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Romance
in The Kasbah
Honeymoon Vacation of 9 days in the
True Magic Kingdom of Morocco
Tour Marrakech , Essaouira and Fez
Private Transfers and Touring . Perfect for Honeymooners

Romance
in Morocco - Available as well with a Spa
Package
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.
Extend
to Fez
Click
here for the 8 day edition with 2 nights camping
or the 9
Day with air fare from JFK
Day
1 -CASABLANCA. Arrive any day - Choose Your Own Date- Year
Round
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.
Tour starts in Casablanca everyday , year round
DAY 2 - Atlantic Coast to EASSAOUIRA (BLD)
Morning private tour of the Grand Mosque of Hassan II,
before we drive along the Atlantic coast heading south for Essaouira
. 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 to welcome you at the hotel.
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.
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 (BD)
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.
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
7 -Fez (BD)
Put on your walking shoes this morning for a trip in time back to
the ninth century, as you explore the old city of Fez. Its Medina
and its labyrinth of souks have been declared a world cultural treasure.
Your afternoon is free for relaxation or shopping or further exploration
as you wish.
Dinner is included at the hotel
Day
8 - Fez (BD)
Spend the day in FEZ at leisure as you wish .
In the evening it's dinner and a show, with a difference. The food
is Moroccan-style, of course; and the show is a fascinating view into
Moroccan life, including a traditional wedding ceremony, Arabo-Andaluisan
music, and an enticing performance by a belly dancer.
Subject to availability and the hotel category you book enjoy the
hamam and spa facilities at the hotel.
Day
9 -Departure from Fez (B)
You'll be escorted to Fez Saiss airport. Bon Voyage .
Rates
are per person in US $
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Deluxe
Hotels |
First
Class |
| In
Triple Occupancy |
US$
3050.00 |
US$
2520.00 |
| In
Double Occupancy |
US$
3170.00 |
US$
2660.00 |
| In
Single Occupancy |
US$
4285.00 |
US$
3730.00 |
Romance
in Morocco - Available as well with a Spa
Package
Your tour includes:
- Ground
transportation in private chauffeured, air-conditioned sedan or
van depending on the number of luggage you may have.
-
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 |
|
Marrakech |
Atlas
Medina or similar |
Atlas
Asni or similar
For Riads (Boutique hotels) :
Riad Atta or Riad Hamonie |
|
Fes |
Jnane
Palace , Riad Perle de La Medina |
Royal
Mirage , Riad Luna |
| Casablanca
|
Palace
D'Anfa |
Idou
Anfa |
| Essaouira
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Sofitel
Mogador |
Villa
Quieta |
Not included:
-
International air fare.
- Drinks
.
- Personal
expenses.
- Gratuities
for local personnel.
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Trip interruption and cancellation insurance
Read
Trip Review on Trip Advisor :
Arne_Werchick
reviews: 5“ Travel In Style tours (San Francisco) is fantastic
”
May 27, 4:56 PM
We just completed a month long deluxe trip to Morocco, Egypt and Jordan
and used Travel In Style, San Francisco, for all three countries.
Their services were extra-ordinary. They work closely with you to
tailor the trip to your specifications and are very flexible. In each
country we were met promptly at the airport -- in Egypt and Jordan
even inside customs! -- by a tour representative and taken to our
car for transport to our hotels. Guides and drivers were personable
and knowledgeable. When a small glitch arose in Cairo and I e-mailed
the local rep and Omar at Travel In Style in San Francisco, the local
Cairo rep called me twenty minutes later! Omar had received the e-mail
and immediately telephoned the local agency to make sure everything
was handled promptly and to our complete satisfaction. We are experienced
travelers, but I am still amazed at the level of service we received.
Highest recommendations.
Honeymoon
in Morocco and Egypt ( Posted on Frommer.com)
Hi Omar,
I
wanted to post about my experience with Travel in Style.com. The company
based in San Fran planned the most amazing trip for me and my new
husband for our honeymoon. It was a trip that combined Morocco and
Egypt into a 11 day trip. We signed up for a private tour and the
only people with us during the trip were our guides and drivers (which
was great for a initimate honeymoon vs. a tour bus with 20 plus people
all waiting for each other to go places, etc).
First,
we got to Morocco and already had a driver through the agency there
to greet us to take us to Marrekesh (from the Casablanca airport).
The drive was nice and the car clean. Our driver was really nice and
was very professional. We got dropped off and brought to the cutest
hotel named Riad Chergui (more like a bed and breakfast which was
much more initimate and fun!) and shown to our rooms after we were
greeted with tea and cookies from the staff there. They were just
absolutely helpful in helping us get anything we needed throughout
our stay there (i.e. dress ironed, a bag to carry home souveniers,
cigarettes, etc.). The hotel itself was clean and charming, and we
had a very nice room with windows that opened to the courtyard below.
The pool and chairs were spotless everyday and the breakfast was always
tasty and served to us when we came to downstairs to eat. I absolutely
recommend this place to everyone.
While
in Marrekesh, we went to do activities pre-planned by Travel in Style
and everything worked out exactly as described in our itinerary. We
always had a guide and driver on time when we were going around the
city and our guide even came with us to help us bargain with the stores
to get the best souveniers at the best prices. It was a relief to
us, who were a little hesitant to visit some of these countries at
first, to have a very knowledgeable guide and to have someone around
when we wanted him and not around when we wanted to do our own discoveries.
The trip was set up so that some days we only had plans in the morning
and after our planned lunch, we would have the rest of the day to
do our own things (perfectly planned in this way!). Our lunches and
dinners planned in our itineraries were at beautifully decorated restaurants
with the best service, and we really had a chance to experience Moroccan
food. It was great.
While
in Marrekesh we had a camel ride and a cooking class scheduled, which
were great since we wanted to do some different types of activities
while we were there. The camel ride was so fun and we got some great
pictures. The cooking class was hands-on and we learned how to make
a Moroccan meal with the receipe so we could take that home with us
and be able to have a Moroccan dinner. We just loved it!
We
continued on for the second half of the trip to Egypt which was planned
just as nicely. We ate at teh best restaurants and really got the
feel for the country. Here we did a lot more site seeing of course,
and we always had our guide and driver there to take us around and
show us the sites. They took us to a pyramid that was the first successful
one created and when we went, we were the only tourists there (of
course we also went to see the ones in Giza) so we really got to enjoy
the scenery and pictures without a ton of other tourists around. Also,
while in Egypt, we had a planned dinner with an actual Egyptian family
who opened up their home to us. It was great to see the country from
that perspective and really get to know what the people are like.
In
summary, these are just a few great things I could say about the Morrocco/Egypt
tour we took through Travel in Style and I HIGHLY recommend them for
anyone looking to experience these countries without all the hassles
of planning it all in detail (since they do this for you) and of trying
to figure out how to get around while there (that is where the private
drivers really came in). They really took out all our worry and we
had an amazing experience.
THANKS!!
Tina
and Vishal (NYC,NY)
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