Moroccan Escapade
Experience the romance of old Morocco everywhere on this 11-day tour, in ancient kasbahs standing sentinel against invaders, along the winding lanes of the medinas of Fez and Marrakech, the seaside towns of Essaouira & Agadir , and in your very lodgings, palaces and venerable homes that have been brought to life again as Riads, combining the best of Arab hospitality with the appointments of fine boutique hotels.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
OFF TO MOROCCO!
Board a comfortable Royal Air Maroc jet at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport for your nonstop flight to Casablanca.
Day 2:
Marrakech
You'll land at the airport of fabled Casablanca, clear customs and immigration formalities, and board your connecting flight to Marrakech. Our local staff will greet you and usher you directly to your accommodations at La Maison Arabe ( or similar, subject to availability at the time we receive your booking), where a traditional welcoming mint tea and a fruit basket await you. Your personal requirements and relaxation are foremost. Take in your surroundings, the formality of check-in can wait.
Day 3:
Marrakech
This morning you'll take a private tour of Marrakech by horse-drawn carriage. You'll see the Koutoubia, the landmark mosque of the city, and perhaps you'll note its similarity to its sister tower, the Giralda of Seville, in Spain. You'll continue to the Bahia palace, built in the nineteenth century, with room after stately oriental room of intricate plasterwork and finely detailed columns, and sedate hidden gardens. Finally, you'll see the Majorelle Botanical Gardens of Yves Saint Laurent, planted with trees and flowers from all over the world. In the afternoon, you'll discover the old city and always-lively Djemaa El Fna Square, populated by water sellers, magicians, peddlers, politicians, and animal tamers, who carry on an endless flurry of activities straight out of the middle ages. If you have a spare moment, the souks of Marrakech will always keep you entertained. Dinner at the hotel.
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Day 4:
Marrakech
Morning at leisure. Late afternoon,we'll escort you to the Palm grove on the outskirts of Marrakech for a wonderful experience of camel riding at sunset. Before we head for our gourmet Moroccan dinner at the Yacut restaurant: we are captivated by the charm & ambiance of the facility . The entrance, lit by lanterns and high candelabra leads to a beautiful fountain with roses whose heady perfume blends with the pleasant smells of the amber and musk. The corridor runs into a Riad .
Gourmet Moroccan dinner with staff in traditional dress, Gnaouas singers and dancers , their music reflect both Arabic and African influence-, Arabo-Andalusian music well serenade us , the evening will culminate with the traditional Belly dancer performance.
On both sides of the courtyard, an arcade allows the access to the glass Moroccan pavilion lounges. A spiral staircase leads to the terrace with a luxurious outdoor setting of an oriental lounge fit for a Sultan , with a fantastic panorama on the Medina. Gourmet Moroccan food, pre-dinner drinks and wine included.
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Day 5:
Marrakech/ Taroudant
In the morning we drive to Taroudant crossing the Tizi N’Test pass. Upon arrival in we check-in at the Palais Salam hotel , a charming former Pacha’s palace. In the afternoon tour the charming old town of Tarouadnat . We'' enjoy dinner tonight at the hotel.
(B) (D)
Day 6:
TAROUDANT / AGADIR / IMOUZZER IDA OUTANANE Morning departure for Imouzzer Ida Outanane. We cross the Anti Atlas mountain range, with palm groves, green valleys and narrow gorges - before reaching the village & waterfalls of the "Bride's Veil" with its small lake surrounded by olive groves. Dinner and overnight accommodation at the Cascades hotel.
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Day 7:
IMOUZZER IDA OUTANANE / ESSAOUIRA
Drive to Essaouira, a a charming fishing harbor. Renowned for generations for its production of "Murex", a small shellfish used to make the purple dye for Roman togas, Essaouira is now a very active fishing harbor , with some Portuguese character who settled here in the 16th century. Later on Sultan Mohamed Ben Abdellah used it as a base for his corsairs.
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Day 8:
Essouira/ Marrakech
We'll escort you to Marrakech Menara airport to board your Royal Air Maroc flight for Casablanca, connecting the same day to Fez, where you'll be met and ushered to La Maison Bleue ( or similar - subject to availability at the time we receive your booking), the Blue House. This superb nineteenth-century home is the seat of the Abbadis family, one of the forebears of which was an eminent astrologer, lawyer, and professor at the Karawiyine University. It has wooden doors and its walls are covered with blue Zelliges. Its fountain is one of the most sumptuous in the city. La Maison Bleue offers five royal suites as well as a junior suite, and fully three dining rooms where Moroccan specialties may be appreciated. A Hammam (Moroccan steam bath) is available to guests. La Maison Bleue is literally one of the most prominent of houses in Fez, affording commanding panoramas of the old town from its terrace. You'll be welcomed with a traditional mint tea,and a fruit basket. In the evening, you'll attend a Sound and Light show in the Medina, where illumination and jets of water along with words help portray the history of the city. Your dinner is at La Maison Bleue.
Day 9:
Fez
Put on your walking shoes this morning for a trip in time back to the ninth century, as you explore the old city of Fez. Its Medina and its labyrinth of souks have been declared a world cultural treasure. Your afternoon is free for relaxation or shopping or further exploration as you wish. In the evening it's dinner and a show, with a difference. The food is Moroccan-style, of course; and the show is a fascinating view into Moroccan life, including a traditional wedding ceremony, Arabo-Andaluisan music, and an enticing performance by a belly dancer.
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Day 10:
Fez (Spend a day in appreciation of Moroccan pleasures. In the morning, you'll join a demonstration of Moroccan cuisine, known around the world. You will have tasted Tajine, harissa, couscous, and much more. Now you'll learn more about how these plates and sauces are prepared, and of the many influences that have created the national cuisine. In the afternoon, you will savor the benefits of the, the Hammam traditional relaxing and restorative steam bath. Your farewell dinner will be set at La Maison Bleue.
(B) (D)
Day 11:
Departure from Fez You'll be escorted to Fez Saiss airport, where you'll board your Royal Air Maroc flight for Casablanca, and onward travel to arrive in New York the same day.
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Notes:
Airfare is included in the tour price.
Jun, July, Aug : Air fare supplement : $250.00
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