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Romance
in The Kasbah
A private 9
days in the True Magic Kingdom of Morocco - Private Transfers ,
private Touring
Perfect for Honeymooners - Arrive ANY day - Year round

Moroccan
Sojourn - Extend
to Fez and Essaouira
Click here for the 7 day Essaouira
Edition on the ocean or the Spa
Edition
Compare
with the Sultans of Morocco with a one night in the Sahara
. Comapre
with the Photograoher Dream Tour
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.
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here for the 8 day edition with 2 nights camping
Day 1 - Marrakech ( or
start in Casablanca and add Essaouira )
You'll land at the airport of fabled Casablanca, clear customs and
immigration formalities, and board your connecting flight to Marrakech.
Our local staff will greet you and usher you directly to your accommodations
at one of the charming Riads ( Boutique hotels ) we use , dar Donab
or Dar Ghalia , where a traditional welcoming mint tea and a fruit
basket await you. Your personal requirements and relaxation are foremost.
Take in your surroundings, the formality of check-in can wait.
In the Riads 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 2 - 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, 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.

Day 3 - Marrakech
(B)
You'll spend these two days 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.
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
4 - 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 5 - Marrakech (B)
Day at leisure . We'll call on you today or tomorrow ( as you wish)
to take you for your sunset camel ride, in the 13,000 acres of palm
groves around Marrakech.
Day 6 - Marrakech (BD)
We'll escort you to Marrakech Menara airport to board your Royal Air
Maroc flight for Casablanca, connecting the same day to Fez, where
you'll be met and ushered to one of the charming Riad or hotels
You'll be welcomed with a traditional mint tea, and a fruit basket,Your
dinner is included at your hotel .
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, end of our service. Bon voyage
.
Rate per person in US $
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Deluxe
Hotels |
First
Class |
| In
Triple Occupancy |
US$
3269.00 |
US$
2990.00 |
| In
Double Occupancy |
US$
3390.00 |
US$
3110.00 |
| In
Single Occupancy |
US$
4390.00 |
US$
4059.00 |
Your tour includes:
- Domestic air within Morocco ,in economy class including tax
- All airport transfers in Morocco as described in the tour itinerary
- Accommodation as described, Welcome mint tea, roses, and fruit
basket upon arrival.
- Meals as indicated: cB = Continental breakfast;
L = set-menu lunch; D
= set-menu dinner
- Ground
transportation in chauffeured, air-conditioned Mercedes Benz automobile.
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.
Not
included:
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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 |
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Fes |
Jnane
Palace , Riad Perle de La Medina |
Royal
Mirage , Riad Luna |
Luxury
stay & Spa Experience at the new & luxurious Sofitel Essaouira
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