Morocco Highlights

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Day 1 Arrive - (Surface-90 km)

Upon arrival at Casablanca airport and after clearing the immigrations and customs, look for your name placard, here our airport representative will welcome and meet you and later you will be transferred to Rabat. If time allows start the visit to the city at arrival. (It depends on flight-early arrival to Casablanca airport); if not then transfer directly to . Dinner at hotel.

Overnight: Rabat Meals: Dinner

Day 2 Rabat - (Surface-260 km)

Breakfast at hotel. Start the visit of Rabat. You will explore Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum and Oudaya . Heading north to what is so called the ``Bride of the North’’. You will arrive to Tangier after almost 3 hours or more. Start the visit including Cap Spartel and Hercule’s cave. Transfer and check-in to your hotel. Dinner at hotel.

Overnight: Tangier Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 Tangier - - - - Fes (Surface-400 km)

Breakfast at hotel. Drive towards Fes but first you have to cross 3 important cities. Chefchaouen, Volubilis and Meknes.

The first is the Blue city; Chaouen to discover the reason behind its fame and familiarity in field. You will feel the unique weather and the calm atmosphere the time you will walk through the very clean streets of this almost perfect city. The Mauritanian capital, founded in the 3rd century B.C., became an important outpost of the and was graced with many fine buildings. The Archaeological

Site of Volubilis ; because of its isolation and the fact that it had not been occupied for nearly a thousand years, it presents an important level of authenticity. It is one of the richest sites of this period in North , not only for its ruins but also for the great wealth of its epigraphic evidence.

The latter is quieter and smaller and it feels rather overshadowed and receives fewer visitors than it should. You will visit it because it has Bab El-Mansour, the grandest of all imperial Moroccan gateways. Moreover, you will explore the king's immense granaries and stables, Heri es-Souani and no miss of the Medina and Jew quarter. Finally arrive at Fes. Fes can seem like it is in a state of perpetual pandemonium; some visitors fall instantly in love and others recoil in horror. Dinner at hotel.

Overnight: Fes Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4 Fes City Tour

Breakfast at hotel. Visit the old part of Fes with its numerous souks is a paradise for craftsmen whose timelessness will charm you. You must stroll through its alleys in order to truly appreciate the architectural marvels found there. Adobe and brick walls, pillars decorated with zelliges ( tiling) and climbing patios are among the gems of the medina's refined architecture. During this tour you will stop by Karaouyine & University. One of Africa’s largest and possibly the oldest

university in the world, this complex is the spiritual heart of Fez and itself. Another stop where you will get to enter the site, is what is considered the finest of Fez’ theological colleges; the Medersa Bou Inania. You will not miss the Tanneries for sure. It’s one of the city’s most iconic sights (and smells), offering a unique window into the pungent, natural process of producing world-class leather using methods that have changed little since medieval times. Other stops during the tour include Nejjarine Fountain and Moulay Idriss grave. Back to hotel at the end of the day. Dinner at hotel.

Overnight: Fes Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 Fes – - – Marrakech (Surface-540 km)

Breakfast in hotel. Before starting your trip to the Pearl of the South crossing the Middle Mountains, first you will stop by the beautiful city of Ifrane and enjoy some of its unique moments being a city which stands by its own lifestyle. Continue the trip passing by the magnificent landscapes till Beni Mellal known as the capital of the . The road will be long but finally the destination is worth it. Arriving to Marrakech and transfer to your hotel. Dinner at hotel.

Overnight: Marrakech Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 6 Marrakech City Tour

Breakfast at hotel. Today full day discover of the Red city which is the home of prestigious monuments bearing witness to . You will visit , and Koutoubia Mosque as well as Menara Gardens. All present a tiny aspect of this city’s charm. You can keep the afternoon for the special shopping tour in the various typical souks of Marrakech not forgetting the famous Jamaa El Fna Square. Dinner at hotel.

Overnight: Marrakech Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7 Marrakech - Casablanca (Surface-250 km)

Breakfast at hotel. Check-out and back to Casablanca for visit including the outside view of the great Hassan II Mosque then Mohamed V square and Unions square. Transfer to hotel and have dinner.

Overnight: Casablanca Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8 Departure

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport for flight back home, armed with an enriching experience and memories to last a life time.

Meals: Breakfast

What you’ll get

Includes:

 01 night accommodation in Rabat  01 night accommodation in Tangier  02 nights’ accommodation in Fes  02 nights’ accommodation in Marrakech  01 night accommodation in Casablanca  07 Breakfast + 07 Dinner  City tour of Rabat, Tangier, Fes, Marrakech and Casablanca  Transfers and tours by Air Conditioned Minivan  English speaking guide for city visit as per program  Entrance fees at the monuments as per program. Inside Hassan II mosque Casablanca at 15 USD/Pax

Does not include:

 Any flight which is not mentioned in the inclusions  Visa / Travel insurance  Any optional tours/sightseeing  Lunch, Dinner, Tips & Personal expenses  Port-rage, tips, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, optional tour  All items of personal nature and also food and drinks not forming part of the itinerary  Tip for Guide and Driver  Any sightseeing not mentioned in inclusions

201 9 - Dates & Rates

(All prices are per person in USD.)

Month Dates Twin/Double/Triple Sharing Single Supplement

July 2019 25 $ 1725 $ 380

August 2019 27 $ 1725 $ 380

September 2019 19 $ 1725 $ 380

October 2019 15 $ 1887 $ 449

November 2019 16 $ 1887 $ 449

December 2019 05 $ 1887 $ 449

20 20 - Dates & Rates

(All prices are per person in USD.)

Month Dates Twin/Double/Triple Sharing Single Supplement

January 2020 14 $ 1725 $ 380

February 2020 14 $ 1725 $ 380

March 2020 18 $ 1725 $ 380

April 2020 19 $ 1725 $ 380

May 2020 27 $ 1725 $ 380

June 2020 21 $ 1725 $ 380

July 2020 20 $ 1725 $ 380

August 2020 22 $ 1725 $ 380

September 2020 12 $ 1725 $ 380

City Nights Rabat 1 Le Rive / Or Similar Tangier 1 Kenzi Solazur / Or Similar Fes 2 L’Escale / Or Similar Marrakech 2 Wazo / Or Similar Casablanca 1 Kenzi Basma / Or Similar

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