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Call: +44(0) 844 3350 197 Full Itinerary MARVELLOUS MOROCCAN ADVENTURE TALK TO OUR WELL TRAVELLED TEAM OF EXPERTS +44(0) 844 3350 197 Monday to Thursday 09:00am - 8:00pm. Friday 09:00am - 17:30pm. (London time) 24hr human answer service JOURNEY SNAPSHOT ACTIVITY LEVEL: FLIGHT INFORMATION: Please arrange your flights to arrive into Level 2 Marrakesh Menara Airport, Morocco [RAK] on DESTINATION: Day 1 Marvellous Moroccan Adventure - Pre-Tour PICKUP LOCATION: Extension to Experience Spain Event Marrakesh Menara Airport [RAK] DURATION: 7 days / 6 nights © The Big Journey Company2020 - 2021.All rights reserved. Holiday tours are operated by The Big Journey Company Limited. Registered in England. Registered office: Marron Bank, Branthwaite, Cumbria, CA14 4SZ. Registered number: 6532140. The Big Journey Company Limited is a member of The Travel Trust Association member number U5675 and holds an Air Travel Organiser’s License number T7282. Call: +44(0) 844 3350 197 OVERVIEW Oct 8-14, 2021 Morocco is a uniquely exotic bend of Berber, Arabic and European cultural influences. Experience this for yourself on our Marvellous Moroccan Adventure which leads into the Experience Spain Member Event Morocco is a land of contrasts and diversity. Lapped by the water of the Mediterranean to the north and by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean to the west, it is also crisscrossed by the Rif and the Atlas Mountains. As well as the ever-popular Marrakesh or Casablanca, this tour also explores the lesser known cities of Rabat, one time the capital city, as well as historic Asilah and cosmopolitan Tangiers. We will visit souks, palaces and the stunning Ourika Valley. You will be captivated by this magical country before we sail across the Straits of Gibraltar from Africa to Spain in time to start the Experience Spain event based on the Costa del Sol. ITINERARY SUMMARY PRE-JOURNEY - PRE-JOURNEY - To enjoy your stay in Morocco before the Experience Spain Member Event, you should arrange your flights into Marrakesh Menara Airport [RAK] and then to depart from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport [AGP]. If you require pre-night accommodation in Marrakesh, please contact us for further details. DAY 1 - Welcome to Morocco DAY 2 - Marrakesh - Medinas & Markets DAY 3 - The Ourika Valley DAY 4 - Captivating Casablanca DAY 5 - Royal Rabat DAY 6 - Ancient Asilah & Cosmopolitan Tangiers DAY 7 - From Africa to Europe - Crossing the Straits of Gibraltar © The Big Journey Company2020 - 2021.All rights reserved. Holiday tours are operated by The Big Journey Company Limited. Registered in England. Registered office: Marron Bank, Branthwaite, Cumbria, CA14 4SZ. Registered number: 6532140. The Big Journey Company Limited is a member of The Travel Trust Association member number U5675 and holds an Air Travel Organiser’s License number T7282. Call: +44(0) 844 3350 197 FULL ITINERARY DAY 1 - WELCOME TO MOROCCO On arrival at Marrakesh’s Menara Airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to acclimatise and settle to your base for the next 3 nights. In the evening, the group will join for our first meal together to start off our exploration of Morocco. Included meals: Dinner Accommodation: 4* central Marrakesh hotel (tbc) DAY 2 - MARRAKESH - MEDINAS & MARKETS After breakfast, we head off to explore Marrakesh, one of north Africa’s most interesting cities. The second oldest city of the empire, it is also called "the pearl of the south". On our guided tour of Marrakesh this morning, we will visit the Saadian Tombs, located next to the mosque of the Kasbah, rediscovered and restored in 1917 as well as the El Bahia Palace and Gardens. Built in the late 19th century, it was intended to be the greatest palace of its time. The tour will end back at the hotel where you will have time to find lunch and freshen up. In the afternoon, together with our experienced guide, we will visit the famous Zocos (Souks) – a colourful labyrinth of shops selling all sorts of wares. We will also visit the iconic Jemaa el-Fna square and market place in the old town. Here you can see anything you could possibly imagine; snake charmers, musicians, dancers, narrators, etc ... as well as buy souvenirs a plenty! An ideal time to practice your bargaining skills. Return to the hotel for dinner. Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner Accommodation: 4* central Marrakesh hotel (tbc) DAY 3 - THE OURIKA VALLEY Today we head out of Marrakesh and into the nearby Ourika Valley, a spectacular valley among the Atlas Mountains. We will enjoy beautiful landscapes, full of walnut, weeping willow and poplar trees, and its mountains and rocks varying in colour from red to green. Despite it being so close to Marrakesh, this beautiful lush green valley is definitely one of the best preserved in Morocco. The Berbers, the nomadic local people of the valley, continue to keep their customs and traditional way of life alive and we will get the opportunity to visit a typical Berber house. The families often open their home to visitors who wish to enjoy their surroundings. We will have lunch together in the Ourika Valley before heading back to Marrakesh where the rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner is included in the hotel this evening. Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Accommodation: 4* central Marrakesh hotel (tbc) DAY 4 - CAPTIVATING CASABLANCA After an early breakfast, we depart Marrakesh and head north towards Casablanca. Morocco’s largest and most modern city, it is the seat of many international companies and one of north Africa’s largest ports. The city’s Spanish name, Casablanca, tells of its past under colonial rule, and derives the old military base at the heart of the town – the White House. Upon arrival, we will head to visit the great Hassan II Mosque. The second largest mosque in the world after Mecca, its minaret is the tallest in the world! The imposing mosque is striking in both its size, and design, lying beside the Atlantic. On a tour of its impressive interior, you will be surprised at its grandiousness and its luxurious materials from which it is built. We then transfer to the historic city centre for lunch at leisure, before a panoramic tour of Casablanca, passing the United Nations Square, the Boulevard Mohamed VI and various other areas of interest in the afternoon. Afterwards, we transfer to our hotel to freshen up before dinner. Included meals: Breakfast and Dinner Accommodation: 4* Casablanca hotel (tbc) DAY 5 - ROYAL RABAT After breakfast, we make our way Rabat, Morocco's current capital city and the official residence of King Mohamed VI. On our panoramic city tour, we will see the Royal Palace and the glittering Mausoleum of King Mohamed V, whose opulent tomb chamber is resplendently decorated and also contains the tombs of his two sons. Located next to this is the Hassan Tower with beautiful and intricate motifs and designs covering © The Big Journey Company2020 - 2021.All rights reserved. Holiday tours are operated by The Big Journey Company Limited. Registered in England. Registered office: Marron Bank, Branthwaite, Cumbria, CA14 4SZ. Registered number: 6532140. The Big Journey Company Limited is a member of The Travel Trust Association member number U5675 and holds an Air Travel Organiser’s License number T7282. Call: +44(0) 844 3350 197 © The Big Journey Company2020 - 2021.All rights reserved. Holiday tours are operated by The Big Journey Company Limited. Registered in England. Registered office: Marron Bank, Branthwaite, Cumbria, CA14 4SZ. Registered number: 6532140. The Big Journey Company Limited is a member of The Travel Trust Association member number U5675 and holds an Air Travel Organiser’s License number T7282. Call: +44(0) 844 3350 197 WHAT'S INCLUDED Transfer from Marrakesh Menara Airport [RAK] to Marrakesh hotel One way ferry crossing Tangier [MA]-Tarifa [ES] on Day 7 Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary Meals as indicated in the itinerary All transfers/touring and excursions in air-conditioned deluxe motor vehicles All entrances, English-speaking guides and visits as indicated in the programme. Services of local experienced guide detailed in the itinerary Services of a Big Journey Company Tour Director WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED International flight into Marrakesh Menara Airport [RAK] on Day 1 and departure flight home from your Experience Spain Member Event from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport [AGP], Spain, or Faro Airport [FAO], Portugal if continuing on the October Stunning Seville extension or October Experience Portugal Event Visas, travel or medical insurance Any COVID tests or related entry & exit requirements Any personal items and anything not mentioned under included in price above Any food and beverage not detailed in the itinerary Entrance fees to non-stipulated attractions Any optional activities offered Gratuities © The Big Journey Company2020 - 2021.All rights reserved. Holiday tours are operated by The Big Journey Company Limited. Registered in England. Registered office: Marron Bank, Branthwaite, Cumbria, CA14 4SZ. Registered number: 6532140. The Big Journey Company Limited is a member of The Travel Trust Association member number U5675 and holds an Air Travel Organiser’s License number T7282. Call: +44(0) 844 3350 197 © The Big Journey Company2020 - 2021.All rights reserved. Holiday tours are operated by The Big Journey Company Limited. Registered in England. Registered office: Marron Bank, Branthwaite, Cumbria, CA14 4SZ. Registered number: 6532140. The Big Journey Company Limited is a member of The Travel Trust Association member number U5675 and holds an Air Travel Organiser’s License number T7282. Call: +44(0) 844 3350 197 © The Big Journey Company2020 - 2021.All rights reserved. Holiday tours are operated by The Big Journey Company Limited. Registered in England.