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Itinerary Especially For Grand Morocco Tour : |
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Day 1: Casablanca.
Meet and greet at Casablanca airport, then transfer to your hotel to check in. Later today will be dedicated to discovering the economic capital of the kingdom and its largest city. The orientation tour will include an outside visit to the splendid Hassan II Mosque: a breathtaking landmark of Casablanca with the tallest minaret at 210m. Continue along the Ain Diab Corniche. Then on to Habous Charter, the oldest area in Casablanca and the setting of the Royal Palace before continuing on to the Mohammed V Square. Overnight in Casablanca |
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Day 2: Casablanca – Rabat
After breakfast, depart Casablanca along the coast line to the political capital of Morocco: Rabat. Begin your discovery of this imperial city with a walk around the entrance to the Royal Palace with its massive doors, well decorated buildings and lovely gardens. Next to the palace, you will see the impressive Mohammed V Mausoleum: the burial ground of the two late Alouite kings – Mohammed V and Hassan II. In the same area, you will find the Tour, the landmark of Rabat and one of the oldest mosques ever. Check in at you accommodation for overnight. |
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Day 3: Rabat – Meknes - Volubilis – Fes
After breakfast, continue the city tour of Rabat with a visit to the Oudaya Kasbah: Rabat's old medina with its beautiful narrow streets and small blue homes. Then visit the Chella Necropolis where the Roman and Islamic ruins lie side by side whispering endless stories of centuries past. Depart Rabat along vast agricultural fields to the second imperial city of Meknes to take pictures of the massive Bab El Mansour gate. The city tour of Meknes includes the Harri Souani stables, the old medina and the beautiful royal palace. Then continue on to the sacred city of Mouly Idriss. You will have some time to rest at this beautiful small city before visiting the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Volubilis is a truly impressive setting selected by UNESCO as a cultural heritage site for humanity. After your visit depart for the great city of Fes for overnight. |
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Day 4: Fes.
Enjoy a full day tour of Fes with a local guide. Fes is Morocco's spiritual and intellectual capital and has the largest old Medina in the world. The city's numerous monuments have thousands of stories to tell visitors, the Jemaa Karaouyine (the first university to be established in the world), The Mederssa Bounania, the El tanneries and artisan quarters and the fascinating souks are just some of the many places to see. Overnight in Fes |
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Day 5: Fes - Medilt - Erfoud.
Leaving Fez with its great history, we will head to a totally different part of Morocco. On the way to Erfoud, we will pass through many Berber cities and villages, the first being Ifrane and Azrou. Ifrane, known as Morocco's Switzerland, is a very beautiful city with charming European style houses, and Azrou is a Berber village known for its handicraft cooperative. We will continue via Midelt, the Ziz River and a series of fortified villages before arriving in Erfoud for an overnight.
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Day 6: Erfoud - Tinghir.
There will be an optional* early morning excursion to the golden sand dunes in Merzouga to enjoy a camel ride at sunrise in the desert. Return back to Erfoud for breakfast before driving to Tinghir via Rissani and Tinjdad. Tinghir has a very beautiful and large oasis that is more than 40 km in length. The valley is rich with palm trees, olives, almonds and many other crops and a few minutes walk through the green valley is a remarkable experience. North of Tinghir is Todra Gorge, a 300m cut deep wall into the mountains of the High Atlas and one of the rarest landscapes. Overnight in Tinghir
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Day 7: Tinghir - El Kelaa - Skoura - Ouarzazate.
After breakfast, continue the tour via Dades valley and El Kella Mgouna. The latter is a large village famous for cultivating roses. Every year the villages celebrate rose with a festival attended by hundreds of people from all over the world. We will continue our tour to Morocco's version of Hollywood, Ouarzazate for overnight
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Day 8: Ouarzazate - Taroudant..
Ouarzazate, in Berber literally means without noise, is a very charming city. As Morocco's Hollywood, Ouarzazate with its cinematographic studios offers an great environment for big film shoots such as Gladiators, Astérix ET Obélix, Lawrence of Arabia and Jesus of Nazareth. Ouarzazate is also a city of beautiful Kasbahs and great history. In the city centre we will enjoy a visit to the magnificent Tourirt Kasbah and Kasbah Tifoultout, some of the few remaining Glaoui residences.
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Day 9: Taroudant - Agadir - Essaouira.
Taroudant, known as the "Grandmother of Marrakech", is a beautiful small village located in the Sous Valley. Taroudant offers a special charm to visitors with narrow streets in the old medina. We will have time to wander in the souks before leaving Taroudant along the Atlantic Ocean towards Essaouira. On the way we will pass through Agadir where we will have some time to discover the secrets of this great city before continuing via Taghazoute to Essaouira for overnight.
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Day 10: Essaouira - Marrakech.
Essaouira has a beautiful old Medina that never ceases to seduce its visitors. The attractiveness of Essaouira is reflected in its beautiful architecture, cultural treasures, curving sandy beaches and stunning ocean views. Essaouira is also rich with artisan charters and a fishing port. Later on we will head to Marrakech for overnight. |
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Day 11: Marrakech.
After breakfast we have a full day guided tour of Marrakech including the famous Jemaa El Fna square with its array of foods, snake charmers, music players and fortune tellers. We then visit the Koutoubia Mosque (12th centaury), Bahia Palace and Menara Gardens. You will also have time during the tour to walk through the amazing old Medina. Overnight in Marrakech
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Day 12: Marrakech - Casablanca
Enjoy a free morning to relax or wander on your own in Marrakech. This afternoon, we will head back to Casablanca. Overnight in Casablanca
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Day 13: Casablanca airport.
After breakfast we will transfer you to Casablanca airport for your departure flight.
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| TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: |
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1) Tour in 5* hotels |
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Accommodation on twin share basis in 5* hotels |
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Breakfast daily except in Tinghir and Essaouira where dinners are included |
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A suite in the hotel/kasbah in Tinghir |
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Accommodation in the superior Riad II at Palais Salam Taroudant |
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Transfers and tours with local English speaking guide |
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Local taxes and service charges |
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Transportation in a deluxe A/C vehicle with an English speaking driver/guide |
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Entrance fees as per itinerary |
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Local guides in Fes & Marrakech |
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Porterage at airport and hotels |
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2) Tour in Riads |
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Accommodation in double rooms |
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Breakfast daily except in Merzouga, Tinghir and Ouarzazate where dinners are included |
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Transportation in Modern A/C vehicle with an English speaking driver/guide |
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Entrance fees as per itinerary |
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Local guides in Fes & Marrakech |
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Porterage at airport and hotels |
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All taxes |
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| TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: |
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Visa fees (if applicable) |
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International airfare |
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Tips & gratuities |
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Items of a personal nature |
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Beverages with meals |
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Early check in and late check out at hotels |
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Items not mentioned as being included |
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Travel Insurance |
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Optional excursions |
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