18 | DELUXE MOROCCAN ODYSSEY

DELUXE MOROCCAN ODYSSEY RABAT FEZ MERZOUGA OUARZAZATE MARRAKECH

10 DAYS On this premium Moroccan journey, discover the medieval souks in Fez, the majestic Sahara Desert and from the exotic colours and aromas this wondrous country offers. Overnight in deluxe hotels and spend an evening under the stars in the tranquil and magnificent Erg Chebbi Desert. Experience the intoxicating $3,699 atmosphere in the city of Marrakech and complete your intimate and personal journey in Casablanca. CAD$, P P, DBL. OCC. TOUR OVERVIEW

Total 9 nights accommodation; Deluxe 5-Star and charming Day 1 Day 6 B boutique hotels CASABLANCA – RABAT Arrival in Casablanca. Welcome and AÏT BENHADDOU – MARRAKECH After breakfast at the hotel, 1 night each in Rabat, Merzouga, assistance by your private English-speaking driver-guide who tour Aït Benhaddou village to see the ruins of this ancient Ouarzazate and Casablanca will be at your service for the duration of your stay in . Kasbah, used as a backdrop for many Hollywood films. 2 nights in Fez Transfer to Rabat, the capital of Morocco and an Imperial city Continue via the Tizi n’Tichka mountain passage and the 3 nights in Marrakech located along the Atlantic Ocean. Sofitel Jardins des Roses charming Berber village of Taddert then on to Marrakech, offering unique historical and architectural sites and of course, Private English-speaking driver- its souks. Check into your hotel. La Maison Arabe Riad guide at your service for 9 days Day 2 B All private tours as indicated RABAT – FEZ After breakfast at the hotel, tour the administrative Day 7 B Continental breakfast daily; other capital of Morocco visiting the Hassan Tower, the remarkable MARRAKECH After breakfast, your entire day will be devoted to meals as indicated Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Kasbah of the Oudayas and the sightseeing in Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial City, also Medina. Stop to visit the Roman ruins of Volubilis then proceed known as the Pearl of the South. Founded by the Almoravides Hotel taxes and service charges to Meknes, the city formerly known as the Moroccan Versailles. at the end of the 11th-century, Marrakech sits in a lush oasis Arrival in Fez, the famous walled city and medieval capital of nestled at the foot of the snow-capped Atlas mountains. Visit Morocco. Riad Fes, Relais & Châteaux the famous Saadian Tombs, Menara Gardens, Koutoubia ————––—— HIGHLIGHTS —––————— mosque, and Bahia Palace. After lunch at the hotel, continue City tour of Rabat and Mohammed V Mausoleum Day 3 B your sightseeing at the souks and the famous Jemaa El Fna Full-day tour of Fez square. La Maison Arabe Riad FEZ After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Fez, the oldest Excursion into the desert with overnight in caïdal tent cultural and spiritual city of Morocco. Visit the medieval Tour of Ouarzazate and surrounding area Medina of Fez, the religious Islamic centers and schools Day 8 B Full-day tour of Marrakech and souks known as Medersas; see the Karaouine Mosque and the MARRAKECH After breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure to City tour of Casablanca and Hassan II Mosque famous Nejjarine Fountain. Enjoy lunch on your own and discover this beautiful city on your own with your personal car spend your afternoon at leisure. Riad Fes, Relais & Châteaux and driver at your disposal. In the evening, we suggest a Diffa Fantastia ———— OPTIONAL ADD-ON TOURS ———— dinner served under caïdal tents while enjoying the Day 4 B/D performance complete with belly dancers, as well as camel and Unique dinner experience at Rick’s in Casablanca horse shows (not included). La Maison Arabe Riad Diffa Fantasia dinner at Chez Ali in Marrakech FEZ – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA After breakfast, depart early for Merzouga. Travel through Midelt, the Ziz River and a series of fortified villages before you arrive in Erfoud, one of the largest Day 9 B oases in Morocco. Transfer by Land Rover to Merzouga for MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA After breakfast, drive to your excursion to the desert dunes. Enjoy dinner and a magical Casablanca and visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, the International airfare not included. stay overnight under the stars in a deluxe caïdal tent at Xaluca- Mohamed V and the United Nations Squares, the central Minimum 2 passengers travelling. La Belle Etoile* market, the Habbous Quarter and the ancient residential area of . Stroll along the Aïn Diab seaside with its swimming Some tour schedules vary based on seasonality. pools and restaurants. Hyatt Regency Casablanca *Overnight in desert not recommended during Day 5 B winter months. MERZOUGA – OUARZAZATE – AÏT BENHADDOU After breakfast, drive to Tinghir via Rissani. Visit the ruins of Ksar Day 10 B Not valid during trade shows, Bank holidays and Abbar then continue on to the Todgha Gorge, a canyon in the CASABLANCA – HOME After breakfast, transfer to the airport other special events. Blackout periods may apply. Eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains. Drive along El Kelâa for your return flight home. Pricing for other dates available upon request. M’Gouna and the Dadès Valley. Arrive in Ouarzazate, the largest town in Saharan Morocco for an introductory tour of the For full terms and conditions, refer to page 35. town, then continue to Aït Benhaddou to check-in and overnight at your hotel. Hotel Riad Ksar Ighnda TOUR CODE: EU1815

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