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Private
Tour of Morocco
Imperial Cities of Morocco
The 10- day Version .
Private touring in Morocco
While others may offer 2-3 languages on board their
coaches and tours.
We provide PRIVATE tours for your family , your group or individuals on
Honeymoon or Anniversary Tour , with the language of your choice be it
English, Spanish etc. Compare with the 7
Day Edition or the 9-Day Version
. Choose your own travel date.
Compare with the Sahara Version
with one night camping
We'll show you the best of Morocco and its great Imperial Cities in just
a week
Combine
with Tunisia . Arriving
by ferry from Spain or Gibraltar ?
DAY
1- CASABLANCA - Arrive Any Day
Arrive at Casablanca. Our staff greets you at Casablanca's Mohamed V Airport
and escorts you to your hotel. We'll drop our luggage, have a refreshing
cup of tea or coffee, then head out for a panoramic tour of the city
including the exteriors of Casablanca's majestic new Grand Mosque of
King Hassan II, second only to the Great Mosque at Mecca in size ,
before returning to your hotel .
DAY
2- Casablanca - RABAT -Meknes-Volubilis- FES - Very
Full Day (BD)
We'll drive on across the lush countryside to Rabat, Morocco's
capital and our first Imperial City, to visit the magnificent Mausoleum
of King Mohammed V, the historic Hassan Tower minaret, in the
afternoon we drive
through forests of cork oak trees, we continue on our way to
Meknès, the "youngest" of Morocco's four great imperial
cities surrounded by towering medieval walls. We visit the monumental
gateway of Bab el-Mansour in the city walls and the palace tombs
of Moulay Ismail before heading to Volubilis the forward Roman old
settlement that became once the capital of the Roman province of Mauritania
Tingitania, continuing
on to Fez, We reach Fez early evening , where we settle in for
the night and our dinner .
DAY
3 - RABAT - FES (cBD)
Enjoy breakfast at leisure before
we drive
through forests of cork oak trees, we continue on our way to
Meknès, the "youngest" of Morocco's four great imperial
cities surrounded by towering medieval walls. We visit the monumental
gateway of Bab el-Mansour in the city walls and the palace tombs
of Moulay Ismail before continuing to Fez, We reach Fez early
evening , where we settle in for the night and our dinner, Sheraton hotel
or similar 5 stars.
DAY
4- FEZ (cBD)
Oldest of the four Imperial Cities, Fez is endlessly fascinating. We tour
its medina (Old City) and souk (bazaar), stopping at the
gateway of the royal palace, the fortifications of the Kasbah,
the 9th-century Karaouine Mosque and University, the medersa
(theological college) of Bou Inania, the shrine of the city's founder
Moulay Idris II, and the Nejjarine Fountain. On the way
to our hotel, we enjoy panoramic city views from the heights overlooking
this fabled city.
DAY
5 - FEZ (BD)
Morning at leisure. Afternoon tour of the the monumental gateway of Bab
Boujelloud, the old harem gardens, Dar Batha Museum, and the artisans'
guilds in the souks. Dinner at a local charming Moroccan restaurant.
DAY
6 - AZROU, BENI-MELLAL - MARRAKECH (BD)
Out for mountain scenery, we take a leisurely drive along the flanks of
the mighty Atlas range via the charming village of Immouzzer du
Kandar, the lake of Daiet Aoua, the mountain Ifrane ski resort and town
of Azrou before descending to the Kasbah Tadla plain and
the fertile region surrounding Beni-Mellal. In the late afternoon
we arrive at the palm groves of Marrakech, the fourth of Morocco's
great Imperial Cities, to settle in at our hotel, Imperial Borj or Marrakech
Plaza or similar 5 stars hotels, and dinner .
DAY
7 - MARRAKECH (BLD)
There is much to see in this great city which Winston Churchill called
"the most beautiful place in the world at sunset."
We tour the stately Koutoubia Minaret, the hidden tombs of the
Saadian dynasty, and Bahia Palace. In the afternoon, during
our tour of the souk (market), we see some of the age-old guild
artisans at work. Finally, we end up in famous Djemaa el-Fna square
with its medieval circus atmosphere of itinerant dancers, jugglers,
acrobats, storytellers, soothsayers, snake charmers, medicine men and
public scribes.
Finally,
you'll see the Menara pavilion and gardens , the Majorelle Botanical
Gardens of Yves Saint Laurent, planted with trees and flowers from all
over the world. Lunch is included at a charming local restaurant.
Evening
folkshow dinner at Borj Bladi " Méchoui Roasted lamb cooked
in Terracota oven " including return transfers always on a private
basis .
DAY
8 - Marrakech - Culinary Experience and a home hosted dinner (BLD)
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
9 - MARRAKECH (B)
Now that you've got your bearings, Marrakech is yours to explore as you
wish, Lonely Planet guidebook in hand.
DAY
10 - DEPARTURE (B)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight.
Bon Voyage. For
guests that may need help with the flight back to Casablanca , please
add : $ 235 USD per person in economy ( subject to change , including
our handling ) Add
a tour to a nearby Berber village? please click here.
Rates
are per person in US $
Five
stars hotels as listed.
For Dec 20 - Jan 10: Please add 10 % supplement to the rate.
| Sharing
in Triple
Occupancy : |
US$
2549
|
| In
Double Occupancy |
US$
2698
|
| In Single
Occupancy |
US$
3375
|
Rates
are per person in US $ : Modest Fourstars
hotels as listed.
For Dec 20 - Jan 10: Please add 10 % supplement to the rate.
| Rates
are per person in US $ |
Private
Touring |
| In
Triple
Occupancy |
US$
2229
|
| In
Double Occupancy |
US$
2328 |
| In
Single
Occupancy |
US$
3275 |
Children of 9 years of age or younger : 50 %
discount.
Infants : 2 years or younger : Pay only 10 %
Your
tour includes:
- Hotel
accommodations, including all taxes and service charges, as indicated
or similar.
- Continental
(B) breakfast daily; set-menu Lunch (L) or /and dinner (D) as shown
in the itinerary.
- Private
air-conditioned vehicle for all your transportation throughout Morocco
as per itinerary with a private English speaking chauffeur.
- Local
private guide in major cities and private guided sightseeing tours as
indicated in the itinerary, including all entry fees .
- All
transfers within Morocco , always on a private basis.
- Lonely
Planet guidebook to Morocco.
- Tea,
mint tea or coffee upon arrival at your hotel in Casablanca on Day 1.
Sample
Listing of Your Hotels ( or similar)
| |
5
Stars - Superior First |
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| Casablanca |
Royal
Anfa , Sheraton |
Idou
Anfa |
| Fez |
Sheraton
, Jnane Palace |
Minzah
Zalagh |
| Marrakech |
Imperial
Borj or Kenzi Farah |
Diwan
|
| Rabat |
Farah Rabat |
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Or
Upgrade to :
Casablanca
: Royal
Mansour
Marrakech
: Jardin
de la Medina , or Jardin de la Kotoubia
Fez : Maison Blue , or Palais Jamai
Rabat : Villa Mandarine
or similar Deluxe Riad
For
Dec 20 - Jan 10: Please add 10 % supplement to the rate.
| In
Tripe Occupancy |
US$
3649. |
| Double
|
US$
3798 |
| Single
|
US$
4875 |
What's
not included:
- International
airfare to or from your home country
- Tips
- Travel
Insurance
Accommodations
at a Riad :
This is where a traditional welcoming mint tea and a fruit basket await
you. Your personal requirements and relaxation are foremost. These 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.
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