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Day 1 London to Casablanca
Fly from London with Royal Air Maroc to Casablanca where you will be met upon
arrival and transferred to the Le Royal Mansour Meridian Hotel for your overnight
stay. (N)
Day 2 Casablanca to Fes – 300kms
This morning leave Casablanca by chauffeur driven car to Rabat the capital
of Morocco where you will have the opportunity to explore the Kasbah des Ouadaïas
with its cobbled streets and whitewashed houses. In the afternoon continue
to Fes where you will stay for three nights at Riad Fes. (B)
Day 3 Fes
Today explore this fascinating city, one of the largest medieval cities in
the world, with your local guide. Venture in to the Medina of Fes el-Bali
declared by UNESCO as one of the world’s cultural treasures and where
the palaces, mosques and fountains are among the most beautiful in Morocco.
(B)
Day 4 Fes
Drive out through rural countryside to visit ruins of the Roman City at Volubilis
and the nearby Imperial City of Meknes. (B)
Day 5 Fes to Marrakech – 480kms
Leave Fes for the scenic drive south to Marrakech. On the way visit the mountain
resort of Ifrane and arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon to stay for three
nights at the Jardins de La Koutoubia Hotel. (B)
Day 6 Marrakech
Marrakech is one of the world’s great cities with the High Atlas Mountains,
normally snow capped until late spring, forming a dramatic backdrop to the
magnificent ochre walls that surround the vibrant and colourful Medina. Today,
tour the city with your guide visiting the 12th Century Koutoubia Minaret,
the beautiful carvings of the Saadian Tombs and the Bahia Palace which is
noted for its fine architecture. Walk through the souks teeming with shops
and craftsmen to the famous Jemaa el Fna Square which comes alive at sunset
with its vibrant mix of entertainers. (B)
Day 7 Marrakech
At leisure to further explore Marrakech on your own.
Day 8 Marrakech to Ouarzazate – 230kms
Leave this morning by chauffeur driven car for the spectacular drive across
the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, 2,260m, to Ouarzazate. Visit Kasbah Telouet and the
stunning Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou en-route arriving in Ouarzazate in the
afternoon. Surrounded by austere mountains, this former French outpost forms
a natural gateway to the Sahara Desert and the regions beyond. Stay for two
nights 40kms outside of Ouarzazate at Les Jardins de Skoura, an old farm dwelling
that has been beautifully developed into a charming guesthouse. Alternatively
upgrade to the luxurious Dar Ahlam at Skoura. (B/D)
Day 9 Ouarzazate
Visit the Draâ Valley with its red earth coloured Kasbahs and villages.
The road from Ouarzazate is spectacular, first crossing the Jbel Anaouar Mountains,
before dropping down to the Draâ Valley with its river hedged by date
palms and the desert beyond. (B/D)
Day 10 Ouarzazate to Taroudant – 290kms
Continue onto Taroudant in the heart of the fertile Souss Valley. Stay for
two nights at the Riad Dar Zitoune which is situated approximately 3kms from
Taroudant. Alternatively upgrade to deluxe La Gazelle D’Or. (B)
Day 11 Taroudant
Today you are at leisure to further explore Taroudant and the surrounding
area with your driver. (B)
Day 12 Taroudant to London via Agadir
This morning leave Taroudant and drive to Agadir in good time to catch your
return flight to London via Casablanca. (B)
STAYING ON
Extend your tour on the fifth day with a stay at the Riad Cascades d’Ouzoud. Located in the Atlas Mountains between Fes to Marrakech, Ouzoud is a quiet, peaceful village and a perfect base for hikes, mule-rides and exploration of the local Berber villages.
Rural Morocco is close at hand with the Hotel des Cascades in Imouzzer des Ida Outanane. Easy to add from day twelve, the hotel is off the beaten track, perched on a mountainside with beautiful valley views and is ideal for walkers and birdwatchers.
Experience the real Morocco with a stay in one of the many beautiful and luxurious riads. Private houses situated in the Medina of a city, Marrakech and Essaouira offer a number of excellent properties that will not only offer a genuine insight into the true traditions and culture of the country but also leave a lasting memory.
Relax on Morocco’s Atlantic coast in the beautiful white-washed town of Essaouira. Easily reached by car from Taroudant, Essaouira has a distinctive Mediterranean atmosphere which is also delightfully Moroccan. Please click here for details.
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A Guide to Price – IMAGES OF MOROCCO
Prices vary according to selected airlines, hotels and season, however, an indication to the current cost of this itinerary is from £2,710. All prices are per person and are based on a minimum of TWO persons travelling together and sharing a twin bedded room with meals as indicated. If you wish to travel alone we will be pleased to assist you with your arrangements and can provide a proposal on request.
Note: Meal Basis (N) = No Meal; (B) = Breakfast; (L) = Lunch; (D) = Dinner
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