morocco

COLOURS OF MOROCCO (8 nights-9 days)

Itinerary

Day 01: Casablanca / 40 Km 45′

Arrival at Mohamed V airport, meet and greet by German speaking guide. Transfer to the hotel in Casablanca Check in at hotel dinner and overnight.

Day 02: Casablanca / Rabat 100 km 1:30

After breakfast, short orientation tours of Casablanca the business capital of the kingdom. From your coach you’ll see the Medina, Mohammed V square, United Nations place, the Habbous quarter, the Royal Palace, the residential area of Anfa. (The magnificent Hassan II Mosque will be seen the last day). Then departure to Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. Sightseeing of the “Imperial Garden City” with its main monuments Oudayas garden and Hassan Tower and its Mausoleum, Check in at hotel, dinner and overnight

Day 03: Rabat / Meknes / Volubilis /Fez 250 km

After breakfast, drive to Meknes and a quick tour of this “Moroccan Versailles” which was founded at the end of the 17th century by Moulay Ismail, a contemporary of LOUIS XIV. Additional sightseeing includes Bab El Mansour considered as the finest gateway in Morocco and Moulay Ismail. Lunch at leisure Afternoon drive 25 km to visit of the ruins of Volubilis: At the foot of Jebel Zerhoun, lie the Roman ruins of Volubilis. The remains of Volubilis, identified by Tissot in 1874, bear witness to the grandeur of the former residence of King Juba II. Drive direct to Fes. Dinner & overnight at hotel in Fes.

Day 04: Fes

After breakfast, the whole day will be devoted to discovering Fez, the oldest of the Imperial Cities, which is well known for its spiritual and educational contributions to the Moroccan culture. Visit of the medieval Medina with its medersaBouAnania, Nejjarine fountain. You will also explore the famous souks where craftsmen still labor in the age-old oriental tradition.Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon,Visit of the new city ‘Fes Jdid’ with the Mellah. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 05: Fes / Midelt/ Erfoud 490 Km

Early wake up and breakfast, departure for Erfoud via Immouzer du Kandar, a Berber village, Ifrane, a delightful ski resort, and Azrou, a Berber village known for its handicraft cooperative filled with wood carving and carpet weaving. Lunch at leisure in Midelt. Then continuation via the Ziz canyons a spectacular route offering wonderful scenery of the Atlas. Continuation to Erfoud, at arrival check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel. Optional excursion by 4X4 jeeps with drivers to Erg Chebbi to witness the sun rise on the sandy dunes of Merzouga.

Day 06: Erfoud/Tineghir / Ouarzazate335 km

Breakfast at the hotel, then Departure to Tineghir with numerous stops to take pictures of the wonderful and unique landscapes. Lunch at leisure in Tineghir Then, continue to Ouarzazate by Todra Canyon, the valley of Dades called ‘the valley of roses and thousand of Kasbahs’ Check in at hotel in Ouarzazate. Dinner & and overnight.

Day 07: Ouarzazate /Marrakech 200 km 4:00 drive

Breakfast and city tour of Ouarzazate including the main Kasbahs:

• Kasbah Taourirtin the city This former Glaoui residence, situated on the edge of the town, on the road to ErRachidia, is considered to be one of the most beautiful kasbahs of Morocco. It consists of a maze of luxury apartments, simple clay houses and crenelated towers which are lavishly decorated with geometric motifs. Part of the fortified village is open to the public. Then continuation to Ait Benhadou Kasbah 30 km far from Ouarzazate. It is the most spectacular fortress in the south of Morocco, used as decors for many films like the ‘Lawrence of Arabia’.
• AitBenhaddou The fortified village of AitBenhaddou has been classified by UNESCO as one of the world’s cultural treasures. It is studded with crenelated towers and its buildings decorated with geometrical motifs and considered to be one of the most beautiful villages of this kind in Morocco. A program of restoration work is currently under way to encourage the repopulation of the village which is at present inhabited by just five families. Then Drive to Marrakesh via TizinTichka Pass the highest pass in Morocco Mountain spectacular route offering wonderful scenery of the Atlas and the Taddert Lunch at leisure either at Benhaddou or in Marrakech Check in at hotel dinner and overnight at hotel in Marrakech

Day 08: Marrakech

Breakfast at hotel and city tour of Marrakech the second oldest Imperial City and definitely the “Pearl of the South”. Founded by the Almoravides at the end of the 11th century, Marrakesh sits in a lush oasis nestled at the foot of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. In the morning, you will visit the Menara Gardens, Koutoubia mosque from outside,-and the famous Bahia Palace and the Saadian tombs Lunch at hotel HB
Afternoon, visit of the souks and the famous JemaaFna Place

The Souks: It is a riot of color, noise and activity, a wealthy storehouse of all the treasures of this vast and varied country. They are grouped in corporations. Thus you will find all the silver merchants in one corner, all the gold merchants in another, and rows of stalls selling exclusively leatherwork or copper goods or jewelry. The real fascination is to watch the craftsmen at work, gilding on leather, or inlaying with enamel the sheaths of ornate silver daggers, hammering out copper, embroidering silks or smoothing out the surface of a cedar wood table.

The great square of Jemaa El Fna is the centre of medina life both day and night. By day, it is a market and gathering place with stalls selling fresh orange juice, nuts and dried fruit lining half the massive square. From lunchtime onwards, there is a scattering of entertainers and sales people but it is at dusk that it really comes into its own. At 1700, a clatter of carts announces the arrival of the food stalls, which cook up every variety of vegetables, fish and meat. It is now that performers of every kind, including snake charmers, singers, musicians, story tellers and acrobats, fill the square. They are joined by the healers and fakirs with pots of herbs ready to dispense cures for any ailment imaginable. The crowds are mainly Moroccans; this is not a spectacle just for the tourists. It offers a glimpse of medina life that has changed little since medieval times. Visitors should take plenty of loose change to the Jemaa El Fna, as the performers do expect some material expression of appreciation in addition to applause. Dinner at leisure and Overnight at hotel

Day 09 : Marrakech / airport 6 km 15′ drive

Transfer to airport Menara for your return flight
Assistance to boarding formalities.
End of our services.

PER PAX IN EURO 8 nights halfboard

With local guides only for sightseeing

1/ Low season:

2/ High season:

With a permanent guide at disposal from arrival to departure

1/ Low season:

2/ High season:

BASIS THE FOLLOWING HOTELS OR SIMILAR

Inclusions:

• The arrival and departure transfers to and from hotel in the same city
• The tour in vehicles adapted to the number of persons :
• A national qualified guide accompanying the group since their arrival to their departure
• The sightseeing with entrance to the main monuments
• The half board at the suggested hotels of similar
• The carrying of luggage at airport and hotels
• Tips for meals

Exclusions:

• In option the full board in supplement at local restaurants: total 7 meals including one dinner show with folklore and fantasia.
• The beverage at meals
• Any personal extra : laundry, telephone, minibar..
• Optional Excursion to Merzouga by 4X4 suppl 85 eur /vehicle (max 5 pax)

DISCOVERY OF MOROCCO (12 nights / 13 days)

Itinerary

Day 01: Airport Mohammed V / Casablanca

Arrival at Mohamed V airport of Casablanca. Meet and greet by your driver. Clients will be directed to the assigned A/C vehicle according to the number of guests and transfer to your hotel in city centre. Check-in at hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Casablanca/ Rabat

Morning, Enjoy a city tour of Casablanca the economic capital with the external Visit of the great Hassan II Mosque before strolling along the Ain Diab Corniche and passing by the residential area of Anfa. Afternoon, departure for Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. Sightseeing of the “Imperial Garden City” with its main monuments: Oudayas garden, Hassan Tower and Mausoleum. You’ll also see the ramparts and walls of the Mechouar which surround the Royal Palace. Late afternoon arrival at hotel for check-in, dinner and overnight.

Day 03: Rabat / Meknes/ Fes

After breakfast, drive to Meknes, then start your sightseeing of Meknes. The “Moroccan Versailles” which was founded at the end of the 17th century by Moulay Ismail, a contemporary of LOUIS XIV. Additional sightseeing includes Bab El Mansour, considered as the finest gateway in Morocco. The Moulay Ismail Mausoleum As well as the mosque and his tomb, Lunch Free. Afternoon visit of the ruins of Volubilis: At the foot of Jebel Zerhoun, lie the Roman ruins of Volubilis. The remains of Volubilis, identified by Tissot in 1874, bear witness to the grandeur of the former residence of King Juba II. After, short visit of Moulay Idriss, a sacred Islamic town. Transfer to Fes. Dinner & overnight at hotel in Fes.

Day 04: Fes

After breakfast, the whole day will be devoted to discovering Fez, the oldest of the Imperial Cities, which is well known for its spiritual and educational contributions to the Moroccan culture. Visit of the medieval Medina. You will also explore the famous souks where craftsmen still labour in the age-old oriental tradition. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, Visit of the new city ‘Fes Jdid’. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 05: Fes / Midelt/ Erfoud 485 km

Early wake up and breakfast, departure for Erfoud via Immouzer du Kandar, a Berber village, Ifrane, a delightful ski resort, and Azrou, a Berber village known for its handicraft cooperative filled with wood carving and carpet weaving. Lunch free at a Kasbah in Midelt. Then continuation via the Ziz canyons a spectacular route Offering wonderful scenery of the Atlas. Continuations to Erfoud, at arrival check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Erfoud/ Merzouga

Breakfast at hotel Morning at leisure to relax Then depart to Merzouga by 4X4 for a night bivouac and admire the sunset and sunrise on the sand dunes if wished. Dinner and overnight

Day 07: Merzouga / Erfoud/ Tinghir

After breakfast departure to Tinghir, the highest and the narrowest gorges in the region are Todra’s, only 15 km from Tinghir

• The Todrha Canyons just near Tinghir The road through the Todrha Gorges follows the right bank of the river, which is covered with palm trees. Farther east is the narrowest and most spectacular section of the gorges, where for a distance of 110 yards the narrow corridor between the sheer, towering walls of rock (985 feet high) is only 65 feet wide. Lunch at leisure and Free time to walk around the “gorges”, enjoy the river and the fabulous views. Then go to the hotel at Tinghir, dinner and overnight

Day 08: Tinghir / Boumalne / Ouarzazate

Breakfast at hotel and departure to visit the Dades Gorges. The Dades Valley is a great location for walking. In the Dades Valley the vividness of the colors will stop you every few steps for a picture, so be sure to bring extra film! The soil is a deep earthy red that rubs off on the hands and leaves the scent of the earth. Then drive to Ouarzazate via Boumalne and Kelaa M’Gouna & Skoura. Arrival to Ouarzazate and visit of its mains Kasbahs. Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Ouarzazate.

Day 09: Ouarzazate / Marrakech

Breakfast at hotel and drive to Ait Benhadou Kasbah 30 km far from Ouarzazate. It is the most spectacular fortress in the south of Morocco, used as decors for many films like the ‘Lawrence of Arabia’.

• Ait Benhaddou:The fortified village of Ait Benhaddou has been classified by UNESCO as one of the world’s cultural treasures. It is studded with crenulated towers and its buildings decorated with geometrical motifs and considered to be one of the most beautiful villages of this kind in Morocco. A program of restoration work is currently under way to encourage the repopulation of the village which is at present inhabited by just five families. Then departure to Marrakech via a long mountainous road and the Tizin tichka Pass, the highest pass in Morocco. Arrive; check in, dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Marrakech

Breakfast at hotel and full day city tour of Marrakech the second oldest Imperial City and definitely the “Pearl of the South”. Founded by the Almoravides at the end of the 11th century, Marrakesh sits in a lush oasis nestled at the foot of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. You will visit the famous Bahia Palace, Menara Gardens, Koutoubia mosque from outside,- Free lunch, continue with sightseeing the souks and the famous Jemaa El Fna square. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

OPTIONAL: Evening, transfer to ‘Chez Ali’ local restaurant for a dinner animated by different folkloric troops and a show of Fantasia at the end of the dinner or at an Arab palace with belly dance.

Day 11: Marrakech/ Essaouira 180 km

Breakfast and departure to Essaouira: Essaouira, or Old Mogador, is a city that reminds us of the times when Spain, Portugal and England fought to maintain control over its coasts. It is a typically Portuguese harbor with beautiful samples of the Moorish and Portuguese arts. Essaouira is known for its artists who work on thuja wood, its silver market, the art gallery, the harbor, the islands.. It was also in Essaouira where Orson Welles shot his film Othello. You will visit the ramparts of Skala, the sea-port and the Medina. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Essaouira / Safi/ El Jadida/ Casablanca 400 km

After breakfast you depart for Safi, one of the oldest African ports beyond Gibraltar. You will also visit the remains of the Portuguese Sea Castle, the Pottery’s hill (the ideal place to buy superb pottery pieces) before continuing to the seaside resort of Oualidia, famous for its oyster farming. Here you have the option of free lunch. In the afternoon, you will continue to the stunning and popular beach resort of El Jadida (once called ‘Mazagan’ by the Portuguese) for a short visit, before driving to Casablanca. Dinner and overnight.

Day 13: Casablanca/ Mohamed v airport

After breakfast, transfer to Mohamed V airport for your return flight. Assistance for boarding.

Inclusions:

• 12 night’s accommodation on HB at the suggested hotels or similar ones.
• Good comfortable coach adapted to the number of clients :
  • 04-05 pax: Air conditioned 06 seats
  • 06-10 pax: Air conditioned 15 seats
  • 15- 25 pax: Air conditioned 36 seats bus
• Services of a throughout National tour guide speaking German
• OR local guides as a 2nd option for individuals 02-06 participants
• Entrance fees to Monuments as per our detailed program except Internal visit of Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
• Porterages of luggage at Moroccan airport and hotels

Exclusions:

• Personal extra such as telephone, laundry
• Drinks during meals at hotels
• Entrance Fees to Hassan II Mosque – Euro _12_Visits hours are : 09h00 am, 10h00 am, 11h00am, 02h00 pm
• Optional dinner with Folkloric show at ‘Chez Ali’ – Euro 35 per pax
• Jeep excursion to Merzouga dunes for sunrise / minimum 04 pax – Euro 20 per pax

Rates are per person quoted in Euros:

Option 1 with a permanent qualified guide from arrival to departure

Low season 01/11/14-20/12/14 & 05/01/15-28/02/15 & 15/06/15-15/07/15

High season 21/12/14-04/01/15 & 01/03/15-14/06/15 & 16/07/15-31/10/15

Option 2 with different local guides only for sightseeing at the main cities :

Low season 01/11/14-20/12/14 & 05/01/15-28/02/15 & 15/06/15-15/07/15

High season 21/12/14-04/01/15 & 01/03/15-14/06/15 & 16/07/15-31/10/15

IMPERIAL CITIES INCLUDING TANGIER (7 nights-8 days )

Itinerary

Day 1: APT / CASABLANCA 35 km40′

Arrival at CASABLANCA Mohamed V airport, meet and greet, then transfer to the riad. Check in, dinner and accommodation. CASABLANCA : the “white house” in Arabic Dar El Beida : there were only white houses facing the ocean in the Anfa district. This name was given by the Spanish and Portuguese seamen or sailors who stopped there before the city was built. Casablanca is today the economic centre and the gateway to the African and European continents, it has attracted many inhabitants and has now the most important population in Morocco. Casablanca is making a ‘lifting’ with a new corniche and new avenues with a new design…

Day 2: CASABLANCA / RABAT 100 km 1 :30 / TANGIER 280 km 3:00

After breakfast, 8.45 sightseeing tour of CASABLANCA the business capital of the kingdom. Private sightseeing tour of Casablanca with optional entrance to the fantastic Hassan II mosque representing the best of the Moroccan architectural handicraft designs

• Mohamed V Square, United Nations Square, Arab League Park : drive by
• The Habbous district : walk there (if not seen the day before)
• Hassan II Mosque optional 12 eur per pax outside view included
• The Corniche Boulevard : stop there at AinDiabCorniche lined with swimming pools and gastronomic restaurants
• Anfa : drive there through the most luxurious villas in Casablanca, it was in one of these hilltop houses in 1943, that Churchill and Roosevelt met to plan the Allied landings in Normandy.

Then drive to Rabat, short sightseeing tour: visit of the main monuments At present capital of the kingdom of Morocco, this city was built by orthodox Muslim Arabs who came from Spain and decided to settle near the Chellah necropolis whose origins stretch back to the Phoenician and Roman era. It was developed and enhanced under the reign of the Almohade king Yacoub El Mansour, who had elected Rabat to become its capital. Rabat is a garden city with distinctive trees; its elegance combines ancient history with modern culture. We’ll start the city tour with:

• Dar El Makhzen (Royal Palace) outside view
• Hassan Tower walk there by its esplanade
• Mohamed V Mausoleum interior visit
• Garden of the Oudayaswalk in its garden

Then lunch at a local restaurant in Rabat Then continue the drive to Tangier via Larache and Asilah Then check-in at the riad dinner and overnight.

Day 3: TANGIER

Once an international city, Tangier has a special character that sets it apart from other Moroccan cities. It has drawn artists and writers, from Henri Matisse to Paul Bowles and writers of the Beat generation. Tangier’s port, dominated by the medina, is the main link between Africa and Europe. This city is becoming more and more beautiful with its flowers.. The history of Tangier has been shaped by the sea and by its strategic location on the Straits of Gibraltar. After breakfast, sightseeing of this mythic city Tangier Departure towards Cape Spartel, where the Mediterranean sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Free time to enjoy the fabulous view at the farthest Northwest point of Africa. Continuing to the Caves of Hercules and visit. Drive back to downtown Lunch at a local restaurant by the Kasbah for a beautiful view of the whole city Then visit of the Mendoubia gardens, then onto the Medina (old town) for a walk ending at the Gran Socco (big market) Back to the riadDinner & overnight

Day 4: TANGIER / CHAOUEN / FES 303 km 4:30

Breakfast, transfer to Fes Drive to Fez via Chaouena charmant small city all white and blue Lunch there at a local restaurant. End pm arrive at Fes, Check in at your hotel. Dinner & overnight

Day 5: FES

After breakfast, the whole day will be devoted to discovering FEZ, the oldest of the Imperial Cities, which is well known for its spiritual and educational contributions to the Moroccan culture. Visit of the medieval Medina. You will also explore the famous souks where craftsmen still labor in the age-old oriental tradition. Discovery of this interesting medina, old city with its well organized handicrafts offering attractive souks and the main monuments that remember the story of this intellectual city where Islam begun.

• The Mellah (Jewish quarter) walk there on pm end of the visit
• The Medina interesting walk there and possibility to make shopping
• Medersa Bou Inaniainteriorvisit
• Nejjarine Square
• The Karaouyine Mosque non muslims are not admited outside view
• The tanneries
• The Palaces of Fez El Bali
• The modern city drive by

Lunch at an Arab Palace. Continue sightseeing in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight

Day 6: FES / MARRAKECH 470 km 6 :30

Breakfast, departure for MARRAKESH via Immouzer du Kandar, a Berber village, Ifrane, a delightful ski resort, and Azrou, a Berber village known for its handicraft cooperative filled with wood carving and carpet weaving. Lunch at BENI MELLAL, then continuation to Marrakesh. Arrival end pm, check-in, and dinner and overnight.

Day 7: MARRAKECH

Breakfast, the entire day will be devoted to MARRAKESH’s sighseeing, the second oldest Imperial City and definitely the “Pearl of the South”. Founded by the Almoravides at the end of the 11th century, MARRAKESH sits in a lush oasis nestled at the foot of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. 09.00 Sightseeing tour of Marrakech: the monuments in the morning and Jemaa El Fna square in the afternoon Monuments: Menara, Koutoubia, Bahia Palace interior visit and the Saadian Tombs interior After lunch at hotel HB, continue with sightseeing the souks and the famous Jemaa El Fna square. Dinner at leisure at an Arab palace in the medina

Day 8: MARRAKECH – AIRPORT CASABLANCA 250 km 3 :00

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your return flight. Assistance for loading end of our services.

1/ Low season:

2/ Middle season:

3/ High season:

BASIS THE FOLLOWING HOTELS OR SIMILAR

Inclusions:

• The arrival and departure transfers airport / hotel in Casablanca
• The tour in vehicle adapted to the number of persons
• A qualified national guide throughout the tour
• The sightseeing with entrance to the main monuments
• The half board at the specified hotels or similar
• The carrying of luggage at airport and hotels
• The tips for meals

Exclusions:

• In option the full board : 5 lunches + one dinner at an Arab palace
• If only the supplement for 1 dinner show 35 euro per pax
• The beverage during the meals
• Any personal extra
• Technical visit of the mosque Hassan II in Casablanca 12 euro extra

The tour with local guides on request and less expensive.

THE MYSTERY OF SOUTH (7 nights / 8 days)

Itinerary

DAY 1 AIRPORT MENARA / MARRAKECH 6 km15′

Arrive at Menara airport, meet and greet by a qualified guide and transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight

DAY 2 MARRAKECH / OUARZAZATE 200 km 4 h

Breakfast Drive to Ouarzazate via Taddert and the Tichka mountain-pass. A spectacular route offering wonderful scenery of the Atlas
Lunch at leisure Ouarzazate or at the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
After lunch sightseeing tour including Kasbah of Taourirt
Check in at hotel, dinner and overnight.

DAY 3 OUARZAZATE / ZAGORA 168 km 2h30

After breakfast, morning free at leisure
Lunch at leisure in a local restaurant and drive to Zagora along a magnificent route punctuated by oases and kasbahs respecting harmoniously the landscape of the Draa valley Check in at hotel, dinner and overnight.

DAY 4 ZAGORA / ERFOUD 250 km 3 h30

Breakfast, city tour of Zagora and drive to Erfoud via Tansikht and Alnif
Lunch at leisure at Alnif and continuation, always with numerous stops to take pictures of the wonderful and unique landscapes.
Check in at hotel, dinner and overnight
Optional excursion to Merzouga by 4X4 to admire the sunset or keep it until the following day for the sunrise

DAY 5 ERFOUD / BOUMALNE/ OUARZAZATE 350 km 6 h00

Breakfast and drive to Boumalne via Tinerhir, visit of Todrha canyons
Lunch at leisure in the Todrha canyons
Then continuation to the magnificent oases of Boumalne, El KelaaMgouna to reach Ouarzazate
Check in at hotel, dinner and overnight

DAY 6 OUARZAZATE / MARRAKECH 200 km 4h00

Breakfast Morning departure to Marrakech, via AitBenhaddou Kasbah stop there
Lunch at leisure either there or at Marrakech
Check in at hotel and afternoon at leisure to relax
Dinner and overnight at hotel

DAY 7 MARRAKECH

Breakfast
Morning. Historical sightseeing tour of Marrakech
Monuments: Menara, Koutoubia, Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs,
Lunch at hotel in Marrakech
Afternoon. discovery of the attractive and colorful souks in the medina and the famous Jemaa El Fna square, always alive with extraordinary people constantly performing in this open-air
theatre: stroll and shop there with great bargaining possibilities
Dinner at leisure ; optional dinner show in the evening Chez Ali, with a fantasia and folklore music bands

DAY 8 MARRAKECH / AIRPORT MENARA 5 km15

Breakfast and transfer to the airport to take the appropriate flight End of our services

PER PAX IN EURO 7 nights halfboard

Tour with local guides for sightseeing only Low season:

High season:

Tour with a permanent guide from arrival to departure

1/ Low season:

High season:

BASIS THE FOLLOWING HOTELS OR SIMILAR

Inclusions:

• The arrival and departure transfers to and from hotel in the same city
• The tour in vehicles adapted to the number of persons :
• A national qualified guide accompanying the group since their arrival to their departure
• The sightseeing with entrance to the main monuments
• The halfboard at the suggested hotels of similar
• The carrying of luggage at airport and hotels
• Tips for meals

Exclusions:

• In option the fullboard in supplement at local restaurants: total 6 meals including one dinner show with folklore and fantasia.
• The beverage at meals
• Any personal extra: laundry, telephone, minibar..
• Optional Excursion to Merzouga by 4X4 suppl 85 eur /vehicle (max 5 pax)

MARRAKECH, OASES, DUNES & DESERT BY 4WD (7 nights-8 days)

Itinerary

DAY 1 AIRPORT MENARA / MARRAKECH 15′

Arrive at Menara airport, meet and greet by a qualified guide and transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight

DAY 2 MARRAKECH / OUARZAZATE 4h00

Breakfast
Leave by 4X4 Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Taddert and the Tichka mountain-pass. A spectacular route offering wonderful scenery of the Atlas
Lunch at leisure near Kasbah Ait Benhadou.
Continue to Ouarzazate
Check in at hotel, dinner and overnight.

DAY 3 OUARZAZATE / ZAGORA 2h30

Breakfast
Sightseeing tour of the main Kasbah at Ouarzazate
Lunch at leisure and leave to Zagora.
Dinner and overnight.

DAY 4 ZAGORA / ERFOUD 5h00

After breakfast, departure to Erfoud via Alnif and Tazarine
Lunch at leisure in a local restaurant
Check in at hotel, then depart to Merzouga to admire the sunset
Return to Erfoud for dinner and overnight.

DAY 5 ERFOUD / TINERHIR / BOUMALNE / OUARZAZATE

Breakfast, departure to Tinerhir , see the magnificent spot of Todrha canyons Lunch at leisure and continuation, always with numerous stops to take pictures of the wonderful and unique landscapes. Check in at hotel, dinner and overnight

DAY 6 OUARZAZATE / MARRAKECH 4h00

Breakfast, Drive back to Marrakech and arrive for lunch Lunch at leisure Check in at hotel, Dinner and overnight

DAY 7 MARRAKECH

Breakfast, the entire day will be devoted to MARRAKESH’s sighseeing, the second oldest Imperial City and definitely the “Pearl of the South”. Founded by the Almoravides at the end of the 11th century, MARRAKESH sits in a lush oasis nestled at the foot of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains : the monuments in the morning and Jemaa El Fna square in the afternoon Monuments: Menara, Koutoubia, Bahia Palace interior visit and the Saadian Tombs interior

After lunch at hotel HB, continue with sightseeing the souks and the famous Jemaa El Fna square. Dinner at leisure at an Arab palace in the medina

DAY 8 MARRAKECH / AIRPORT MENARA 15′

Breakfast and transfer to the airport to take the appropriate flight End of our services

PER PAX IN EURO 7 nights-8 days half board

Option 1 with different local guides only for sightseeing at the main cities for individuals :

1/ Low season:

2/ High season:

Option 2 with a permanent qualified guide from arrival to departure :

1/ Low season:

2/ High season:

BASIS THE FOLLOWING HOTELS OR SIMILAR

Inclusions:

• The arrival and departure transfers to and from hotel in the same city
• The tour by 4X4 basis 5 persons per vehicle maximum
• A national qualified guide accompanying the group since their arrival to their departure
• The sightseeing with entrance to the main monuments
• The half board at the suggested hotels of similar
• The carrying of luggage at airport and hotels
• Tips for meals

Exclusions:

• In option the full board in supplement at local restaurants: total 6 meals including one dinner show either at the Palmgrove or at an Arab Palace.
• The beverage at meals
• Any personal extra: laundry, telephone, minibar..

ROYAL CITIES TOUR (7 nights-8 days)

Itinerary

Day 1: APT / CASABLANCA 35 km40′

Arrival at Casablanca Mohamed V airport, meet and greet, then transfer to the hotel. Check in. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 2: CASABLANCA / RABAT 100 km 1 :30

After breakfast, 9.30 sightseeing tour of Casablanca, the business capital of the kingdom. From your coach you’ll see the Medina, Mohammed V square, United Nations square, the Central Market, the Habbous quarter, the Royal Palace, the residential area of Anfa and the outside view of the magnificent Hassan II Mosque and the Ain Diab Cornice lined with swimming pools and gastronomic restaurants. Lunch at leisure. Afternoon, departure for Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. Sightseeing of the “Imperial Garden City” with its main monuments: Oudayas garden, Hassan Tower and Mausoleum. You’ll also see the ramparts and walls of the Mechouar which surround the Royal Palace. Late afternoon arrival at hotel for check-in, dinner and overnight.

Day 3: RABAT / MEKNES / FES 200 km

Breakfast, departure to Meknes and a tour of this “Moroccan Versailles” which was founded at the end of the 17th century by Moulay Ismail, a contemporary of Louis XIV. Additional sightseeing includes Bab El Mansour, considered as the finest gateway in Morocco. Lunch at leisure in Meknes or Moulay Idriss the holy city or facing Volubilis ruins Continue to FES where you will check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: FES

After breakfast, the whole day will be devoted to discovering Fes, the oldest of the Imperial Cities, which is well known for its spiritual and educational contributions to the Moroccan culture. Visit of the medieval Medina. You will also explore the famous souks where craftsmen still work in the age-old oriental tradition. Lunch at leisure. Continue sightseeing in the afternoon. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: FES / MARRAKECH 470 km 6:30

Early wake-up and breakfast, departure for Marrakech via Immouzer du Kandar, a Berber village, Ifrane, a delightful ski resort, and Azrou, a Berber village known for its handicraft cooperative famous for its wood carving and carpet weaving. Lunch at leisure in Beni Mellal, then continuation to Marrakech. Arrival end of afternoon, check-in, dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 6: MARRAKECH

After breakfast, the entire day will be devoted to sightseeing in Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial City and definitely the “Pearl of the South”. Founded by the Almoravides at the end of the 11th century, Marrakech sits in a lush oasis nestling at the foot of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. You will visit the famous Saadian Tombs, Menara Gardens, Koutoubia mosque, and Bahia Palace. After lunch at the hotel, continue with sightseeing in the souks and the famous Jemaa El Fna square. Dinner at leisure; tonight optional dinner in a typical restaurant with a local folklore show / Chez Ali. Return to your hotel for overnight.

Day 7: MARRAKECH – CASABLANCA 250 km 3 :30

You will have the morning free to do whatever you like, whether it be shopping at the fabulous souks or simply relaxing by the poolside at your hotel. Lunch at leisure in Marrakech. Departure to Casablanca, where you will spend the night. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 8: CASABLANCA – APT

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your return flight. Assistance for loading and end of our services.

PER PAX IN EURO 7 nights halfboard

With local guides at the main cities only for sightseeing

Low season: 01/11/14-19/12/14 & 05/01/15-28/02/15 & 01/06/15-30/09/15

High season: 20/12/14-04/01/15 & 01/04/15-31/05/15 & 01/10/15-31/10/15

With permanent guide from arrival to departure

Low season:

High season:

BASIS THE FOLLOWING HOTELS OR SIMILAR

Inclusions:

• The arrival and departure transfers airport / hotel in Casablanca
• The tour in vehicle adapted to the number of persons :
• A qualified national guide throughout the tour
• The sightseeing with entrance to the main monuments
• The half board at the specified hotels or similar
• The carrying of luggage at airport and hotels
• The tips for meals

Exclusions:

• In option the full board : 5 lunches + one dinner at an Arab palace
• If only the supplement for 1 dinner show 35 euro per pax
• The beverage during the meals
• Any personal extra
• Technical visit of the mosque Hassan II in Casablanca 12 euro extra

SOUTH BY 4WD (4 nights-5 days)

Itinerary

DAY 1 AIRPORT MENARA / MARRAKECH 6 km15′

Arrive at Menara airport, meet and greet by a qualified guide and transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight

DAY 2 MARRAKECH / OUARZAZATE 200 km 4 h

Breakfast Morning sightseeing tour of Marrakech monuments and souks Lunch at leisure Leave by 4X4 Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Taddert and the Tichka mountain-pass. A spectacular route offering wonderful scenery of the Atlas After lunch sightseeing tour of the Kasbah Tourist Check in at hotel, dinner and overnight.

DAY 3 OUARZAZATE / ZAGORA 168 km 2h30

After breakfast, morning free at leisure Lunch at leisure in a local restaurant and drive to Zagora along a magnificent route punctuated by oases and kasbah respecting harmoniously the landscape of the Draa valley. This is a wonderful itinerary of oases and kasbah. Check in at hotel, dinner and overnight.

DAY 4 ZAGORA / OUARZAZATE / MARRAKECH 370 km 6 h30

Breakfast, Drive back to Ouarzazate, lunch at leisure and continue to Marrakech Another stop at Jemaa El Fna square before check in at hotel Dinner and overnight at hotel

DAY 5 MARRAKECH / AIRPORT MENARA 5 km15′

Breakfast and transfer to the airport to take the appropriate flight End of our services

1/ Low season:

High season:

BASIS THE FOLLOWING HOTELS OR SIMILAR

BASIS THE FOLLOWING HOTELS OR SIMILAR

PER PAX IN EURO 4*

Inclusions:

• The arrival and departure transfers to and from hotel in the same city
• The tour by 4X4 basis 5 persons per vehicle maximum
• A national qualified guide accompanying the group since their arrival to their departure
• The sightseeing with entrance to the main monuments
• The halfboard at the suggested hotels of similar
• The carrying of luggage at airport and hotels
• Tips for meals

Exclusions:

• In option the fullboard in supplement at local restaurants: total 3 meals including one dinner show either at the Palmgrove or at an Arab Palace.
• The beverage at meals
• Any personal extra : laundry, telephone, minibar..