Jewels of Morocco

Jewels of Morocco 9 days | Starts/Ends: Marrakech

PRIVATE TOUR: Take in the very a Berber camp, nestled among the • Driver, all transfers and transportation in best of Morocco on this 9 day towering Erg Chebbi sand dunes, under a private modern A/C tourism vehicles • private tour. Imperial cities and blanket of stars All road taxes and tolls • Fes – Step back in time on a tour of ancient kasbahs, Roman ruins, captivating Fes el Bali - the oldest What's Not Included rugged Atlas mountains and medieval city in the world, and visit one of • Entrance Fees: USD$70-90pp, paid in the spectacular Sahara. From the famous tanneries local currency Marrakech, discover Ait Benhaddou • Volubilis – Marvel at the UNESCO-listed • International flights and visa and towering Todra Gorge, before Roman ruins of Volubilis - Morocco's best • Tipping - An entirely personal gesture camel trekking across desert dunes preserved archaeological site • Meknes - Admire this imperial city's grand and camping beneath a blanket ITINERARY buildings and the magnificent Bab El of stars. Then step back in time Mansour Day 1 : Marrakech exploring ancient Fes el Bali, before • Rabat - Take in the highlights of Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Morocco's charming coastal capital taking in the highlights of Rabat Marrakech airport you’ll be met and • Casablanca - Visit the famous Hassan II and Meknes. transferred to your hotel. The rest of the Mosque in this bustling modern port city day is free for you to Marrakech and take in HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS What's Included the delights of Djemaa el Fna. Overnight - Marrakech Trip Highlights • Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners inclusive of a traditional Berber meal at Day 2 : Marrakech & Majorelle • Marrakech – Discover the wonders of the our Sahara camp Gardens UNESCO-listed medina, visit captivating • 7 nights 4 star hotels and traditional riads. Djemma el Fna and explore Majorelle 1 night camping at a Berber desert camp - Yves Saint Laurent's beautiful blue in the Sahara Desert (hotel upgrade gardens available) • Todra Gorge - Take a stroll through this • Guided sightseeing - Casablanca, Fes and magnificent towering red canyon and Marrakech admire the changing colours of the rocks • Camel trek into the Sahara Desert • Ait Benhaddou - Explore this remarkable • Services of a licensed English speaking ancient UNESCO-Listed kasbah, which tour guide for all included sightseeing has featured in many films • Airport arrival and departure transfer on • Erg Chebbi - Camel trek through the days 1 and 9 Discover the delights of Marrakech on Sahara Desert and spend a night at a guided tour of the city today. First

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Jewels of Morocco stop is the beautiful Majorelle Gardens (pronounced war-zazat). Ouarzazate is time of booking. Overnight - Berber Camp (B, which were designed by the French Artist famous for being the filming location for many L, D) Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s-1930s and other Hollywood blockbusters and famous TV bought in 1980 by Yves Saint Laurent, shows including James Bond – The Living Day 5 : Journey to Fes whose ashes were scattered here after his Daylights, The Mummy and more recently death. These botanical gardens are seen as Game of Thrones. Overnight - Ouarzazate (B, Majorelle's greatest master piece, with their L, D) distinctive shade of cobalt blue architecture and extensive collection of exotic plants and Day 4 : Camel trek into the trees. The gardens are home to 15 species Sahara of bird and there is also a Berber Museum representing the various indigenous tribes of Morocco.

Merzouga (Sahara) - Fes. Rise early this Continuing your tour, head inside the rose morning and climb back on your camels for coloured medina walls to explore the tangle the trek back to Merzouga, enjoying a truly of winding streets and alleys that open onto stunning sunrise en route. There's time to verdant gardens and bustling souks. At the freshen up and have breakfast in Merzouga, heart of the medina is Djemaa El Fna, the city's before hitting the road again. It’s a long exuberant market place and towering over it, Ouarzazate - Todra Gorge - Merzouga drive to Fes today but there's plenty to see is the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the tallest (Sahara). This morning begin your journey on the way. Pass through cedar forests full building in the city. Overnight - Marrakech (B, into the Sahara, passing a medley of palm of Barbary Macaque monkeys in the Middle D) trees, beautiful rose fields and magnificent Atlas mountains and stop at Ifrane – a beautiful town, often likened to a Swiss Alpine Day 3 : Ait Benhaddou gorges. Travelling from Ouarzazate, there is a possibility of visiting the kasbah resort. Along the way you're also likely to Amherdhil in Skoura before reaching Todra see Morocco’s nomadic Berbers – travelling Gorge. Surrounded by towering vertical across the mountains and often staying in limestone cliffs, reaching heights of 1000ft, make shift tents as they head to their next this impressive gorge is known as Morocco’s destination. Early evening arrival into Fes. Grand Canyon. The charm of Todra lies in Overnight - Fes (B, L) its changing colours as the sun slowly moves from east to west. Enjoy a stroll through the Day 6 : Medieval Fes el Bali gorge before hitting the road again to reach Merzhouga – gateway to the Sahara. Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate. Bidding farewell to Marrakech, travel across Depending on the time of year, spend the the plains of haouz to reach the rugged afternoon relaxing by a pool and enjoying High Atlas mountains. Admire the spectacular a refreshing swim before you climb aboard views around every hair-pin turn as you camels for an incredible trek into the Sahara travel along the dramatic Tizi n Tichka Desert. Trek across the vast and silent desert mountain pass. Stop for lunch before to reach our remote Berber Camp, nestled continuing on to explore Ait Benhaddou, amongst the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi. Fes is the oldest and largest medieval city an incredible ancient fortified kasbah, which Watch an amazing sunset and enjoy an in the world and its medina is a cacophony was built for defence purposes high on a evening of local food and music, before of aromas, sights and sounds. This morning hill. This beautifully preserved medieval city settling down for an unforgettable night in the step back in time on a guided tour of Fes has famously featured in many blockbuster desert, under a spectacular blanket of stars. el Bali - the old walled city. This fascinating movies, including Gladiator and Laurence of medina is a veritable rabbit warren of 9400 Arabia. Please note: If you would prefer the comfort of alleys that often finish with dead ends – it's a hotel with en-suite facilities this evening, this easy to get lost so be sure to stay close to your From Ait Benhaddou, head south to the can be arranged at no additional cost. Please guide! During the tour visit one of the pungent Hollywood of North Africa – Ouarzazate do let us know your preferred option at the leather tanneries that Fes is famous for, where you can enjoy wonderful views of the giant

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Jewels of Morocco dye pits below, which are full of deep earthy ruins, the Royal Palace and the marble fitness centre and a spa offering rejuvenating tones. Mausoleum of Mohammed V. massage treatments.

Spend the afternoon at leisure. Relax or There's time to enjoy lunch in Rabat before independently explore. Alternatively you can beginning the journey back to Marrakech, book an optional Tagine Making Class or a stopping in Casablanca en route. Providing night of Moroccan entertainment and food at a sharp contrast to the imperial cities, the a restaurant in town (both payable locally). modern port city of Casablanca, is the Overnight - Fes (B) industrial and economic heart of Morocco. In this bustling city, visit the famous Hassan II Riad Zahri Day 7 : Volubilis & Meknes Mosque, which has the tallest minaret and is the third largest mosque in the world. Ksar Ben Youssef The mosque can hold 25,000 worshippers at any one time! Arrive back into Marrakech for Dar Amoudou the final night of your holiday. Overnight - Marrakech (B) Desert Camp Day 9 : Marrakech Set amongst the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi, the Berber camp is designed with a traditional Moroccan theme. The permanent tents include multiple beds and electricity Fes - Volubilis - Meknes - Rabat. This morning (after night fall) Camping out in the desert bid farewell to Fes and travel to the ruined is a wonderful experience, due to the lack Roman city of Volubilis, Morocco's best- of light pollution, the stars come out in preserved archaeological site. Explore this abundance and really are a sight to behold. fascinating UNESCO World Heritage site, which dates back to AD40, and admire the beautifully preserved mosaics. Next stop today is the imperial city of Meknes, which Sadly your Moroccan adventure ends today. became known as the Versailles of Morocco A departure transfer to the airport is provided. due to its impressive buildings and elaborate (B) monuments. Visiting Place El Hedim at the heart of the medina you'll see the magnificent HOTELS Riad Al Makan Bab Mansour Gate. After lunch and some free time, continue on to Rabat – Morocco’s Highlighted below are some of the hotels Situated inside the Fes medina, Riad Al capital. Overnight - Rabat (B) which we frequently use on this tour, though Makan is designed in a beautiful Moroccan we reserve the right to substitute these style. All of the en suite guest rooms are Day 8 : Rabat & Casablanca hotels to ones of a similar standard. individually designed with beautiful mosaic Please refer to your Tour Voucher for your patterns and marble floors. the riad also confirmed arrival hotel and further arrival benefits from complimentary wi-fi, an onsite information. restaurant, 24 hour front desk assistance and a gift shop. There is also an outside terrace Adam Park Hotel & Spa perfect for enjoying a cup of Moroccan tea Guests can expect a very comfortable stay on. at the Adam Park Hotel & Spa. Each of the elegant rooms feature a patio or balcony with views of the surrounding area. Guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining. Rabat - Casablanca - Marrakech. Take in Several restaurants offer a variety of options highlights of the imperial city of Rabat this including Italian specialities, Moroccan morning, visiting the impressive Chellah - a favourites and international cuisine. There necropolis and complex of ancient medieval are also plenty of ways to unwind after a day Riad Reda exploring Marrakech, with an outdoor pool,

Jewels of Morocco - 9 days updated on 27-09-2021 08:23:44 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 3 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 Jewels of Morocco

Jewels of Morocco

Located in the heart of the animated souks of Fes, Riad Reda combines traditional Moroccan design with modern air-conditioned rooms. Each room has a private bathroom and free WiFi is provided throughout the property. In the evening guests can enjoy dinner in the exquisitely decorated restaurant or simply relax in one of the lounge rooms. Riad Dar Zouhour Dar Zouhour is a charming riad, with spacious rooms and traditional decore is throughout the riad. Riad Dar Alia Boasting a fantastic location, just a short walk from the entrance to the Kasbah of the Udayas, Riad Dar Alia is wonderful choice for a stay in the capital. It offers a number of uniquely decorated rooms in a traditional Moroccan style. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and a restaurant serves a variety of Moroccan specialities.