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OUR JOURNEY
century, these ruins are among the
best-preserved in North Africa.
remote mountain hamlets
and Berber villages like Ifrane, Immouzer du Kandar and Azrou. Stop for lunch in the market town of Beni Mellal and continue to Marrakech. Settle in to the 5-star La Maison Arabe and enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure. meals b+l
DAY 6 Explore Imperial | Marrakech
Stand in Djemaa El Fna
Square, the lively exotic heart of the city. Then visit the lavishly decorated Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace and Le Jardin Majorelle, the villa of Yves Saint-Laurent. Refresh with tea and spectacular views over the Medina at Maison de la Photographie. meals b+l
A day in the DAY 7 | Ourika Valley
Travel into a scenic land of olive groves and citrus orchards. As the peaks of the Atlas Mountains draw near, you enter the Ourika Valley. Visit a Berber cooperative where the rare Argan nut is cultivated and tour a farm specializing in saffron. Delight in the lovely setting of Setti Fatma, a quiet mountain village, before returning to Marrakech. Dine at Palais Soleiman, one of the city’s finest restaurants. meals b+l+d
DAY 8 | Farewell to Morocco We’ll take you to the airport for your
onward flight. meals b
WESTERN mealsb+l+d S A H A R A Welcome to
DAY 1 | Casablanca
On arrival, you’ll be escorted to the
Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche Hotel. Then join your guide to explore the Central Market and see the Royal Palace. The impressive Hassan II Mosque is built from exquisite materials on a platform that extends over the ocean. Enjoy dinner, wine and cocktails at Rick’s Café, a fun re-imagining of the classic Bogart film. meals d
DAY2 Onwardto
| Rabat and Fès
Explore the Oudayas Kasbah,
a walled city within Rabat; founded in the 12th century, it’s still home to 2,000 residents. Marvel at the centuries-old Hassan Tower, an unfinished but impressive minaret. Then sit down to lunch along the seafront. In Fès, check in to the enchanting Riad Fès. meals b+l
DAY3| ExcursiontoMeknes and Volubilis
Journey to Meknes, one of
Morocco’s four Imperial cities. See the 300-year-old Gate of Bab El Mansour, walk in the ancient Jewish Quarter, and visit the Royal Stables – large enough for 20,000 Arabian horses. Drive to Moulay Idriss, a sacred hilltop city, and then explore the history of Roman Africa at Volubilis. Dating to the 1st
Immerse in the DAY 4 | Imperial City of Fès
Founded in the 9th century,
this is the best preserved medieval city in Morocco, regarded by many as the cultural heart of the country. With our expert guide, walk in the ancient Medina and admire the ceramic mosaics of Nejjarine Fountain. See the 1,000-year-old minaret of the Karaouine Mosque, the second largest in Morocco and home to one of the world’s oldest universities. meals b
DAY5 IntotheMiddle
| Atlas Mountains
Journey into the picturesque Middle Atlas Range through
Marrakech
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