Portugal & Morocco - In 12 Days

Start Daily in Morocco - A FRIENDS ABROAD^sm TOUR

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Moroccan Mystery, Portuguese Pleasure These two delightful, lesser-known countries are a perfect fit: explore the mysterious royal cities of Morocco as you like for a week, then jet off to tradition-rich Portugal for a week's relaxation and exploration in a charming resort.

12 -day adventure to Estoril, Casablanca, Fez and Marrakech allows you to go on some organized tours yet allow you as well the freedom of establishing your own itinerary for most of your stay, in Morocco & Portugal. Click here for the 14 day version of : Portugal & Morocco , a la Carte , or add Andalusia / Spain

WE MAKE THE IMPORTANT ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOU :
We'll make all of the basic travel arrangements for you: reserve hotel accommodation (including continental or buffet breakfast, tax and service); buy your domestic air ticket within Morocco, meet you at airports and transfer you to and from your hotel; and give you contact numbers for our local Friends Abroad, representative whom you can call with any questions or requests. All of this is included in the Friends Abroad program.

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

DAY 1- CASABLANCA / MARRAKECH
You arrive in the Kingdom of Morocco, landing at Casablanca, or Morocco.
If / when land in Casablanca , we'll provide you with a complimentary air ticket to Connect same day to Marrakech , as soon as you complete customs and immigration formalities, we escort you to the hotel and a welcome traditional MINT tea. Reminder of the day at leisure.

Day 2- Marrakech (cBL)
We take you on a Morning tour of Marrakech's fabulous medieval souk (bazaar)? Penetrating the labyrinthine souk, you'll see some of the age-old guilds at work, including the dyers and tanners, bring your camera--for famous Djemaa el-Fna square with its circus atmosphere of itinerant dancers, jugglers, acrobats, storytellers, soothsayers, snake charmers, medicine men and public scribes. Lunch is included in a cozy local restaurant .

DAY 3 - MARRAKECH (BD)
Today's tour includes : The top sights include the stately Koutoubia Minaret, the hidden tombs of the Saadian dynasty, the Menara pavilion and gardens, the ruins of sprawling Badi Palace, the Bahia Palace Museum, the Ben Yousef Medersa, and the Koubba (chapel) of el-Ba'adiyn. Our English speaking guide will be glad to answer any of your questions. Dinner with music, Moroccan Style restaurant.

DAY 4- MARRAKECH TO CASABLANCA by train (B)
Today you board the Marrakech Express train ( we provide tickets & transfers), bound for Casablanca. Upon arrival our staff meets your train and escorts you on a quick tour of the Grand Mosque of Hassan II, depending on the day of the week, you may be able to see the interior as well, a panoramic tour of the city then to your hotel. Evening farewell dinner.

DAY 5 - CASABLANCA TO FEZ (B)
After breakfast, board your train to Fez, another of Morocco's four royal cities. When you arrive in Fez, our staff will escort you to your hotel, and the city is yours to explore, guidebook in hand. The Lonely Planet guide includes all the important things to see, and recommendations for restaurants in all price ranges, so you'll never be at a loss for advice.

DAY 6 - FEZ (BD)
Oldest of Morocco's four Imperial Cities, Fez is endlessly fascinating, and today it's yours. Top sights include the Medina (old city), the 15-century Borj Nord Arms Museum, the gateway of the royal palace, the fortifications of the Kasbah, the 9th-century Karaouine Mosque and University, the medersas (theological seminaries) of Bou Inania and Attarine, the shrine of the city's founder Moulay Idris II, the Nejjarine Fountain, the monumental gateway of Bab Boujelloud, the old harem gardens, Dar Batha Museum, and the artisans' guilds in the souks. Farewell Dinner at a Moroccan restaurant.

DAY 6-CASABLANCA to LISBON (B)
Early morning departure by private car to Casablanca.
Our staff escorts you to Casablanca airport for your flight to Lisbon , and transfer to the charming small historical town of Estoril or Cascais , another enchanting resort . Air fare Casablanca Lisbon is included in oru rate.

DAYS 7 - 11- LISBON (B)
You will enjoy a your stay in Lisbon with continental breakfast daily.

ESTORIL, 15 miles from Lisbon, is the well known resort area made famous for its society of exiled nobility and its world renowned Casino. The ideal place to enjoy a holiday, you can choose golf, tennis, swimming, fishing or just strolling along the beach. The nearby fishing village of Cascais, still maintains its original character and old world charm. Colorful fishing boats bring in the catch each day to the little harbor lined with elegant yachts. The town's fashionable shopping streets closed to vehicular traffic, offer boutiques, gift shops, handicrafts, bars and restaurants.

DAY 12 - DEPARTURE (B)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight back to London or Casablanca, connecting with your international flight homeward.

Rates per person

• Jun, July, Aug: Air fare supplement: $150 to be added to any of the above listed rates.

DEPARTURE DATES
Daily: any day of the week.

Your Friends Abroad^sm tour includes:

• Hotel accommodation at a carefully selected hotel in the class of your choice (Deluxe, First Class, Tourist Class), including tax and service

• Continental or buffet breakfast daily. Welcome Mint Tea. One Farewell dinner.

• One-way first-class train transportation Casablanca - Fez.

• International air fare from Casablanca to Lisbon , including tax, as per itinerary as well as domestic airfare, within Morocco, as indicated.

• Lonely Planet guidebook to Morocco, and Portugal

• Consultation and referral services of our local Friends Abroad representative in each city on your tour

What's not included:

• Meals that is not listed in the itinerary.

• Escorted tours and local guides, in Portugal, which are always available at extra cost if you would like them
• International air far from / to your home country
• Trip Cancellation / travel insurance, please ask us for the flyer

Hotels:

Honeymoon Specials:

• Welcome fruit basket.

• Buffet breakfast. ( May not be available in all tourist or first class hotels).

• One free admission at the Hamam/health club ( Available only in Deluxe hotel In Marrakech or Fez).

Luxury stay & Spa Experience at the new & luxurious Sofitel Essaouira