Historic Gardens of 21 May – 29 May 2018

DAY 1: May 21, 2018 CASABLANCA - RABAT, MOROCCO (D)

Welcome! Upon arrival in Casablanca, transfer from airport to Rabat and check-in at the hotel.

Afternoon at leisure.

We will join up as a group tonight for a welcome dinner at the hotel.

DAY 2: May 22, 2018 RABAT - - FEZ (B, L)

This morning we will depart for a city tour of Rabat including the Andalusian Gardens at

Kasbah Oudaia, and the walk through the medina.

We then drive north of Rabat to visit the Exotic Gardens at Sidi Bouknadal, created by a horticultural engineer Marcel Francoise.

After lunch, we drive to Meknes, to view Bab el Mansour gateway and the ruins of the imperial stables.

Arrive Fez in the late afternoon, and check-in at the hotel.

DAY 3: May 23, 2018 FEZ (B)

Morning walking tour of the old town of Fez including a private visit to the one of the oldest brocade weaver in Fez. Continue to the Sultan Gardens at Jnane Sbil, Batha Museum and

Andalusian Garden.

Remainder of the day is at leisure.

DAY 4: May 24, 2018 FEZ - CASABLANCA - MARRAKECH (B, L)

Travel to Marrakech and visit Casablanca en-route. After a brief city tour and a visit to a

Majestic Hassan II , enjoy lunch at Rick's Cafe, a restaurant designed to recreate the bar made famous in the movie Casablanca.

Arrive Marrakech in the late afternoon, and check-in at the hotel.

DAY 5: May 25, 2018 MARRAKECH (B, L)

Morning visit to the Moorish and Art Deco Gardens at Majorelle, created by French painter

Majorelle, and later restored by design legend Yves Saint Laurent.

Afternoon visit to El Bahia Palace & Gardens, as well as the El Badi Palace.

DAY 6: May 26, 2018 MARRAKECH (B, L)

Full day excursion to the high Atlas Mountains. Explore the Saffron Gardens in the Ourika

Valley, and Herbal & Medicinal Gardens at Nectarome.

Enjoy an outdoor lunch prepared from locally grown organic produce.

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Evening at leisure.

DAY 7: May 27, 2018 MARRAKECH (B)

Morning walking tour of Marrakech's ancient medina including a visit to Ben Youssef and

Museum of Photography. Later explore colorful dyers workshops, wood painters, and leather makers. Afternoon visit to the Le Jardin Secret Garden.

DAY 8: May 28, 2018 MARRAKECH (B, D)

Like a local, ride by horse-drawn carriage through the public gardens and parks of Marrakech.

Visit El Harti, the largest city garden park, and then enjoy free time exploring the colorful local life at Jemaa el-Fna square.

Tonight we gather for a farewell dinner.

DAY 9: May 29, 2018 MARRAKECH (B)

Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

PRICING

 $3,688 per person based on double occupancy

 $549 single supplement

INCLUDED

 Guides

 Tour transportation

 Meals as specified

 Accommodations

NOT INCLUDED

 Trip insurance

 International flights

 Passport fees

 Gratuities to guides and drivers

 Additional food or beverages not part of the menu on the included meals

 Meals outside of those specified

 Personal expenses