we - calligraphy lesson (1 hour): €30 nights can be cold. In the mountains, the do not add frequent flyer member details (Approx. $47AUD) air is cool and nights are cold. to bookings, you can do this directly with the Airline once you have your flight - Henna class: €10 (Approx. $16AUD) information. - Fantasia dinner show: €60 (Approx. TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER $95AUD) Tour Guide: COACH TOUR Includes; Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role Meals: * Moroccan Cuisine Dinner entails providing commentary, routing 28 meals is included in the tour, for * Entertainment (Acrobats, Belly dancing the tour, and seeing that people have a all other meals; lunches and dinners etc) good time. They are a licensed, qualified the tour leader (when available) will expert who supplies specific information offer assistance with reservations, * Transfers on history, art, architecture and culture of suggestions and directions to local * Traditional Folklore the city/village/attraction in which he or restaurants. It is your responsibility to

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may in turn affect the type of application GRATUITIES / TIPPING required. Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout INSURANCE the tour. The recommended tip for the We are proud to offer a range of travel tour leader is €25 and driver is €15 per insurance products - please ask your person, which will be collected whilst on Travel Consultant for more information. tour. Sightseeing: Please note: In the event entrance to a SCHEDULE OF FEES site is affected by changes in operating Voluntary Changes hours or public holiday closures, your This includes booking changes itinerary will be adjusted to ensure you do requested by you, including but not not miss out on the experience. limited to those changes requiring an Shopping: airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation Shopping overseas can be a daunting reissue. and confusing experience, especially - 1st Change - $100.00 per person + any when there is a language barrier. Please additional charges applied by the airline/ be very cautious when foreign currencies cruise company/accommodation/other and prices are involved. If paying by travel provider. credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and - 2nd Change - $150.00 per person + any keep all of your receipts. Do not make additional charges applied by the airline/ any purchases you are not comfortable cruise company/accommodation/other with or feel pressured into. If you are travel provider. uncertain or need assistance with the - Subsequent changes - $250.00 language barrier, please seek assistance

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