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Best of Morocco 2012

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Trip Itinerary

  • Day 1

    DEPART CANADA

    Overnight flight to Marrakesh.

  • Day 2

    ARRIVE MARRAKESH (2 NIGHTS)

    Welcome to one of the most fascinating countries in the world – the Kingdom of Morocco! A heady mix of cultures, religions and traditions, Morocco is truly exotic - a feast for the senses! After check-in relax or explore this vibrant city. Tonight, meet with your travelling companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception.


    Meal(s): (Welcome Reception)

    Hotel: Le Meridien N'Fis (SF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 3

    MARRAKESH SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME

    Admire the city’s landmarks during your sightseeing tour with your expert Local Guide including the Bahia Palace and Djemaa el Fna Square, which is full of palm readers, snake charmers and endless markets stalls. Spend free time afterwards haggling for wonderful souvenirs and bargains in the bazaar!


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

  • Day 4

    MARRAKESH - SETTAT - CASABLANCA

    You have free time this morning in Marrakesh to relax or shop. Head north to Casablanca via Settat, which stands 370m above sea level on a plateau surrounded by foothills. In Casablanca, see the sights during your orientation including the magnificent Hassan II Mosque built for the late king’s 60th birthday celebrations.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Sheraton (SF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 5

    CASABLANCA - RABAT - MEKNES - FEZ (2 NIGHTS)

    Along the coast in Rabat, your Travel Director gives a fascinating account of Morocco’s history from the French invasion of 1912 until full independence was granted in 1956. Your orientation tour of the city includes the grand 17th century palace which is now a museum, and the 12th century mosque. In the imperial city of Meknes, see Bab el-Mansour, one of the most impressive monumental gateways in North Africa. Arrive later in Fez, the symbolic heart of Morocco and the country’s oldest imperial city.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

    Hotel: Royal Mirage (SF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 6

    FEZ SIGHTSEEING

    Your expert Local Guide takes you on a morning sightseeing tour of Fez, the former capital of Morocco. Explore the médina, one of the largest thriving medieval centers in the world. See the Royal Palace and the fascinating dye-pits and tanneries. Spend the rest of the day seeing the sights of your choice. Shop for beautiful carpets and unique souvenirs in the bustling and fascinating bazaar. Join your companions this evening for a very special Be My Guest experience of Moroccan specialities!


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner)

  • Day 7

    FEZ - ERFOUD

    Follow the old caravan trail south. Stop for lunch in Midelt, a market town set in the high plains between the Middle and High Atlas mountain ranges. Continue along the palm-fringed Ziz Valley, famous for date cultivation, to the Tafilalt oasis on the edge of the Sahara Desert. Your day ends in Erfoud, where beautiful views across the shimmering Sahara have made this a popular location with filmmakers.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Hotel: Kasbah Hotel Chergui (SF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 8

    ERFOUD - TINERHIR - OUARZAZATE

    Travel west to Tinerhir, which stands at the of one of the most beautiful oases of southern Morocco and stretches for nearly thirty kilometres. Continue through part of the Todra Gorge and cut through the mountains − this is one of the most dramatic views in the country! Follow the route of a thousand Kasbahs to Ouarzazate, the setting for a number of famous movies including Lawrence of Arabia, Cleopatra and Gladiator. Dine tonight at your hotel.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

    Hotel: Le Berbere Palace (SF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 9

    OUARZAZATE - AIT BEN HADDOU - MARRAKESH

    See the sights during your orientation tour of Ouarzazate. Visit Ait Ben Haddou in the High Atlas Mountains. Continue through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to Marrakesh - the ‘Red City’. Like many other former imperial cities in Morocco, Marrakesh is comprised of an old fortified city - the médina - and an adjacent modern city. Marrakesh is home to Morocco’s largest traditional market (‘souk’) where you might like to do some last minute shopping. Celebrate this evening with your fellow at a traditional Moroccan Farewell Dinner.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)

    Hotel: Le Meridien N'Fis (SF)

    M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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  • Day 10

    MARRAKESH - CANADA

    Say goodbye to your newfound friends at the end of your fascinating Moroccan holiday. Transfers are available. Conditions apply.


    Meal(s): (Buffet Breakfast)

What's Included

Insider Experiences

  • Hidden Treasure Enjoy at least one surprise Hidden Treasure experience, unique to your itinerary, courtesy of your expert Travel Director.
  • Be My Guest Speciality dinner of delicious Moroccan cuisine served with wine in Fez.

Sightseeing Highlights

  • MarrakeshCity sightseeing includes the Djemaa el Fna Square and the Bahia Palace.
  • CasablancaSee the Grand Mosque of Hassan ll, the Corniche Road along the Atlantic coast and Rick’s Café.
  • RabatSee the Kasbah of Ouddaïa, the 12th century Mosque and the Necropolis of Chellah.
  • MeknesVisit the walled city. See the Bab el Mansour gateway.
  • FezVisit the Médina. See the Royal Palace, Karaouiyne Mosque and the leather tanneries.
  • Tafilalt OasisVisit this haven on the edge of the Sahara.
  • OuarzazateOrientation of the ‘Hollywood’ of Morocco.
  • Ait Ben HaddouVisit this Kasbah village in the Atlas Mountains.

Dining

  • Welcome Reception including light snacks and Welcome Drinks with your Travel Director in Marrakesh.
  • 8 hot buffet breakfasts.
  • 2 lunches.
  • 2 three-course dinners.
  • Be My Guest speciality dinner with wine in Fez.
  • Farewell Dinner with wine in Marrakesh.

Travel Highlights

  • First class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and provate facilities.
  • All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
  • Travel by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and onboard restroom.
  • The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your journey.
  • A qualified Local Guide in Fez and Marrakesh.
  • Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing
  • Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
  • A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map.

Airport Transfers

  • For full details on transfers, please click here.
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Hotel Class Key
  • SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
  • Hotels are subject to change.
Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

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