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Trip Details Morocco Explored Discover all corners of Morocco’s vast landscapes and cultures on this 15-day adventure. Visit the bustling medinas, palaces, and mosques of Casablanca, Rabat, and Marrakech. Relax in the seaside town of Agadir. Get your camera ready for scenic hikes through the rocky landscapes of Dadès Valley. Travel the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert by camelback. Spend your evenings under star-studded skies at desert campsites in the Sahara. Embrace the beauty of Essaouira’s laidback atmosphere as you stroll the fortified walls and mingle with the locals. This ultimate adventure through Morocco truly leaves no stone unturned. Duration 15 Days Group Size 13-35 People Destination Morocco Age Req. 18+ Start/Ends in Marrakech/Marrakech Trip Theme Classic, Overland Hotels 4 Star Departs All Year Round Why You Will Love This Tour See the side of Morocco that an Instagram feed can’t give justice on this 15-day exploration through * Morocco with all breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners included. Make the most of extended stays in Dades Valley, Fes Marrakech and Essaouria for extra time to try * local activities including city tours or surfing the Moroccan coastline – Cowabunga! * Spend 2 nights sleeping in the Sahara at a sedentary desert camp site with days spent exploring the dunes on included 4×4 Jeep safaris and camel treks. * Pack your swimsuit for the sandy beaches and seaside resorts of Agadir! Dive straight in to new cities each day with guided city tours through Fes, Casablanca, Rabat and * Marrakech. Embrace untouched scenery on 2-3hr hike through the Dades Valley in the High Atlas Mountains with * visits to local Berber Villages along the way. Arrival Details The group welcome meeting with your guide and other travellers is held around 18:30 at the hotel lobby on Day 1 of your tour, unless otherwise notified. Meeting Point BLUE SEA LE PRINTEMPS HOTEL – MARRAKECH Address : Boulevard el Mansour Eddahbi, Marrakesh 40000 Phone : +212 (0) 5 24 32992 Emergency Number: +44 (0) 208 099 75 36 Airport Transfers All tours starting in Marrakech include arrival airport transfer if your flight lands in Marrakech on the first day of your tour between 5am and 11:59pm or if you have booked pre-accommodation with us For tours ending in Marrakech, there is only one return shuttle to the airport on the last day of the tour between 05:00 and 15:00. Departure transfer is not available with post-accommodation in Morocco. Emergency Number: +44 (0) 208 099 75 36 [email protected] Page 1/15 To arrange your airport transfer please email us the following information at least 2 weeks before your departure date. [email protected] •Travel Date •Flight Number •Local Arrival Time •Name/s of the Passengers Making Your Own Way to the Starting Point The arrival hotel is 8 km away from the Marrakech Menera Airport (RAK). It takes about 10-15 minutes by taxi depending on the traffic. You can take a taxi from the airport directly to the hotel, which is expected to cost around 60-80 MAD. Finishing Point BLUE SEA LE PRINTEMPS HOTEL – MARRAKECH Address : Boulevard el Mansour Eddahbi, Marrakesh 40000 Phone : +212 (0) 5 24 32992 Emergency Number: +44 (0) 208 099 75 36 Highlights Djeema El Fna: Agadir is the major coastal town on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Agadir is famous * with its summer resorts and beautiful beaches as well as the sea foods in Agadir. Moulay Idriss: This town is in north, spread over two hills at the base of Mount Zerhoun. It is famous * for being the site of the tomb of Idris I, the first major Islamic ruler of Morocco. Marrakech: Marrakesh, a former imperial city in western Morocco, is a home to mosques, palaces * and gardens, pottery and jewelry is a symbol of the city. Casablanca: The largest city of Morocco stands impressively on the coast of the Atlantic. This major * city has a huge beautiful port and countless activities and venues to enjoy. Fes: Fes is a northeastern Moroccan city very often referred to as the country’s cultural capital. it is * primarily known for its Fes El Bali walled medina. Ouarzazate: The “door of the desert”, Ourzazate is located just in the north of the Sahara desert. It is * mainly inhabited by Berbers who built the famous Kasbahs. Rabat: The capital of Morocco, is the second largest city and lies on the coast of beautiful Atlantic as * well. The city was awarded second place in “Top Travel Destinations” of 2013. Todra Gorges: The Todra Gorges are a series of limestone river canyons, or wadi, in the eastern part * of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, near the town of Tinerhir. Volubilis: Volubilis is a partly excavated Berber city in Morocco situated near the city of Meknes, * considered as the ancient capital of the kingdom of Mauretania. Ait Ben Haddou: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, established in 757, and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage * Site in Morocco in 1987.Also used in parts of the TV series Game of Thrones. Azrou: Azrou is a Moroccan town in the south of Fez in Ifrane, which means literally ‘rock’ in the local * language, named for the large, black volcanic outcrop in the center of town. Dades Valley: The Dades Valley is the principal route between the desert and the ancient trading * oases of the Tifilalt. The valley itself is made lush and green by the Dades River. Ifrane: Ifrane is a town located in Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains. It’s also known for it’s alpine- * style architecture and nearby ski slopes and forests. Emergency Number: +44 (0) 208 099 75 36 [email protected] Page 2/15 M’Hamid: M’hamid is an oasis town isolated from the crowds. Hidden in the palm oases of M’Hamid * are seven old and decaying Ksars. M’Hamid is also known as Bounou Zagora: Zagora is an amazing town in the Draa River valley in the Drâa-Tafilalet region of * southeastern Morocco. It is referred as ” the gate to the Sahara ” Agadir: Agadir is the major coastal town on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Agadir is famous with its * summer resorts and beautiful beaches as well as the sea foods in Agadir Essaouira: Located on the Atlantic Coast, Essaouira is famous with the powerful trade wind blowing * onto the protected, calm bay. Very popular among windsurfers! Itinerary Please note that the itinerary may be subject to small changes depending on the conditions during the tour. Alternative accommodation of similar standards may be used depending on the group size and hotel availability. Day 1: Marrakech Welcome to Morocco! Keep your eyes peeled at Morocco airport for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 7:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Marrakech or go out for an optional group dinner and mingle with fellow travellers. • Accommodation Blue Sea Le Printemps– 4 Star • Included Activities Welcome Meeting • Optional Activities Group Dinner – 100 MAD Day 2 : Marrakech City Tour Prepare to have your sense overwhelmed with the dazzling sights and sounds of Marrakech. Sitting on the edge of the Sahara Desert, this city is seething with souks, museums, palaces, and more! Follow your guide on a city tour to the unmissable highlights including the Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said Museum, Market, and Jama Elfna Square. • Accommodation Blue Sea Le Printemps– 4 Star • Meals Included Breakfast • Included Activities Sightseeing of Saadian Tombs Sightseeing of Koutoubia Mosque Sightseeing of Bahia Palace & Dar Si Said Museum • Entrance Fees Bahai Palace – 70 MAD Saadian Tombs – 70 MAD Said Mausoleum – 70 MAD Emergency Number: +44 (0) 208 099 75 36 [email protected] Page 3/15 Day 3: Marrakech, Casablanca Today we’ll farewell Marrakech for the port-side city of Casablanca! On arrival, take a guided tour of the gigantic Hassan II Mosque. Considered one of the largest mosques in Africa and overhanging on the ocean’s edge – this mosque is the perfect place for a photo opp! Next up, visit the old Medinas and United Nations Square. Finish up the city tour in the affluent district of Anfa where streets are lined with beach clubs, upmarket hotels, restaurants, bars, and clubs! The night is yours to explore the best of Casablanca. • Accommodation Hotel Ibis Casa Voyageurs- 3 Star • Meals Included Breakfast • Included Activities Sightseeing of Hassan II Mosque Sightseeing of Anfa Residential Quarter Sightseeing of United Nations Square • Entrance Fees Hassan II Mosque – 130 MAD Day 4 : Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Volubilis, Moulay Driss, Fes Grab a window seat as we head along the charming coastline to Morocco’s capital, Rabat. Known as Morocco’s laid-back city, Rabat is filled with rich amber-colored landscapes, atmosphere, and eyecatching medinas. Take a guided walking tour to the Royal Palace, medieval Chellah Ruins, Mohamed the fifth Mausoleum, Hassan Tower, and more. Then, continue on towards the city of Meknes with visits at Bab Mansour Laleuj’s monumental gate and the ancient Berber ruins of Volubilis. Make a final stop in Moulay Driss Zarhoun, Morocco’s cultural capital surrounded by olive groves, green hills, and cacti. While you’re here, learn from your guide about the region’s remarkable history and significance in Moroccan culture. Tonight we’ll rest up at our 4-star hotel in Fes. • Accommodation Royal Mirage Hotel – 4 Star • Meals Included Breakfast • Included Activities Sightseeing of Museum Mohammed Sightseeing of Hassan Mosque Sightseeing of Meknes Sightseeing of Volubilis Sightseeing of Moulay Driss Day 5 : Fes City Tour Fill up on breakfast ahead of a big day exploring Fes.