SOLO TRAVELLER CLUB

TASTE OF MOROCCO

APRIL 14TH-24TH 2019

Join CAA’s Solo Traveller Club as we clear your plate for flavour-filled Morocco, where Berber, Arabic and European influences mix to create an adventurous culinary cocktail. Follow the smell of food through mesmerising markets and master recipes taught by those that know them best. Grab street food from a souq and share traditional meals in local homes. Take a handful of bustling medinas, mix with a dash of sea and season with fresh local produce, all drizzled with warm Moroccan hospitality for an adventure that will linger long on the tongue and in the memory. From dinner with a local Berber Family, Medina Tasting tours, Tagine and Moroccan Salads cooking classes to wine tasting.

TOUR PRICE PER PERSON IN A SINGLE ROOM $2699.00 CAD

Tour Highlights:• 9 nights’ accommodation in a single room

• Group arrival and departure transfer

• Private group tour with an English speaking local guide

• 9 Breakfasts, 4 lunch and 4 dinners

• Argan oil Cooperative Visit

APRIL 14TH-24TH 2019

APRIL 14 — Departure from Canada on overnight flight (international flights not included).

APRIL 15 — Casablanca. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel where your adventure begins today with a welcome meeting at 6pm. Join your group for an evening welcome dinner of traditional specialties. D

APRIL 16 — Meknes. After a local street breakfast in Casablanca we stop by the Hassan II Mosque before heading onto Meknes on the train. An orientation walk followed by lunch is a great introduction to Meknes. B L

APRIL 17 — Fes. This morning you will be taken to visit the nearby Roman city of Volubilis, which is filled with fantastic mosaics featuring legends like the labours of Hercules in fantastic detail. After a tour of this town, we will take you to the living museum of Fes. From here you will have free time for the rest of the day. B

APRIL 18 — Fes. Today head to the old city, known locally as Fes el Bali. Pass dye-pits, stalls loaded with fruits, herbs and spices. In the evening complete your experience with a hands-on cooking class, learning to create one of the city’s signature dishes – pastilla. B D

APRIL 19 — Train to Marrakech. Today, we will take you to Marrakech (approximately 7 hours). After a long day of travel, enjoy some Moroccan hospitality with home-cooked meal with a local family. B D

APRIL 20 — Marrakech. Commence your day learning to prepare sumptuous Moroccan salads, a staple of the table, at a cooking school that seeks empowerment for underprivileged women through cooking and literacy skills. Feast on your creations for lunch. The afternoon is free to explore the sights of the city. B L

APRIL 21 — Aroumd. Leave Marrakech behind for the High Atlas Mountains with an early departure. Arrive in Imlil and walk into traditional mountain village life with a gentle hike (approximately 1.5 hours, low gradient, 3kms) to your homestay. Facilities at the homestay are shared (both the bathroom and sleeping arrangements) but cozy. Tonight learn how to prepare Berber dishes, including the iconic tagine, before a shared dinner overlooking the rocky outcrop. B L D

APRIL 22 — Atlas Mountains to Essaouira. Lend a hand with breakfast and fill the table local delicacies then descend the mountain (approximately 1.5 hours). On the road to the coastal city of Essaouira (approximately 4.5 hours) stop at an Argan oil cooperative and a family-owned vineyard. Arrive in Essaouira by late afternoon. This evening is free for your own food adventures. B

APRIL 23 — Essaouira to Marrakech. On a guided walk give way to the cart-haulers calling ‘ballak, ballak’ in streets of art galleries and workshops, pass the harbour filled with colourful boats which go out early morning for the day’s catch. At the Fish Souk we’ll purchase the catch of the day and go off the tourist path to a local restaurant to have your purchase grilled for lunch. In the afternoon, drive back to Marrakech. Evening at leisure. B L

APRIL 24 — Return to Canada. Our Moroccan adventure comes to an end today. Transfer to the airport in time for your departure flight. B

Meal Legend:

B – Full BreakfastL – LunchD – Dinner

Tour does not include:• International flights, International and domestic

departure fees, gratuities, optional activities or any meal not listed.

This is a private tour with only 12 spots. Hurry, seats fill quickly!

To reserve your spot or have questions? As always, please feel free to contact your favorite CAA Travel Professional, stop by your local CAA Travel Store, call 1-800-267-8713 or

email us at solo@caaneo.on.ca