The Moorish Trail

( 5 Star )

Visit: Tangier – Chefchaouen - Volubilis – Meknes – Fez -Marrakech -Casablanca – Rabat - Tangier Port

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Arrival at the port or airport of Tangier “the gateway to Africa”, meeting and departure with the driver/guide for a city tour. According tour arrival time we can visit the medina, the American Legation Museum or the Caves of Hercules. Then continuation to the blue city chefchaouen situated between two peaks of the Rif Mountains. Dinner at leisure & overnight

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Riad Lina or Similar

After breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast visit of the blue city . It’s color a gorgeous blue rinse that covers not only Chaouen’shouses but its mosques, government buildings, public squares ...Comes from a custom that dates back tothe 15th century ,when Jewish refugees fleeing the Spanish Inquisition settled in large numbers in Chaouen They brought with them their tradition of painting things blue to mirror the sky and remindthem of God. After that we travel to the imperial city of Meknes which was founded by the Almoravid dynasty in the11th century as a military settlement and became a capital under Sultan Moulay Ismail in the 17thcentury. He introduced a Hispano Moorish style in the architecture with the great Bab Mansour; a gate of intricate mosaic or zellig, the ramparts, the granary and the Sahrij Swani Basin; used for irrigation andplantation. Afternoon continuation to the spiritual capital of Fez. Dinner at leisure & overnight stay.

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Palais Faraj or Similar

After breakfast, the whole day will be devoted to the visit of Fez, the most ancient imperial city, founded by Idriss I and his son Moulay Idris II. We will visit the medieval Medina with its Medersas (religious Islamic universities) Attarine and Bou anania, the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss mausoleum, and the KaraouineMosque. Possibility of opening the Palace of Pacha Glaoui on private basis (this palace is closed to public) – Extra basis. After local lunch in the medina (extra), we will continue to Fez Jdid (new Fez), and back to the hotel. Dinner at leisure & overnight stay.

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Palais Faraj or Similar

After breakfast we will dive to Marrakech passing by the Berber village of Imouzer du Kandar and Ifrane,arrival Beni Mellal situated in the foot of Mount Tassemit and is one of the agricultural centers of Morocco, Optional lunch at local restaurant . After continuation to Marrakech, arrival late afternoon, check in at the hotel, You can Possibiliy to fly From fes to Marrakech. Flights schedule : Tuesday 21:30 – 22h30 // Wednesday ( 15:30 – 16:30 ) – Friday ( 13:30 – 14:30) – Sunday (15:30 – 16:30 ) Dinner at leisure & overnight stay.

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Villa Des Orangers or Similar

After breakfast we start our tour today, embark on a full day of classic touring on foot in Marrakech with your guide. Visit the magnificently decorated 16th century Saadian Tombs, roam through the old Kasbah and the Jewish Quarter until you arriveat the exquisite Bahia Palace with its incredible zellij tile work and carved cedar ceilings. Admire the tallest structure in the Marrakech medina, the beautiful Koutoubia Mosque and enjoy lunch in the medina. Afternoon enjoy an Intimate visit of the Old medina of Marrakech with your guide far from the tourist paths, during this intimate discovery, you will have the opportunity to enter and see places which are not usuallyvisited by tourists, such as: An old caravanserai where the caravans of camels, in the past, would pass by to spend the night. - Afireplace of a hammam to meet also the guy fueling the fire during night & day, literally living on the spot tomaintain the right temperature of the hammam. - Visit of local house enjoying a tea break with its family . -A traditional bakery oven where all the families of a whole neighborhood bring their bread and pastries to becooked . or hotel. Overnight Stay.

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Villa Des Orangers or Similar

After breakfast day free for independent activity. Overnight.

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Villa Des Orangers or Similar

After Breakfast departure to Casablanca. Visit of economic capital of Morocco Casablanca, the Hassan II Mosque; the second largest in the world, a magnificent building with spectacular views over the sea, then a tour around the most interesting parts of this city such as the Boulevard de la Corniche, the Park of the United Nations , the Mohamed V square & Habous Quarter. By the afternoon we will continue to Rabat the capital of morocco & the royal city. Overnight.

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La Tour Hassan or Similar

After Breakfast departure to Tangier airport or port ( possibility to go by high speed train ( 1h30).

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La Tour Hassan or Similar

Inclusion

07 Nights Accommodations at hotels as shown or similar / with daily Breakfast
A/C Private deluxe Transport at disposal
High qualified English Speaking Guide throughout
Entrance fees to monuments throughout the program
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
VIP Fast Track at the airport (arrival & departure flights)
Water in the car during the Tour
All Local taxes.

Exclusion

International / Domestic Airfare
Optional activities
Meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Personal equipment
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Personal expenses
Certain meals not included please refer to Inclusions