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8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS Imperial Cities of FEATURING , , FES AND MARRAKECH

Travel. Your Way! Discover the exotic and colourful country of Morocco on this 8-day privately guided program that will allow you to experience the mysteries and history of the country. The Kingdom of Morocco, located in Northern , is full of cultural treasures that will amaze you. Embark with us on this adventure to discover the magic of the UNESCO World Heritage of . Visit the of Hassan II, one of the biggest in the world. In the of Rabat, you will explore the masterpiece of , King Hassan II’s mausoleums and the rich history behind it. Lose yourself in the flavours and colours of the amazing Maze of Fez and find yourself walking peacefully in the beautiful Corniche in Casablanca.

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• Discover the 4 main cities of Morocco: Fes, Marrakech, Rabat •••and Casablanca. • Let the local expert guide walk you through these magical cities •••to teach you about the long history of this Kingdom. • Enjoy a Full or Half-day sightseeing in each of those cities, that •••will take you to the main , market places, museums, •••architectural treasures, and palaces. • Enjoy the scenery between cities while your private driver gets •••you from one city to the other. • Enjoy a panoramic tour of and visit the Roman site of •••. • Optional excursions are available to •••••- Majorelle Gardens (Yves St Laurent’s gardens) •••••- Berber Art museum •••••- Yves Saint Laurent Museum

Your Itinerary

Day 1 • Arrival to Rabat

• Flight arrives in Casablanca Mohamed V Airport. • Your private driver will take you to your hotel in Rabat. • Check into your hotel and explore your exotic neighborhood and home for the 2 nights. • Recommendations of nearby restaurants will be provided. • Overnight in Rabat.

Day 2 • Panoramic Rabat

• Breakfast at the hotel • Today enjoy a half-day guided tour where you will explore the of Rabat. ••With your guide you may want to also visit such gems as the Royal Palace, the Necropolis of , and the •• where you will find King Hassan II and his son’s mausoleum. • Also learn how the leaders would live and protect themselves inside the impressive of Oudaya. • Explore the rest of the city in the afternoon at leisure. • Enjoy another evening in Rabat and make sure to check out some local restaurants with Morocco’s unique culinary ••scene. • Rest well! Tomorrow you’ll head to Fes. • Overnight in Rabat. Day 3 • Rabat-Volubilis-Fes

• Breakfast at the hotel. • Today your private driver will pick you up at the hotel to travel to Fes via Meknes ••with a panoramic tour of the city. • You will make a stop at Volubilis and visit the impressive Roman ruins. • In the afternoon continue your drive towards magnificent Fes, where you’ll ••check into your hotel. • This evening we recommend sampling the famous Tajine or delicious Couscous ••dishes, or other traditional Moroccan dishes. Recommendations will be ••provided for some of our favorite spots. • Overnight in Fes.

Day 4 • Panoramic Fes

• Breakfast at the hotel. • Today we will experience Fes, one of Morocco’s oldest cities. Your private local guide will take you to the amazing ••Fes Food market, where the streets are so narrow that transportation is mostly on foot. But look out for ••the donkeys and hand carts! Enjoy the smells, the colors, and the sounds of this ancient place. • Learn about the various souks (or bazars of this ancient market) and enjoy time to purchase amazing souvenirs ••such as leather goods, scarves, spices, ceramics and more! While there visit an old leather tannery to learn about ••this ancient craft! • You will also spend time admiring the at Al Tarine Madrasa. ••Visit the oldest university in the world, the Qaraouine University, operating since the 9th century and the Jewish ••quarter called . • You can also find modern art at the Nejjarine Wood Museum and you may also want to visit the AbenDanane •• dating from the 17th century. • If you choose, you may also want to explore the Royal Palace. • In the afternoon, your driver will take you back to your hotel for some rest. • This evening, you might try to enjoy a stunning sunset at a rooftop bar. • Last night in Fes before heading to Marrakech.

Day 5 • Fes-Marrakech

• Breakfast at the hotel • Today your private driver will pick you up at the hotel to transfer you to ••Marrakech. • Relax and enjoy the countryside on this drive today. Tomorrow you’ll ••have this unique city to explore.

• After your arrival to Marrakech, check into the hotel and do some light

••exploring around the area of your hotel. Recommendations will be ••provided.

• Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 6 • Panoramic Marrakech

• Breakfast at the hotel • Explore the fourth largest city in the Kingdom of Morocco and all its magic with a privately guided tour. • Marvel at the French influence in the New town of Gueliz. You may wish to visit the and ••experience the beauty of the gardens at the . • With your guide, you can decide if you’d like to visit the historic Royal Necropolis of the and stop at ••the intricate , one of the 19 gates into the city of Marrakech. • In the old city, make sure to buy some souvenirs at the Jemaa El-Fnaa marketplace. • The second part of the day, you might want to join some of the optional ••tours to complement your sightseeing experience. ••••- Majorelle Gardens (Yves St Laurent’s gardens) ••••- Berber art museum ••••- Yves Saint Laurent Museum • Your driver will take you back to your hotel. Enjoy the last evening in ••Marrakesh and at a possible belly-dancing show, bar with live music, or ••at one of its wonderful restaurants (recommendations will be provided). • Overnight in Marrakesh.

Day 7 • Marrakech-Casablanca

• Breakfast at the hotel. • Your driver will pick you up to return to Casablanca this morning. • Enjoy a half-day Casablanca city tour, where your private local guide will ••take you to see one of the biggest Mosques of the world, the Hassan II ••Mosque. Take a nice and relaxing walk throughout the Corniche (or ••seaside promenade) and soak in the beauty at the public Mohamed V ••Square, where the administrative center of the city is located. • Admire the impressive of Notre Dame de Lourdes ••Cathedral, right in the heart of Casablanca. • At the end of the day, your guide will accompany you back to your hotel. • Feel free to explore the neighborhood and enjoy your last evening in ••Morocco. • Your hotel would be happy to make dinner reservations for you to ••celebrate your last evening in the city. • Overnight in Casablanca.

Day 8 • Return home

• Breakfast at the hotel • Your private driver will transfer you to the airport. • Depart from Casablanca airport.

Rabat Fes Privately Casablanca guided tour Marrakech A: Rabat 2 nights B: Fes 2 nights C: Marrakech 2 nights D: Casablanca 1 night

Included • Private driver with sedan or minivan • Arrival and departure transfers • Accommodations at 4 star centrally located hotels (2 nights Rabat, 2 nights Fes, 2 nights • • Marrakech, 1 night Casablanca) • Breakfast daily • Privately guided tours in every city as indicated in the program (entrance fees to • museums and monuments are to be paid locally by guest) • Detailed itinerary with recommendations for free time activities, restaurants, and local • entertainment

Not Included • Flights • Travel Insurance (purchase is strongly recommended) • Gratuities for driver, local guides, housekeeping, porters • Entrance fees to museums and attractions (to be paid locally by guest) • Meals other than breakfast Pricing starting at $1449 in double occupancy *prices based on hotel category, season, optional tours and number of travelers additional nights available in any of the cities on request.

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