MOROCCO
COSTA DE SOL - COSTA DEL SOL (SPAIN)
05 DAYS / 04 NIGHTS
DEPARTURES: FRIDAYS ALL YEAR
Day1 COSTA DEL SOL - ALGECIRAS - TANGIER - RABAT
Morning departure for Algeciras to board the ferry crossing the Strait of Gibraltar towards Tangier. Panoramic sightseeing tour. Continuation to Rabat, capital of the Kingdom of Morocco. Rabat is known as the 'White City', owing to its whitewashed narrow streets, its beautiful houses with overhanging balconies and ornate doors of multicoloured mosaics. Dinner and accommodation.
Day2 RABAT - CASABLANCA - MARRAKESH (340km)
Breakfast. Sightseeing tour visiting the outside of the Royal Palace, the Mausoleum of Mohamed V and Hassan Tower. Rabat's most famous landmark is the Tour Hassan, which overlooks the bridge to Sale. This historic minaret was begun in 1195 and was intended to be the largest and highest in the world. Meant to reach a height of more than 60m, it only made it to 44m. The tower still stands but little remains of the adjacent mosque which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1755. Only the re-erected but shattered pillars stand as a reminder of the grand plans of Al-Mansour. After the visit, departure to Casablanca. Panoramic tour of this cosmopolitan city and continuation to Marrakesh. Dinner and accommodation.
Day3 MARRAKESH - BENI MELLAL - FES (500km)
Breakfast and morning sightseeing tour of this Imperial city, capital of the Atlas region, visiting the Summer Royal Palace, Tombs Saadi, Kotoubia Tower and the famous Djemaa el Fna Square, with incessant activities. Marrakesh is one of Morocco's most important artistic and cultural centres. It was founded in 1062CE by Almoravide sultan Youssef Ibn Tachfin. The focal point of Marrakesh is the Djemaa el Fna, a huge square in the old part of town. Late in the evening, rows of open food stalls are set up and entertainers take to the streets. After the visit, continuation to Fes. Dinner and accommodation.
Day4 FES
Half Board. Morning city sightseeing visiting the Old Kasbah and its IX century streets. Afternoon free to continue discovering this exciting city on your own. Fes is one of the oldest of the imperial cities of Morocco, having been founded shortly after the Arabs swept across North Africa following the death of the Prophet. Fes el-Bali is the original old walled Medina and is one of the largest and most interesting in the world. It is an incredible maze of twisting alleys, arches, mosques, medersas, shrines, fountains, workshops and markets. Dinner and accommodation.
Day5 FES - CEUTA - COSTA DEL SOL
Breakfast. Early departure to Ceuta with short time for shopping and to board the ferry back to Algeciras. Continuation to Costa del Sol. 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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