tastes of morocco
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TASTESOFMOROCCOTOUR
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Morocco
Morocco's dazzling mosaic of Arab and Berber cultures—with a dash of African andEuropean influence—is at once strange and romantic, alluring and disconcerting. It's littlewonder that Morocco has regularly drawn seekers of the exotic.
The country is one of Africa's most popular travel destinations. No matter how well-seasoneda traveler you are, you'll find plenty to see and do: fine Atlantic and Mediterranean beaches,desert excursions, wondrous imperial cities, Islamiclandmarks, Joujoukan and Gnaoua trance music, Romanantiquities, resort facilities, mountain villages, oases andtowering sand dunes.
Just be aware that the combination of heat, dust, spicyflavors and intrusive touts can be overwhelming at times.However, this can be avoided by picking the rightdestination and time of year to travel.
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Day01
OnarrivalatCasablancaairport,afterclearingimmigrationandcollectingyourbaggage,
youwillbemetinthearrivalshallbyyourEnglishspeakingguideandtransferredtoyour
hoteltofreshenup–lunchwillbeonyourownarrangements.
OvernightattheRoyalMansourMeridien–withbreakfastincluded
ThisafternoonyouwillbemetatyourhotelbyalocalEnglishspeaking
guideandtakenforavisittothemosqueandcityofCasablanca.
Thename“Casablanca”evokesgoodliving,romanceandadventureina
tropicalsitting,animagethatthe1943HumphreyBogartfilmconveyed
tocinemagoersinthedrabyearsofthe2ndworldwar.Ashorttourof
thecitywilltakeyoutothenewHassanIIMosque(openedtill11am),the
largest mosque outside Saudi Arabia, situated right on the Atlantic
Ocean.It'salsoyouronlychancetoseeamosqueinMoroccofromthe
inside.ThenweheadtoMohammedVsquareandthecentralmarket.Youwillthenenjoy
adrivealongCasa'sBoulevarddelaCornicheandoverlookingtheAtlanticOceaninAin
Diab(Corniche)area.
Thiseveningyouwillhavedinneratalocalrestaurant„LaScala‟(inkeepingwithIslamic
tradtionthisrestaurantdoesnotservealcoholicdrinks).
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LeRoyalMansourMeridien
Le Royal Mansour
Meridien, considered the
most prestigioushotel in
Casablanca,isanoasisof
calm in the heart of the
economic capital of the
Kingdom of Morocco.
Establishedasoneofthe
best hotels in Morocco,situated centrally in the
country's largest cityand
economiccapital,Itoffersapalatial
blend of traditional Moroccan
architecture with contemporary
comfort and modern technology,surrounded by deep-cushioned
luxury.Thehotelpridesitselfonits
elegance, style and warmth of
service, combined with luxurious
amenitiesandexcellentcuisine.
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Day02ThismorningyouwillbemetatyourhotelbyyourdriveranddepartforMeknes,anotherimperial
citywithoverfiftypalaceswithalmost30kmsofwallsand20gates.Enroutewevisitthewalled
cityofSale.
UponarrivalinMekneswestartwithawalkingtouroftheMedina.Followedbyavisittothemost
impressiveof thesegates,BabMansourwithitsvividgreentiles;theMoulay IsmailMausoleum
andDarJamaiMuseum.WewillalsovisitKoubbattas-Sufara,oncetheforeignreceptionhallfor
foreignambassadorsandHeries-Souanigranariesandstables.
YouwillcontinueontotheRomanruinsofVolubilis,highonaplateauoverlookingtheHolyCityof
MoulayIdrissnestledinalushvalleybelow.TheAtlasMountainsinthebackgroundaddtothe
beautyof thesetting.The2ndand3rdcenturyRomantownofVolubilisisnotedfor itscolorfulandinterestingmosaicsdepictingdailylife,thecapitolandtriumphalarch.
YouwillthendrivetothetownofMoulayIdriss4.5kmsaway
beforecontinuingpastfieldsofwheat,mint,mimosaandcork
treestoFez.
3nightsRiadMabroukaorsimilarwithbreakfastincluded
This evening you will have dinner at a local restaurant „Dar
Batha‟
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RiadMabrouka
Located in the heart ofthe ancient "Médina"in Fez, one of the mostfascinating medievalwalled cities of theArab world, RiadMabrouka welcomesyou in an authenticand traditional arabo-
andalousian setting.This luxurious guesthouse, meticulouslyand faithfullyrenovated accordingto the local traditionsoffers you a haven ofcomfort and tranquility
from the flurry of activities of life in the"Médina". The interior courtyard withsculpted plaster work on the columns,magnificent cedar wooden doors, it'sbabbling fountain and the colorful andtypical moroccan mosaïcs opens onto afragant garden of roses and citrus treesand a small but inviting swimming pool.From the roof top terrace, you will delight inthe panoramic view of the "Médina" andthe neighboring countryside. Partake in a
taste of the reputed Moroccanhospitality, as you settle in the cozy,air-conditioned comfort of yoursuite.
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Day03
AfterbreakfastyouwillbemetbyyourdriverandalocalEnglishspeakingguidedepartonafull
daytourofFez.
Foundedin807,FezisthemostancientoftheImperialcitiesandisconsideredtobethemost
completemedievalcity oftheArabworld. It is auniqueand
remarkableplacethatstimulatesallyoursenses,withhaunting
and beautiful sounds, visual richness, and wafting smells -
suspendedintimebetweentheMiddleAgesandtoday.
The exploration includes the Fez el Bali (Old Fez) with its
palaces,mosquesandmadrasas(Koranschools).Visitthelarge
Kairaouine mosque, other than being the holiest and 2nd
largest mosque in Morocco, it is also one of the oldest
universitiesintheworld;the14thcenturyMedersaBouInania
noted for its Koranic scripture in stucco, intricately carved
wood and colorful tiles; Dar Batha Museum, an excellent
collection of traditional Moroccan Arts & Crafts; Nejjarine
Museum ofWoodenArts&Craftsand ofcoursenotmissing
the sightand “smell”of the Tanneries. Youwill end the day with theMilitaryMuseumand a
panoramicviewoftheMedinafromanancienthill-topguardpostofBorjNord.Iftimepermits
therewillbeaquickdrivetoFeselJedid(modernFez)
Dinneronyourownarrangements
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Day05
After breakfast at theriad youwill depart Fez, drivingthrough thecedar forestsandbeautiful
lakesoftheMiddleAtlasMountains.YouwillpassthroughIfraneacharmingEuropeanlookingski
resort and Azrou a typical Berber townwith flat roofed houses. Stop for lunch at the nature
reserveofMideltbeforereachingthefirstslopesoftheHighAtlas.AfterTiziNtarghempt(1880m)
beginyour descentintothe impressive palm groves and fortified villages ofthe Ziz valley and
Erfoud,yourbaseforexploration.Thetransfertakesabout7hours.
2nightsatXalucaErfoudwithbreakfastanddinnerincluded
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KasbahXaluca
Kasbah Xaluca - Erfoud has
been designed using
traditional southern
Moroccan construction
methods. The building is
made of mud and blends in
beautifully with the desert
landscape.
Kasbah Hotel Xaluca offers
134 bedroomsof40m2,with
twotwinbedsoradoublebed.
Decorated with local materials
creating a truly original vibe,
offering a spacious bathroom,
showerand.Alltheroomshaveair-conditioning, satellite TV, a
telephone, Wi-Fi internet
connectionandamini-bar.
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Day06
Thismorningyoubetakenby4x4vehiclestotheSaharaDesert.Hereyouwillhaveacamelride
andachancetoclimbsomeofthesmallerdunes,orjustmarvelatthechangingcoloursofthe
dunes throughout the day. On your return to the hotel you will visit the historic 8th century
caravan towns of Rissani and the desert
ruinsofSijilmassa.