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Romance
in The Kasbah
A Private 7 -day in the True Magic
Kingdom of Morocco - Essaouira Edition
Private Transfers & Touring. Choose your own date
Perfect for Honeymooners - Arrive ANY day - Year round
Romance
in Morocco - Available as well with a Spa
Package
Extend to Fez
Experience
the romance of old Morocco everywhere on this Nine -day tour, in
ancient kasbahs standing sentinel against invaders, along the winding
lanes of the medinas of Fez and Marrakech, and in your very lodgings,
palaces and venerable homes that have been brought to life again
as Riads, combining the best of Arab hospitality with the appointments
of fine boutique hotels.
Click
here for the 8 day edition with 2 nights camping
or the 9
Day with air fare from JFK
Day 1 -CASABLANCA
You'll land at the airport of fabled Casablanca, clear customs and immigration
formalities, our local staff greets you at the airport and escorts you
to your hotel. Welcome mint tea & fruit basket awaits you.
DAY 2 - Atlantic Coast to EASSAOUIRA (BLD)
Morning tour of the Grand Mosque of Hassan II, alwqays
with a private car/driver and guide , before we drive along the
Atlantic coast heading south for Eassaouira . Lunch en route. Late
afternoon arrival . With the remainder at leisure to enjoy exploring
with guide at hand, this sleepy seaside town. Dinner is included
at the hotel.
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DAY
3 - ESSAOUIRA (B)
Today
Essaouira is yours , 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.
DAY
4 - Essaouira / Marrakech : (BD)
In your private air-conditioned car you'll proceed back to
Marrakech and your accommodations at a charming Riad, if you prefer
a stay with a Spa
Package , we may suggest Tikida Garden hotel ( 4 stars).
At your Riad a traditional welcoming mint tea and a fruit basket
await you. Your personal requirements and relaxation are foremost.
The formality of check-in can wait. For a Riad we suggest Riad Donab
( or similar) This luxurious yet delightful Riad is a former palace
restored to 1930s grandeur. Its substantial walls and orientation
to a central patio with venerable trees provide a haven of peace
in the midst of bustling Marrakech. The private terraces of Riad
Donab provide a secluded window on the active life of romantic and
mysterious Marrakech.The art of Moroccan-style living in a beautiful
and majestic residence.
Shielded from the bustle of the old Medina, Dar Donab opens its
doors on a haven of peace and naturally air-conditioned cool environment.
The sophisticated decor of lounges, guest-rooms and suites reflects
the luxury an comfort of Moroccan stately homes..
In the Riads (Charming Boutique Hotels) we use the proprietors and
their staff extend a hospitality of the sort born of good breeding.
Breakfast, either continental or Moroccan-style, may be taken in the
privacy of one's room or in the lounge in the company of one's fellow
guests, while room service offers light fare as required.
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 5 - Marrakech (BD)
This morning you'll take a private tour of Marrakech
by horse-drawn carriage. You'll see the Koutoubia, the landmark
mosque of the city, and perhaps you'll note its similarity to its
sister tower, the Giralda of Seville, in Spain. You'll continue to
the Bahia palace, built in the nineteenth century, with room after
stately oriental room of intricate plaster work and finely detailed
columns, and sedate hidden gardens. Finally, you'll see the Majorelle
Botanical Gardens of Yves Saint Laurent, planted with trees and flowers
from all over the world. 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.
Your day concludes with a gastronomic Moroccan-style dinner at Dar
Marjana ( or similar ) , a seventeenth-century house in the Medina.
You'll be welcomed with a drink served in an open patio as a fountain
trickles gently in the background, and ushered to dine at leisure
while you are entertained by a lutenist, singers, and, yes, a belly
dancer. Your wine and drinks for the evening have all been taken care
of.
Subject to season and availability we may offer the show that 's a fascinating
view into Moroccan life, including a traditional wedding ceremony.
Day 6- Marrakech (B)
You'll spend today as you wish. Perhaps you'll explore more of the
walled quarters of souks and winding lanes. Or else you'll venture
into the modern town of wide boulevards and sidewalk cafes. Or maybe
you'll appreciate the serenity of your lodgings.
We'll call on you today to take you for your sunset camel ride, in
the 13,000 acres of palm groves around Marrakech.
Subject
to availability, and the hotel used, a complimentary hamam session
is included , the traditional Moroccan
steam bath, with scrubbing and a ritual all its own.
Day 7 -Departure from Marrakech (B)
You'll be escorted to Marrakech airport. Bon Voyage .
Rates
are per person in US $
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Deluxe
Hotels |
First
Class |
| In
Triple Occupancy |
US$
2669.00
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US$
2200.00
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| I
Double Occupancy |
US$
2690.00 |
US$
2340.00 |
| In
Single Occupancy |
US$
3890.00 |
US$
3500.00 |
Your tour includes:
- Ground
transportation in private chauffeured, air-conditioned sedan or
van depending on the number of luggage you may have.
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Half-day horse-drawn carriage tour in Marrakech. Services of licensed
English-speaking guide and entrance fees to sites visited. Camel
ride in Marrakech palm grove.
| Some
of the Hotels and Riads we work with |
Deluxe - Standard |
First Class |
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Marrakech |
Atlas
Medina or similar |
Atlas
Asni or similar
For Riads (Boutique hotels) :
Riad Atta or Riad Hamonie |
| Casablanca
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Palace
D'Anfa |
Idou
Anfa |
| Essaouira
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Sofitel
Mogador |
Villa
Quieta |
Luxury
stay & Spa Experience at the new & luxurious Sofitel Essaouira
Not included:
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International air fare.
- Drinks
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- Personal
expenses.
- Gratuities
for local personnel.
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Trip interruption and cancellation insurance
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