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NORTH AFRICA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN
The Trail of
The Marrakech Express'
8 days
from
£995
Including
MANY MEALS & EXCURSIONS
Fly from... Heathrow
Highlights Include Casablanca Fez Volubilis Moulay Idriss Meknes Rabat Marrakech
ATLAS MOUNTAINS AND BERBER VILLAGE, AIT BEN HADDOU
A fabulous comprehensive itinerary taking you to many of the extraordinary sights of Morocco by train.
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Depart on your scheduled flight to Casablanca for an overnight stay. DAY 2 - After breakfast, join our included morning sightseeing tour of Casablanca before boarding the train for a scenic journey via Rabat and Meknes to Fez where we stop for a two night stay. DAY 3 - Today we include a sightseeing tour of Fez, one of the world's best-preserved medieval Islamic cities. You will visit the souks, the 9th century Karaouline University, the Nejjarine Fountain, the Tanneries and the Royal Palace. This evening there is an optional Folklore Show featuring a magician, belly dancing and live Berber music. DAY 4 - We drive to the spectacular ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, then on to the hilltop setting of Moulay Idriss. You are free to explore and have lunch at the Baraka restaurant if you wish (extra cost). We continue to nearby Meknes, where you will see the monumental Khmiss Gate, the city walls, and the Jewish Quarter on our panoramic tour, before boarding the train to Rabat for an overnight stay. DAY 5 - On our included sightseeing tour of Morocco's capital you will visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum, the unfinished Hassan Tower, the Medina and the Oudaias Kasbah, before boarding the afternoon train to Marrakech for a three night stay. DAY 6 - We include a morning sightseeing tour of Marrakech which takes us to the Badia Palace and prison ruins, before walking through the vibrant Jewish Quarter and spice markets to the Bahia Palace. From here we continue to explore the medina and famous souks, walking on to Djemma el Fna (Mosque of the Dead) Square, the heart of Marrakech. After lunch, this afternoon you are free to relax or discover more of this fascinating city at your own pace. At night, Marrakech comes alive in a blaze of colour and activity as the food stalls, fortune tellers and musicians entertain the crowds around Djemma el Fna square. Enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening. DAY 7 - Today you are free to relax or join our optional excursion to nearby Ourika Valley or the popular seaside resort of Essaioura. This evening you can enjoy a farewell dinner and optional spectacular show at Chez Ali Fantasia. DAY 8 - Transfer to the airport for the return flight to the UK. YOUR HOTELS You will stay at the Ramada Almohades Hotel or similar in Casablanca, the Wassim Hotel or similar in Fez, the Tulip Hotel or similar in Rabat and the El Andalous Hotel or similar in Marrakech. Most have a swimming pool. All hotels are well located and rooms have private facilities including air-conditioning, TV and telephone. YOUR TRAINS (Days 2, 4 and 5) Train travel will be in first-class air-conditioned carriages, many of which have comfortable six-seater compartments.
4.1
5.0
DJEMMA EL FNA SQUARE, MARRAKECH
What's Included
Scheduled flights to Casablanca, returning from Marrakech Transfers between airport and hotel All other transportation as detailed Seven nights' half board accommodation Welcome drink Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager & English speaking local guides Sightseeing and excursions as detailed Luggage transfers from Day 2 to Day 5 All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person All State and local taxes All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges
Moulay Idriss Casablanca Essaioura Rabat
Mediterranean Sea
Dates, Prices & Flight Information
Holiday ref: PLM
Heathrow
Royal Air Maroc Depart 1710 hrs Return arrival 1550 hrs
ADD-ON
2009 Jan 17 Feb 21 Mar 21 Apr 25 £995 £1054 £1154 £1204 May 30 Sep 05 Oct 24 Nov 07 £1204 £1204 £1189 £1099
Road of the Kasbahs Sahara Dunes at Merzouga
4 nights from only £349
Travel through the 2,260 metre pass of Tizi-n-Tichka in the Atlas Mountains, have lunch in a Bedouin tent, and take a camel ride into the Sahara to watch the sun rise over the sand dunes on this memorable add-on to the outstanding scenery and colourful sights of south Morocco. Please speak to one of our Holiday Advisors for further details.
Fez Meknes
Marrakech High Atlas Mountains Ourika Valley Ouarzazate
Sahara Desert
MOROCCO
Road of the Kasbahs Add-on is available on all dates for a supplement of £349 per person Deposit £150 per person Single room supplement Marrakech from £160 / Road of the Kasbahs from £75 UK Airline Passenger Duty (£40) Included Overseas Airport Airline Tax Included For insurance information, please see page 195. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities ALSO FLY FROM... Regional connecting flights are also available. Please see pages 6-7 for details. TRANSFERS Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 45 mins.
Merzouga
Road of the Kasbahs add-on
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