Day 1- JFK , Tuesday
Board your non stop Royal Air Maroc flight at JFK International Airport. Dinner is served on board. Overnight across the Atlantic (approx. 6 & 1/2 Hours flight) to Casablanca.
Add Malaga or Madrid for an additional $200 ( subject to availability on Royal Air Maroc).

Day 2- CASABLANCA Wednesday (BD)
Your international flight arrives in Casablanca. Morning arrival on board Royal Air Maroc, . Our local rep will meet you at the airport & assist with your transfer to your hotel ,after you clear passports & customs formalities. Private chauffeured air-conditioned minibus for a drive to your hotel, for breakfast & to freshen up before we head for a tour of the Hassan II Mosque a magnificent art work of architecture and Moroccan handicraft— a short walk in the old Medina, before we head back to our hotel to relax & rest for the afternoon. Dinner and overnight accommodation at hotel. When arriving on board, British Airways, it will be a late afternoon or evening arrival, missing the local tour.

Day 4- Meknes, Volubilis Friday (cBLD)
In the morning departure for Meknes, former Imperial City built at the end of the 17th century by King Moulay Ismail. Arrival in time for city sightseeing, including the old ramparts, the Moulay Ismail stables, granaries and House of Water, Bab Mansour, one of the most beautiful gate in Morocco and the Moulay Ismail Mausoleum. In the afternoon visit of Volubilis that used to be one of the Roman Empire's most remote outposts, whose well-preserved and partially restored ruins date largely from 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, although the site was originally settled by Carthaginian traders in the 3rd century BC. Brief stop at the Moulay Idriss picturesque village, before we head back for Fez. At night you may attend a complimentary evening sound and light show at the old Medina, or just relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight accommodation at hotel.

Day 5 - FEZ Saturday (BD)
The whole day will be devoted to the visit of Fez, dating back to the 9th century and a plunge into biblical times. Flat and comfortable shoes are a must for the visit of the Medina and its labyrinth of Souks having been declared by UNESCO to be one of the world's cultural treasures. See the old Koranic Bou Inania Medersa, the Quaraouyine Mosque (from outside only), the Shrine of Moulay Idriss II, founder of he city, Nejjarine and Seffarine Squares. At night gourmet Moroccan dinner at the Medina Palace, a delightful and authentic venue in the Medina with an outstanding tribal & folklore show, including traditional Moroccan wedding ceremony, Arabo-Andalusian music, Folklore and Belly dance.

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Day 6 - ERFOUD, MERZOUGA ! Sunday (BLD)
Morning departure from Fez. You'll head south through the Middle Atlas Mountains. Lunch is scheduled at Kasbah Asmaa in Midelt at the foot of Djebel Ayachi. Continue on to Erfoud passing through the Legionnaires' Pass, Rachidia and the Tafilalet Valley. Upon arrival in Erfoud, we will take a chauffeured 4 Wheel Drive car (Turbo Land Rover) to go to Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara Desert, for a night spent camping in a Bedouin tent. Your visit to Merzouga includes either a sunset or sunrise camel ride. Please advise your preference? As you enjoy the bonfire and our quartermaster brews traditional mint tea. Dinner (inclusive of wine and mineral water) and overnight accommodation in a Bedouin tent at the foot of Erg Chebbi dunes, offering a magical sight of the sunset over the majestic dunes.

Day 7 - ERFOUD, OURZAZATE Monday (BD)
You can wake up very early in the morning to admire the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, you'll be driven back to Erfoud by chauffeured 4 Wheel Drive car for departure by your chauffeured minibus through beautiful scenery of palmgrove's and oases to Tinerhir, a former military outpost built on terraces above a magnificent palmgrove and the way into the awesome Todra Gorge. Lunch is at the ends of the Earth," in the gorge itself, between 300 meter high cliffs. Please note that in some of the remote areas, luxury restaurants & conveniences are not available, put rest assured of service PAR EXCELLENCE.
Continue on the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Boulmane du Dades, El Kelaa des Mgouna-the roses grown here are used to make perfume and essence for the designer perfume shops in Paris. Late afternoon arrival in Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight accommodation at hotel.

Day 8 - Marrakech Tuesday (BD)
In the morning visit of the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a wonderful site now protected by UNESCO, having served as natural decor to numerous films. It is an area of crumbling Kasbahs grouped among patches of wheat fields, terraced orchards, olives and date palms. It ascends a small mountain and is surmounted by an «Agadir» (grain storage tower) giving it an epic scale. In the afternoon you will be driven to Marrakesh through the majestic scenery and the beautiful landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains range and crossing the Tizi N'Tichka Pass, at more than 2,000 meters high. Early afternoon arrival in Marrakesh and check-in at hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight accommodation at hotel.

Day 9 - MARRAKECH Wednesday (BD)
After breakfast you may enjoy a full day sightseeing of Marrakesh. In the morning the historical monuments: The Koutoubia Mosque (from outside), the Tombs of the Saadian Dynasty and the Bahia Palace. Marrakesh dates back as far as the year 1070 and several monuments stand out as landmarks in the course of its history. The Koutoubia Mosque, sister tower to Seville's Giralda, the minaret of which has become the symbol of the city. Behind the ramparts that made Marrakesh a fortified city, are the Saadian Tombs. The Mausoleum of the 16th century dynasty shows through the delicacy of its carved wood ceiling, the great skill of Arabic craftsmen. The more recently built Bahia Palace (19th century), with its succession of rooms finely decorated in Arabic style, nest in gardens and "Riads" planted with orange-and jasmine trees. Dar Si Said Museum of Moroccan Arts & Crafts, a town palace which houses an important collection of decorative arts. Enjoy viewing exquisite textiles, carpets, jewelry, ceramics and hand-carved furniture. Afternoon Walking Discovery of the Souks and Djemaa El Fna Square. The Souks of Marrakech are certainly the most colorful and the most lively in Africa. The different trades are grouped by services they offer: the Dyers, the Blacksmiths, the Babouche and shoemakers, spices and fabric sellers. Your journey ends at the renowned Djemaa El Fna Square, a popular entertainment area where at the end of the afternoon, storytellers, snake-charmers, tooth-drawers and dancers appear to entertain the crowd in a scene that is pure street theater. At night you'll enjoy a gourmet Moroccan feast at "Dar Marjana," where clients are received as guests of the owner of this superb old palace in the Medina. On arrival you'll be served a welcome drink in the open air patio with a lovely fountain before moving to the dining room. The gourmet Moroccan feast, pre-dinner drinks, wine and liquors are all included. You'll also enjoy the Lutanist, Gnaouas duo, and a Belly dancer as entertainment. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 10 - Departure Thursday (B)
After breakfast, our staff escorts you to Marrakesh Menara airport for Royal Air Maroc domestic flight to Casablanca, connecting the same day to NYC. .

Your tour includes:

• International airfare from JFK in " Y" class , as well as air fare within Morocco, including tax

• All airport transfers, transportation in Morocco . Guided sightseeing including all entrance fees. All as per itinerary.

• Hotel and tenting accommodations as described in the itinerary, including tax, service charge, and continental breakfast daily

• Meals as indicated: cB = Continental breakfast; L = set-menu lunch; D = set-menu dinner

- Selected hotels & Properties :

First class 4 stars Hotels or Riads ( based on your preference, Raids are Moroccan mansions, renovated & turned into boutique hotels):

Casablanca: Le Littoral or Idou Anfa
Fez: Wassim or Minzah Zalagh. Riads: Arabesque or Dar El Ghalia
Ouarzazate: Kenzi Belere or Club Hanane
Marrakesh: Kenzi Farah or Imperial Borj or Tichka Salam. Riads: Riad Malika

Deluxe 5 Star Hotels:

Casablanca: Sheraton
Fez: Sheraton
Ouarzazate: Meridien Berber Palace
Marrakesh: Sheraton Ultra

Luxury Deluxe Hotels:

Casablanca: Meridien Royal Mansour
Fez: Jnan Palace
Ouarzazate: Meridien Berber Palace
Marrakesh: Palmeraie Golf Palace & Resort, or for a supplement of $420 per person you may upgrade to the legendary Mamounia hotel, swimming pool view.