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Grand Maghreb and North Africa

25-Day tour : From Marrakech to Chartage and the Nile
Tour Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt

 

Tour  Morocco Tunis and  Egypt

 

Getaway to North Africa , the kingdom of Morocco, a beautiful, peaceful land graced with arabesque palaces, where the local people dress in flowing robes. An exotic land, but one which has adopted the French tradition of elegant hospitality and refined cuisine. Tour the best of Egypt & Tunisia
25 days , start weekly departures on Tuesdays in Morocco , year round . Including a 5 day Nile Cruise, Cairo, Luxor,Aswan , Tunis, Hammamet, Sousse, Monastir, El Jem, Sfax, Djerba Island, Gabes, Matmata, Kebil, Tozeur, Chott El Djerid, Kairouan, Gafsa, Skeita .

Click here for the 20-Day Edition or the 14 day version Tunis & Egypt .

 

 

 

DAY 1- CASABLANCA- Weekly Year Round - Tuesday
Arrive at Casablanca. Our staff greets you at Casablanca's Mohamed V Airport and escorts you to your hotel. We'll drop our luggage, have a refreshing cup of tea or coffee, then head out for a panoramic tour of the city before returning to our hotel ( Royal Anfa for 5 stars ( Category A ) or Idou Anfa or similar 4 stars hotel category B )


 

DAY 2- RABAT - FES -Wednesday 195 Kilometers (cBD)
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. We'll drive on across the lush countryside to Rabat, Morocco's capital and our first Imperial City, to visit the magnificent Mausoleum of King Mohammed V, the historic Hassan Tower minaret, in the afternoon we drive through forests of cork oak trees, we continue on our way to Meknès, the "youngest" of Morocco's four great imperial cities surrounded by towering medieval walls. We visit the monumental gateway of Bab el-Mansour in the city walls and the palace tombs of Moulay Ismail before continuing to Fez, We reach Fez early evening , where we settle in for the night and our dinner, Sheraton hotel or similar 5 stars.

 

 



DAY 3- FEZ -Thursday
(cBD)
Oldest of the four Imperial Cities, Fez is endlessly fascinating. We tour its medina (Old City) and souk (bazaar), stopping at the gateway of the royal palace, the fortifications of the Kasbah, the 9th-century Karaouine Mosque and University, the medersa (theological college) of Bou Inania, the shrine of the city's founder Moulay Idris II, and the Nejjarine Fountain. On the way to our hotel, we enjoy panoramic city views from the heights overlooking this fabled city.

 

 

DAY 4- AZROU, BENI-MELLAL & MARRAKECH -Friday (BD)
Out for mountain scenery, we take a leisurely drive along the flanks of the mighty Atlas range via the charming village of Immouzzer du Kandar, the lake of Daiet Aoua, the mountain Ifrane ski resort and town of Azrou before descending to the Kasbah Tadla plain and the fertile region surrounding Beni-Mellal. In the late afternoon we arrive at the palm groves of Marrakech, the fourth of Morocco's great Imperial Cities, to settle in at our hotel, Imperial Borj or Marrakech Plaza or similar 5 stars hotels.
Dinner at the hotel or join an optional " Soiree " at Chez Ali , a traditional Moroccan dinner with folklore, in an oases/palmgrove on the outskirts of Marrakech, the additional cost is $50 per person including transfers.

 

 

DAY 5 - MARRAKECH - Saturday (B)
There is much to see in this great city which Winston Churchill called "the most beautiful place in the world at sunset." We tour the stately Koutoubia Minaret, the hidden tombs of the Saadian dynasty, and Bahia Palace. In the afternoon, during our tour of the souk (market), we see some of the age-old guild artisans at work. Finally, we end up in famous Djemaa el-Fna square with its medieval circus atmosphere of itinerant dancers, jugglers, acrobats, storytellers, soothsayers, snake charmers, medicine men and public scribes.

Finally, you'll see the Menara pavilion and gardens , the Majorelle Botanical Gardens of Yves Saint Laurent, planted with trees and flowers from all over the world.

 

 

DAY 6- MARRAKECH -Sunday (B)
Now that you've got your bearings, Marrakech is yours to explore as you wish, Lonely Planet guidebook in hand.
Henna party ( For ladies only ) :
One of the "insiders" excursions into Moroccan culture, a chance to attend a henna party, the painting of hands and body with this natural red dye is a symbol of joy at weddings and regarded as a way to enhance one's beauty , if interested in attending a Henna party , please let's know in advance.

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 ! You'll be invited to a family dinner, and enjoy a wholesome home-cooked specialties Of course, you may enjoy dinner back at the hotel by letting us know your preferences in advance .

 

 

 

Roman Aphitheatre in El Djem Tunisia

 

 

 

Day 7 - Marrakech - Tunis - Sousse - Monday : (B)
Our local staff will assist with your transfer to Marrakech Airport to board your flight to Tunis via Marrakech and maybe via Europe depending on the day of the week. Air fare in economy class is included in our rate.
In Tunis our local rep meets you upon arrival at Tunis Carthage International Airport. You'll be assisted with the formalities, and escorted to the Sheraton Hotel or similar 5 star hotels .

 

 

 

 

DAY 8 - HAMMAMET TO SFAX (cBLD) - Tuesday
We drive along the beautiful blue Mediterranean seashore to Hammamet, passing picturesque castles, stopping occasionally in local souks (bazaars) for shopping. Continuing to Sousse, once the Phoenician city of Hadrumatum, we walk through the medina (old city), cooled by breezes off the harbor, and visit the Roman catacombs and, if there's time, a local museum. We stop to explore a typical ribat (fort) before enjoying lunch at Monastir. Our next stop is El Jem, which boasts a Roman coliseum very similar to the famous one in Rome. Finally we reach Sfax, and our hotel.

 

 

DAY 9 - DJERBA & GABES (cBLD) - Wednesday
We explore the old city of Sfax, then board the ferry to the island of Djerba (Jerba) for lunch. Fertile Djerba, a large island on the south side of the entrance to the Gulf of Gabes, bears many traces of Roman civilization and produces an abundance of delicious fruit. We travel to Gabes in time for shopping in the local market, and for enjoying the shade of a typical palm grove before dinner and a good night's rest.

 

 

  local folk dance group, Tunis Egypt tour, adventure travel

 

 

DAY 10 - MATMATA TO CHOTT EL DJERID (cBLD) Thursday
Our journey continues to Matmata where we visit troglodyte (underground) houses where descendants of the Berbers still live as their ancestors did. We continue to Kebil for lunch, then across the Chott El Djerid to see its desert Berber villages. We spend the night in a desert oasis.

 

 

DAY 11 - CHOTT EL DJERID & TOZEUR (cBLD) Friday
We explore our desert oasis before driving to Tozeur in time for lunch. In the afternoon, wander at leisure in Tozeur, our base for the night.

 

 

DAY 12 - GAFSA, KAIROUAN & TUNIS (cBLD) Saturday
We drive to the ancient Roman pools of Gafsa, then to Sbeita to climb around its Roman ruins. After lunch at a local restaurant, we continue to Kairouan, an Islamic holy city boasting several historic mosques and a souk famous for its carpets and leather goods. We reach Tunis in time for dinner.

 

 

DAY 13 - TUNIS (cBLD) Sunday
The famous Bardo Museum, with the largest Roman mosaics in the world, is our first stop, followed by a visit to Tunis's medina (old city) for last-minute bargain-hunting. After a relaxing lunch in a seaside restaurant, we visit the ruins of ancient Cartage, including its theater, circus and baths. Finally, we stop in the picture-perfect medieval village of Sidi Bou Said before returning to our hotel in Tunis.

 

 


DAY 14 - TUNIS
(cB) Monday
Full day at leisure to enjoy exploring Tunis on your own ,or do your last minute shopping.

 

 

Tour  Morocco Tunis and  Egypt

 

 

DAY 15 - CAIRO (cB) - Tuesday
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight to the African city of light: CAIRO . O
ur staff meets you, assists with entry formalities, Complimentary Egyptian visa fee (valid only for American & Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival). A visa will be issued at the airport upon arrival in Cairo.
We'll escort you to your hotel.

 

 

 

DAY 16 - CAIRO (cBL) - Wednesday
Today, we'll explore the wonders of the Egyptian Museum, with its treasures of the ancient pharaohs: mummies, statuary, precious stones and metals. Travellers have long come to Cairo just to gaze on these sights, but our day has just started. We'll motor to the edge of Cairo, to the mysterious Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. Then it's onward to the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

 

 

DAY 17 -Alexandria (cBL)-Thursday
Today,we tour Alexander the Great's ancient capital , we'll get to known Alexandria in depth, as we visit the Greco-Roman Museum, the Roman Amphitheater, the Koum El Shougafa Tombs, the fortress of Kayet Bey, and the Museum of the Crown Jewels. After lunch in an Alexandrine restaurant, we'll travel souththward to Cairo through the lush delta of the Nile River, the source of the wealth of ancient Egypt.

 

 

DAY 18 -Cairo (cBD)-Friday
Today Cairo is yours to explore on your own, or just relax. In the evening, it's all aboard! We'll settle you into your private wood-paneled sleeping compartment on the train bound along the banks of the Nile. You'll enjoy dinner on board , as the lights of villages reflect in the river.

 

 

 

DAY 19 -Nile Cruise /Camel Caravan (cBLD)-Saturday
After breakfast on board, the train arrives in Aswan, where we'll settle you into your cabin on a Nile steamer. During the train ride, you will have seen feluccas sailing the Nile. Now we'll experience Egypt at its most authentic, as we sail in one of these graceful craft. Then, to really immerse yourself, try your hand at camel riding! We'll take willing passengers on a traditional caravan to enjoy tea with Nubian villagers. Only Travel in Style affords this unique opportunity to meet and interact with local people. We are proud to offer this insight into the Nubian way of life.

 

 



DAY 20 - ASWAN, KOM OMBO - (BLD) - Sunday
After breakfast on board, we'll visit the dams at Aswan, including the High Dam, a modern wonder in this ancient land. At the ancient granite quarry, we'll see an obelisk left unfinished, then board a launch on Lake Nasser to visit the Temples of Philae, rescued from rising waters. Back aboard our cruiser, we'll sail northward down the Nile at a stately pace, disembarking for a visit to Kom Ombo, the twin temple dedicated to the crocodile river god, Sobek.

 



DAY 21 - EDFU, ESNA - (BLD)- Monday
Horse-drawn carriages or vans meet us at riverside to take us through Edfu to the Temple of Horus, best-preserved in all of Egypt. Later, we'll cruise to Esna, and by evening, we'll be in fabled Luxor.

 

 



DAY 22 - LUXOR - (BLD) - Tuesday
We'll cross the Nile to view an array of ancient splendors: the tomb chambers of the Valley of the Kings; the imposing tomb-temple of Queen Hatshepsut and, the Colossi of Memnon.

 

 

Honeymoon cruise, Nile Cruise, Egypt tour
The Pyramids circa 1920 before
Building the dams on the Nile

 

DAY 23 - LUXOR, CAIRO - (B) - Wednesday
Check out from our cabins. In the morning we'll visit the imposing Great Temple of Amon at Karnak and the great Temple of Luxor before heading back to the airport & the flight back to Cairo and our hotel.

 

DAY 24 - CAIRO - (B)
You'll make your own program for your last full day in Cairo. Perhaps you'll do some shopping at the fabulous Khan El-Khalili bazaar, or return to the fabulous Pyramids, or take an optional tour, or spend the day with new friends. Don't miss your chance to mingle with the crowds, the peddlers, and the street entertainers who give life to Cairo!

 

 

 



DAY 25 - DEPARTURE FOR HOME - (B)
After breakfast, our staff will see you to the airport and assist you with all the formalities before you board your flight for home. You'll arrive the same day. Bon Voyage!

 

 

Rates per person in US$

Hotel/Cruise
In Triple occupancy
Double
Single
Deluxe Hotels
$ 5310.00
$5550.00
$6135.00
First Class
$ 5020.00
$5270.00
$5970.00

 

 

 

Tour departs from the USA every Sunday , year round. For Christmas, New Year's & Easter weeks, please add %20 supplement.

 

 

 

Your tour includes:

 

  • Airport transfers in Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt .

  • Complimentary visa fee for Egypt, valid for American, EU , most of the South East Asian countries, China & Japanese citizens, passports must be valid for at least 6 month at time of arrival, no visa is required for Tunis or France.

  • Air fare with taxes from Morocco to Tunis and Cairo , in economy class , tax included

  • Hotel accommodations in simple but comfortable Five four category in the major cities in Tunisia , yet modest 4 -star (first-class) hotels for rest of Tunisia : Sfax: Sfax Center Sfax; Gabes: Chems; Tozeur: Ramla);
    Egypt : Cairo : Deluxe stars : Grand Hyatt , Conrad over looking the Nile , or similar .
    First class : Oases, 3 Pyramids or similar.
    Nile Cruises : M/S Solitaire , M/S Al-Kahila, M/S El-Jamila. M/S Amarco. M/S Monaco, M/S Monte Carlo, M/S Mojito .


  • Meals as indicated: cB = Continental breakfast; L = set-menu lunch; D = set-menu dinner

  • Guided sightseeing as indicated, including all admission fees, by air-conditioned motorcoach . Please note that in Tunisia, touring & guiding will be in French and English.

 

 

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Not Included :

  • Tips .
  • Air fare from / to your home country
  • Drinks.
  • Trip cancellation insurance, travel insurance ( Please ask for the flyer)


     

  • meet the locals in Egypt , tunisia

     

     

     

    Add a spa package to your stay :

    Honeymoon Spa Package  in Tunisia







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