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MEDITERRANEAN STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR SEA
Casablanca 2 Oualidia
Volubilis 2Fès
Meknes
MOROCCO
Errachidia
1 Merzouga
Midelt Marrakech
4 Essaouira 2
Ourika
Valley Ouarzazate
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Essaouira
Explore Imperial OUR JOURNEY DAY 5 | Marrakech
The Atlas Range to DAY 8 | Ouarzazate
Journey through the scenic
7,400-foot Tichka Pass to
Aït Benhaddou, an exceptionally well-preserved fortified town that has appeared in notable films from Lawrence of Arabia to The Jewel of the Nile. Continue to the deluxe Sultana Royal Hotel just outside Ouarzazate. meals b+l+d
Route of 1,000 DAY 9 | Kasbahs
Travel the Route of 1,000 Kasbahs through the Todra Gorge to visit the ruins of Ksar Abbar. In Merzouga, on the edge of the Sahara, transfer to 4x4 vehicles and venture across the dunes to our luxury camp. Thrill to a camel ride at sunset and dine under a canopy of desert stars. Enjoy traditional Berber music around the campfire before retiring to your private tent. meals b+l+d
DAY 10 | Onward to Fès
Arise early and venture into the desert to watch the sunrise. After breakfast, travel into the Ziz Valley and across the Middle Atlas Mountains through fragrant Cedar forests, a favorite habitat of Barbary macaques! See skilled artisans at workattheAzrouArtisanalCenter and continue to Ifrane founded by the French in the 1930’s. Arriving
in the country’s best preserved medieval city, you’ll check in to the luxury Riad Fès. meals b+l+d
The Imperial DAY 1 1 | City of Fès
Your tour of this ancient city
takes you from the exquisitely decorated Al-Attarine Madrasa to the Nejjarine Fountain with its ceramic mosaics. Gaze upon the 1,000-year-old minaret of the Kairaouine Mosque and follow our guide along the labyrinthine streets of the medina. Of course you’ll also visit the tanneries that have existed virtually unchanged since medieval times! Dine tonight at MB, famed for its French-inspired Moroccan cuisine. meals b+l+d
DAY 12 Meknes, Moulay | Idriss + Volubilis
Travel to Meknes, founded in
the 11th century and famed for its harmonious blend of Spanish and Moroccan architectural styles from the 1600’s. Tour the ancient Jewish quarter and visit the Royal Stables that once housed more than 12,000 horses. Visit Moulay Idriss, revered as a sacred town, and explore the history of Roman Africa at Volubilis, heralded for its fine 2nd-century ruins. Return to Casablanca and check in to the Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche where you’ll have time to refresh beforedinner. mealsb+l+d
DAY 1 3 | Depart Casablanca
You’ll be escorted to the airport today for your homeward journey. meals b
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S A H A R A Welcome to DAY 1 | Casablanca
On arrival, you’ll be escorted to the Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche. After lunch, your city tour includes the Central Market and Hassan II Mosque. Dine tonight at Rick’s Cafe. meals b+l +d
Along the Coast DAY 2 | to Essaouira
Samplethefamedoystersof
Oualidia and stroll along the beach to see fishermen at work on their boats. Continue to Essaouira and check in to the L’Heure Bleue Palais. mealsb+l+d
DAY3 Discover | Essaouira
Visit a bakery where pastries are created with old family recipes and continue along the city’s ramparts, with their cannons facing out
to sea. After a beach-side lunch, explore the medina and engage with vendors at the fish market. Enjoy an à la carte dinner at
La Table by Madada. meals b+l +d DAY 4 | To Marrakech
Journey through the picturesque countryside,dottedwithArgan groves, to Marrakech and check
in to La Maison Arabe. Tonight’s cocktail party and dinner will be overlooking the medina from the rooftop of our luxury riad. meals b+d
best way to explore this old city, founded by the 11th-century Almoravid Dynasty . See it all with our guide, from the lovely Menara Gardens to the Saadian Tombs. Tour the Bahia Palace, explore the medina, and thrill to the action of Djemaa el-Fna Square. Tonight’s à la carte dinner features the fine cuisine of Al Fassia. meals b+l+d
DAY6 Flavorsof
| Marrakech
This morning’s hands-on cooking class is a fun way to learn about the Arabic, Andalusian, Mediterranean and Berber traditions that define Moroccan cuisine. After dining on our own creations, the afternoon is free so you can experience the city’s full kaleidoscope of colors, sights, sounds and flavors at your own pace. meals b+l+d
Market Day in the DAY 7 | Ourika Valley
Travel into a timeless and beautiful land of olive groves and citrus orchards. As you make your way into the Ourika Valley, the peaks
of the Atlas Mountains draw ever closer. This is market day in the remotevillageofTninedeL’Ourika, where you’ll join residents who come from near and far for this weekly event. Back in Marrakech, horse-drawn carriages take you to dinner in a lavish erstwhile palace. meals b+l+d
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