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Casablanca
Casablanca (D)
Arrival at Mohamed V Casablanca airport, you will be welcomed & assisted by our staff to be transferred to your hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of the economic capital of Morocco, visit of Mohammed V square, Royal palace and Habous district, the residential area of Anfa, the United Nations Square, visit Hassan II mosque (outside) largest Mosque in Africa, decorated with beautiful tiling of the upmost Craftsmanship, then Ain Diab Corniche. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Casablanca
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Chefhaouen
Casablanca –Rabat 90 Km-Chefchaouen (B, D)
After breakfast, departure to the second imperial city Rabat, the administrative capital of the
Kingdom of Morocco. your sightseeing tour includes a visit to the Mohamed V Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower, Ouadayas garden, the Mechouer, ramparts and walls surrounding the Royal palace. Continuation to Chefchaouen.
Visit of Chefchaoun- a small charming city was conquered in 1920 by the Spaniards. The clean and fresh air invites you to spend some time to discover the beauty of the place. Start the tour with the kasbah museum in the medina belongs to the early 18th century, and was built by the legendary ruler Moulay Ismail. It is fairly simple without architectural surprises however it is surrounded by gardens in the interior and exterior. You will have the opportunity to take pictures of a panoramic view of the Hispanic flavored town lined with blue and white washed houses, tiny balconies, tiled roofs and patios embellished with citrus trees. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Chefchaouen
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Fes
Chefchaouen-Meknes 196 Km-Fes (B, D)
After breakfast, departure to Meknes, the capital city under the reign of Moulay Ismail (1672-1727). This city is famous for its 40 km long city walls that preserve the most beautiful gate of Morocco, Bab Al Mansour. Visit the Royal Stables, which housed up to 12,000 horses of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Continuation to Fes via the countryside and the foothills of the Rif Mountains. En route, your next stop, Volubilis, is the most impressive Roman ruins in Morocco, and one of the former Empire’s most remote outposts, as the tough legionnaires were held back from further expansion by the Berber Tribes. Dinner & overnight at hotel in Fes
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Fes
Fees (B, D)
Full day sightseeing of the city. Fez is home of the oldest and largest medieval city in the world. Visit Medina of Fez is not only referred to as Morocco's cultural and spiritual centre, but it is also one of the country's imperial cities. Today UNESCO has designated the entire Medina of Fez as a world monument with its car-free urban area. See the colourful leather-dying pits and the old Madrasa Attarine– a breath-taking 14th century religious college. Enjoy great city views from one of the surrounding hills with their fortresses – Borj Sud and Borj Nord. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Fes.
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Erfoud
Fes-Erfoud (B, D)
Departure via the Middle-Atlas Mountains, passing by Ifrane and Azrou, an important handicraft centre. Continuation to Erfoud. Take the 4-wheel drive cars to the gigantic Merzouga dunes. Upon arrival, a welcoming mint tea will be presented. Take the camels and enjoy an outstanding ride along the dunes to attend one of the most magnificent sun set in the world. Back to Erfoud. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Erfoud.
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Ouarzazate
Erfoud-Tinghir-ElKelaa-Ouarzazate (B, D)
Morning departure to Tinghir via Tinejdad road with its magnificent Kasbahs. Travelling the rugged road of a Thousand Kasbahs that rise up like turreted sand castles along the ancient caravan trading route. This area has long been a popular location for Hollywood films. The central region is one of the most exciting and romantic destinations of Morocco nestled along rich river valley’s palmaris and burnished mud-brick homes ablaze in vibrant colour under the shelter of the blue desert sky. We will travel through the Dades Valley past dramatic escarpments and plunging gorges before arriving at Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Ouarzazate.
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Marrakech
Ouarzazate-Marrakech (B, D)
Ouarzazate has provided a backdrop for such famous movies as “Lawrence of Arabia”, “Cleopatra” and “Gladiator”. Spend some time exploring the sights. Visit Taourirt Kasbah and the UNESCO –listed fortified village of Ait Benhaddou in the High Atlas Mountains. This is the most spectacular fortress in the South of Morocco. Continue through the Tizi-nTichka Pass to Marrakesh – the “Red City”. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Marrakesh.
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Marrakesh
Marrakech (B, D)
Marrakech is the “pearl of the south” founded by the Almoravides dynasty at the end of the 12th Century.
After breakfast you will have a full day sightseeing tour of the city that includes, morning visit to Saadyines Tombs, Bahia Palace, Menara garden, and Koutoubia mosque. PM visit of the souks and handicraft quarters, displaying a variety of items and the famous place Djemaa El Fna with its non-stop entertainment. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Marrakech.
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Casablanca
Marrakech - Essaouira - Casablanca (B, D)
Morning transfer to the city of Essaouira, 191 km from Marrakech. It is a magical fortified coastal town on the Atlantic Ocean. Built by the Portuguese in the 17th C. In total contrast to Marrakech, the pace of life here is relaxed and slow. Explore the town, its ramparts, and its lovely street of thuya craftsmen, the lively port, the colourful souk, the medina and the Squala. Departure to Casablanca. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Casablanca.
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Casablanca
Departure transfer (B)
Transfer departure to Mohamed V airport.