Tastes of Morocco

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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.

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