Day 2: Breakfast Sale/Rabat (100km, 1 貮) you have a short drive to Rabat, Morocco's capitol. You have a tour of Rabat visiting the Kasbah of Oudaya, Hassan Tower and Chella built in the 12th century. A stop at the mausoleum of Mohammed V, the present kings father and a pass by the kingడlace and other government buildings. You will also visit Sale, the sister city to Rabat known for its home to Barbary pirates in the 16th century, Sale is noted for its refined pottery work. Check-into the La Tour Hassan Hotel (Consul Suite for 5) for dinner and overnight (D) Rabat: 䡹 Guide
Day 3: Breakfast. Meknes, Volubilis and Fes (200km, 3 hrs.) This morning you will travel to Fez via Meknes, where you will have a drive tour of this former Imperial city of Morocco. You will see the old ramparts; the Agdoul Basin, which was used to water the royal gardens and amuse the favorite concubines; the Moulay Ismail royal stables, granaries and House of Water (Dar el Ma) which were built in the 17th and 18th centuries to house, feed and water the sultan's twelve thousand horses; Bab el Mansour, one of the most beautiful gates in Morocco; the Moulay Ismail mausoleum, one of the few holy sites in Morocco which may be visited by non-Moslems; and the intrigue of the Meknes landscape. Continuing on your route you will visit Volubilis, the Roman capitol of Northwestern Africa with its impressive and well-preserved Roman ruins, including approximately 30 mosaic floors dating back to 25BC. You arrive in Fes for 2 nights at the beautiful inner medina Dar Ghalia Riad (Royal Suite for 5). Tonight you will enjoy a multi-course Moroccan dinner in the old medina at a beautifully preserved palace, Maison Belue (drinks included) Overnight in Fes. (B, Special dinner) Guides: Meknes/Volubilis
Day 4: Breakfast. Full day tour of Fes Today you have a guided sightseeing tour of this famous Imperial City, highlighting the old and new medinas. Fez has been the religious capitol of Morocco. You will visit the 14th century religious schools (medersas) of Bou Inania and Attarine. You will wander the impressive labyrinths of the souks, which have been declared by Unesco to be one of the worldࣵltural treasures. You will have a wonderful photo opportunity at the imposing gate of Bab Bajloud, the splendid fountains at Palais Nejjarine, the ancient ramparts and the beautiful front entrance of the royal palace. Dinner tonight at Zagora, a local International menu restaurant (B, D) Guide: Fes, full day
Day
5:
Breakfast. Midelt, Errachidia
and Erfoud, The Sand Dunes of Merzouga. (421km, 8 hrs) An early morning
start through Midelt with its dramatic views of the peaks of the High Atlas,
continuing on through the town of Errachidia to Erfoud. You are met in Erfoud
by our 4x4 and continue 1 hour off road to the
desert. Here you
arrive at your Royal Private Bivouac site with staff. Here we offer a
short camel trek. This is not your typical ᭰ing try to provide as
many amenities as is possible to make your overnight experience as comfortable
as possible. Your tent is equipped with mattress, blankets and carpets. A
restaurant tent is decorated entirely in desert camp style where your cooks
prepare your meals and special entertainers will delight you as you sit on
cushions and dine Bedouin style. Your campsite has complete personal
facilities. Tonight you have a specially prepared
Berber dinner and personal folklore entertainment and overnight under a tent
in the desert. (B, Special D)
Day 6: Breakfast. Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, Skoura Kasbah and Ouarzazate (310km, 6 hrs.) Start your day with a picturesque drive along the Route of 1000 Kasbahs. Pass by palm grove oases and Kasbah dwellings; through Dades Valley; along the Gorges of Todra where you will marvel at the cliffs of these gorges high above where you stand; through the Skoura Kasbah area. You continue on to Ouarzazate, a film industry center where many American and European films have been made. Dinner and overnight at Le Berbere Palace (Vizir Suite for 5) (B,D)
Day 7: Breakfast. Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech.(235km, 4 貳) Mornings visit to the impressive Ait Ben Haddou, an 11th century structure declared by UNESCO as an historical treasure, a photographer͊ wonderland. We continue up the High Atlas Mountains at Tiz N'Tichka Pass, then through the fertile Haouz Plain to the "pink city" of Marrakech. You check into your hotel for 3 nights in this fascinating and intriguing Moroccan city. This is one of Moroccoɭperial Cities that will leave you with the fondest memories imaginable. Tonight you have a real treat of a Fantasia Dinner Show, a grand folklore show featuring tribesmen and women from different parts of the country. You will enjoy a Moroccan dinner with local salads, cous cous, lamb and other specialties served under the Caidഥnts. Then a highlight feature of Arabian horses mounted by acrobats and cavaliers demonstrating traditional forms of old military combat (VIP seating). You spend the next 3 nights in Marrakech at beautiful inner medina Riad Moussika (2 Deluxe Suites). (B, Special dinner)
Day 8: Breakfast. Marrakech. Tour the Menara Gardens, its Saadian Pavilion and olive groves. We visit the "old medina" and its wondrous old world exotic charm with your guide taking you on a fascinating wander through its labyrinths; with a stop at the foot of the famous Katoubia Minaret. Continuing on you visit the Saadian Tombs and Bahia Palace with its lush Moorish style garden. Finally we stroll through the famous Jemaa El Fna Square, an ancient meeting place of North African tradesmen, entertainers, musicians, snake charmers and storytellers. Your guide will show you so many fascinating sites in this famous Imperial city. Overnight at hotel (dinner on your own; we will recommend any one of many types of restaurants for you). (B) Guide: Marrakech full day
Day 9: Breakfast. Marrakech Today you have the opportunity to choose from 2 exciting ways to spend your day: #1: A day excursion to the interesting fishing village of Essaourira on the Atlantic Coast. Here you will have an opportunity to wander its宩que medina famous for the works of local artists and choices of interesting pottery. You may choose (on your own) to enjoy a lunch of fresh grilled fish on the pier or a wonderful meal at Chez Sam; or #2: Take the morning to relax either by your pool or wandering the interesting streets and shops on your own. In the afternoon you will visit to the botanical gardens designed and named after Mr. Majorelle a well-known painter, remodeled by Yves Saint Laurent. Shopping at guelize, the colonial part of town. Tonight you celebrate your fantastic Moroccan stay with a 岹 special桲ewell dinner at one of Marrakechలemiere inner medina restaurant, Yacout (drinks included) You are picked up at your hotel by ᬥche诲se drawn carriage) for a ride through the medina. After dinner your car/driver will meet you for return. Overnight at your hotel (B, Special dinner)
Day
10:
Breakfast. Transfer and assistance with departure formalities at the Marrakech
Airport for your return flight with the fondest of
memories
