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Classic Morocco
13 days / 12 nights |
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Day 1 Casablanca
Upon arrival in Casablanca, the economic capital
of Morocco, you will be met by one of Experience It! Tours' representative. You will be transferred by shuttle bus to your Casablanca
hotel, where you will check in and relax for the afternoon. There will be
orientation and then time to see some of the city, perhaps including a visit
to the Hassan II, one of the world's biggest mosques
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Day 2
Rabat / Fes
After breakfast, we will leave by van towards
Fes. On route, we will stop at Rabat, the capital city and residence of the
King, for lunch and a time to enjoy the beautiful coastal city. After lunch
we will continue on to Fes, the spiritual capital of Morocco.
Day 3 Fes
After breakfast we will begin our guided tour of
the medina, one of the world’s largest walled in cities. We will explore
the narrow streets lined with fresh fruit, mounds of spices, intricately
woven Berber carpets and many other art objects of Morocco. A visit to the
Kings Palace, the tanneries, and potters are just a few places we will
experience. For lunch we will eat in traditional restaurant in the heart of
the medina. After lunch we will complete the tour and return to our hotel
for the evening.
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Day 4 Volubolis / Meknes
After an early breakfast, we will set out in the
morning to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubolis. We will spend the morning
exploring the 2000-year-old ruins and getting a picture of life during the
Roman Empire. Lunch will be taken in Mulay Idris, one of the holiest cities
in Morocco. After lunch, your guide will take you on a bus tour of the
imperial city, Meknes.
Day 5 Fes
In the morning the group will visit a
beautifully restored castle and hear a lecture on Moroccan artesian, given
by one of Fes' finest craftsmen. We will enjoy a barbeque lunch at the old
restored palace. After lunch, our host will entertain questions on current
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Day 6 Erfoud
After an early breakfast we will begin our
ascent across the Middle Atlas Mountains. Most of the day will be spent
winding our way through the beautiful forests, jagged rock faces, and Berber
villages as we cross the Atlas Mountains and begin to descend towards the
Sahara Desert. Half way, we will stop for lunch in the town of Midelt,
famous for its fossils and rocks. On arrival at the Kasbah Tizmi in Erfoud,
a hot shower or dip in the swimming pool (depending on the weather) will be
a treat after the drive.
Day 7 Sahara Desert
Most of the day will be spent relaxing at the
hotel or taking a walk into the small but interesting desert town. In the
afternoon, we will head off in some 4-wheel drive vehicles across the barren
land to the majestic Sahara sand dunes. We will set off by camel for a
2-hour trek out to the oasis where we will spend the night in Berber tents.
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Day 8 Todra Gorges/ Ouarzazate
From Erfoud we set out behind the High Atlas
Mountains on route to Ouarzazate. We will stop to take a walk up in the
towering Todra Gorges (600 feet high). The picturesque river valleys make
for a beautiful journey towards the southeast of Morocco. We will stay the
night in Ouarzazate before we cross the High Atlas Mountains.
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Day 9 Marrakech
After breakfast we will drive 20 km to Aït
Benhaddou, one of the world's most magnificent kasbahs. Tucked away in the
High Atlas Mountains, it is one of the jewels of Morocco. In typical
Moroccan fashion, the true treasures must be searched out and
discovered...usually off the beaten path. In actuality, this setting has
been used for more films than any other location in Morocco; films
including, Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, and recently The
Gladiator.
Once in Marrakech, we will
check into our hotel and then head off to the Djemaa el-Fna, the center
square of the medina. The famous Djemaa el-Fna, is one of the center
attractions of Marrakech. Coming alive at night with the local
storytellers, entertainers, and mouth-watering barbeque pits, the square is
well worth a visit. A quiet cup of tea on the terrace of an adjacent café
provides a spectacular aerial view of the bustling square. Dinner can be
taken in the hotel or in the square.
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Day 10 Marrakech OR
The Day in the Life of a Berber
The day could be spend
exploring the city of Marrakech. A horse and carriage ride around the city
is a relaxing way to take in the ancient city.
(OPTIONAL) After breakfast,
the group will set off to a Berber village to enjoy a truly cultural
experience…The Day in the Life of a Berber. The students will learn first
hand by collecting water from the well, cooking lunch, brewing Berber mint
tea, and sleeping in a Berber house.
Day 11 Essaouira
We will set out after
breakfast to Essaouira, a picturesque
fishing town, lies on the southwest coast of Morocco. With an exquisite
beach to the south, Essaouira has become one of Morocco's most popular
coastal towns. Many of the countries wood carvers and artists make
Essaouira their home.
Day 12
Casablanca
Our last day of travel will
take us back to Casablanca along the beautiful scenic coastal road. Lunch
will be found along the way and we will have dinner at the hotel or in a
nice restaurant in the city.
Day 13 Casablanca / Depart |
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