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Morocco Tour - Women Rock the Kasbah P a g e | 1 Morocco tour - Women Rock the Kasbah P a g e | 2 P a g e | 3 Morocco tour - Women Rock the Kasbah Casablanca - Chefchaouen - Fes - Midelt - Merzouga - Boumalne Dades - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakesh 12 Days / 11 Nights Group Size: 14 Pax Introduction Accommodation Destination Basis Duration Barceló Casablanca Casablanca B&B 1 Night Puerta Azul Chefchaouen B&B 2 Nights Riad Ibn Khaldoun Fes B&B 2 Nights Hotel Taddart Midelt HB 1 Night Azawad Luxury Desert Camp Merzouga HB 1 Night La Perle du Dades Boumalne Dades HB 1 Night Riad Ksar Ighnda Ait Ben Haddou HB 1 Night Riad Palais Des Princesses Marrakesh B&B 2 Nights P a g e | 4 Key HB: Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast B&B: Bed and Breakfast Included Accommodation Transport Activities & Meals as per the itinerary Excluded • International airport departure tax • Flights • Any visas required • Late check out at hotels • Meals and drinks not mentionedintheitinerary • Expenditure of personal nature • Personal Insurance • Tips • Optional activities P a g e | 5 Day 1: Barceló Casablanca, Casablanca Casablanca Fondly known by locals simply as ‘Casa', the capital of Morocco is the industrial, economic and cultural heart of this remarkable country, as well as its most cosmopolitan, liberal and progressive city. While most visitors overlook Casablanca in favour of Morocco’s more popular and exotic tourist areas, this sprawling metropolis has plenty to offer the discerning traveller and has many hidden historical and cultural gems just waiting to be discovered. The city is famous for its spectacular Art Deco and Moorish Revival architecture, constructed during the Colonial Period. Explore the Old Medina, a tiny, ancient, walled village; visit the impressive King Hassan II Mosque; discover the ornate rooms, masterfully tiled floors and intricately carved wooden ceilings of the Hispanic-Moorish Mahkama du Pacha; or simply watch the world go by at one of the many ocean-view cafes along the waterfront boulevard. Day Itinerary Ahlan wa Sahlan & Welcome To Morocco! Upon arrival at Casabanca Airport, Our representative will be waiting for you outside with an airport sign (Amazing Morocco),as well as our private vehicle that will take you to your hotel where you will start your journey in Morocco. There will be a welcome Moroccan mint tea waiting for you upon check-in , Depending on your arrival time the evening will be at leisure. *Please note that in order to organize your transfer we need your flight details at least 30 days in advance. Overnight: Barceló Casablanca The Barceló Casablanca hotel**** is situated in the centre of Casablanca, on Bulevard D'Anfa, one of the most modern areas of this Moroccan city. The recently built hotel is an excellent option both for business trips as well as enjoying a leisure trip and relishing a pleasant stay in Morocco. It is situated 25 kilometres from Mohamed V International Airport and it has 5 fully equipped function rooms for meetings, events and conferences. The hotel offers free Internet service in all rooms and has a cyber corner for guests. Stay in the hotel rooms with fabulous views of the Hassan II mosque. The a-la-carte restaurant Tubkal offers a selection of Moroccan and Spanish cuisine accompanied by a carefully selected wine list. The Anfa Tea House offers the country's best tea accompanied by a select array of local pastries. P a g e | 6 Meet and Greet Welcome meeting with tour leader Activities Basis Bed and Breakfast All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included Included *Arrival Transfer from Casablanca CMN Airport * Welcome Meeting *Welcome Drink P a g e | 7 Day 2: Puerta Azul, Chefchaouen Chefchaouen Hidden high up in the Rif Mountains of northeastern Morocco, Chefchaouen is a relatively large historical town known for the striking, variously hued blue-washed buildings of its picturesque Medina. Visitors can look forward to wandering along narrow, cobblestone streets lined with leather and weaving workshops and an array of historical monuments. Must-see attractions include the town's waterfall which lies to the east of the Medina; the ruins of an old mosque on a hill behind the waterfall; and the shady main square of Uta el Hammam, which is home to the red- walled casbah, a 15th-century fortress and dungeon displaying ethnographic and art exhibits. This charming town also serves as an ideal base for travellers eager to explore the traditional villages and dramatic mountains of the spectacularly scenic surrounding area. Day Itinerary This morning Your Amazing trip starts with a visit to of the most impressive sites in Casablanca – the Iconic edifice of the Mosque of Hassan II. Opened in 1993 after 7 Years on construction work of dozens of Moroccan architects and thousands of workers from all over the kinkdom , this mosque has the tallest Minaret on the entire planet and is the 3rd largest Mosque in the world , the huge building is part on land and part on sea, and in one area water can be seen through a glass floor. It is one of the only religious sites open to non-Muslims. Later, you will leave Casablanca and drive north along the coast to Rabat , the capital of Morocco and its Main Imperial city. It contains numerous fine Berber , mauresque and arab monuments, on this tour you will visit an old quarter known as the Kasbah des Oudaias . Afterwards minaret of the Hassan Mosque and the 2 late kings of Morocco's Mausoleums. In the afternoon, continue on to the charming ''Ismaiilite'' city of Meknes . Overnight: Puerta Azul Puerta Azul is a bed and breakfast accommodation located in Chefchaouen, Morocco. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, hairdryer, a kettle and air conditioning. Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast every morning. Activities Hassan II Mosque P a g e | 8 Hassan II Mosque The mosque was built in 1989. The minaret measuring 200m in height, but the muezzin who comes to make the call to prayer has an elevator to go up. It is the second largest mosque in the world after Mecca! It was built by the French architect Pinseau and Bouygues.C'est an advanced sea that did not exist before, half the course is actually on the Atlantic ocean.On a visit the prayer room and then ablution places where they wash before d'aller pray 5 times a day. This place also has modern touches, chandeliers descending from the ceiling all alone, the sunroof or the protection against earthquakes. Basis Bed and Breakfast All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included Included * Hassan2 Mosque visit * Chellah site visit *Kasbah des Oudaias visit *Mausoleum Mohamed 5 & Hassan 2 Visit Day 3: Puerta Azul, Chefchaouen Basis Bed and Breakfast All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included P a g e | 9 Day 4: Riad Ibn Khaldoun, Fes Fes Morocco’s second-largest city and the country’s former capital, Fes (Fez) is an exotic mix of Arabic architecture, ancient alleyways, calls to prayer and colourful markets; all mixed in with a good dose of modern culture. Home to the venerated Karaouine Mosque, which dates back to 859 AD and incorporates an Islamic university, and to the country’s most hallowed shrine, the Zaouia Moulay Idriss II; Fes is regarded as the spiritual seat of Morocco. Music lovers should try to synchronise their trips with the annual Festival of Sacred Music, one of the highlights of the city’s cultural calendar showcasing diverse performances of spiritual and religious music; while those with a penchant for shopping can browse the mesmerizing colourful markets selling an exquisite array of silver, leather and other handicrafts up for grabs. Day Itinerary Get in your comfy shoes , grab a bottle of water , put on your sunscreen and get ready for an outdoorsy day full of exciting historical sites , after breakfast you will explore the historical streets of Meknes’ medina walk to the shrine of Moulay Ismail who, in the 17th century, turned Meknes from a small town to an important Imperial city of a strategic importance ( Hence the famous name = Ismaiilite city) wander around the Hedim square before visiting the Dar jamai museum which has a magnificent collection of ancient copies of the Islamic holy text, jewellery, art, and more . After the time spent in Magical Meknes head to the city to the ruins of Volubilis . Take a guided tour of The Mauritanian capital, founded in the 3rd century B.C., The Roman ruins of Volubilis, This site became an important outpost of the Roman Empire and was graced with many fine buildings. Extensive remains of these survive in the archaeological site, located in a fertile agricultural area. Afterwards Head to the spiritual capital of Morocco known as the city of Fes. Overnight: Riad Ibn Khaldoun Located in the heart of the Al Andalous district of the Medina of Fez, Riad Ibn Khaldoun is close to the historic monuments of El qaraouyin University, Al Andalous University, the Medersa Attarine, the Medersa Sahrij and the Medersa Cherratine. This accommodation features eight charming suites, a beautiful single room, restaurants and a patio paved with white marble. Basis Bed and Breakfast P a g e | 10 Included *Meknes guided tou *Moulay Ismail Mausoleum *Dar Jamai Museum *Volubilis entrance and guided tour Day 5: Riad Ibn Khaldoun, Fes Basis Bed and Breakfast P a g e | 11 Day 6: Hotel Taddart, Midelt Midelt Sitting on a plateau between the High Atlas and Middle Atlas Mountains in central Morocco, Midelt is an important agricultural trading centre. It has recently begun gaining traction as a tourist destination due to its relatively temperate climate, as well as the hospitality and warmth of its largely Berber population.
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