Magical Morocco

Magical Morocco 13 Days | Casablanca to Marrakech

Discover Morocco’s highlights and • Chefchaouen - Wander around the • All transportation and transfers in private hidden gems on this 13 day tour. beautiful blue city nestled in the Rif air-conditioned tourism vehicles • Wander through the labyrinth like Mountains All road taxes and tolls • Fes - Get lost in the world's oldest city's medinas and souks of Marrakech maze-like medina What's Not Included & Fes, discover the imperial city • Ifrane - Independently visit the • Tipping Kitty: USD$40-50pp, paid in local of Rabat and the charming blue observation deck carved into the currency city Chefchaouen, soak up the mountains for incredible views of the • Entrance Fees: USD$70-90pp, paid in dramatic landscapes of the Rif & ravines and valleys local currency • Atlas Mountains and sleep under Ouarzazate - Follow the footsteps of • International flights and visa famous stars at the world's largest film • Tip for your tour guide and driver. We the stars in the Sahara. studio recommend you allow USD$2-3 per • Todra Gorge - Admire the towering red day, per traveller for your guide and HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS canyon USD$1-2 per day, per traveller for your • Rabat - Take a stroll through the lively driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an Trip Highlights capital city entirely personal gesture • • Ait Benhaddou - Discover the UNESCO Casablanca - Independently explore the city and visit the famous Hassan II listed fortified village COVID SAFE GUIDE • Telouet - Marvel at the intricate zellige Mosque tiled interior and panoramic views of the What's Included ITINERARY mountains at Kasbah Telouet • Valley of Roses - Take in the intoxicating • Breakfast daily, 1 picnic lunch and 1 dinner Day 1 : Welcome to Morocco! • 11 nights 3-4 star hotels and 1 night aroma and vibrant colours of the valleys Sunday. Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival camping at a Berber desert camp in the and visit a local womens cooperative at Casablanca airport, you'll be met and Sahara Desert (hotel upgrade available) • Sahara Desert - Spend a night camping transferred to our hotel where you have the • Guided sightseeing - Volubilis, Fes, Ait under the stars in the Sahara remainder of the day at leisure. Perhaps visit Benhaddou and Marrakech • Talassemtane National Park - Soak up the old medina or sit back and watch the • Camel trek into the Sahara Desert the relaxing scenery of the waterfalls and world go by with a pot of tea at Rick's cafe. • Visit to local women's cooperative in Rose God's Bridge Overnight - Casablanca • Marrakech - sSee the UNESCO-listed Valley Djemaa el Fna, medina and market place • Escorted by a licensed English speaking Moroccan tour guide • Airport arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and 13

Magical Morocco - 13 Days updated on 27-09-2021 08:32:21 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 Magical Morocco

Magical Morocco

Day 2 : Casablanca & Rabat our way to Talassemtane National Park. Day 7 : Atlas Mountains & Located on the eastern side of the Rif Ifrane Mountains, Talassemtane boasts a wide Fes - Ifrane - Azrou. After breakfast, we range of landscapes, as well as housing make our way through the cedar forests full a number of plant species and mammals of Barbary Macaque monkeys on our way including the Barbary macaques and the otter. through the Atlas Mountains to the French We make our way to the Akchour Falls built "swiss" village of Ifrane. We have free and God's Bridge where we relax with a time here to enjoy the tranquility of the lakes picnic lunch while soaking up the breath- and waterfalls that flow into the valleys that taking views. Return to Chefchaouen for an surround the world's biggest cedar forest afternoon at leisure. in the Mediterranean, before continuing to Casablanca - Rabat. This morning after Overnight - Chefchaouen (B, L) Azrou, our home for the night. Overnight - breakfast, we visit the incredible Hassan II Ifrane (B) Mosque, rising 210 meters into the air, the Day 5 : Fes el Bali medina third largest mosque in the world is covered Day 8 : Camel trek in the in ornate traditional tile work. Sahara Azrou - Merzouga (Sahara). Departing early, After exploring we make our way to Rabat, we leave the cool air of the mountains and Morocco's charming capital is ours to explore make our way to the Sahara Desert. It's a this afternoon. Take a stroll along the long long drive, however there's a lot to see on stretch of beach that starts behind the medina, the way. We'll travel through the Middle Atlas or just up the hill from the medina is the well- Mountains to the plateau that lies between preserved Kasbah of the Udayas, dating back the Sahara and Tell Atlas range. We'll soak up to the 12th century. Chefchaouen - Fes. Bordered on the foothills the spectacular and dramatic scenery of the of the Atlas Mountains lies the imperial city of Gorges du Ziz as we make our way onwards Please note: For those who have opted to Fes, the oldest and largest medieval city in the through the High Atlas, stopping to have tea start in Marrakech you will be transferred to world. On arrival we enjoy a guided tour of with a berber family en route. We'll continue Casablanca on the morning of day 2 to meet ancient Fes el Bali - the old walled city, with to Merzouga - our base before we head into the rest of the group. Overnight - Rabat (B) its labyrinth of 9400 alleys. Fes el Bali really the Sahara. Depending on the time of year, is a feast for the senses, with its cacophony spend the afternoon relaxing and swimming Day 3 : Volubilis & The Blue of aromas, sights and sounds. During the tour before climbing aboard our camels for an City visit one of the pungent leather tanneries incredible trek into the Sahara Desert to watch Rabat - Volubilis - Chefchaouen. Departing that Fes is famous for, where you can enjoy a beautiful sunset and spend the night at our Rabat this morning we visit the Roman ruins of wonderful views of the giant dye pits. remote Berber Camp, nestled amongst the Volubilis. Dating back to 40AD we take time Overnight - Fes (B) towering dunes of Erg Chebbi. We enjoy local to explore the triple arched Tingis gate, the food, music and an amazing night camping in columns of the Capitoline temple, the Basilica, Day 6 : Explore Fes the Sahara. the courthouse and much more. We'll then continue to Chefchaouen, nestled in the heart If you would prefer the comfort of a hotel of the Rif Mountains, the city boasts incredible with en-suite facilities this evening, opt for our blue-washed buildings and majestic views of Sahara hotel alternative at no additional cost. the surrounding landscape. The rest of the Please do let us know your preferred option afternoon is ours to independently wander at the time of booking. Overnight - Merzouga round the Plaza Uta el-Hammam in the heart (B, D) of the Medina, or perhaps try some of the local street food and watch the sun set. Overnight Day 9 : Sunrise camel trek & - Chefchaouen (B) Today is at leisure to explore this Imperial Valley of Roses Day 4 : Rif Mountains & city. Why not take part in an optional Merzouga (Sahara) - Todra Gorge - Dades Tagine Making Class or a night of Moroccan Gorge. Departing early, we climb back on Talassemtane National Park entertainment and food at a restaurant in town our camels disembarking for a truly stunning After some free time to relax or continue (both payable locally). Overnight - Fes (B) sunrise. After freshening up and breakfast in exploring the city this morning, we make Merzouga we’re back on the road heading

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Magical Morocco for Todra Gorge. Known as Morocco's Grand with French Colonialists to delay Morocco's Moroccan and international cuisine, whereas Canyon, the charm of Todra lies in its fight for independence. in the Torero bar you can enjoy a buzzing changing colours as the sun slowly moves atmosphere with live music and delicious from east to west over the towering vertical Descending into the city of Marrakech, Spanish tapas. limestone cliffs that reach heights of 1000ft. Morocco's pink city. We have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the Medina and We continue to the perfumed Valley of Roses, the delights of Djemaa el Fna, the exuberant famous for the miles and miles of rose market place, which is a hive of activity, sights hedgerows that colour the landscape pink. As and smells at both day and night. Overnight - we travel through the valley, we stop at the Marrakech (B) women's cooperative where we learn how the rose products are made. Continue to Tinghir, Day 12 : Djemaa El Fna Riad Dar Alia home to the largest silver mine in Africa, and After breakfast, we set out to explore this Boasting a fantastic location, just a short our final stop of the day, where we have fascinating city on a guided tour. Inside the walk from the entrance to the Kasbah of the the evening at leisure to relax and unwind in rose coloured medina walls is a tangle of Udayas, Riad Dar Alia is wonderful choice our former kasbah hotel. Overnight - Dades winding streets and alleys that open onto for a stay in the capital. It offers a number Gorge (B) verdant gardens and bustling souks. At the of uniquely decorated rooms in a traditional heart of the medina is Djemaa El Fna, the city's Moroccan style. Free WiFi is provided Day 10 : UNESCO World exuberant market place and towering over it, throughout the property and a restaurant is the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the tallest Heritage Listed Ouarzazate serves a variety of Moroccan specialities. Dades Gorge - Skoura - Ouarzazate. Leaving building in the city. We have the afternoon at the rose fields behind, our morning begins leisure to purchase any last minute souvenirs with a visit to the 300 year old Kasbah or get lost in the medina and see where it Amherdhil in Skoura where we gain a takes you. Overnight - Marrakech (B) fascinating insight into the ancient traditions of kasbah life. We then continue along the Day 13 : Goodbye Morocco! Road of 1000 Kasbahs to Ouarzazate. Our amazing tour of Morocco ends today after hotel check out. An included onward departure transfer to airport will be provided. Riad Dar Dar Famous for being a prime filming location for Passengers who have opted to end their many Hollywood TV shows and Blockbusters, tour in Casablanca will depart early this Dar Ba Sidi & Spa we have the opportunity to explore the morning.(B) World's largest film studio. Be sure to explore Surrounded by nature, with a large the iconic Colosseum used in 'Gladiator' and swimming pool, Dar Ba Sidi offers a quiet HOTELS the prop jet used in 'Jewel of the Nile'. Evening oasis for guests to relax. Bright spacious rooms are decorated in the traditional Riad at leisure. Overnight - Ouarzazate (B) Highlighted below are some of the hotels style with ornate architecture and mosaics. which we frequently use on this tour, though You can also sample some Moroccan cuisine Day 11 : Ait Benhaddou & we reserve the right to substitute these at the Moulay Ismail restaurant. Marrakech hotels to ones of a similar standard. Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech. Please refer to your Tour Voucher for your Travelling over the High Atlas Mountains confirmed arrival hotel and further arrival we stop along the old caravan route information. where to explore Ait Benhaddou. This incredible ancient fortified Kasbah was built Kenzi Basma Hotel for defence purposes high on a hill and is a Offering an excellent location right in the stunningly well-preserved medieval city which heart of the city, this recently-renovated has famously featured in many blockbuster hotel is nestled between Casablanca’s Hotel Atlas Saiss Fes movies, including Gladiator and Laurence of cosmopolitan business district and the Hotel Atlas Saiss Fes is a popular 4 star Arabia as its beauty is unequal to any other amazing architecture of the Art Deco hotel, conveniently located just a 15-minute fortified kasbah in south Morocco. Carrying neighborhood. You’ll find the guestrooms to walk from Nouvelle Ville. The hotel offers on we continue to Kasbah Telouet. Built in be spacious and fully-equipped with modern spacious and comfortable guest rooms, 1860 this kasbah was once home to the very amenities including high-speed WiFi. The equipped with free WiFi, flat screen TVs, wealthy Thami El Glaoui until he conspired hotel’s on-site restaurant, Bloom, offers tasty

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Magical Morocco air conditioning and en suite bathrooms. the quirky cave rooms to the more palatial minimum of 2 persons in a room. Solo Facilities include a restaurant, 24 hour room Berber suites. The hotel also includes an Rooms can also be booked by any other service and a sauna (at an additional cost). outdoor pool and seating on a beautiful person wanting the comfort and privacy Start the day with a generous continental terrace giving great panoramic views of breakfast before heading out to explore the the surrounding hills and valley. Staff at the of their own room. enchanting imperial city of Fes. After a busy Kasbah are very helpful and the restaurant PRICES / DATES 2021 day, relax on the hotel terrace, enjoy a tasty comes with great recommendations. Those meal at the restaurant or rejuvenate in the who are in to local music can enjoy and join Date Twin Share Single sauna. in with drumming sessions that take place 18 Jul USD 2,345 USD 2,965 each night. 01 Aug USD 2,345 USD 2,965 29 Aug USD 2,345 USD 2,965 12 Sep USD 2,345 USD 2,965 26 Sep USD 2,345 USD 2,965 10 Oct USD 2,345 USD 2,965 24 Oct USD 2,345 USD 2,965 07 Nov USD 2,195 USD 2,815 L'empreinte D'ifrane 21 Nov USD 2,195 USD 2,815 05 Dec USD 2,195 USD 2,815 L'empreinte D'Ifrane belies it's Moroccan Dar Amoudou 28 Dec USD 2,345 USD 2,965 location with it's European chalet style wooden architecture. The spacious rooms Adam Park Hotel & Spa are decorated in the same style, with Guests can expect a very comfortable stay PRICES / DATES 2022 warming wooden interiors, and private at the Adam Park Hotel & Spa. Each of the Date Twin Share Single bathrooms. Free WiFi is offered throughout elegant rooms feature a patio or balcony 02 Jan USD 2,195 USD 2,815 the hotel. with views of the surrounding area. Guests 30 Jan USD 2,195 USD 2,815 are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining. 20 Feb USD 2,195 USD 2,815 Several restaurants offer a variety of options 06 Mar USD 2,195 USD 2,815 including Italian specialities, Moroccan 20 Mar USD 2,195 USD 2,815 favourites and international cuisine. There 10 Apr USD 2,345 USD 2,965 are also plenty of ways to unwind after a day 17 Apr USD 2,345 USD 2,965 exploring Marrakech, with an outdoor pool, 08 May USD 2,345 USD 2,965 fitness centre and a spa offering rejuvenating 22 May USD 2,345 USD 2,965 massage treatments. Desert Camp 05 Jun USD 2,345 USD 2,965 Set amongst the towering dunes of Erg 19 Jun USD 2,345 USD 2,965 Chebbi, the Berber camp is designed with a 03 Jul USD 2,345 USD 2,965 traditional Moroccan theme. The permanent 17 Jul USD 2,345 USD 2,965 tents include multiple beds and electricity 31 Jul USD 2,345 USD 2,965 (after night fall) Camping out in the desert 14 Aug USD 2,345 USD 2,965 is a wonderful experience, due to the lack 28 Aug USD 2,345 USD 2,965 of light pollution, the stars come out in 11 Sep USD 2,345 USD 2,965 abundance and really are a sight to behold. 25 Sep USD 2,345 USD 2,965 PRICES / DATES INFO 09 Oct USD 2,345 USD 2,965 23 Oct USD 2,345 USD 2,965 Departure dates noted with a 'G' 06 Nov USD 2,195 USD 2,815 are guaranteed to operate. All other 20 Nov USD 2,195 USD 2,815 departure dates are guaranteed with a 04 Dec USD 2,195 USD 2,815 minimum of 4 persons. The 'Twin Share' price is per person when there are 2 PRICES / DATES 2023 Kasbah Tizzaouirine people sharing a room. The 'Solo Room' Date Twin Share Single Overlooking Oued Dades, Kasbah price is applicable to all solo travellers, 01 Jan USD 2,195 USD 2,815 Tizzarouine offers rustic Moroccan or if your booking party cannot reach the accommodation. Guest rooms vary from