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North Africa and the Mediterranean
The Trail of
The Marrakech
Express
Highlights Include
8 days
from
£899
Fly from
Casablanca Fez Volubilis Moulay Idriss Meknes Rabat Marrakech
Including
Heathrow
Or from your LOCAL AIRPORT
MANY MEALS & EXCURSIONS
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.
DJEMA EL FNA SQUARE, MARRAKECH
ADD-ON
Road of the Kasbahs Sahara Dunes at Merzouga
OUARZAZATE
Whats Included
Scheduled flights to Casablanca, returning from Marrakech Transfers between airport and hotel All other transportation as detailed Seven nights half board accommodation Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager & English speaking local guides 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 Sightseeing and excursions as detailed 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 features 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.
Moulay Idriss Casablanca Rabat
Mediterranean Sea
DAY 3 - Today we include a sightseeing tour of Fez, one of the worlds 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 lunch at the Baraka restaurant if you wish. We continue to nearby Meknes, where you will see the monumental Khmiss Gate, the city walls, the Jewish Quarter and the tomb of Moulay Ismail, before boarding the train to Rabat for an overnight stay. DAY 5 - On our included sightseeing tour of Moroccos 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 Djema el Fna (Mosque of the Dead) Square, the heart of Marrakech. 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 Djema el Fna square. DAY 7 - Today you are free to relax or join our optional excursion to nearby Ourika Valley and the popular seaside resort of Essaioura. This evening you can enjoy an optional farewell dinner and spectacular show at Chez Ali Fantasia. DAY 8 - Transfer to the airport for the return flight to the UK.
4 nights from only £349
Travel through the 2,260 metre pass of Tizi-nTichka 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. WHATS INCLUDED Everything included in your main Trail of the Marrakech Express holiday, plus Transfers to and from your hotel Four nights half board accommodation Services of a local representative Lunch on Days 2, 3 and 4 (Add-on only) Programme of included sightseeing All State and local taxes Please speak to one of our Holiday Advisors for further details.
Dates, Prices & Flight Information
Holiday ref: PLM
Heathrow
Flights are by scheduled services of Royal Air Maroc via Casablanca inbound only. Depart 1810 hrs / Return arrival 1650 hrs
2008 Dates Sept 6 Oct 25
Holiday price £1049 £1049
2008 Dates Nov 8
Holiday price £899
Road of the Kasbahs Add-on is available on all dates for a supplement from £295 per person Deposit £150 per person Single Room Supplement: Marrakech £160 / Road of the Kasbahs £75 UK Airline Passenger Duty (£40) Included Overseas Airport Airline Tax Included All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities
Fly From Your Local Airport from £29 For more information see page 6
Fez Meknes
Marrakech Ouarzazate
MOROCCO
'Add-on'
High Atlas Mountains
Sahara Desert
Merzouga
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