Passionate in Spain & Morocco
A Honeymoon In Style

14 - Day Vacation - Daily - Year Round

Add a day tour to : Granada or Seville ( Sevilla)

Spain says Passion !
From the sensuous rhythms of flamenco to romantic castles to lovers who have ruled the land.

And you'll say olé! to a honeymoon trip to Spain.
Will you spend your time in sophisticated Madrid, or in a Costa del Sol resort?

Will you dine on the most daring fare in Europe, or linger over mouth-watering
hor d'oeuvres at a terrace café?

Will you spend a late evening absorbing sensuous rhythms, or retire early to the comforts of your room?

Browse boutiques full of daring fashions, stroll through castles and ancient walled quarters, or bronze on a beach washed by gentle Mediterranean waves?

No need to choose, when you can have it all! On this seven-day honeymoon, you'll enjoy the Spain of lovers. We'll show you the lights and culture and pleasures of throbbing Madrid. Then we'll transport you to fabled Marbella for days of sun, relaxation, and discovery.

We'll see to all the details, allowing you to take full pleasure in the delights of Spain, and in the best company you know.

Where to honeymoon? In Spain, In Style!

Itinerary:

DAY 1- MADRID
You'll arrive today at Madrid's Barajas airport. If you're traveling from outside Europe, there will be brief immigration formalities, after which our representative will see that you're escorted to your selected accommodations. You'll settle in and take some time to yourselves. Later, you'll venture out to enjoy Madrid, lively at any time of the day or night. Can't wait until 9 p.m. for dinner? Stroll into any establishment offering tapas, plates of appetizers in astounding varieties. Mix in with the crowds on the Gran Vía. Or head to the huge and sedate Plaza Mayor, straight out of the Middle Ages, where an outdoor table is waiting for you. There's so much to see and do in Madrid!

DAY 2 - MADRID (B)
Spaniards are late risers, so on your honeymoon trip, you'll fit right in. There's plenty of time to linger before you make your way downstairs to the buffet breakfast included with your stay. Or, for a treat, order an elegant room-service breakfast at your option. Then it's off to explore. We've included a half-day Artistic tour of the cultural attractions of the Spanish capital, including the fabulous Royal Palace with its glittering halls, and the Prado Museum, housing masterpieces by Goya and Velasquez. We can even make it a private tour for just the two of you, at your option. You may choose to visit the nearby Queen Sofia museum on your own, to stroll in stately El Retiro Park, or relax over a glass of wine while you watch the always-interesting street scene. For your evening's pleasure, choose a flamenco show, an intimate restaurant, or to make the rounds of tapas bars.

DAY 3 - MADRID, COSTA DEL SOL (B)
Spend another leisurely morning, and do some boutique-browsing. The shops of Madrid are jammed with fine food products and clothing with unusual flair. By pre-arrangement, our representative will call for you and see you to board a sleek and ultra-fast Talgo train that will speed you in luxury through the dramatic landscapes of Castille and Andalusia to the Mediterranean in only four hours , rest assured that you'll be met upon arrival and escorted to your lodgings.

DAYS 4 TO 6- MARBELLA AND MORE (B)
Of all the lovely resorts along the southern coasts of Spain, Marbella stands out for its winding streets, whitewashed buildings, and unspoiled charm. Surely, Marbella offers the best of all worlds. The beach is just steps away from your hotel, and when you tire of the gentle surf, you can swim in your hotel pool. The variety of restaurants with world cuisines will tempt your palate. (A buffet breakfast at your hotel is included). Want to take a fishing trip? Learn to windsurf? Water ski? Everything is easily arranged. For the more adventurous, Spain's prime paragliding area is right here, and there are mountain biking and horseback riding as well. For a change of scene, board the local train that will take you into busy Malaga in less than an hour, and spend the day exploring the old quarters. Or head into the hills above the coast, to Andalusian villages of whitewashed houses with red tile roofs set along narrow lanes. Five days in Marbella are not enough!

DAY 7 - MARBELLA (B)
Take your time getting up. Perhaps you'll choose breakfast in bed on this last day of your honeymoon trip. Enjoy a stroll along the sunny streets, and make last-minute purchases of souvenirs.

DAY 8 - Malaga / Marrakech (B)
Early breakfast at the hotel before we'll call for you and see you to the airport of Malaga where you'll catch your flight to Marrakech , air ticket is included , economy class, tax included. The flight is either non stop or via Casablanca.
You arrive in the Kingdom of Morocco, landing at Marrakech, our staff greets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel. Then, take your first plunge into this wonderful, exotic city.

What's in a name-Marrakech ?

Romance , adventure, and sumptuous royal hospitality. Our destination is this great Moroccan city, where we accommodate you in Moroccan Mansions ( boutique hotels/Riads) , or palatial hotels, host you with fine cuisine, provide a full array of activities , and give you many opportunities to see the surrounding countryside.

This five-day/four night adventure to Marrakech allows you to tour Marrakech, meet the local villagers of Tafza, and enjoy a meal with a Moroccan family.

We'll send you a copy of the Lonely Planet guide to Morocco, so you can read up on this romantic destination.

Marrakech ! Once the goal of camel caravans, Berber tribesmen and intrepid adventurers, Marrakech is now the destination of choice for many Europeans and other discerning travelers. What they seek is sun, beautiful country, traditional Moroccan cityscapes, excellent dining and lots to do, including golf, horseback riding, swimming, visit to nearby Berber villages. The great walled city of Marrakech provides days of fascination.

Come with us on a memorable journey to exotic sights, culinary pleasures and luxurious entertainment - Destination Marrakech

International airfare is not included in the rates, so feel free to use frequent flyer tickets, or ask us about our special fares.

DAY 9 - MARRAKECH (B)
There is much to see in this great city which Winston Churchill called "the most beautiful place in the world at sunset." Grab your guidebook and explore with us ! Today your 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. Return to the hotel late afternoon, remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 10 - MARRAKECH (BLD)
After breakfast we enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride before we dive into Marrakech's fabulous medieval souk (bazaar)? Penetrating the labyrinthine souk, you'll see some of the age-old guilds at work -- and 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. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Return to hotel for the siesta . 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.

DAY 11- Full day at leisure or an optional tour to OURIKA VALLEY, THE POTTERS VILLAGE OF TAFZA (B)
Enjoy a full day on your own in Marrakech or add this optional tour for $ 50 per person ( lunch included)
Optional Tour : This morning, we'll head 30 kilometers outside of Marrakech to the lush valley of the Ourika River, which winds down from the peaks of the High Atlas, through clusters of mud-walled houses. Our visit coincides with one of the regular market days, and we'll walk among the stands of butchers and vegetable-sellers, merchants of cereals and olive oil, itinerant blacksmiths and sellers of patent medicines and herbal remedies. A barber sets up shop with nothing more than a scissors, hand clipper, and stiff wooden chair, an open-air eatery offers hot food freshly prepared on a brazier. We'll continue to Tafza to see how vases and lamp bases are made in home workshops, and to view quartz and amethyst and other minerals of the region. We'll be received for tea in the customary local manner. We'll meet up with local villagers at a well, help to draw water, and join in preparing a Berber meal of soup, tanurt (bread), and tajine (meat and vegetables cooked in a clay pot). Our hosts are modest local persons who will appreciate offerings of useful small items, such as pencils or notebooks, or even small treats, such as candy. We'll return to Marrakech through the stunning scenery of the valley.

Riad ( Boutique Hotel /Moroccan Mansion) L'Escale's in Marrakech

DAY 12 - MARRAKECH / CASABLANCA (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Menara Airport for your flight to Casablanca and your hotel. Air fare is included in economy class Marrakech Casablanca , tax included.

DAY 13 -CASABLANCA (BL)
Start the day with a visit to Casablanca's majestic new Grand Mosque of King Hassan II, second only to the Great Mosque at Mecca in size. On to the water front, panoramic tour of the city, then the local souks and bazaar. Lunch at a local restaurant .

Remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 14 - DEPARTURE (B)
With vivid memories of Morocco and North Africa , Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight. Bon Voyage

Not included:

o International air transport from/to your home country.
o Supplement for private car tour in Madrid ($ 50 USD per person)
o Expenses of a personal nature, such as tips
o Beverages
o Meals other than those specifically mentioned
o Optional tours in Madrid and Marbella
o Trip interruption and cancellation insurance (please see our insurance   brochure).

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MARRAKESH

One of the most exotic and fulfilling destinations in the world.
1001 Arabian Nights, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Sultans of the Sahara, Bazaars of Isfahan, souks of the Middle East, all are summed up her .... in Marrakech

Founded in 1070 by the Chief of the Almoravides dynasty. Marrakech is an oasis & Sahara town, with the snowcapped Atlas Mountains just a short ride away. It has been for centuries a major trading post between Africa and Europe and is known as "The Red City," "The Pearl of the South" and "The Gateway to the Sahara."

Imagine an almost 1000 year of Arab & Berber heritage with a touch of a more recent French influence in language & cuisine and the result is the unrivaled charm of Marrakesh.

You'll enjoy & feel the warm hospitality of the locals as soon as you touch down at El Menarah Airport. Marrakech is a destination that evokes relaxation, sun, Palm trees, swimming pools, hotel spas, Moroccan Hamams (Steam Bath) in an enchanting landscape gardens, exotic plants.

It is a true paradise for shoppers, with great weather almost all year round, especially in winter.

There's golfing from a choice of three world-class golf courses or even skiing at the nearby High Atlas Mountains.    

Marrakesh offers superb sightseeing, its great venues and mysterious places, but also in the surrounding region of the Atlas Mountains, and neighboring Berber adobe villages.

Against the impressive backdrop of the snowcapped Atlas Mountains, the red-walled imperial city of Marrakesh offers a wealth of sightseeing and fun activities including horse-drawn carriage tours, camel riding in the vast Marrakesh Palmgrove, and walking discovery tours of the bustling and colorful Souks in the Medina.

Visitors will not want to miss a visit to the famous Djemaa El Fna Square where "007" had to maneuver among the crowds in one of his movies, jugglers, acrobats, musicians, snake charmers, and story tellers gather to entertain natives and visitors every afternoon all year round.

From dining out in one of the old palaces in the narrow streets of the Medina and thrilling Fantasia evenings, to a wide choice of international restaurants, casinos, discos, and Karaoke bars. Marrakesh has an outstanding Convention Canter, with several nearby world class hotels, offering more than two thousand 5-Star bedrooms and suites.

You'll find a wide range of conference facilities and modern Business and Audio Visual equipment for meetings, Conferences and Seminars. Marrakesh as a venue for your future meeting/conference/incentive offers one of the best values . Moroccan cuisine is world famous for typical recipes made of delicious vegetables and fruit, rare spices, and a large variety of poultry, meat and fresh seafood.

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