ENCHANTING MOROCCO
CASABLANCA - CASABLANCA
15 DAYS / 14 NIGHTS
DEPARTURES: ANY DAY ON REQUEST FOR PRIVATE TOURS
Day 01 CASABLANCA - RABAT (95km)
Arrival at Casablanca airport where you are met and transferred to the city for a City tour of this legendary and cosmopolitan city, the financial capital of Morocco including a visit to the United Nations Square, the central Market, the Habous quarter, the Mechouar of the Royal Palace, the Hassan II Mosque, the residential district of Anfa and 'La Corniche Boulevard. Departure to Rabat. City tour of the political capital of the Kingdom including a visit to the Mechouar of the Royal Palace, the ruins of Chellah, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, the Kasbahs des Oudayas and the Hassan tower - an historic minaret which is the city's landmark. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 02 RABAT - VOLUBILIS - MOULAY IDRISS - MEKNES - FES (240km)
Breakfast. Departure to Meknes via Volubilis, the Roman ruins (optional visit), and Moulay Idriss, the holy town and important place of pilgrimage where the founder of Morocco's first dynasty is buried. Continue on to Meknes. City tour of Meknes with local guide including El Hdim square, Bab El Mansour, the massive gate which is the entrance to the old city and the Jewish quarter, the Royal Granaries and the city ramparts. In the afternoon departure for Fes. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 03 FES
Breakfast. Full day tour of Fes with local guide, the religious, artistic and intellectual centre of Morocco. Visit the Medina, the Cherratine and El-Attarine Medersas (beautifully decorated buildings dedicated to religious study), the Karaouiyne University and the Nejjarine Fountain. After lunch there is a tour of the many souks, the dyers and tanners quarter and the Mechouar of the Royal Palace. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 04 FES - MIDELT - ERFOUD (440km)
Breakfast. Travel via the mountains of the Middle Atlas Ranges passing Ifrane and Azrou, an important Berber handicraft centre, arriving at Midelt. Continue through Errachidia through the valley of the Oued Ziz, passing many fortified villages. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 05 ERFOUD - MERZOUGA
Breakfast. A leisurely morning at the hotel today, before you are collected at mid morning for your transfer south to Merzouga, at the edge of the Saharan sand dunes, a journey of approximately 1 hour. You will arrive at the property in time for lunch at leisure. Spend the night at a desert camp at the edge of the dunes to sleep under the stars! Dinner and Overnight.
Day 06 MERZOUGA - TINERHIR (270km)
This morning you will have to rise early to witness the spectacular sunrise over the dunes. Breakfast. Departure for Tinerhir along the Tinejdad road with its spectacular Kasbahs. Afternoon visit of the famous Todra Canyons. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 07 TINERHIR - OUARZAZATE (169km)
Breakfast. Departure for Ouarzazate via El-Kelaa, famous for its May festival which celebrates the harvest of the roses. Continue through the Dades Valley along the road of a Thousand Kasbahs finally arriving in Ouarzazate. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 08 OUARZAZATE
Breakfast. Morning at leisure for shopping or sightseeing. In the afternoon, visit the old town and the Kasbahs of Tiffeltout and Taourirt in and around Ouarzazate. Continue on to the wonderful fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, the most spectacular fortress village in the south of Morocco. Return to Ouarzazate. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 09 OUARZAZATE - TALIOUINE - TAROUDANNT (350km)
Breakfast. Morning departure for the beautiful oasis towns of Taliouine and Taroudannt, the latter surrounded by old, fortified city walls and towers. Once a former regional capital, Taroudannt is famous for its stone cutters. Visit the remarkably picturesque souks. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 10 TAROUDANNT - AGADIR - ESSAOUIRA (260km)
Breakfast. Morning city visit of Taroudannt then departure for Agadir. Afternoon panoramic tour of Agadir and its beautiful beaches, souks and kasbah. Set on a crescent of sand, the wide shallow beach of Agadir stretches as far as the eye can see. Departure from Agadir and head towards Essaouira. City tour with local guide. Formerly known as Mogador, an historic Portuguese port, Essaouira boasts a beautiful Medina and fine local crafts. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 11 ESSAOUIRA
Breakfast. Today you have a free day to enjoy the beach and port area at your leisure. You'll find narrow, freshly whitewashed streets, painted blinds, tranquil squares, artisans in tiny workshops working away at fragrant thuja wood and friendly cafes. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 12 ESSAOUIRA - MARRAKESH (176km)
Breakfast. Depart Essaouira via the inland road to Marrakesh. Afternoon visit of the Menara Gardens and orchards and the city ramparts. Dinner and overnight.
Day 13 MARRAKESH
Breakfast. Full day sightseeing of the historical sites of this impressive southern capital, called the 'pearl of the South'. The tour visits the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace and the famous Djemaa El Fna Square. Dinner and show at the Ksar el Hamra restaurant. Overnight.
Day 14 MARRAKESH - CASABLANCA (250km)
Breakfast. Morning at leisure for browsing and shopping. Optional lunch and departure for Casablanca. Dinner and Overnight.
Day 15 CASABLANCA
Breakfast and transfer to Casablanca Airport for your flight out of Morocco. END OF TOUR
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Morocco - Land of Enchantment
This ancient land of great history and complexity has significant links with the Iberian Peninsula. Morocco has not only been a vital source of cultural, architectural, artistic and linguistic influences on Spain and Portugal owing to almost eight centuries of Moorish Occupation between the 8th and 15th centuries, but it is also believed that Iberians can actually find their roots in North Africa.
Morocco has been the scene for much tumultuous history having been occupied by colonies of Phoenician traders; followed by the Roman, Byzantine and Vandal invasions and finally the most important of all, the Arabs in 683 bringing with them the world of Islam.
Morocco today is a vibrant country with all the outward signs of a modern Arab Nation, yet it maintains the classic contrasts of such nations in its fabulously rich culture, which emerges spontaneously at every corner and which is rooted deeply in the daily life and psyche of the people.
The marvellous Kasbahs, Medinas and Souks with their bustling activity and colour are an absolute treat for the visitor, as are the many inviting local food stalls and restaurants where the customary hospitality of the people combines with a rich variety of tastes and flavours of the cuisine.
Your stay is made complete by the inevitable attraction of the beautiful Moorish architecture, the rich and varied handicrafts and the chance to witness the charm of a rural Berber dance, accompanied by the captivating rhythm of instrument and song.
Rabat is the capital and along with Fez , Marrakesh and Meknes, is one of the medieval "Imperial Cities". There are many other impressive sights to enjoy such as Volubilis, the ancient ruins of Roman occupation and Foum El Hassan with its important museum of Rupestine Art located in the valley of the Oued Draa.
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Tours
Ranging from short Fully Escorted coach tours to Private itineraries with your own driver, we have a tour to suit your time frame and budget. Here are a few examples of some of our most popular touring options, including several private tours that feature the beautiful riads of Morocco...
| Fully Escorted Tours: | IMPERIAL MOROCCO -- MOROCCO |
| Tours with Private driver: | ANDALUCIAN HERITAGE -- DISCOVER MOROCCO IN RIADS -- ENCHANTING MOROCCO -- ESSAOUIRA AND MARRAKESH IMPERIAL CITIES TOUR OF MOROCCO -- KASBAHS, OASES AND DESERT -- MARRAKESH DELIGHTS -- TOUBKAL EXPLORER |
| Small Group Tours: | IMPERIAL CITIES TOUR OF MOROCCO -- THE GREAT DESERT - ROUTE OF THE OASES |
Riads
Riads are traditional guest houses that are often renovated and restored homes of wealthy Moroccan families. There is an enormous amount of variety as a result of the individual nature of the accommodations and Riads vary from humble and rustic homes to sumptuous, luxurious palaces. Mostly decorated with regional fabrics and exotic handicrafts, Riads also often have their own internal patios and sometimes their very own hammam, or traditional steam bath. Best of all, many of these homes are located in the most sought after parts of the city and often inside the walls of the Medina (old city). Many Riads are ancient but have been transformed in such a way as to combine the best of the old with the new - enchanting earthenware and raw colours with the finest of life's little indulgences. This is the ideal way to experience the 'real' Morocco in style.
Moroccan Hotels
Stopovers can include 2 and 3 night packages in all major cities including Marrakesh, Fes, Casablanca and Rabat plus many other smaller regional cities such as Essaouira, and Meknes and so on... In fact, with our extensive experience and contacts we can develop stopover packages for almost any city or town in the Iberian Triangle, for any length of time, to suit your requirements. Here are some examples...
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