Magical Morocco is a private & exclusive journey highlighting the beauty, history and living culture of Morocco. Visits to legendary antiquarian sites are complemented by visits to modern architectural triumphs. This tour gives you an opportunity to sample the varied geography and diverse urban environments of this fascinating country. While Casablanca and Rabat are among the country's most modern cities, Fes is one of the most preserved ancient walled cities in the world with labyrinthine-like streets filled with mystery and surprise. Marrakesh blends the antique with the modern while incorporating a vital, cosmopolitan energy.
Stay in intimate Riads (grand urban homes with enchanting courtyards that have been transformed into beautiful guest houses).
Tour At a Glance
Tour Start From : Casablanca
Tour Ends at: Casablanca
Visit : Casablanca (Arrival) - Rabat - Meknes - Volubilis - Fes - Midelt - Erfoud - Tinghir - Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech - Casablanca (Departure)
Price Starting From : USD 2,078
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
. Accommodation on twin sharing basis in deluxe Riads.
. Daily breakfast.
. Transfers and tours with local English speaking guide.
. Meals are indicated on itineraries by (B) breakfast, (L) lunch, (D) dinner.
. Local taxes and service charges.
. 9 days transportation in a deluxe A/C vehicle with an English speaking driver/guide.
. Entrance fees to monuments.
. Local guides in Fes & Marrakech.
. Porterage at airport and hotels.
TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
. Visa fee, international flights, tips and personal expenses.
. Early check in and late check out at hotels.
. Things not mentioned in the itinerary.
. Optional excursions.
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Day 01: CASABLANCA - RABAT.
Meet and greet at Casablanca airport, then start discovering the economic capital of the kingdom and its biggest city. Start your city tour of Casablanca by an outside visit to the splendid Hassan II mosque. Go on to the Habous charter, the oldest area in Casablanca. Leave Casablanca along the coast line to the political capital of Morocco: Rabat. Begin your discovery of this imperial city by a walk around the entrance to the Royal palace with its beautiful mosaics and lovely gardens. Next to the palace, you will appreciate the impressive and unmatched Mohammed V Mausoleum. In the same area, you will find the Hassan Tower, the land mark of Rabat and one of the oldest mosques ever. Overnight in Rabat.
Day 02: RABAT - MEKNES - VOLUBILIS - FES.
After breakfast, continue the city tour of Rabat by a visit to the Oudaya Kasbah: Rabat's old medina and then on to the Chella Necropolis where the Roman ruins and the Islamic ones lie side by side whispering endless stories of centuries ago. Leave Rabat along vast agricultural fields to the second imperial city of Meknes to take pictures of the massive Bab El Mansour gate. The city tour of Meknes includes the Harri Souani stables, the old medina and the beautiful royal palace. Continue along to the sacred city of Moulay Idriss. You may have some time to rest at this beautiful small city before moving to the Roman ruins in Volubilis just 03 km away from Moulay Idriss. Volubilis is a truly impressive setting selected by the UNESCO to be a cultural heritage for humanity. Overnight in Fes.
Day 03: FES.
Half day city tour of Fez with a local guide .Fes is Morocco's spiritual and intellectual capital and has the biggest old Medina all over the world. The city's very numerous monuments are worth a very attentive visit and have thousands of stories to tell every visitor. To name but a few, Jemaa El Karaouyine (the first university to be established all over the world), The Mederssa Bounania, the tanneries and artisan quarters and the fascinating souks are just some of the too many places to see. Overnight in Fes.
Day 04: FES - MIDELT - ERFOUD.
Leaving Fez with it's great history, we will head to a totally different part of Morocco. The next experience is really unequalled, and the main characteristic of the next step is the unmatched beauty of nature. On the way to Erfoud, we will pass through many Berber cities and villages, the first of which are the cities of Ifrane and Azrou. Ifrane, nicknamed Morocco's Switzerland, is a very beautiful city with very charm European style houses, and Azrou is, a Berber village known for its handicraft cooperatives. We will continue via Midelt, the Ziz River and a series of fortified villages before getting to Erfoud. Overnight in Erfoud. (D)
Day 05: ERFOUD- TINGHIR - OUARZAZATE.
Optional early morning excursion to the golden sand dunes in Merzouga to enjoy the camel ride on the desert and experience the magical sun rise. Return back to Erfoud to take your breakfast before driving to Tinghir via Rissani and Tinjdad. Tinghir is a very beautiful and very green valley more then 40 km in length. The valley is very rich with palm trees, olives, almonds and many other crops and a few minutes walk through the green valley is a very remarkable experience. In the north of Tinghir about 15 km, Todra Gorge, a 300m deep cut wall into the mountains of the High Atlas and one of the rarest landscapes ever, invites you to pass some beautiful moments you have never experienced anywhere else! Continue the tour via Dades Valley to Morocco's Hollywood Ouarzazate. Overnight in Ouarzazate. D)
Day 06: OUARZAZATE - AIT BEN HADDOU - MARRAKECH.
The city tour of Ouarzazate includes Tourirt Kasbah, considered as one of the most beautiful kasbahs in Morocco and Tifoultout Kasbah with its remarkable views over the valley. Visit the cinematographic studios where many great films were and are still being shot. Continue on to the wonderful fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, the most spectacular fortress village in the south of Morocco and the film making village where many great films were shot. Some of those films were Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Jesus of Nazareth (1977), The Jewel of the Nile (1985), The Living Daylights (1987), The Sheltering Sky (1990), Kundun (1997), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Alexander (2004). Leave Ait Ben Haddou crossing the High Atlas Mountains via spectacular Tiz-In Tichka pass (2260m) to Marrakech. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 07: MARRAKECH.
Marrakech, the capital of the south, is a very charming city and while in Marrakech a visitor's curiosity to discover more and more about this beautiful city never ceases. It's not uncommon for a city with Jemaa El Fna square; truly an alive painting with arrays of food, snake charmers, music players and fortune tellers to put some magic in the visitor's senses! The Koutoubia Mosque (12th century), Bahia Palace and the Menara Gradens are just a few of the architectural highlights of the city. A few hours walk along the narrow streets of the old Medina is also part of this charm. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 08: MARRAKECH - CASABLANCA.
After breakfast, we will have a free morning to re-discover Marrakech or have some rest before going back to Casablanca for dinner. Overnight in Casablanca.
Day 09: CASABLANCA.
Return transfer to Casablanca airport.
(END OF OUR SERVICE)
| TOUR PRICE: |
| LOW SEASON |
| Per person based on twin share: |
US$ 2078.00 |
| Single Supplement: |
US$ 794.00 |
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| HIGH SEASON |
| Per person based on twin share: |
US$ 2125.00 |
| Single Supplement: |
US$ 817.00 |
| * Prices are per person based on twin sharing. |
| DEPARTURE DATES: (Valid 01/11/2009 - 31/10/2010) |
| Low Season |
High Season* |
| From 01/11/2009 To 16/12/2009 |
From 17/12/2009 To 10/01/2010 |
| From 11/01/2010 To 14/02/2010 |
From 15/02/2010 To 30/06/2010 |
| From 01/07/2010 To 14/07/2010 |
From 15/07/2010 To 31/10/2010 |
| * Please contact us concerning the bookings of the New Year period. |
08 Nights Hotels
A hotel list is as follows:--
| Place Covered |
Nights |
Hotels/ Riad |
| Rabat |
01 |
Dar El Kebira |
| Fes |
02 |
Riad Ghita |
| Erfoud |
01 |
Nasser Palace |
| Ouarzazate |
01 |
Dar Daif |
| Marrakech |
02 |
Riad Diemana / Riad Slitine |
| Casablanca |
01 |
Jnan Shehrazade |
| If above listed Riads are not available we will book similar alternates. |
Tour Cancellation Policy:
You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of the tour by notifying us in writing, which must be signed by the person that signed the Reservation Form. If you cancel on or before 45 days before the first day of the tour, we will retain your deposit to cover our costs. In addition, if the cancellation notification is received less than 45 days prior to the first day of the tour, additional cancellation charges shall be as follows:
Amount of Cancellation Charges: -
- 45-30 Days before the first day of the tour - 50%
- 29-15 Days before the first day of the tour 75%
- Less than 14 Days before arrival 100%*
(Cancellation conditions for Maldives may differ)
Changes By You:
If you request any changes to your travel arrangements once we have confirmed a booking, all out of pocket charges, including charges imposed by our suppliers, will be payable by you, plus an amendment fee of $50.00 per revision per booking. If after the commencement of your tour you request any changes to your travel arrangements, we will do our best to implement them, but we cannot guarantee that it will be possible. In the event of such change(s) being made, you will be liable for any cancellation charges that may be levied for the previously booked service and for any costs incurred by us and our suppliers in attempting to secure any revised arrangements. Any name changes must be provided to us in writing and are subject to any airline fees or penalties.
Passports and Visas:
All Passengers are responsible for securing proper documentation prior to joining the tour. Passports are required; in addition travelers are advised to check with local consulates for full details regarding Visa requirements. Please note securing a valid visa for entry is sole responsibility of the traveler.
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