Sultans
of Morocco
Adventure
in "Comfort," enjoy a one night "Arabian Night" stay in the Sahara.
We cover as well all the major sites & highlights of Morocco: Casablanca,
Ourzazate, Oases of Zagora & Pearl of the South: Legendary Marrakech.
All in 8 days.
Tour starts weekly in Casablanca, on Sundays( Savings: When you have
at least 4 guests in your party, you may choose any day to arrive
on, also you may deduct $100 Per Person from any of the rates. You
will have your own PRIVATE car/driver/guide.
Ride the camels , climb towering sand dunes for panoramic views and
photos, and camp at verdant desert oases beneath a splendor of stars
which only desert travelers ever see. You'll also see fabled Casablanca,
and Ouarzazate, the "Pearl of the Sahara." Come away with us...to Enchanting
Morocco & the Sahara!
DAY
1 - CASABLANCA - Sunday - Weekly Year Round
You arrive in the Kingdom of Morocco, landing at Casablanca, as soon
as you complete customs and immigration formalities, our local representative
will escort you to your hotel. A welcome mint tea & fruit basket awaits
you at your hotel. For East Coast customers flying on board the non
stop svc of Royal Air Maroc, you will be landing in time to enjoy our
complimentary Moroccan welcome dinner
DAY
2 - OUARZAZATE - Monday (BD)
Morning at leisure. Late afternoon tour to visit the majestic new Grand
Mosque of King Hassan II, second only to the Great Mosque at Mecca in
size. We continue on a panoramic tour of the city, we'll enjoy dinner
before we head for the airport and our flight to Ouarzazate. Upon arrival
our staff greets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel.
DAY 3- OUARZAZATE /ZAGORA- Tuesday (BLD)
Departure for Aït Ben Haddous Kasbah along the left bank of the Mellah
(or "salty" ) Wadi with the chance to see a wonderful "Ksar" - Huge
fortified village wade of Adobe where families still live - which has
served as the location shots in many adventure films, such as "Lawrence
of Arabia" and "Romancing the Stone"with Michael Douglas. Lunch facing
the Kasbah, after the visit. After lunch departure to Zagora
following the Draa Wadi Valley where six palm forests form a long ribbon
of greenery. Thanks to the proximity of the river, cereals, henna, vegetables,
fruit and date palms are cultivated, either on the floor of the valley
or on stepped terraces. On the road again, many Kasbahs and Ksour when
crossing Berber Villages. Notice the ladies dressed in black and the
happy and smiling children waving to you Dinner at your hotel.
Day
4- ZAGORA /Bedouin Tent - 1001 Arabian Nights - Wednesday (BLD)
A morning excursion to Tamegrout, to visit the old Library housing 13th
century old manuscripts. Return to hotel for lunch before we start a
comfortable camel ride to the Zagora palm grove. We head foe the Tinfu
Dunes . Enjoy the charm of the Sahara as we enjoy our camp site
& tented Bivouac. Tonight we enjoy our desert sunset and night sky,
not to mention the cool, pure breezes that waft through our tents. DINNER
INCLUDES MECHOUI (The famous Moroccan Lamb dish. Lamb is first steamed
then grilled, in open camp fire that we all gather around (if you are
a vegetarian, we'll be glad to accommodate your meals request with advance
notice).
DAY 5 - MARRAKECH - Thursday (BL)
For early risers you'll be treated to the breath taking sunrise over
the Golden Dunes of the Sahara. Drive back to Marrakech, in time for
lunch (included) . Remainder of the day at leisure.
DAY 6 - MARRAKECH - Friday (BLD)
Our morning will be devoted to the Historical part of the city: including
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 or Dar Si Said Museum according to the opening days
as well as the King's Skd when he is in town, the Ben Yousef Medersa,
and the Koubba (chapel) of el-Ba'adiyn. Lunch is included at the hotel
to allow you to take a break , freshen up & get ready for the afternoon
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.
Dinner is served in a charming Moroccan Restaurant.
DAY 7 - MARRAKECH TO CASABLANCA-Saturday (BL)
Today you board the Marrakech Express bound for Casablanca! Roll across
the beautiful Moroccan countryside, admiring the towering Atlas Mountains
in the distance, and the timeless scenes of North African village and
town life right beside the rails. When you arrive in Casablanca, our
staff meets your train and escorts you to your hotel. Once you're settled
in, take out your guidebook and explore Morocco's commercial capital.
Lunch at your hotel.
DAY
8 - DEPARTURE (B)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight homeward.
Deluxe Hotel Rates
Rates
per person in US dollar & in:
For
Christmas & New Year's weeks. Please add 10 % Supplement.
To any of the following rates :
Rate for Deluxe Hotels :
Per
person in triple occupancy : $2600
Per person in double: $2850
Per person in single:$3880.00
Hotels
:
Casablanca: Sheraton (5- stars)
Ouarzazate: Meridien Berbere palace (5 -stars)
Zagora: Ksar Tinsouline (Best available - 3 stars)
Marrakech: Meridien (5 -stars)
First
Class - 4 stars Hotel Rates
Rate
for First Class- 4 star hotels:
Rate per person in: triple occupancy : $ 2300.00
Per
person in double: $ 2550.00
Per
person in single: $3490
Hotels :
Casablanca: Idou Anfa or Le Littoral or Kenzi Basma (4 -stars)
Ouarzazate: Kenzi Belere or Riad Salam or Farah Janoub (4-stars)
Zagora: Ksar Tinsouline (3 -stars)
Marrakech: Kenzi Farah or Imperial Borj or similar (4-5 - stars)
Tourist
Class - 3 star Hotel Rates
DEPARTURE DATES You may begin your tour in Casablanca on any
Sunday.
Or any day of the week with a party of 4 guests traveling together.
Your
tour includes:
*
Hotel accommodation at a carefully selected hotel in the class of your
choice (Deluxe, First Class, Tourist Class), including tax and service
*
Meals as indicated: BLD: Breakfast (Buffet or continental), Lunch, Dinner.
*
One-way first-class train transportation Marrakech-Casablanca. * Domestic
airfare is included, within Morocco.
*
Guided sightseeing as per itinerary including all transportation be
it by camels or Land Rovers, PRIVATE car, minibus, van for rest of itinerary.
*
Lonely Planet guidebook to Morocco, and Moroccan Phrase book
*
Consultation and referral services of our local Friends Abroad representative
in each city on your tour
What's
not included:
- International
airfare to or from Morocco.
- Tips.
-
Trip Insurance
Expedition
Notes
For the one night camp :
ACCOMMODATIONS: Two-person tents equipped with 4-inch (10
cm)-thick foam mattresses. (Participants at the single rate occupy the
tent alone.)
For the one night in the Sahara we suggest list of things to
bring:
- Thermal clothing, to use as sleeping wear, for tenting in the desert,
where evenings and early morning can be quite chilly (particularly
in October, April and May) . Polar fleece jacket or woollen sweater
for early morning and late evening. Windbreaker. Long-sleeved shirts
to cover your arms and shoulders from the intense sun.
- Sturdy jogging or walking shoes, well broken in (NOT brand new);
lighter tennis or regular shoes; sandals for wear in camp and in your
tent
- Linen or straw sunhat, visored cap and/or headscarf
- Good sunblock cream or lotion
- Miscellaneous personal items:
- good sunglasses with UV protection, in a sturdy case
- spare pair of prescription glasses, if you wear glasses
- pocket flashlight, with spare batteries and bulbs
- insect repellant .
TRAVEL/MEDICAL INSURANCE: Travel and medical insurance is not
included in the rates. We will send you the necessary forms and information,
upon request.
We highly recommend travel insurance for any trip that includes sailing
, active sport, adventure ad Sahara.
For the one night camp : SANITARY FACILITIES:
To ensure your utmost comfort, showers /toilets are available
Frequently
Asked Question (Ferry from Algeciras/Spain)
The ferry from Algeciras, normally, takes two and a half hours to get
to Tangiers. From Gibraltar, it is only about a one and a half hour
ferry ride.
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