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Day
1:
New York To
Casablanca
Depart
this evening on your transatlantic flight on
Royal Air Maroc's direct flight to
Casablanca.
Day
2:
Casablanca To
Rabat
Upon
arrival, you will be met and assisted by a
representative of our local Oussaden Tour
Office. A 60 mile drive brings you to Rabat,
the present capital of Morocco and official
residence of King Mohammed VI. Check into
your hotel. Afternoon tours will include the
walking to the bustling Medina, followed by
a visit to the Kasbah of the Oudayas, the
Great Mosque, the Hassan Tower and the
magnificent Mohammed V Mausoleum. You will
drive past the ramparts and the walls of
Mechuoar that encompass the royal palace.
Dinner and overnight in Rabat. (D)
Day
3:
Rabat, Moulay
Idriss, Volubilis, Meknes, Fez:
You
will begin your exploration of the Imperial
Cities this morning with a stop at the Holy
City Of Moulay Idriss where the founder of
Islam is buried. Continue on to the
archaeological site of the Roman ruins at
Volubilis. From here you will travel to
Meknes where after lunch, you will drive
throughout the walls and numerous Gates of
Bab El Mansour, the Shrine Mosque, the Tomb
of Moulay Ismail, Dar Jami Palace and the
Royal Stables. You will end your day in Fez,
the first Imperial City which was built in
790 A.D. by Moulay Idriss II. (B, D)
Day 4:
Fez
A
full day to explore Morocco's most
fascinating city and the world last
surviving Medieval city. Start the day by
traveling downtown to visit King Palace.
After walking through the Arab and Jewish
sections, you will see South King Palace.
Continue along the river for a panoramic
view of the Old Town Medina. You enter the
city through one of the main gates for a
walking tour highlighting the Karaouine
university which is one of the oldest school
in the world, the Mederassat Al-Attarine,
Bouanania Religious School, Najarine
Fountain and you will end it with an
optional lunch. Later, you will visit Moulay
Idriss Mausoleum and a famous tannery where
skins are cured and dyed. There will also be
time to shop for some of Fez's famous
handicrafts. (B, D)
DAY5:
Fez,
Beni Mellal, Marrakech:
Depart
early this morning and travel through the
Middle Atlas Region of Imouzar Kendar,
through Berber villages to the delightful
ski resort of Ifrane. Continue to Azrou, a
Berber village known for its handicrafts and
carpet weaving. Traveling through wooded and
mountainous scenery that will bring you to
Beni Mellal for optional lunch. Travel on to
Marrakech called the "Pearl Of The
South" (B, D)
DAY6:
Marrakech
A full day of
sightseeing today in Marrakech. You will visit the Tombs of
Sandra King, Dar Said. Museum, the Aguedal and Menara Gardens
where you will see some of Morocco's best art work. At the ruins of Elbadii
Palace you will see the tanners and dyers
quarters and later visit the world famous
Djemaa Elfna, a spectacular open
theater with storytellers, soothsayers, fire eaters, snake-charmers and palm-readers.
Tonight's special treat is a dinner party
with typical Moroccan entertainment
including folklore music and skilled
horsemen riding charging Arabian horses. (B,
D)
DAY7:
Marrakech, Casablanca:
Depart
this morning for Essaouira, a picturesque
fighting port of an 800-year old city which
shows traces of Iberian influence in its
forts and towers. We will suggest you lunch
outdoors at Chalet De La Place, seafood
dishes are highly recommended. Continue to
Casablanca. Sightseeing includes United
Nations Square, Royal Palace, Central Market
and Anfa Residential Area. Once there, you
will visit the Hassan II Mosque, which is
the second largest in the Moslem World after
the one in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Continue to
your hotel for dinner and overnight. (D)
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Tour Dates/ Costs
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2009 |
Air &
Land |
Single
Supp |
Land
Only |
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Fuel charge |
$100 |
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tax not included |
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Jan 7, 20, 27 |
$1475 |
$350 |
$820 |
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Feb 6, 13 |
$1475 |
$350 |
$820 |
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Feb 17, 20, 24 |
$1575 |
$350 |
$985 |
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Mar:1,3,6, |
$1575 |
$350 |
$985 |
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Mar:10, 13, 22, 24, 27 |
$1675 |
$350 |
$985 |
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Apr7,10,17,19,
21,24,26,27 |
$1675 |
$350 |
$985 |
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May5,815,19,
22,26,31 |
$1645 |
$350 |
$985 |
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June 17,20,27 |
$1745 |
$350 |
$885 |
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July 7,20,27 |
$1745 |
$350 |
$885 |
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Aug 7,20,27 |
$1745 |
$350 |
$885 |
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Sep7,20,27 |
$1675 |
$350 |
$985 |
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Oct 8,10,13,18 |
$1645 |
$350 |
$985 |
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Nov11,17,23,25 |
$1645 |
$350 |
$985 |
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Dec12,14,21,
23,26 |
$1785 |
$350 |
$995 |
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Tours
Features
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Roundtrip
airfare New
York/Casablanca |
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Meeting and
assistance
upon arrival
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All transfers during
trip |
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Escursion to the
Sand
Dunes/Bivouacs
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6 nights at Four
Star
Hotel/Escorted
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Two Meals Daily
(Breakfast and
Dinner)
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1 Dinner with family
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Dinner at Chez
Ali/Fantasia Dinner
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Escorted Tour Guide |
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All Taxes |
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Hotels
Used or Similar
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First Class Hotel |
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City |
Nights |
Hotel |
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Rabat |
1 |
Diwane |
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Fez |
2 |
Salam |
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Marrakech |
2 |
Tichka |
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Casablanca |
1 |
Idou Anfa |
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Hidden Text
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Optional
Hotel Upgrade |
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2 Nights La
Mamounia upgrade
You
may upgrade your Imperial Cities
tour in Marrakesh to the famed
La Mamounia hotel at the following
rates.
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2
nights on Bed & Breakfast only
(Rates
are 25% higher during Christmas
&
Easter) |
| Deluxe
- 5 Stars |
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Double
(North View) |
$550.00 |
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Single
(North View) |
$790.00 |
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Double
(Koutoubia
View) |
$440.00 |
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Single
(Koutoubia
View) |
$710.00 |
| 5
Stars Hotels |
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Fez
2 nights
Palais
Jamai |
$490.00 |
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