MOROCCO
Y O U R D R E A M D E S T I N A T I O N
M O R O C C A N W O N D E R S C I R C U I T THE CONTENT
This brochure contains the program and information for Small Group Trips,
The experience is desighn to host up to 15 guests visiting Morocco for 8 nights.
In addition to the Core Program this presentation contains information for optional pre- and post- trip extensions, the itinerary, as well as indications of accommodations and activities. The following section contains information regarding the 8 night Small Group trip program, covering the highlights of the Kingdom of Morocco.
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The Core Itinerary for Small ITINERARY Groups covers Morocco’s must-sees: Begin with your arrival in Casablanca (1), spend your first night visiting the Kingdom’s capital city of Rabat (2). From Rabat, drive into Fes (3), the country’s cultural epicenter, where you will 2 spend two nights. 3 From Fes, begin your 1 RABAT journey to the Merzouga (4) FES with one night in a luxury CASABLANCA camp, after which you will spend one night and then 6 travel to the beautiful 4 Dades (5). MARRAKECH 5 The Core Itinerary ends MERZOUGA with three nights in the DADES beautiful Ochre City of Marrakech (6).
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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
DAY1 DAY2 DAY3 Rabat Fes Fes
Drive to the Borj Sud for Breakfast You and your guide will panoramic views of the medina. amble through the See the impressive al-Quarawiyyin Morning bustling maze of alleyways. Mosque, University Souq el- Visiting the medina and fantastic Atterine area of spices and souks groceries.
VIP Service Lunch and Introductory tour of Fes Lunch go to the renowned Upon Arrival and medina visit the impressive Dar el tanneries on the bank of the Oued airport pick-up Makhzen and a brief stop at the Fes; then see the Souq Afternoon in Casablanca Royal Palace with its seven el-Henna visit the Dar Batha 4pm Departure for magnificent bronze gat Museum with its collection of Rabat Pre-Trip travelers join group carpets
Hotel check-in Evening at leisure, Evening at leisure, and dinner included Evening Welcome Dinner dinner included
1.5 hours Driving Aprox. N/A N/A
RIAD El Kebira RIAD AMANI RIAD AMANI Rue des consuls, 12 Derb El Miter Fes 12 Derb El Miter Fes ، ، ,1Impasse Belghazi Accomodation 30000 30000 Ferrane Znaki, T: +212 535 633 209 T: +212 535 633 209 Rabat 10000
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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 Merzouga Dades Marrakech
After breakfast, you’ll set out on an Sunrise, breakfast, and excursion into the Sahara free morning in the camp After breakfast - departure Morning Desert.Driving south through the Optional sandboarding to Marrakech through the cedar forests and beautiful scenery (no addtl cost). pass Tizi-n-Tishka. of the Middle Atlas Mountains Late morning departure
Lunch in the mountains at the Berber Visit the Berber fortress of town of Midelt. Continuing south through Lunch and visit the Todra Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, the dramatic Ziz Valley, you will arrive and Dades Gorges famous for serving as a film set Afternoon to Erfoud, located in the Hotel check-in and free for films such as Gladiator, surrounded area of the impressive sand time in the Dades Valley Lawrence of Arabia and Jesus dunes of the Sahara Desert. of Nazareth.
This evening we will take a At nightfalls, enjoy a lovely tour through the famous Moroccan dinner around the Square Jemaa el Fanna that Evening campfire Dinner at Jnan Tiwira holds in one place the history, accompanied by ethnic tradition, and magic of musicians and a dancer Moroccodinner included
8 hours 4 hours 6 hours Driving Aprox. Aprox. Aprox.
Jnan Tiwira Riad La Sultana ،El Mastapha Rue de La Kasbah Accomodation MERZOUGA LUXURY Hamdaoui, BP 28, Marrakesh 40000 DESERT CAMP Boulmane Dades, T: p+212 524 388 45150 008
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DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
DAY 7 DAY 8 DAY 9 Marrakech Marrakech Departure
Today we will take you to the most Breakfast. This morning you complete and spectacular highlights of Tour of Villa Oasis, Jardin are transferred to the Morning Marrakech with one of our experienced Majorelle and YSL Museum airport, assistance for guides that will let you live the real departure formalities or magic of this marvelous city begin of Post-Trip extension
Marvelous lunch from the roof terrace Afterward, admire the where you will enjoy, not only the Koutoubia Mosque, which is magnificent flavors of the Moroccan Afternoon gastronomy but also a fantastic view of Marrakesh'smost famous the Medina. landmark with its striking, Enjoy your afternoon at leisure Visit the Bahia Palace too.
Evening Dinner Dinner
Driving
Riad La Sultana Riad La Sultana Rue de La Kasbah ،Rue de La Kasbah ، Accomodation Marrakesh 40000 Marrakesh 40000 T: p+212 524 388 T: p+212 524 388 008 008
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RABAT
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RIAD AMANI FES
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MERZOUGA LUXURY CAMP
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JNAN TIOUIRA DADES
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RIAD LA SULTANA MARRAKECH
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EXTENSIONS
PRE-TRIP EXTENSIONS
For travelers wishing to discover the north of Morocco, begin with your arrival in Casablanca (1), and spend the first night in the capital city of Rabat (2). From Rabat, drive north 3 into Chefchaouen 2 (3), where you will spend CHEFCHAOUEN two nights in the 1 RABAT Blue City nestled in the Rif 5 Mountains. CASABLANCA 4 Following Chefchaouen, FES visit the Roman MEKNES archaeological site of Volubilis and the Imperial City of Meknes (4), then end in Fes (5), where you will spend the fourth night. The Core Program travelers will then join the group in Fes.
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PRE TRIP ITINERARY
DAY-3 DAY-2 DAY -1 DAY1 DAY 2 Rabat Chefchouen Chefchaouen Fes Fes
Breakfast & visit the Breakfast & drive to Breakfast & free Breakfast & free time monuments in the the Roman Ruins of day to to capital Volubilis Guided explore explore the Fes Morning city: King’s Mausoleum, visit of the Chefchaouen medina Hassan Tower and the archaeological site Kasbah des Oudayas
VIP Service Lunch in the medina Insider’s guided Upon arrivaArrival Lunch and drive and guided visit of Lunch & Moroccan tour of and airport pick-up to the Imperial pottery Afternoon in Casablanca the village with Chefchaouen city of Meknes workshop 4pm Departure for photoshoot Rabat Arrival into Fes
Hotel check-in Evening at leisure, Hotel check-in and dinner not included Evening at Evening at leisure, and evening at Core travel group Evening leisure, dinner included Welcome Dinner dinner in town leisure, arrives in Fes this dinner included night
1.5 hours 3 hours 4 hours 4 hours N/A Driving Aprox. Aprox. Aprox Aprox
RIAD El Kebira Dar Ba Sidi & Spa Dar Ba Sidi & Spa RIAD AMANI RIAD AMANI ،Rue des consuls, Commune Commune 12 Derb El Miter 12 Derb El Miter Accomodation Dardara N2, ، Fes 30000 1Impasse Belghazi, Dardara، N2, ، Fes 30000 Ferrane Znaki, Chefchaouen Chefchaouen T: +212 535 633 T: +212 535 633 91000 209 Rabat 10000 91000 209
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RIAD AMANI FES
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EXTENSIONS
POST-TRIP EXTENSIONS
Once the Core Trip comes to an end, explore the South of Morocco: From Marrakech (1), take a day trip into Imlil, a village 4 in the High Atlas Mountains (2), where you can hike and CASABLANCA explore local villages. Then, visit the tranquil 1 seaside Essaouira (3) west 3 of Marrakech, for two MARRAKECH nights, before returning to ESSAOURIRA 2 explore Casablanca (4) ATLAS for the last evening prior to your departure
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POST TRIP ITINERARY
DAY 9 DAY10 DAY 11 DAY12 DAY 13 Atlas Essaouira Essaouira Casablanca Casablanca
Breakfast & drive to Breakfast & drive Breakfast & guided Breakfast & free time Imlil for a hike in the towards introduction of the Breakfast, free time High Atlas Mountains Gourmet lunch and Morning the coast harbor, sqala and tasting at a local & departure for the Lunch in a local Visit a local Argan Oil medina vineyard airport Berber village Cooperative
Explore local Lunch at a local Lunch near the villages and organic goat cheese Drive to Casablanca coast artisans farm Arrival into Walking tour of the Afternoon Optional ATV Return to Essaouira, hotel check- Hassan II Esplanade sunset Marrakech in and free time excursion along the beach
Evening at Dinner Evening at leisure, leisure, Farewell dinner overlooking town dinner included Evening dinner included
3 hours 2.5 hours 5 hours N/A Driving Aprox. Aprox. Aprox
SOFITEL Tour Blanche RIAD Heure Bleue RIAD Heure Bleue Kasbah du Toubkal Rue Sidi Belyout, Accomodation Ibn Batouta Ibn Batouta Toubkal National ، ، Casablanca 20000 Essaouira Essaouira Park. Imlil, T: p+212 522 456 200
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KASBAH DU TOUBKAL
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ESSAOUIRA
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SOFITEL TOUR BLANCHE
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USEFUL TIPS
Money and More established shops will take credit card, but most smaller markets, street vendors, and cabs will not. Be ready with the local currency. The Moroccan currency Dirham (DEE-rahm) goes for roughly 9.6 Dirhams (DH) per 1 USD or 10 per 1 euro.
Religion Islam is the official state religion of Morocco, you will hear the call to prayer ring throughout the city 5 times per day and in general non-Muslims are not allowed inside mosques. Friday is the Muslim day of prayer and you may find some businesses closed.
Languages Moroccans speak a mixture of Arabic, Berber, English, and French. You’ll be fine with English in most of the larger cities.
Here are a few basic Arabic words that came in handy: Hello (Peace Be With You): Salam Alikome (salaam a eleikum) Thank You: Choukran (shokran) No Thank You: La Choukran (la shokran).
Electricity Morocco uses the following Voltage: 220 V, Frequency: 50 Hz, Power sockets: type C / E. If you have something that works in Europe, then it will be the same.
Tipping As for taxis and services it is common to round up to the nearest 1€
Souvenirs Carpets and rugs are probably the single most popular purchase for travellers as they can be found in every colour imaginable and are usually woven with beautiful patterns. Brightly coloured traditional Moroccan clothing such as djellabas, tunics and kaftans, as well as bed linen, can be found in abundance and are made using either cotton or silk thread. Leather bags and belts are also a favourite with visitors. Argan oil is another popular product in Morocco and is great for your hair and skin as well as for cooking. ______WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
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