Morocco - Imperial Cities and the Sahara Tour Merry and David Fredrick’S 2016 Tour 12 Nights and 13 Days Tour
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
1 | P a g e Morocco - Imperial Cities and the Sahara Tour Merry and David Fredrick’s 2016 Tour 12 nights and 13 days tour Tour leaders: Merry and David Fredrick lived in Morocco five years and have returned several times leading 3 tour groups, and sometimes just the two of them. They care deeply about the people, places and legendary hospitality. Come with them in 2016. Wake up and watch sunrise on the Sahara from the back of a camel. Walk the amazing medieval suq of Fez and the carnival that is the Djemaa N'Fnaa of Marrakech. Walk the ramparts of the 15th century Portuguese fort of Essaouira. Experience the wonderful cuisine, Morocco was the first country to diplomatically recognize the USA and continues to be one of our best friends. Join them on the April 29- May 12 tour of Morocco. Program: April 30, 2016 DAY 1, CASABLANCA / RABAT. Morning arrival at Mohammed V Airport. Visit Hassan II mosque. Afternoon in Rabat, the capital visiting Medina, Kasbah of the Oudayas, King Mohamed V Mausoleum, Hassan Tower and Royal Palace. Dinner and overnight in Rabat. May 1, 2016 DAY 2, RABAT / MEKNES /VOLUBILIS/ Fes After breakfast, travel to Meknes via Volubilis and Moulay Idriss. Volubilis was Roman capital of the Moorish province with beautiful mosaics and Roman ruins. Moulay Idris is where country's first Arab dynasty was established. Overnight in Fes. 2 | P a g e May 2, 2016 DAY 3, FES: After breakfast, tour Holy City of Fes, a jewel of Spanish-Arab civilization. An amazing medieval town, bustling with artisans, merchants, fragrances and colors. Karaouiyne University has been religious and intellectual center with influence beyond the Kingdom's boundaries for eleven centuries. Cradle of religious, cultural and artistic traditions, Fes is Morocco's spiritual capital. Visiting the Andalusian mosque, dating from 9th century, with school and lodging houses for students. The Medina is a labyrinth of sloping, winding alleys full of sellers' stalls and workshops. Each section has its own specialty: cobalt blue enameled pottery, carpets, wrought iron, clothing, hats, slippers, olives, grains, etc. Watch artisans dye colorful yarns, process leather and leather goods, bind books with leather, and more. Visit Museum of Moroccan Art. Optional lunch at the Medina. Overnight in Fes. May 3, 2016 DAY 4, FES / AZROU / MIDELT / ERFOUD: (Fes to Erfoud: 421 Km) After breakfast, drive into Atlas Mountains covered with evergreen pines, cedar trees and poplars. Visit Azrou, an important market, playing long strategic role in controlling Berbers of the mountains. Depart Middle Atlas ascending High Atlas rising behind the town of Midelt with Dgebel Ayashi at over 12000ft. Overnight in Erfoud. May 4, 2016 DAY 5, ERFOUD / MERZOUGA: Morning at leisure, then on to massive Merzouga dune in the Sahara desert, through valley with date palm trees. Lunch, dinner and overnight under nomad tents with our local Touareg hosts. Climb sand dunes to watch sunset. A clear evening displays a magnificent sky. May 5, 2016 DAY 6, MERZOUGA / OUARZAZATE: Sunrise excursion on camels to the dunes. Watch sun rising from tops of golden dunes. Breakfast with the Touareg people, then on to explore the ancient city of Rissani via 4X4 vehicle. Continue to Tinghir, 3 | P a g e via the high, narrow Todra gorges. Traveling through the Dades valley in spring displays thousands of Persian roses. Many Kasbahs (historic fortress residences)are scattered along Dades River. Lunch at a canyon restaurant. Overnight in Ouarzazate. May 6, 2016 DAY 7, OUARZAZATE / ZAGORA / OUARZAZATE: After breakfast, adventures include day trip into Zagora and surrounding regions. View 12th century vellum copies of Koran and historical documents at one of oldest libraries in Morocco. Optional lunch in Tamgroute. Return to Ouarzazate. May 7, 23016 DAY 8, OUARZAZATE/ MARRAKECH: After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Ouarzazate. Drive to Marrakech with visit to Ait Benhaddou. Day of leisure. Dinner, overnight in Marrakech. May 8, 2016 DAY 9, MARRAKECH After breakfast, visit Menara, a magnificent pool surrounded by flowers and Moorish architecture, including an irrigation system still serving surrounding areas. Other sites include: Koutoubia Minaret (twin tower of la Giralda in Sevilla, Spain); Saadian tombs demonstrating Moorish architecture in its perfection - splendid mausoleums built in 16th century; Majorelle Garden; museum of Dar Si Said, superb display of Berber arts and crafts; remains of Badii Palace; Bahia Palace in the Mellah (Jewish quarter). Lunch at hotel; walk through the colorful souks of Marrakech in the afternoon. Sunset drink overlooking the exciting Jamaa El Fna Square. Dinner at "Chez Ali" under Berber tents with fantasia show, review of music, dance, horsemanship and other cultural facets of Morocco. Overnight in Marrakech. May 9, 2016 DAY 10, MARRAKECH / ESSAOUIRA Morning at leisure. Afternoon depart to Essaouira (Mogador), on Atlantic - rugged coast with offshore islands, vast expanse of empty sands trailing back along promontory to south, and unique scenery of 18th century fortifications. Optional lunch at Chalet de la Mer. Overnight in Essaouira. 4 | P a g e May 10, 2016 DAY 11, ESSAOUIRA Day of leisure in the town established as Portuguese fortress. Abundance of interesting markets, ramparts, coffee shops and more. Overnight at Essaouira. May 11, 2016 DAY 12, ESSAOUIRA / EL JADIDA / CASABLANCA After breakfast, drive Atlantic coast to El Oualidia to relax and enjoy seafood lunch. Travel to El Jadida’s citadel, a vestige of the Portuguese occupation in 11th century. Travel to Casablanca with shopping opportunities. Overnight at hotel. May 12, 2016 DAY 13, CASABLANCA / AIRPORT MOHAMMED V: Morning departure to Airport for flight back to New York City. A memorable trip of a lifetime!! Total Price is $3,000, if paid by check. If paid by credit card, $3,105. A non-refundable deposit of $400 must be paid before December 1, 2015. The balance is due before February 15, 2016. Please print out page 6 and 7 of this brochure. Then make the requisite number of copies for your payment(s). Then complete and sign the forms and fax or mail them as indicated. 5 | P a g e Our services include: 1/Cities and Accommodation: a/ Accommodation at first class 4 * hotels 2/ Transportation: a/ Round trip from JFK, NY to Casablanca b/ Transportation by deluxe Motor coach c/ Camel trek d/ 4X4 land rover excursion to Merzouga for overnight under tent. 3/ Guides: a/ local guides in each major city. b/ Entrance fee to monuments. 4/Tips for luggage handling: Only at the airport and hotels are included. 5/ Meals: a/ Half board (H.B): Daily breakfast and choice in between lunch and dinner at the hotels as indicated in the program. b Chez Ali evening with dinner. 6/Taxes: All applicable taxes are included. Not included unless otherwise stated: Travel insurance to be calculated individually (Not included on the total price ) Tips to guides, drivers, laundry, phone calls, and room service are beyond our package Tour information 6 | P a g e Credit Card authorization Casablanca Travel and Tours Please print clearly and fax back to: Fax: 202-318-1088 or e-mail [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 202 337-0800 45449 Severn Way Suite #161 Sterling Virginia 20166 In lieu of my credit card imprint, I ___________________________________________ (Name of the cardholder as shown on credit card) Hereby authorize CASABLANCA TRAVEL AND TOURS _____________________________________________________ (Issuing carrier / Travel agent name) To charge my : _______________________ Credit card name Credit card # Expiration date In the amount of US dollars ----------------------------- for a deposit of a payment of my Travel package “Merry and David Fredrick’s 2016 Tour 12 nights and 13 days tour And / or_________________________________________________________________ (full name(s) of passenger(s) if other than cardholder) My billing address ________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Home phone #_______________________________work phone #__________________ Note: Identification is required. Please provide photocopy of the credit card (Front & back) and passport or driver license of cardholder. By signing below , I acknowledge charges described here on when billed or in extended payments in accordance with standard policy of company issuing card X______________________________________________________________________ Signature of the card holder X______________________________________________________________________ Travel agency validation: Travel agent name:_______________________________________________________ For Casablanca travel & Tours accounting use only: Ticket’s # _________________________________ Confirmation code #------------------------------------ 7 | P a g e Terms and conditions Reservation and Payment: The use of our services expresses the acceptance of our terms, and conditions. These Terms shall apply regardless of the means by which the site was accessed, including, but not limited to, through the URL address, electronic mail, or links from another site. Our booking could be via Mail, phone, fax, or e-mail. Spaces will be held up to thirty days prior to departure pending receipt of necessary documentation if required. Payment should be in full 60 days in advance or upon confirmation, either with your personal check or money order payable to Casablanca Travel & Tours. For any other method of payment please contact us for assistance. Cancellation