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Morocco, a North African country, is distinguished by its Berber, Arab and European influences… for our greatest pleasure! Rich of several centuries of history, Morocco fascinates us with its important cultural sites, its imperial cities of Fez, Marrakech. Meknes and Rabat, its capital. Visit magnificent kashbahs, medinas and beautiful mosques, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Imagine walking through the valleys and visiting an oasis while sipping mint tea. And why not take a little camel ride before spending a night in a Berber tent in the Sahara? Morocco means desert. But sand is not only found in the Sahara desert. This country borders the Atlantic Ocean and allows the traveler to take well-deserved breaks on its many fine sandy beaches. Moroccans are very welcoming and generous. All that is missing is you!
- Casablanca
- Rabat
- Tangier
- Chefchaouen
- Meknès
- Fez
- Midelt
- Merzouga
- Erfoud
- Rissani
- Dades
- Ouarzazate
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Marrakech
- Ourika
- Essaouira
Includes:
- Flight from Montreal to Casablanca
- 2 nights’ accommodation at the hotel Hotel Odysée 4* or similar in Casablanca
- 1 night accommodation at the hotel Rive 4* or similar in Rabat
- 1 night accommodation at the hotel Kenzi Solazur 4* or similar in Tangier
- 1 night accommodation at the hotel Parador 4* or similar in Chefchaouen
- 2 nights’ accommodation at the hotel Escale 4* or similar in Fez
- 1 night accommodation in a bivouac in Merzouga
- 1 night accommodation at the hotel Kasbah Xaluva Dades 4* or similar in Dades
- 1 night accommodation at the hotel Kenzi Azghor 4* or similar in Ouarzazate
- 3 nights’ accommodation at the Nassim Hotel 4* or similar in Marrakech
- 2 nights’ accommodation at the hotel Atlas Essaouira 4* or similar in Essaouira
- 42 meals: 14 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 14 dinners, including a supper show
- Visits and excursions according to the program
- Camel ride
- Transfers by air conditioned bus
- Services of a local guide
- Services of a Gendrontours group leader
- Taxes including tourist tax
Not included:
- Gratuities
- Meals other than those mentioned
- Alcoholic breverage at the restaurants and the hotels
- Tours other than those mentioned
- Luggage fees with the airline.
- Client’s contribution to the Compensation fund of $3,50 per $1,000
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Itinerary:
In flight.
Arriving in Casablanca and assistance. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit of the Mosque Hassan II from outside whose minaret rises to 175 m of height. Place Mohamed V and stop in the residential district of Val d’Anfa. Transfer to the hotel and supper.
Dinner included.
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Tangier via Asilah. Orientation tour of the city of Asilah, an important meeting place for Moroccan and international artists. Continuation to Tangier, the gateway to Europe, from which it is separated by a strait of 14 km, the Strait of Gibraltar. Dinner in the local restaurant. Visit of Cape Spartel and its magnificent views. Caves of Hercules: important archaeological place, history places there the resting place of Hercules after the 12 works. Dinner and return to the hotel.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Chefchaouen via Tetouan, considered the most Andalusian city of the kingdom. Guided tour of the medina (ancient city) of Tetouan, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visit Tetouan Mosque, Mohammed V Avenue and Hassan II Square. Continue on to Chefchaouen, built at an altitude of 600 m at the foot of the Kelaa and Meggou mountains. Lunch at a local restaurant. Guided tour in the Medina of Chefchaouen. The wide variety of colors of the different products of the stores and bazaars contrast with the dazzling bluish white of the houses. Visit El Makhzen Square, the Uta El Hammam Square, and the Great Mosque. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Fez via Ouazzane, known for its olive oil production and woodturning. Dinner at a local restaurant in Ouazzane. Continuation to Fez. Dinner and return to the hotel.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Breakfast at the hotel. All day will be devoted to visit Fez, the oldest of the Moroccan imperial cities and cradle of a thousand-year-old monarchy. Visit of the medieval medina classified as universal heritage by Unesco and the main monuments: The Attarine, Nejjarine square, exterior view of the Moulay Idriss and Karaouine mosques. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then visit the mellah and Fes Jdid then we finish with a tour of the southern Borj and North Borj ramparts. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Meknès and the archaeological site of Volubilis to discover better the Roman ruins preserved in Morocco. Continue to Meknès. Lunch at a local restaurant in Meknes. Visit of Bab Mansour, reputed to be the most beautiful gate in North Africa, the El- Hedime square. Continue on to reach Fez. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
After breakfast, departure to Erfoud via Ifrane and the pass of Zad (2 178 m) in the Middle Atlas, departure for Midelt at the foot of the djebel El Ayachi. Crossing of the High Atlas with the N’Zala gorge and the Ziz gorges in the direction of Errachidia, following the Ziz wadi and its palm groves. Arrival at Merzouga. Supper and night in Bivouac. Camel ride at sunset or the next morning at sunrise.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
After breakfast, departure for Tinghir. Arrival at the spectacular Todra Gorge which forms a canyon in the eastern part of the High Atlas near thecity of Tinghir. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Ait-Ben Haddou via the Dades Valley, also known as the Red Valley. You will discover on 170 km, one of the most amazing landscapes of Morocco. Stop at Kalaa M’Gouna (capital of roses). Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast and lunch included.
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of Kasbah of Ait-Ben Haddou, a remarkable example of a centuries-old architecture in the land of southern Morocco. Its preservation and its transmission to future generations was the basis of its inscription on the World Heritage List. Departure to Ouarzazate and visit of Kasbah Taourirt, a historical monument of world heritage by UNESCO built by the powerful Glaoui tribe. Lunch at a local restaurant. Trip to Marrakech through Morocco’s highest pass, theTizi-n-Tichka Pass, culminating at 2,260 meters above sea level. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of the famous Koutoubia, a demonstration of Hispano-Moorish art, which has a minaret of 70 m, Saadian tombs date from the time of the great sultan Ahmed al Mansour (1578-1603). These tombs were discovered only around 1917 then restored by the service of the Beaux-arts. Since then, they have never ceased to impress visitors with the beauty of their decoration. Then visit the Palace of Bahia, built in the late 19th century, destined to be the largest palace of his time. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then visit the souks of Marrakech, the most famous of Morocco, to admire the richness of an infinitely varied crafts (different trades: cabinetmakers, ironworkers, boilermakers, dyers…). Then we go on a visit of the famous Jemaa El Fna square, classified by UNESCO as Universal Oral Heritage of Humanity and venue of artists: Jugglers, acrobats counters, snake charmers… Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the High Atlas tour : Departure in 4×4 ( 5 pax per vehicle) for a tour of the High Atlas. Departure to Amzmiz in the Ouirgan valley populated by Berbers. Stop at Lake Lalla Takerkoust, an oasis where you will discover the way of life of the inhabitants of the region. You will have tea, accompanied by bread and olive oil. We continue to the Asni valley and you can enjoy the superb views of the Atlas mountains and Berber villages. Lunch in a local restaurant continuation to Marrakech in the late afternoon and dinner at the hotel.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Breakfast at the hotel, visit of the gardens of Marrakech in a horse-drawn carriage: Menara Garden: 6 centuries old olive grove spread over more than 80 hectares, large swimming pool located in the middle fascinating the visitors by its size and shape. Jardin Majorelles: was founded by the painter Jean-Jacques Majorelles, it contains a superb collection of cacti, roses and many other plants imported from all over the world. Secret Garden: located in the Mouassine district of the medina of Marrakech. The garden is a complex of two gardens (exotic and Islamic), several buildings and one of the tallest towers in the medina. Next to the gardens, the intelligent hydraulic system waters the ponds are explained simply and schematically. A good opportunity to understand how the water management system works on a city-wide scale. Dinner in a local restaurant . Departure to Essaouira. Dinner and return to the hotel.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Essaouira, one of the most endearing cities of the Atlantic coast. the guests can stop at an Argan cooperative. Born from the union of a few people of good will, its priority objective is to promote the work of women in the region.
Arrival to Essaouira known for its fishing port and seaside resort. Its white houses, blue shutters give a special charm. It was also called (the well-kept) in Berber, Portuguese, Spanish and Mogador in French. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit of the Medina inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the souks, visit of the port, the ramparts and the former Jewish quarter. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Agadir. Lunch ($). Tour to visit Agadir: souk El Had, the main place of supply for the inhabitants of Agadir, with about 6,000 small shops. It has several entrances; it is surrounded by walls and is organized in different sectors for food, clothing, and everyday equipment. Visit of the kasbah, a fortress overlooking the city and the beach.
Breakfast and dinner included.
Breakfast at the hotel, Free day to explore the city or go shopping. Free dinner ($) Dinner and show at Chems Ayour . Restaurant Chems Ayour: Located 25 km from downtown Agadir, Chems Ayour means Sun and Moon and inevitable Berber experience 1001 night that combines both traditional Moroccan cuisine and splendid folklore show. Dinner and return to the hotel.
Breakfast and dinner included.
Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for the return flight.
Breakfast and dinner included.
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