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14 days, Casablanca to Marrakesh
itiNerary... Day 1 casablanca With its French-influenced heritage, this busy port city has a European feel. Take a walk through the Single supplement available *plus Local Payment EU¬300
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grand seaside Hassan II Mosque, with the worlds tallest minaret. Day 2 Meknes Call in at the Roman hilltop city of Volubilis then visit Meknes, imperial capital of Morocco. Days 3-4 Fes Depart for Fes, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Arab world. Day 5 Midelt Learn about the history of the ancient Kasbah Des Noyers on a guided walk. Stop by a community workshop run by Berber women. Day 6 sahara Visit Erfoud and sample the local specialty, kahlia. Head into the desert on camelback and watch the sun set over the towering dunes. Days 7-8 todra Gorge Travel through the valley of a thousand kasbahs to reach the stunning Todra Gorge. Explore the beautiful local palmeraies, take a dip in the hotel pool or trek into the gorge for fantastic views. Day 9 Dades Gorge Contemplate the strange rock formations and natural beauty of the Dades Gorge. Relax with Berber hosts over a steaming mint tea on a visit to a nomad tent. Day 10 ait Benhaddou In Ouarzazate you can tour the sets of Hollywood classics. Later, marvel at the maze of streets within the red clay walls of Ait Benhaddou. Day 11 high atlas Mountains Take a short trek up to a mountain riad to enjoy the panoramic vistas and breathtaking scenery along the way. Days 12-14 Marrakesh With a maze of souqs and myriad tranquil gardens, Marrakesh beckons. After an orientation walk theres plenty of time to relax and explore.
Intrepid Photography Competition 2007: Ait Benhaddou, Morocco - Marianne Lawrence accoMMoDatioN Riads (7 nts), hotels (6 nts) traNsPort Trains, bus, minibus, taxi, camel, walking GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners BuDGet Allow EU¬200 for meals not included DeParts Selected Sun GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed traVeller ratiNG 4.65 out of 5 start 2008 16 Mar 23 Mar 06 Apr 13 Apr 20 Apr 04 May Finish 29 Mar 05 Apr 19 Apr 26 Apr 03 May 17 May 18 May 25 May 31 Aug 07 Sep 21 Sep 28 Sep 05 Oct 12 Oct 31 May 07 Jun 13 Sep 20 Sep 04 Oct 11 Oct 18 Oct 25 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct 09 Nov 23 Nov 2009 15 Mar 29 Mar 12 Apr 01 Nov 08 Nov 22 Nov 06 Dec 28 Mar 11 Apr 25 Apr 26 Apr 10 May 24 May 07 Jun 21 Jun 09 May 23 May 06 Jun 20 Jun 04 Jul
" Wander through the hassan ii Mosque " explore the old medina of medieval Fes " experience a camel safari into the sahara Desert
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8 days, Casablanca to Marrakesh
itiNerary... Day 1 casablanca Get acquainted with the distinct architecture and European flavour of this famed city. Home to one of the largest mosques in the world and the tallest minaret, as well *plus Local Payment EU¬150
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as a variety of great cafes and restaurants, Casablanca has plenty of fantastic sights. Day 2 rabat/Village stay See monuments spanning the history of Morocco on a walk through Rabats Old Quarter. Visit the ancient Roman city of Volubilis, before spending the night in the remote holy village of Moulay Idriss. Once forbidden to non-Muslims, this village offers an excellent insight into traditional Moroccan life. Days 3-4 Fes Visit the old city of Meknes to have a look around, and take a step back into the Middle Ages in Fes, one of the most complete medieval cities in the world. Why not begin explorations from the scenic Merenid Tombs, and finish off with some friendly haggling for souvenirs in the medina? Days 5-6 chefchaouen Nestled between two peaks in the Rif Mountains, pretty Chefchaouen is a perfect place to relax. Spend time here shopping for unique handicrafts in the medina, or simply sit at a cafe and watch the world go by. Travel to Tangier for a tour before taking an overnight train in the evening. Days 7-8 Marrakesh Tantalise your senses with a walk through the citys main square, Djemaa el-Fna. Rub shoulders with crowds of visitors and locals alike, engrossed in the spectacle of dancers, snake-charmers and acrobats. Wander through the kasbah quarter, the Mellah and the mosaic of souqs. Lose yourself to the sights, scents, sounds and smells of this unforgettable Moroccan destination.
Water seller, Marrakesh, Morocco - John Warland accoMMoDatioN Hotels (6 nts), overnight sleeper train (1 nt) traNsPort Overnight train, train, private van, taxi, local bus, walking GrouP siZe Max 12 Meals 6 Breakfasts BuDGet Allow EU¬100 for meals not included DeParts Selected Sat GuaraNtee Departure guaranteed traVeller ratiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary start 2008 05 Apr 19 Apr 03 May 17 May 31 May 14 Jun 28 Jun 12 Jul 26 Jul 09 Aug 23 Aug Finish 12 Apr 26 Apr 10 May 24 May 07 Jun 21 Jun 05 Jul 19 Jul 02 Aug 16 Aug 30 Aug 06 Sep 13 Sep 20 Sep 04 Oct 18 Oct 01 Nov 15 Nov 29 Nov 13 Dec 27 Dec 2009 10 Jan 24 Jan 13 Sep 20 Sep 27 Sep 11 Oct 25 Oct 08 Nov 22 Nov 06 Dec 20 Dec 03 Jan 17 Jan 31 Jan 07 Feb 21 Feb 07 Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr 25 Apr 02 May 09 May 16 May 23 May 14 Feb 28 Feb 14 Mar 28 Mar 04 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr 25 Apr 02 May 09 May 16 May 23 May 30 May 30 May 06 Jun 13 Jun 20 Jun 27 Jun 06 Jun 13 Jun 20 Jun 27 Jun 04 Jul
" relive a glorious medieval past in Fes " explore the whitewashed town of chefchaouen " experience traditional Moroccan life on a village stay
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