Best of Morocco

WELCOME TO CASABLANCA Location Information Description

Casablanca, Morocco

The intoxicating sights and sounds of Morocco are revealed on this epic adventure through an ancient land. Delve into the intrigue and romance of Casablanca, immortalized by Hollywood, before meeting your travel companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception.

Dinner

Novotel Casablanca City Center Hotel

JOURNEY TO RABAT, MEKNES AND ON TO FES Location Information Description

Rabat, Morocco

Continue along the coast to the capital, Rabat. Here you'll embark on an orientation tour of the city which includes views of the grand 17th-century Palace and Mausoleum of Mohammed V.

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Meknes, Morocco

Travelling to the imperial city of Meknès, you'll see the grand gate of Bab el-Mansour, one of the most impressive monumental gateways in North Africa, adorned by green and white zeillij tiles.

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Fes, Morocco

Arrive in Fes later today and spend the rest of the day at leisure, connecting with the symbolic heart of Morocco and the unique character of the country's oldest imperial city.

Breakfast

Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace Hotel

DISCOVER VIBRANT FES Location Information Description

Fes, Morocco

Join a Local Specialist today to explore the Medina, one of the largest thriving medieval centers in the world. See the Royal Palace and Dive Into Culture during a visit to the round dye-pits and tanneries, revealing Morocco's ancient leathercraft. Later, you can admire traditional Moroccan handiwork during a visit to a carpet cooperative.

Spend the rest of the day shopping or relaxing in a lantern-lit courtyard away from the Medina crowds. Join your companions this evening for a special opportunity to Connect With Locals over a Be My Guest dinner experience, featuring Moroccan specialties served with wine in a traditional Riad.

Breakfast, Dinner

Fes Marriott Hotel Jnan Palace Hotel

ONWARDS TO ERFOUD Location Information Description

Midelt, Morocco

You'll follow the old caravan trail south, stopping for a lunch in Midelt, a market town set within the high plains between the Middle and High Atlas mountain ranges.

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Erfoud, Morocco

Continuing along the palm-fringed Ziz Valley and past the Tafilalt oasis, arrive in the oasis town of Erfoud, regarded as the 'Gateway to the Sahara'. Its golden façades and towering dunes have made it a popular location for filmmakers for decades. This evening you'll dine at your hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud

OFF TO TINGHIR OASIS AND THE STUNNING DADES VALLEY Location Information Description

Boumalne Dades, Morocco

Journeying west, arrive in Tinghir, one of the most beautiful oases in southern Morocco and home to the ruins of the ancient Glaoui palace. Next continue through part of the Todra Gorge and cut through the mountains for one of the most dramatic views in the country. Here you will overnight at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories, Xaluca Dades, surrounded by panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dades Xaluca Hotel

VENTURE THROUGH THE HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS TO MARRAKESH Location Information Description

Ouarzazate, Morocco

Blending effortlessly into the arid landscape, Ouarzazate has provided a backdrop for such famous movies as 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Cleopatra' and 'Gladiator'. See the UNESCO-listed fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou in the High Atlas Mountains.

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Marrakech, Morocco

Continue through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to Marrakesh - the 'Red City'. Like many other former imperial cities in Morocco, Marrakesh comprises an old fortified city - the Medina - and an adjacent modern city. Marrakesh is home to Morocco's largest traditional souk (market) where you may wish to spend some time learning the art of haggling.

Breakfast

Le Méridien N'Fis Marrakesh

EXPLORE MARRAKECH Location Information Description

Marrakech, Morocco

Visit the ornate Bahia Palace during a city orientation with your Local Specialist and spend some time soaking up the energy of Djemaa el Fna Square in the Old Quarter with its palm readers, acrobats and snake-charmers.

Spend the rest of the afternoon lingering in one of the city's beautiful gardens, discover the vibrant arts and culture scene or consider experiencing an authentic Moroccan show.

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Le Méridien N'Fis Marrakesh

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Essaouira, Morocco

Travel to the laid-back shores of Essaouira this morning. Stopping en route, Dive Into Culture to visit a cooperative involved in creating cosmetics from traditional ingredients. Consider a delicious seafood lunch and enjoy some free time before joining a city tour of the UNESCO-listed Medina, the walled Jewish Quarter and Skala fortress. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure.

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Atlas Essaouira & Spa

RETURN TO CASABLANCA Location Information Description

Casablanca, Morocco

This morning journey north to Casablanca where you will enjoy views of the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, built for the late King's 60th birthday celebrations. Later, join your Travel Director and companions for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate an unforgettable voyage of discovery.

Breakfast, Dinner

Novotel Casablanca City Center Hotel

FAREWELL MOROCCO Location Information Description

Casablanca, Morocco

Say goodbye to your newfound friends at the end of your Moroccan holiday.

Breakfast

• 60 days or more prior to departure the deposit is non-refundable
• 59-16 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
• 15-8 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
• 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 90% of total price*
• On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
• *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
• Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
• In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
• All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
• The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

• Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
• All prices are in US Dollars.
• A $200 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
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• Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
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