14 days for $5,479 total price from Houston($4,795 air & land inclusive plus $684 airline taxes and fees)

An Exclusive Small Group Tour for Aggies & Friends of Texas A&M University

This tour is provided by Odysseys Unlimited,

six-time honoree Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Tour Operators award.

MOROCCAN DISCOVERYFrom the Imperial Cities to the Sahara

March 3-16, 2017

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Join us on an exciting 14-day exploration of Morocco! Discover this foreign land of age-old tradi-tions, and witness its striking natural beauty. Our journey highlights the country’s unique history and culture from the imperial cities of Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech, to the imposing High Atlas Mountains and the vast Sahara.

Our visit takes us to five UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Meknes, Morocco’s youngest imperial city; Volubilis, with ancient Roman ruins; and Fez, Morocco’s oldest imperial city, prized for its cultural, religious, and educational institutions. We will follow an ancient caravan route in the snow-topped High Atlas Mountains, see spectacular Todra Gorge, and travel to Ait ben-Haddou, a fortified city and UNESCO World Heritage site. A highlight will be our sunset excursion to the towering sand dunes at the edge of the Sahara, followed by a camel ride to watch the sun set over this dramatic landscape. We will proceed to spend three nights in alluring Marrakech before our adventure concludes in storied Casablanca.

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Day 1: Depart U.S. for Casablanca, Morocco

Day 2: Arrive Casablanca/Rabat Upon arrival this afternoon in Casablanca, the commercial center of Morocco, we transfer by coach to Rabat and our hotel located near famed Hassan Tower. We have time to relax and refresh before dinner tonight at the hotel. D

Day 3: Rabat One of Morocco’s four ancient capitals, or imperial cities, Rabat is again the country’s capital, at once historic and contemporary as we discover on today’s tour. We visit the fortified Kasbah of the Oudaias, the peaceful Andalusian Gardens, and the necropolis of Chellah, built on ancient Roman ruins. Then we cross the river to Sale for lunch in a private home followed by a visit to Rabat’s Archaeological Museum and a walk through the medina. We return to our hotel late afternoon; tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner of traditional Moroccan fare at acclaimed Dinarjat in Rabat’s Old Town. B,L,D

Day 4: Rabat/Meknes/Volubilis/Fez This morning we depart Rabat for Fez, stopping along the way in Meknes, Morocco’s youngest imperial city (and UNESCO World Heritage site). We visit the Bab el Mansour gateway and the ruins of the imper-ial stables before lunch in a local restaurant. Then we continue on to the ancient Roman ruins at the UNESCO site of Volubilis, known for its intricate and colorful mosaics. Late afternoon we reach Fez and our elegant hotel adjacent to the medina, another UNESCO World Heritage site. B,L,D

Day 5: Fez Today we explore Morocco’s oldest imperial city, considered the “Athens of Africa” for its wealth of cultural, educational, and religious institutions. We begin with a walking tour of Fez’s fascinating medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site, focusing on the artisans’ quarters, the 14th- century Koranic schools, and Al Karaouine, the medieval theological university. After lunch to- gether in the medina, we tour the old mellah (Jewish

Tour membership limited to 24 Traveling Aggies and friends

MOROCCAN DISCOVERYFrom the Imperial Cities to the Sahara14 days for $5,479 total price from Houston($4,795 air & land inclusive plus $684 airline taxes and fees)

Avg. High (°F) Feb MarRabat 65 68Marrakech 68 74

Mediterranean Sea

Atlantic Ocean

Rabat Fez

Erfoud/Sahara Desert

Ouarzazate

Marrakech

Casablanca

DestinationMotorcoachEntry/Departure

Your Small Group Tour Highlights

Private Sahara sunset excursion and camel ride on the dunes … Visits to five UNESCO World Heritage sites … Ancient ruins of Volubilis … Scenic “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs”… Dramatic Todra Gorges and Atlas Mountain scenery … Kasbah of Ait ben-Haddou … Fez touring … Marrakech’s medina and Djemaa el Fna Square … Storied Casablanca and Hassan II mosque … Outstanding accommodations

Day Itinerary Hotel Rating

1 Depart U.S. for Casablanca

2-3 Rabat La Tour Hassan Sup. First Class

4-6 Fez Hotel Sahrai Deluxe

7-8 Erfoud Le Palais

First Class du Desért

9 Ouarzazate Le Berbere Palace Sup. First Class

10-12 Marrakech Sofitel Marrakech Deluxe

13 Casablanca Hyatt Regency

Deluxe

Casablanca

14 Depart Casablanca for U.S.

Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference.

T his land of dramatic contrasts invites us to encounter its ancient ruins and sacred mosques, endless desert and storied mountains, imposing kasbahs and spirited

souks. Travel from the imperial cities of Rabat, Fez, and Marrakech to the High Atlas and vast Sahara, we open our eyes, and hearts, to a truly foreign land, an age-old culture, and genuinely hospitable people.

Cover photo: See the beautifully proportioned Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech.

A typical kasbah, as we see along the “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs” on Days 9 & 10.

quarter) and its 17th-cen tury synagogue, the royal gates, and the Museum of Fez. Tonight we enjoy a private dinner at an intimate family-run riad in Fez. B,L,D

Day 6: Fez This morning we return to the medina to discover some hidden treasures, including the Blue Gate, the most picturesque of all the Old City’s historic gates; the medieval school of Bouanania; and the 12th-century home of Jewish scholar Mai- monides. We also visit the traditional quarter to watch artisans craft the acclaimed Fez pottery and ceramics. The remainder of the afternoon is free for independent exploration and lunch on our own. Tonight we dine together in the hotel’s international restaurant B,D

Day 7: Fez/Midelt/Erfoud Traveling inland today, we cross the fertile plains beyond Fez and continue through the Middle Atlas mountain range. We stop in the small town of Midelt for lunch. Continuing on we cross the Ziz River, passing rows of sky-scraping palm trees and fortified villages before reaching our kasbah-style hotel in Erfoud late in the day. Dinner tonight is at our hotel. B,L,D

Day 8: Erfoud/Rissani/Merzouga This morning we visit the city of Rissani, with its 18th-century ksar, a virtually impenetrable warren of alleys. We enjoy a tour highlight this afternoon as we set out on a sunset excursion to the breathtakingly beautiful sand dunes at Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara. In the enormous silence we watch the sun set over the desert as we take a camel ride along the erg. B,L,D

Day 9: Erfoud/Tinehir/Todra Gorges/Ouarzazate Our destination today is in the snow-

topped High Atlas. The day features one beautiful scene after another, including the village of Tinehir, a stunning mountain oasis rising on a series of riverside terraces lush with palm trees; and the spectacular 984-foot Todra Gorge, home to a variety of rare bird and plant species. Following lunch here we visit El Kelaa des Mgouna, known for its roses, then set out on the fabled “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs” ancient caravan route, a region of fortresses with elaborately decorated façades. Late afternoon we reach the town of Ouarzazate (the “door of the desert”) where we spend the night. B,L,D

Day 10: Ouarzazate/Ait ben-Haddou/Marrakech En route to Marrakech today, we stop first at uninhab ited Ait ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of southern Morocco’s most scenic villages that is often used as a location for fashion and film shoots. Its old section con- sists of deep red kasbahs packed together so tightly they appear to be a single unit. Then as we begin our descent from the High Atlas, we pass through typical villages with fortified walls and stone houses with earthen roofs. In Tizi N’Tichka, we traverse the Pass of the Pastures (alt. 7,415 feet), where life is much as it was centuries ago: shepherds bring their flocks to the high pastures every summer, then return with them to their villages in autumn. We arrive in Marrakech late this afternoon and dine tonight at our hotel. B,L,D

Day 11: Marrakech Once the capital of southern Morocco, the imperial city of Marrakech is an allur- ing oasis with a temperate climate, distinct charm, and fascinating sights. Our day-long tour includes the beautifully proportioned Koutoubia Mosque with its distinctive 282-foot minaret visible from

Your Tour Price Includes

• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities• 12 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe, Superior

First Class, and First Class hotels • 31 meals: 12 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 11 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including

all entrance fees• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private motorcoach transportation throughout

your trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers,

airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

miles away; the lovely Andalusian-style El Bahia Palace (part of which is still used by the royal family); and the ruins of 16th-century Palais El Badii. After lunch at our hotel, mid-afternoon we embark on a walk ing tour of the medina, ending at Djemaa el Fna Square, a UNESCO site and the heart of Marrakech, crowded with snake charm- ers, entertainers, storytellers, musicians, barbers, and sellers of fruit, water, and spices. Dinner tonight is on our own in this exotic city. B,L

Day 12: Marrakech This morning we travel by horse-drawn carriage from Menara Park to Major- elle Gardens, a private botanical garden with some 15 species of birds native to North Africa and

known for its cobalt blue accents. Following a tour of the gardens we visit the newly renovated Berber Museum there, with art and artifacts reflecting Berber culture in Morocco. The afternoon is at leisure before dinner tonight at a local restaurant in the city’s Old Town. B,D

Day 13: Marrakech/Casablanca We leave Marrakech this morning by coach for storied Casa- blanca, Morocco’s largest and most cosmopolitan city. After a brief orientation tour of the city, we visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, Morocco’s only functioning mosque open to non-Muslims. Tonight we celebrate our Moroccan adventure at a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. B,D

Day 14: Depart for U.S. After breakfast this morning we transfer to the airport for our return flight to the U.S. B

“He did not tHink of Himself as a tourist;

He was a traveler.”– Paul Bowles

Tour Departs: March 3, 2017

Prices include international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.

Boston, New York, $5,079

Washington, DC

Atlanta, Chicago $5,279

Baltimore, Charlotte, Detroit, Los Angeles, $5,379 Miami, Philadelphia

Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, Orlando, $5,479 Phoenix, Portland (OR), San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa

Land Only (transfers not included) $3,995

Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include airline taxes, surcharges, and fees of $684, which are subject to change until final payment is made.

Airline upgrades on round-trip International flight: Business Class – $3,795 per person; Premium Economy – $1,195 per person (upgrades are subject to availability and pricing is subject to change). Upgrade costs are in addition to the costs above.

Single travelers please add $1,395.

All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.

Please note: This trip involves full days of sightsee-ing and significant amounts of walking. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy the tour to the fullest.

For more information and reservations,please call The Traveling Aggies at

979-845-7514 or toll-free at

800-633-7514

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