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Luxury stay & Spa Experience at the new & luxurious Sofitel Essaouira
DAY
3 & DAY 4 - ESSAOUIRA (B)
Essaouira
is yours for these two days , a charming
fishing harbor. Renowned for generations for its production of "Murex",
a small shellfish used to make the purple dye for Roman togas, Essaouira
is now a very active fishing harbor , with some Portuguese character
who settled here in the 16th century. Later on Sultan Mohamed Ben
Abdellah used it as a base for his corsairs. Today, protected from
the sea and the wind behind its commanding fortified medieval walls,
Essaouira shelters a flourishing craftsmanship in marquetry, working
wood with ebony, mother of pearl and silver thread to make tables, chessboards,
caskets and bracelets. Enjoy a seafood lunch, before heading back to
the hotel.
DAY
5 - Marrakech (B)
Our local staff will drive you back to Marrakech and your accommodations
at a Riad or a hotel ( based on your choices ) , where a traditional
welcoming mint tea and a fruit basket await you. Your personal requirements
and relaxation are foremost. This luxurious yet delightful Riads are
usually a former palace , mansion, or large residential house restored
to 1930s , 1940s grandeur. The Riad classical plan is :
substantial walls and orientation to a central patio with venerable
trees provide a haven of peace in the midst of bustling Marrakech. Guests
are accommodated in usually only five - ten guest suites, each with
sitting area and the finest oriental appointments, fireplace ( subject
to the category you choose) ,air conditioning, and European-style dining
room ( subject to the category you choose) . Some are with private terraces
that provides a secluded window on the active life of romantic and mysterious
Marrakech.
DAY
6 - Marrakech (B)
You'll spend today seeing Marrakech, including the Koutoubia, the landmark
mosque of the city. Perhaps you'll note its similarity to its sister tower,
the Giralda of Seville, in Spain. You'll continue to the Saadian Tombs,
and the Bahia palace, built in the nineteenth century, with room after
stately oriental room with intricate plaster work and finely detailed
columns, and sedate hidden gardens. In the afternoon, you'll discover
the old city and always-lively Djemaa El Fna Square, populated by water
sellers, magicians, peddlers, politicians, and animal tamers, who carry
on an endless flurry of activities straight out of the middle ages. If
you have a spare moment, the souks of Marrakech will always keep you entertained.
DAY 7 - Marrakech (cB)
This morning you'll ride through Marrakech in a horse-drawn carriage.
One of the special ways of understanding a culture is through its cuisines--not only sampling exotic tastes, but experiencing the preparation of dishes, how they figure in ritual and ceremony, and how they have grown out of the earth and traditions, we'll proceed to the Ecole Hotelière, Marrakech's own hospitality & Culinary Academy and training school, for a demonstration of the preparation of pastry-style doughs. We'll stay for a lunch of salads, tagine of Maghdour kebab, and refreshing fruits.
Later, we'll call on you to take you for your sunset camel ride, in the 13,000 acres of palm groves around Marrakech. You'll finish the day with a memorable experience of Moroccan hospitality, dinner in the home of a Marrakech family in the old Medina.
Complimentary
Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals,
you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T
shirt , small souvenirs of your home town):
This
evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right
into the homes of some of the people of Marrakech l! You'll be invited
to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties,
you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of
life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new
friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once
the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have
more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy a quiet
evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.
DAY
8 - MARRAKECH - DEPARTURE (BL)
We'll pick you up in the morning and take you to the Marrakech Menara
Airport - Bon Voyage.
Add
an extra night in Morocco . Click here if you plan to extend to Tangiers
& leave by ferry to Spain.
Rates are per person in US $
| In Triple Occupancy | US$ 3050.00 |
| In Double Occupancy | US$ 3190.00 |
| In Single Occupancy | US$ 3990.00 |
Bring the Kids to Morocco and Essaouira
This is a "family Friendly " destination
Your tour includes:
Not included:
Special Category :
Marrakech : Riad Slitine, Riad Mehdi or similar.
Fes : Riad Sheherazade, Riad Fes or similar.
Ouarzazate : Dar Kamar, the only existing there.
For the one night camping in the desert mobile deluxe Berber Bedouin tent
in the golden dunes of merzouga.
Rates for the Special Category per person in US $
| In Triple Occupancy | US$ 3235.00 |
| In Double Occupancy | US$ 3390.00 |
| In Single Occupancy | US$ 4690.00 |
Henna
party ( For ladies only ) :
One of the "insiders" excursions into Moroccan culture, a chance to attend
a henna party, the painting of hands and body r with this natural red
dye is a symbol of joy at weddings and regarded as a way to enhance one's
beauty , if interested in attending a Henna party , please let's know
in advance.
Click here for the 8 day edition with 2 nights camping
