Morocco:
Of Medinas & Kasbahs
(May 7 - 23, 2011)
Highlights
- Marvel at the architecture of the IMPERIAL CITIES of Rabat, Fes, Meknes and Marrakech, whose ancient medinas are protected by UNESCO.
- Explore medieval WALLED CITIES with their narrow lanes where shops display carpets, ceramics, copper work and many other artisan creations.
- Experience the utter QUIET & SOLITUDE OF THE SAHARA DESERT from our private, deluxe tented camp in the dunes!
- Drive through the VALLEY OF THE KASBAHS.
- Stay in a charming retreat in the foothills of the HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS. Walk to a Berber home for tea with views of Mt. Toubkal, Morocco’s highest peak.
- Enjoy the rich flavours of MOROCCAN CUISINE.
- “CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS” bring us closer to Berber life.
- Visit unique HISTORIC SITES historic sites and UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES.
- Travel with experienced trip host ANNE WOLEVER of
CIVILIZED ADVENTURES.
Brief Itinerary
May 7/8 - to CASABLANCA: Fly to Casablanca; transfer to our hotel. Welcome Dinner. (Kenzi Tower Hotel, 1nt, D)
May 9 - via RABAT to FES: Visit the Grand Mosque Hassan II (one of few open to non-Muslims); drive to Rabat; tour this ancient walled city. Special lunch at a private winery. Continue to Fes. (Les Merinides, 1nt, B, L, D)
May 10, 11 & 12 — FES & AREA: Walk the labyrinth of lanes in Fes’s medina. Visit the imperial city of Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis. May 12 at leisure. (Les Merinides, 3nts, 3B, 2L, 2D)
May 13 & 14 — to THE SAHARA: Drive to the edge of the desert. May 14: travel by 4WD vehicles to our deluxe tented camp; sunset camel ride.
(El Chergui Kasbah Hotel 1nt; Exclusive Desert Camp 1nt, 2B, 2L, 2D)
May 15 & 16 — OUARZAZATE: Scenic drive via Todra Gorge, the Valley of the Roses and the Valley of the Kasbahs. Visit the centuries old settlement of Ait Ben Haddou. (Le Berbere Palace, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)
May 17 & 18 — HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS: Drive into the foothills to our mountain retreat; walk to a village to experience Berber life.
(Domaine de la Roseraie, 2nts, 2B, 2L)
May 19, 20, 21 & 22 — MARRAKECH: Drive to Marrakech; afternoon at leisure. Two days of touring in the medina (see palaces, museums, the souks & bustling Djemaa el Fna square) and more.
May 22 is a free day. Special Farewell Dinner.
(Riad Si Said & Riad Bab Ferdaous, 4nts, 4B, 3L, 2D)
May 23 — HOMEWARD: Fly via homeward. Option: extend to seaside Essaouira. (B)
Cost
Start Casablanca/End Marrakech:
- 10 - 14 guests:
- Deluxe room (Angsana, Marrakech): CA$6,650
- Suite (Angsana, Marrakech): CA$6,750
- 15 - 17 guests:
- Deluxe room (Angsana, Marrakech): CA$6,400
- Suite (Angsana, Marrakech): CA$6,500
All quoted prices effective at time of publication (Mar. 24, 2010). While not expected, itinerary and prices are subject to change.
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