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Magical Morocco is a private & exclusive journey highlighting the beauty, history and living culture of Morocco. Visits to legendary antiquarian sites are complemented by visits to modern architectural triumphs. This tour gives you an opportunity to sample the varied geography and diverse urban environments of this fascinating country. While Casablanca and Rabat are among the country's most modern cities, Fes is one of the most preserved ancient walled cities in the world with labyrinthine-like streets filled with mystery and surprise. Marrakesh blends the antique with the modern while incorporating a vital, cosmopolitan energy.
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Stay in intimate Riads (grand urban homes with enchanting courtyards that have been transformed into beautiful guest houses). |
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Itinerary Especially for Majestic Morocco Tour : |
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DAY 1: CASABLANCA - RABAT
Meet and greet at Casablanca airport, then discover the economic capital of the kingdom and its largest city. Start your Casablanca city tour with a visit to the exterior of the splendid Hassan II Mosque, then visit Habous Charter, the oldest area in Casablanca. Depart along the coast to visit 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 beautiful mosaics and lovely gardens. Next to the palace, you will see the impressive and unmatched Mohammed V Mausoleum and the Hassan Tower, the landmark of Rabat and one of the oldest mosques. Overnight in Rabat |
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DAY 2: RABAT MEKNES VOLUBILIS - FES
After breakfast, continue touring the city of Rabat with a visit to the Oudaya Kasbah: Rabat's old medina and Chella Necropolis where the Roman and Islamic ruins lay side by side whispering endless stories of centuries past. Leave Rabat passing 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. Depart for the sacred city of Moulay Idriss. You may have time for a stop at this beautiful little city before visiting the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Volubilis is a truly impressive setting selected by UNESCO as a cultural heritage for humanity. Overnight in Fes (B) |
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DAY 3: FES
Enjoy a guided half day city tour of Fez, Morocco's spiritual and intellectual capital and home to the largest old Medina in the world. The city's numerous monuments have thousands of stories to tell, visit Jemaa El Karaouyine (the first university to be established in the world), the Mederssa Bounania, the tanneries and artisan quarters and the fascinating souks are just some of the many places to see. Overnight in Fes (B) |
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DAY 4: FES MIDELT - ERFOUD
Leaving Fez with its fantastic history, head to a totally different part of Morocco. On the way to Erfoud pass through many Berber cities and villages, the first of which are the cities of Ifrane and Azrou. Ifrane, nicknamed Morocco's Switzerland, is a very beautiful little town with very charming European style homes and Azrou, a Berber village known for its handicraft cooperatives. Continue via Midelt, the Ziz River and a series of fortified villages' en route to Erfoud. Overnight in Erfoud (B, D) |
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Day 05:
ERFOUD TINGHIR OUARZAZATE
Optional: early morning excursion to the golden sand dunes in Merzouga to enjoy the camel ride on the desert and experience the magical sun rise. Return back to the hotel for breakfast before driving to Tinghir via Rissani and Tinjdad. Tinghir is a beautiful and green valley more than 40 km in length. The valley is rich with palm trees, olives, almonds and many other crops. We stop to enjoy a few minutes walk through the valley. Just north of Tinghir is Todra Gorge, a 300m deep cut wall into the mountains of the High Atlas and one of the rarest landscapes ever. Continue the tour via the Dades Valley to Morocco's version of Hollywood, Ouarzazate. Overnight in Ouarzazate (B, D)
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DAY 6: OUARZAZATE AIT BEN HADDOU - MARRAKECH
The city tour of Ouarzazate includes a stop at Tourirt Kasbah, considered one of the most beautiful kasbahs in Morocco and Tifoultout Kasbah with its remarkable views over the valley. Visit the cinematographic studios where many great films were and are still being shot. Continue on to the wonderful fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, the most spectacular fortress village in the south of Morocco and where many great films such as were Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Jesus of Nazareth (1977), The Jewel of the Nile (1985), The Living Daylights (1987), The Sheltering Sky (1990), Kundun (1997), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Alexander (2004) have been shot. Depart Ait Ben Haddou crossing the High Atlas Mountains via spectacular Tiz-In Tichka pass (2260m) to Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech (B)
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DAY 7: MARRAKECH
Marrakech, the capital of the south, is a charming city along with its famous Jemaa El Fna Square with arrays of food stalls, snake charmers, musicians and fortune tellers. The Koutoubia Mosque (12th century), Bahia Palace and the Menara Gardens are just a few of the architectural highlights of the city. A few hours walk along the narrow streets of the old Medina is also part of the city's charm. Overnight in Marrakech (B)
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DAY 8: MARRAKECH - CASABLANCA.
Enjoy a free morning to re-discover Marrakech before returning back to Casablanca. Overnight in Casablanca (B)
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Day 09:
CASABLANCA
Transfer to the airport.
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| TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES: |
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Accommodation on twin sharing basis in deluxe Riads. |
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Daily breakfast. |
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Transfers and tours with local English speaking guide. |
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Meals are indicated on itineraries by (B) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) dinner |
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9 days transportation in a deluxe A/C vehicle with an English speaking driver/guide |
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Entrance fees to monuments. |
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Local guides in Fes & Marrakech |
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Porterage at airport and hotels |
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All applicable taxes |
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| TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE: |
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Meals not mentioned as being included. |
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Beverages with meals. |
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Items of a personal nature. |
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Tips & Gratuities. |
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Visas fee if applicable. |
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Airfare. |
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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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Optional excursions. |
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Travel Insurance. |
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| Tour Style |
PRIVATE |
| Tour Length |
08 Nights/ 09 Days. |
| Starts on |
Rabat |
| Ends On |
Casablanca |
| Visit |
Casablanca (Arrival) - Rabat - Meknes - Volubilis - Fes - Midelt - Erfoud - Tinghir - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech - Casablanca (Departure) |
| Prices |
Starting At US $ 2,299* Only. |
| Dates |
Check Dates below. |
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Place Covered
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Nights |
Hotels /Riads |
| Rabat |
01 |
Riad a La Belle Etoile |
| Fes |
02 |
Riad Ghita |
| Erfoud |
01 |
Riad Mamouche |
| Ouarzazate |
01 |
Dar Daif |
| Marrakech |
02 |
Riad Slitine |
| Casablanca |
01 |
Oum Palace |
| If above listed Riads are not available we will book similar alternates. |
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| Valid 01/1/2011 31/10/2012 |
| Low Season |
High Season* |
| From 01/11/2011 To 16/12/2011 |
From 17/12/2011 To 30/06/2011 |
| From 11/01/2012 To 14/02/2012 |
From 15/02/2012 To 30/06/2012 |
| From 01/07/2012 To 14/07/2012 |
From 15/07/2012 To 31/10/2012 |
| *Please contact us concerning the bookings of the New Year period. |
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| TOUR PRICE: (Valid 01/11/2011 – 31/10/2012) |
| LOW SEASON |
| Per person based on twin share: |
US$ 2299.00 |
| Single Supplement: |
US$ 695.00 |
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| HIGH SEASON |
| Per person based on twin share: |
US$ 2389.00 |
| Single Supplement: |
US$ 885.00 |
| * Prices are per person based on twin sharing. |
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