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P a g e | 1 The Best of Morocco P a g e | 2 P a g e | 3 The Best of Morocco Casablanca - Marrakesh - Ouarzazate - Merzouga - Fes - Tangier - Rabat 10 Days / 9 Nights 0 Persons Date of Issue: 25 January 2021 Click here to view your Digital Itinerary P a g e | 4 Introduction Accommodation Destination Basis Duration Imperial Casablanca Hotel & Spa Casablanca HB 1 Night Wazo Apart-Hôtel Marrakesh HB 1 Night Hôtel Club Hanane Ouarzazate HB 1 Night La Belle Etoile Merzouga HB 1 Night Hotel L'escale Fes HB 2 Nights Kenzi Solazur Hotel Tangier HB 1 Night Helnan Chellah Hotel & Spa Rabat HB 1 Night Imperial Casablanca Hotel & Spa Casablanca HB 1 Night Key HB: Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast B&B: Bed and Breakfast Included • Welcome & assistance at Mohamed V airport • Accommodation at selected hotels or similar on half board basis • 8 Lunches at local restaurants as the program • Transportation with deluxe vehicle A/C with driver for the whole tour • 4x4 with driver to transfer to Merzouga and back to Erfoud (05 pax per vehicle) • Camel ride to assist the sunrise in the magnificent Desert • All visits/photo stops as mentioned in the program • English speaking guide at disposal for the whole tour • A small bottle of water in the bus per person per day • Porterage of luggage at the airport and hotels • All taxes and services • Our full assistance Excluded • Drinks at hotels and restaurants • Tips for guide and driver • Personal expenses & flights • Other services not mentioned above P a g e | 5 Day 1: Imperial Casablanca Hotel & Spa, Casablanca Casablanca Fondly known by locals simply as ‘Casa', the capital of Morocco is the industrial, economic and cultural heart of this remarkable country, as well as its most cosmopolitan, liberal and progressive city. While most visitors overlook Casablanca in favour of Morocco’s more popular and exotic tourist areas, this sprawling metropolis has plenty to offer the discerning traveller and has many hidden historical and cultural gems just waiting to be discovered. The city is famous for its spectacular Art Deco and Moorish Revival architecture, constructed during the Colonial Period. Explore the Old Medina, a tiny, ancient, walled village; visit the impressive King Hassan II Mosque; discover the ornate rooms, masterfully tiled floors and intricately carved wooden ceilings of the Hispanic-Moorish Mahkama du Pacha; or simply watch the world go by at one of the many ocean-view cafes along the waterfront boulevard. Day Itinerary Marhaba !! Arrival at Mohamed V airport of Casablanca, welcome and greetings by your English-speaking guide and transfer to Casablanca center, review the itinerary of the trip on the way. Arrival at the hotel, welcome tea while doing the check-in. Dinner & overnight and get ready for a fantastic journey in this Amazing country! Overnight: Imperial Casablanca Hotel & Spa Imperial Casablanca Hotel & Spa is situated on Boulevard Mohamed V and Angle Rue Azilal in Casablanca, Morocco. The accommodation offers a phone, toiletry set, LCD TV, Wi-Fi internet connection, air-conditioning, cradle, satellite TV, safe, mini-bar, office and hair dryer. Guests can enjoy features such as 24-hour reception, a library, self service computer, room service 24-hours a day, free parking, hairdresser, beauty treatments, laundry and dry cleaning services, two restaurants, baggage deposit, breakfast buffet, vehicle rental, 24-hour tea/coffee services and a foreign exchange office. Basis Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Included • Group arrival transfer from Mohammed V airport P a g e | 6 • Welcome & greetings by your English speaking guide • Welcome tea at the hotel P a g e | 7 Day 2: Wazo Apart-Hôtel, Marrakesh Marrakesh Situated to the north of the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and fringing the famed Sahara, the bustling UNESCO-listed city of Marrakesh is an enchanting travel destination in Morocco. It’s easy to lose all sense of time in Marrakech, with its maze of narrow alleyways scattered with donkey carts, snake charmers, castanetists, acrobats, story-tellers, dancers, water-sellers and potion vendors to entertain. If you don’t find all of these as you journey through the winding streets of the ‘Red City’, you will be sure to find them and much, much more at its famous markets. Marrakesh is home to the largest traditional Berber market in Morocco and one of the busiest squares in the world, known as Djemaa el Fna. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this square in the evening as it transforms into an enormous, open-air restaurant. Day Itinerary Breakfast at the hotel, visit of the economic capital of the country: The central market, the Habous area, the Royal Palace (outside), the Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa, the corniche of Ain Diab the famous mosque Hassan II(outside). Lunch at local restaurant and departure to Marrakech city known as The Red City. Arrival, check-in at the hotel, dinner, and overnight. Overnight: Wazo Apart-Hôtel Wazo Apart-Hôtel is a collection of fully furnished apartments situated just outside the main city of Marrakesh. The interior is decorated with mosaic patterns and has a Morrocan colour scheme. Each apartment is fully equipped with a private bathroom and a well-stocked kitchen. Some rooms have pool views whilst others have garden views. The apartment hotel also features a stunning garden and a large pool. Guests may also get a massage at the spa for a fee. Basis Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Included Guided visit of Casablanca Lunch at a local restaurant in Casablanca P a g e | 8 P a g e | 9 Day 3: Hôtel Club Hanane, Ouarzazate Ouarzazate At the intersection of the Dades and Draa Valley lies the relaxed Moroccan town of Ouarzazate. Surrounded by some unbelievably picturesque terrain, the town is characterised by the red-glowing kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou, the snowcapped High Atlas Mountains, and the spectacular Sahara Desert with its rolling dunes, vast canyons and deep gorges. These exotic backdrops have served as the location for a slew of Hollywood movies which have turned this once sleepy town into Morocco’s version of Hollywood. The town is a popular stopover point for tourists on their way to the Sahara. Its palm-fringed boulevards are lined with grand palaces, bustling souks, old adobe buildings and film studios. Its an ideal location for hanging out at one of the many charming cafés, sampling some delicious local Moroccan cuisine and perhaps even spotting one of the many celebrities who frequent this fascinating North African city. Day Itinerary Breakfast at the hotel visit of the second oldest imperial city after Fes. Known as the pearl of the south, founded by the Almoravids at the end of the XI century. The historic visit includes the Koutoubia Mosque, the Menara gardens, and Care Eden. Lunch in a typical restaurant. After lunch, departure to Ouarzazate, crossing the High Atlas Mountains and the pass of Tizi-n-Tichka (2260m). At panoramic viewpoints, there will opportunities to stop and take photos. Arrival the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, stop for a visit. Late in the afternoon, arrival in Ouarzazate, check-in at the hotel, dinner, and overnight. Overnight: Hôtel Club Hanane Hôtel Club Hanane offers accommodation located in the heart of Ouarzazate in Morocco. The hotel features comfortable and charming rooms which come equipped with air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, TVs with satellite channels, safety deposit boxes, telephones, wardrobes, hairdryers, and other conveniences. Traditional Moroccan and Asian cuisine can be enjoyed at the on-site restaurant. Other leisure facilities include a bar, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a game room, a fitness room, a sun terrace and a lovely garden. Basis Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Included Guided visit of Marrakech Lunch at a local restaurant Visit Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou P a g e | 10 Day 4: La Belle Etoile, Merzouga Merzouga Situated on the edge of the Sahara Desert, close to the Algerian border, the small Moroccan village of Merzouga serves as the gateway to the Erg Chebbi, an expanse of impressive dune fields. Merzouga is a Moroccan desert dream destination for visitors who come here to explore the sensational surrounding landscape. This remote village provides an excellent base for visitors to explore the Erg Chebbi, which stretches twenty-eight kilometres from north to south and seven kilometres across. The area offers a fantastic selection of activities including: taking a camel safari through the desert; watching a magical sunrise of sunset over the rolling dunes; immersing yourself in traditional Moroccan culture in the heart of the village on a village tour; or visiting the seasonal salt lake of Dayet Srji, home to an array of desert and migratory birds. Don’t miss the golden 150-metre-tall Grande Dune de Merzouga, known to be the tallest dune of the Erg Chebbi. Day Itinerary Breakfast at the hotel and visit the Cinema then transfer to Tinghir to take lunch. Tinghir is a city in the region of Drâa-Tafilalet, south of the High Atlas, and north of the Little Atlas in southeastern Morocco. It is the capital of Tinghir Province. Its name originally referred to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, but its area has expanded to encompass surrounding villages and refers to the entire oasis. Travel to Merzouga desert. Arrival in the desert, transfer by car 4*4 to your hotel, and enjoy the Magical Sunset. Back to the camp and enjoy your dinner all-around the traditional music, fire camp, and the infinite stars in the desert sky !! Overnight: La Belle Etoile La Belle Etoile offers a spectacular space, strategically located in the middle of the big dunes of the Erg Chebi Desert.