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Departures: February 2010 - December 2010
Tour Highlights
- Round-trip regularly scheduled air transportation from New York/JFK. Fuel surcharges included (valid at time of printing).
- Hotel accommodations for six nights, including hotel taxes and service charges.
- Breakfast daily, four lunches and six dinners.
- City tour of Casablanca.
- Visit to Rabat.
- Full day sightseeing rout of Fez.
- Excursion to Volubilis and Meknes.
- Full day sightseeing tour of Marrakech.
- The services of a professional tour director throughout.
- Round-trip airport to hotel transfers.
Itinerary
Important: U.S. citizens require a Passport valid for six (6) months beyond travel date. It is recommended that you carry a copy with you at all times while in Morocco.
- Day 1 - Depart the U.S. for Morocco.
- Day 2 - Casablanca/Rabat, Morocco: Arrive at Morocco's Casablanca Airport, and after clearing customs, you will be met by the Club ABC Tours tour director. Step back in time as you discover the ancient cities of Morocco, inhale the exotic spices at the souks and experience the captivating desert landscape. Situated on the northwest corner of Africa, Morocco is the closet nation of Africa to Europe, and its cities reflect many years of influence, beginning in 12th century B.C. with the Phoenicians on through the French colonization ending in 1956. Morocco is a fascinating mix of Islamic, Arab, African and Berber cultures with flair of its former French occupation. Enjoy a city tour of Casablanca including United Nations Place, the Medina, the Royal Palace surroundings and the central Market. After lunch at a seafood restaurant on the Corniche, drive to Rabat. See the Kasbah of Oudayas, Hassan Tower, the splendid Mohamed V Mausoleum, and the Mechouar. Check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (Lunch, Dinner)
- Day 3 - Rabat/Meknes/Fez: After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Volubilis, the Roman capitol of Northwestern Africa with its impressive and well-preserved Roman ruins, including nearly 30 mosaic floors dating back to 25 B.C. Enjoy lunch at the Volubilis Inn. Later, visit the sacred town of Moulay Idriss, and then continue on to the Imperial City of Meknes. This "Moroccan Versailles", is a breathtaking city founded at the end of the 17th century by Moulay Ismail and enclosed by 25 miles of triple walls with bastions. See the monumental gates of Bab Mansour. Dinner and overnight in Fès. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Day 4 - Fès: Enjoy a full day sightseeing in the 1,000-year-old Fès, the oldest of the Imperial Cities. Founded in 808 A.D. by the great Moroccan ruler, Saint Moulay Idriss II, Fès is one of the premiere cities of great Islamic tradition and is full of ancient mosques, palaces and minarets. Its twisty, winding streets and crumbling facades attest to its grand past. Your tour includes a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Medina, the old town center, and the old coranis school Bou Annania. Pass by the Karaouyine Mosque (closed for renovations), the dayers district, Najjarine place and other districts of manual handicrafts. After lunch at your hotel, enjoy an afternoon visit to the modern part of the city and the ramparts. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Day 5 - Fès/Marrakech: After breakfast drive via the ski resort of Ifrane, a charming ski resort and Azrou, an important handicraft center. Cross the picturesque Middle Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Stop in Beni Mellal for lunch on your own. Continue on to Marrakech for dinner and overnight. (Breakfast, Dinner)
- Day 6 - Marrakech: After breakfast at hotel, enjoy a full day sightseeing of Marrakech. The second oldest Imperial City known as "the Pearl of the South", Marrakech is an oasis set upon the fertile plains at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains and reflects a strong Andalusia influence. Tour the Saadian Tombs, the Koutaoubia Mosque (from the outside), the Bahia Palace, the Dar si Said Museum and the Menara Gardens. Return to your hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, explore the colorful labyrinth of souks, traditional Moroccan markets, and the notorious Djemaa El Fna Square with its medieval open-air entertainment. Moroccan cuisine specialties include the national dish of couscous, often served on a huge platter with an exotically spiced chicken, lamb or vegetable stew or a tasty tagine, or the elaborate bisteeya, a flaky three layered pie filled with tender chicken or squab, eggs and almonds. Make sure to try the traditional mint tea and one of the many delicious sweet almond paste desserts. This evening transfer from the hotel for a special dinner with folkloric show. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Day 7 - Marrakech/Casablanca: Enjoy the morning free for last minute shopping. Drive to Casablanca in the afternoon for dinner and overnight. (Breakfast, Dinner)
- Day 8 - Casablanca/U.S.: After breakfast bid farewell to the "Land of Moors" and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the U.S. (Breakfast)
Please note: Though rare, it may be necessary to substitute hotels and adjust itineraries due to local conditions. Included features may not be available on all departures.
Discover Morocco
8 Days from $2199*
Discover Morocco
8 Days from $2199*
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