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from $ 7 NIGHT/8 DAY LAND ONLY VACATION 1699* Perfect for travelers seeking an overview of Morocco’s highlights, this adventure offers up a great combination of must-see per person based on locations and a little free time to explore on your own. Explore high-walled kasbahs and wander the labyrinthine alleys of Fez and Marrakech, and enjoy ample time to get to know these wonderful cities with three nights stays in each. Discover double occupancy the history and rugged natural beauty of mysterious Morocco. An extension to the ‘Blue City’ of Chefchouen is possible. INCLUSIONS • Transfers • Private touring with English-speaking driver/guide • 1 night hotel • Touring and entrance fees per itinerary • 3 nights Fez hotel • 14 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners • 3 nights Marrakech hotel ITINERARY Day 1: Arrive Casablanca - Arrive at Casablanca airport and transfer to the city for a brief sightseeing that includes the old French quarter of Habous and the exterior the magnificent Hassan II Grand . Set on an outcrop jutting over the ocean, it is a showcase of the very best Moroccan artisanship. Continue to your hotel. Day 2: Fez - Drive to for a guided city tour which highlights Rabat’s cultural influences and the superbly preserved relics of its Moorish past. Rabat’s most famous site is the Hassan Tower, the incomplete of the great mosque built in the beginning of 12th century. Located alongside is the mausoleum dedicated to Mohamed V, the grandfather of the current king. Head to Oudaya Kasbah, which is built on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Its gate is one of the most beautiful relics of the Moorish civilization, and within its walls you’ll explore a delightful Moroccan garden. Continue to Fez. Day 3: Fez - Step back in time to the Middle Ages as you visit one of the most imperial, timeless and untouched cities in the world, Fez, the cultural heart of Morocco. Explore some of the 9000 narrow lanes, alleys and souks (open air markets) that make- up the labyrinth of the city’s old quarter, originally founded in the 8th century AD. Your day of sightseeing also includes visits to the Nejjarine Square, with its beautiful fountain with elaborate tile-work mosaics. You will also visit New Fez, here you see the Royal Palace, , madrasas, souks and the city wall. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight. Day 4: Fez - Journey overland to explore Volubilis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in North . Continue to , a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the imperial cities of Morocco. Meknes is replete with , museums, enormous mosaic doors and royal golf courses. Return to Fez for an evening at leisure. Day 5: Marrakech - Today’s scenic journey will take you towards the Middle Atlas Mountains through Imouzzer, an authentic Berber village. In , you will enjoy the flower-lined paths and French-style architecture of this quaint little ski resort. Drive through the cedar forest and see Barbary apes. Continue through the Holm Oak and Cedar forest, then then south west towards before heading west to Marrakech. Day 6: Marrakech - Marrakech is Morocco’s most popular tourist destination. Since the 11th century, Marrakech has been a political and cultural powerhouse, serving as the capital for three of Morocco’s greatest dynasties. Marrakech’s jewels include the soaring Koutoubia minaret, the Bahia Palace, and the Tiskiwin Museum, which houses an impressive collection of North African arts and crafts.. Visit Marrakech’s main square, which is filled with vendors, fire-eaters, mime artists, snake-charmers and street musicians. Free time is allowed for those who wish to experience a Hammam. Day 7: Marrakech - Day at leisure. Day 8: Depart - You will be transferred to the airport for departure. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: *Prices are quoted in USD and are ‘from’, per person, based on double occupancy and based on departures September 19, 2020. Single supplements apply. Book by July 31, 2020. Cancellation penalties apply please check our terms & conditions for full details. Prices are current as of Mar 31, 2020 and may differ when you book your travel and are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. All pricing is strictly subject to availability. All prices, itineraries and routing are subject to change without notice. Please call for our current prices. CA CST: 2076233-40 | WA ID: 601 684 531 | LA-1282498 Book now: Africa Answers 866.427.2540 [email protected] www.africaanswers.com Morocco

ABOUT MOROCCO The Kingdom of Morocco borders the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, and is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and French cultural influences. Morocco is a delightful combination of Europe and North Africa, and offers a taste of exotica. Morocco is the only North African country that offers both tradition and 21st century modernity. Morocco boasts a combination of natural wonders, atmospheric old medinas and an immense history. Morocco’s ancient kasbahs, Roman ruins, breathtaking waterfalls, camel treks, overnight stays in the Sahara and verdant mountainous regions where one can hike or ski, make it an unexpectedly diversified place to visit. WHEN TO GO LANGUAGE AND PEOPLE April - May, and October - November are the prime months to travel to Although the official are and Berber, you Morocco. Summer months are uncomfortably hot, and winter months will most likely hear use a blend of Arabic, Berber, French, are chilly, especially at higher altitudes; in fact, there is a ski resort in the and Spanish when speaking. The Moroccan dialect of Arabic is known Middle Atlas mountains. Traveling during Ramadan can be problematic as as Darija and is the main language spoken on the streets. English is many shops and restaurants are closed. more commonly used in main tourist hubs and more tourist-oriented organizations and businesses. WEATHER Morocco’s climate varies along wide-ranging geological formation. During DOCUMENTATION the summer months of June to September, the coastal regions are Non-Moroccan visitors must have a current passport that is valid for at tempered by the ocean breezes while the interior regions can frequently least 6 months from the date of entry and with a minimum of two blank reach very high temperatures. Winter, December through March, can pages. All visitors are given a 90-day entry upon arrival. Most visitors to reach extremely low temperatures in the northern and southern interior Morocco will not need a visa but be sure to double check the list of non- inlands. Downpours and rain in the winter are often common in specific visa approved country to ensure that your country is approved. regions of Morocco. In general, it can be extremely hot during the day and very cold at night, especially in the desert. MEDICATIONS Morocco requires no vaccinations in order to enter. Nevertheless, if you CURRENCY have not received Typhoid or Hepatitis A shot in the past, it is advisable The Moroccan currency is the dirham, divided into 100 centimes. USD - but not mandatory - to get them. cash is accepted, but you will not get the best exchange rate.

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