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PREMIUM 12D9N GREAT MOROCCO WITH SAHARA & CHEFCHAOUEN TOUR CODE: MMCMNS Filled with ancient cities, vast desert landscapes, colourful spice markets and towering peaks, Morocco is a country that will inspire and invigorate your senses. FAMOUS BLUE CITY CHEFCHAOUEN AT MOROCCO DAY 1 which was declared a World Heritage Site DAY 5 HOME → CASABLANCA surrounded by the Old Medina, souks and OUARZAZATE → TINGHIR → Meals on Board handicrafts quarters. In the late evening, ERFOUD Assemble at the airport and take-off to the enjoy dinner at “CHEZ ALI” that will Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner cosmopolitan city of Morocco, Casablanca. include a show with a great performance Depart towards Merzouga via the road of of splendid dramatic display of Arabian the thousand Kasbahs (fortified city) and the DAY 2 nights, belly dancing and folklore. Dades Valley also known as Kalaat M’gouna CASABLANCA → MARRAKESH which is famous for its roses and the annual Dinner DAY 4 rose festival (harvest season on May). Explore Upon your arrival to Casablanca Airport, MARRAKESH → OUARZAZATE the Todgha Gorge, a 300m wall carved deep transfer to Marrakesh, the most fascinating Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner into the High Atlas Mountains. After lunch city, known as the Pearl of the South with its This morning, you may take an optional drive to Erfoud, also known as the “Gate of luxurious palaces and its glittering nightlife. hot-air balloon ride from Marrakesh to Sahara Desert”. This evening, transfer via 4x4 enjoy the sunrise and get a bird’s-eye view land cruiser to the Merzouga Desert and DAY 3 of Morocco’s deserts and the foothills of hop on camel trek to the top of the dunes. MARRAKESH the Atlas Mountains. After breakfast, depart Breakfast, Lunch, Chez Ali Fantasia Dinner for Ouarzazate via the Tichka Pass, which DAY 6 After breakfast, start your city tour with a offers an impressive landscape in the ERFOUD → MIDELT → IFRAN → FEZ visit to the Menara Gardens, which has an heart of the Atlas mountain. Enjoy lunch Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner extension of 14 acres as well as and an at the terrace of a restaurant facing the Travel through Errachidia and arrive to the immense pond from XII century in its core. Kasbah. Thereafter, explore the Kasbah village of Midelt for lunch. Continue through Marvel at majestic minaret of the Koutubia. Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO Site which has the Medium-Atlas Mountains route via the Explore the enchanting Majorelle Gardens served as a a filming location for movies modern town of Ifrane, known as “Little and one of masterpieces of Moroccan like Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Lucerne in Switzerland”. End the day at Fez for architecture - Bahia Palace. After lunch, dinner and an overnight stay. visit the famous bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa 6 Exotic | EU Holidays Chefchaouen HIGHLIGHTS 1 MOROCCO Meknes MARRAKESH 1 Fes • Menara Garden 1 Ifran • Koutoubia Mosque 2 Rabat • Bahia Palace Casablanca • Majorelle Gardens Midelt • Jemaa el-Fnaa Square OUARZAZATE Todra Gorges • Kasbah Aït Benhaddou 2 Erfoud 1 TINGHIR Marrakesh Kalaat M’gouna • Todra Gorges 1 • Kelaat M’Gouna Ouarzazate ERFOUD • Merzouga Desert • Sand Dunes 4-Wheel Drive MOROCCO • Camel Trekking FEZ • Royal Palace’s Golden doors Flight path • Bab Boujloud Jeloud Traverse by coach • Mosque Al Qaraouiyine SPECIALITIES Featured destinations • Bou Inania Madrasa Overnight stays 1 2 • Nejjarine Square • “Chez Ali” fantasia dinner MEKNES • Rick’s Café • Bab Mansour gate • Tagine CHEFCHAOUEN • Couscous and the Nejjarine Square. Stop at the famous • Old Medina • Pastilla district of the Leather Tanneries, one of the RABAT • Brochettes city’s most iconic sights (and smells), offering • Oudayas Kasbah a unique window into the pungent, natural • Hassan Tower DAY 7 process of producing world-class leather. • Mausoleum of Mohammed V FEZ Enjoy a Moroccan-Asian lunch in a traditional CASABLANCA Breakfast, Lunch, Chinese Dinner restaurant in the medina. Continue visiting Fez, • Hassan II Mosque Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Fez, a with their artisans’ quarters divided into different • The Royal Palace fascinating city with an ancient medina where trades. • Mohammed V Square tradition still rules everyday life. Make a quick photo stop at the golden doors of the Royal DAY 8 Palace, built by the bronze masters. Drive to FEZ → MEKNES → CHEFCHAOUEN one of the old hills to enjoy a panoramic city Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner view from different perspectives. Thereafter, Head towards the Imperial city of Meknes. you will walk across the Bab Boujloud Jeloud Make a quick photo stop at the walls with (the blue gate) into the old Medina. Visit the its astonishing doors - Bab Mansour and DELICACIES Mosque Al Qaraouiyine, Bou Inania Madrasa focal point of Place El-Hedim. Travel to the Meal Plan 9 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 9 Dinners 5 HOTELS MARRAKESH 5★ Riad Ennakhil QUARZAZATE 5★ Berbère Palace ERFOUD 5★ Palais Du Deserti FEZ 5★ Palais Medina CHEFCHAOUEN Riad Casa Hassan RABAT 5★ Farah CASBLANCA Kenzi Tower *Note: Hotels subject to final confirmation. Should there be changes, customers will be offered similar accommodations as stated SPICES SOLD IN A TRADITIONAL MOROCCAN in this list. MARKET (SOUK) IN MARRAKECH. EU Holidays | Exotic 7 12D9N GREAT MOROCCO WITH SAHARA & CHEFCHAOUEN KASBAH AIT BEN HADDOU Rif Mountains, and see the beautiful and V Square, the Habbous district. Tonight, • The sequence of the itinerary, flight schedules and famous blue city of Chefchaouen. It’s known enjoy a farewell dinner at the movie- hotels are subject to change without prior notice in for the striking, blue-washed buildings of themed restaurant - Rick’s Café. The the event of unforeseen circumstances. its old town. Enjoy some free time strolling popular movie Casablanca was shot in this around the Medina which are animated restaurant. with traditionally dressed inhabitants and beautifully displayed coloured goods. DAY 11 CASABLANCA → HOME DAY 9 Breakfast, Meals on Board CHEFCHAOUEN → RABAT Spend the morning at your own leisure till it’s Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner time to transfer to the airport for your flight Leave for Rabat, the administrative capital back home. of the kingdom. Start the sightseeing tour with a visit to the charming blue and white DAY 12 washed Oudaya Kasbah, the magnificent HOME SWEET HOME Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan We hope you enjoyed your vacation with our Tower. Spend the rest of the day at your company and we look forward to seeing you own leisure. again for your next trip. DAY 10 Suggested Excursion: RABAT → CASABLANCA Additional activities that complement your holidays will be at your own discretion and is entirely optional. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner • Sunrise Hot Air Balloon: €130 per person Set off to Casablanca, enjoy panoramic view of the city: Boulevard de la Corniche, Tipping Guideline (Based on 12D9N): seafront and then the coast route passing • €84 per person through the residential district of Anfa & Ain Diab and arriving at the Great Hassan Remarks: II Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco • Hotels subject to final confirmation. Should there whose soaring minaret anchors the city be changes, customers will be offered similar accommodations as stated in this list. skyline. Thereafter, explore the exterior and HASSAN II MOSQUE • A minimum group size of 15 passengers is required IN CASABLANCA gates of The Royal Palace, the Mohammed for a confirmed departure. 8 Exotic | EU Holidays FEATURE Morocco’s TOP 5 Whether you’re exploring the Sahara JAMAA EL-FNAA SQUARE, FAMOUS TANNERY INSIDE MARRAKESH or the labyrinth of THE OLD MEDINA IN FES Marrakesh Fes Situated near the snow-capped Atlas Mountains alleyways in some The northeastern city of Fes is anything but dull. and just hours away from the Sahara Desert, The contrasting duality of the old and new parts Marrakesh’s contrasting landscape is just one rambunctious medina, of the city coupled with an inviting and unpreten- of the highlights many can look forward to. tious Moroccan heritage will sweep you off your As the fourth largest city in Morocco, after Morocco is a country feet. It’s little wonder why Fes is known as the Casablanca, Fes and Tangier, Marrakesh takes cultural capital of the country. Just behind the you on a cultural journey that you won’t soon that will pique your famed blue gate of Bab Boujeloud lies the oldest forget. The Jemaa el-Fnaa Square is notorious part of the city – Fes el-Bali. Embodying 1,300 for mesmerizing tourists and seasoned travellers curiosity at every turn. years of history and heritage, this part of the with its enthralling sights and sounds. Much city echoes a moment in time when Fes el-Bali like a snake bewitched by the movements of a remained obscure to the world, before the influx snake charmer’s instrument – of which you can of tourists and rise of globalisation put it on the see in the open area of the square - you dear map. Ancient mosques and madrassas (Islamic traveller, will find it almost impossible keep your schools) punctuate lively cafes, the car-free attention away from your surroundings. Amidst medina and its bustling outdoor market. Here the energetic flea market, talented Moroccan you will have access to a plethora of handicrafts, musicians, daring snake charmers, and eateries spices, musical instruments and everything selling delectable Moroccan delicacies, you will in-between. Be sure to check out the fascinating find that there is no shortage of things to buy, leather tanneries of Fes before leaving with your eat, and observe during your time here. souvenirs! BLUE MEDINA, CHEFCHAOUEN THE SAHARA DESERT HASSAN II MOSQUE, CASABLANCA Chefchaouen Sahara Desert Casablanca Chefchaouen is a city like no other. The The Sahara needs no introduction, as the It’s hard not to think of the Hassan II Mosque former Moorish fortress served as a refuge for largest hot desert in the world, it goes with- when one mentions Casablanca.
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    Tour itinerary FIT Package 2020: 9 Days Day 1: Casablanca – Rabat– Chefchaouen Day 2: Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes –Fez Day 3: Fez City Tour Day 4: Fez – Midelt – Rachidia – Erfoud – Mezouga Day 5: Merzouga – Erfoud – Tinghir – Ouarzazate Day 6: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Hadou – Marrakech Day 7: Marrakech – Essaouira Day 8: Essaouira – El Jadida – Casablanca Day 9: Casablanca – Home Hotels Include: Chefchaouen: Hotel Dar Echchaouen or Similar, One night. Fes: Barcelo , Ramada Hotel or Similar, Two nights. Merzouga: Tombuctou Hotel or Similar, One night. Ouarzazate: Kenzi Azghor Hotel or Similar, One night. Marrakech: Les Jardins d’Agdal or Similar, One night. Essaouira: Atlas Essaouira or Similar, One night Casablanca: Movenpick Hotel or Similar, One night For Luxury Camp, Price will be add on as available. FIT PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1- All trsf by Luxury A/C Van, 4x4 Merzouga, Camel Ride 2- Accommodation at 4* and 5*hotels based on Bed&Breakfast B&B basis. 3- Daily 3 small bottle of mineral water for each pax. 4- English speaking assistant to pick up and meet the clients at apt for Arrival & Departure. 5- English speaking Driver guide throughout the whole tour 6- Entrance tickets fees for all sites including Hassan II Mosque 7- For 4 people & less Local guides in the following cities (Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Volubilis, Fes, Ouarzazate, Marrakech, Essaouira, El jadida) 8- For 5 people and more a tour guide for the whole tour. • Cost per person, based on double occupancy: 2 – 4 Pax : Start price from 1,820.00 USD (Per person)