MOROCCO: Land of Kings & Berbers 8 Day First Class Program

Price Per person double occupancy

Dates
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Price Includes: Air fare, first class lodging, breakfast & dinner daily, admissions, sightseeing, tour guide, hotel baggage handling.

Not Included: Air taxes, gratuities to guide & driver.

Deposit Required: $300 per person will reserve your place. A $100 service fee will be charged for cancellation at any time in addition to our normal payment and cancellation policy.

Group Leader: Customize this tour for your group. Additional nights, stopover in Europe, other sights; the choice is yours.

Day 1: Overnight Flight

Depart from our home airport, for a flight to Casablanca.

Day 2: Casablanca-Rabat

It's time to embark on an adventure of discovery in the enchanting land of Morocco. We arrive at the Mohammed V airport where our guide will welcome us and escort us on a delightful tour of the fabled Casablanca, Africa's second largest city. Sights include the Mohammed V Square, Central Market, Habous, Ain Diab, and the splendid Hassan II Mosque. We continue on to Rabat, Morocco's capital and imperial city, for an afternoon tour of the Hassan Tower, Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the ramparts of the Mechouar surrounding the Royal Palace before settling in at our hotel for the evening.

Day 3: Rabat/Meknes/Fez

After breakfast, we travel to Meknes, chosen by Sultan Moulay Ismail as his imperial capital at the end of the 17th century, and known for its 20 gates, more than 50 palaces, and 15 miles of surrounding walls. Here we visit the Bab El Mansour, the Jewish quarter, the royal stables and the tombs of Moulay Ismail. From there it's on to the beautiful city of Fes, Morocco's religious center. Founded in 790 A.D., this ancient Imperial City will dazzle you with its visual details, haunting sounds and rich aromas. Among the sites are the medieval Medina, the elaborate Karaouiyne Mosque and the colorful Nejjarine Fountain.

Day 4: Fez-Mouzzer du Knadar-Azrou-Erfoud

Another full day of adventure and exploring takes us through the spectacular Atlas Mountains to Erfoud. Passing through the Berber villages, Imozar de Kandar, and Ifrane, we stop in Azrou, an important handicraft center. After lunch in Midelt, we continue on to modern, urban Arrachidia and visit the Blue Spring of Meski, followed by dinner and overnight stay in Erfoud.

Day 5: Erfoud/Ouarzazate

Awake before dawn for a jeep tour to see the spectacular desert sunrise over the Dunes of Merzouga. After breakfast in the hotel, we travel along the Tinjdad Road, past magnificent kasbahs and palm groves, to Tinerhir, the former French Foreign Legion Post. Visit the famous todra canyons, towering rock walls as high as 1,000 feet. After lunch we travel "The Trail of 1000 Kasbahs" through the Dades Valley to the rose-growing town of El Kelaa des M'Gouna. Our day's journey ends in the town of Ouarzazate, perched high on the edge of the Atlas Mountains, where we will dine and spend the night.

Day 6: Ouarzazate/Marrakech

Our sightseeing today begins with a visit to the fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, where we view the best preserved kasbah of Morocco. We continue along the Tizi N'Tichka pass across the High Atlas to Marrakech, "The Red Pearl of the South" and the greatest of the Imperial Cities. Our midday arrival will allow for afternoon shopping in the city's famous souks(marketplaces) and the huge Djemaa El Fna Square with its exotic story-tellers, fire-eaters, acrobats, peddlers and much more.

Day 7: Marrakech

We have all day to explore this fascinating city. From the Koutoubia Mosque, the tombs of the Saadien kings, the enormous Bahia and Badia Palaces, to the beautiful Menara Garden, Marrakech is truly "a traveler's delight." Enjoy a sumptuous farewell dinner with fantasia show before retiring this evening.

Day 8: Home

Our adventure must come to an end today as we transfer to the airport for our flight back to the USA. Customize this tour for your group.