
South discovery 10 days tour
all year around
Join us for a special
trip to the beautiful country of Morocco.
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Program:
Day 0: JFK / Casablanca
Depart from New York, JFK Airport, on Royal Air Maroc,
Moroccan national carrier, overnight flight to Casablanca. starting
your journey as soon as you take off. In addition to superb Moroccan
service and friendliness, you will enjoy beverage service, delicious
dinner and a complimentary movie. Your professional and experienced
Moroccan escort will give you every possible assistance.
Day 1 : Casablanca / Rabat/Casablanca
Arrival at Casablanca Mohamed V airport at 6:00 am. Welcome
and transfer to early check in to Hotel. Casablanca city for
sightseeing the economic capital of Morocco : the central market,
the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V square, the
residential area of Anfa and the outside of the Hassan II Mosque.
Lunch at Women's shelter. Optional excursion to Rabat Dinner and
overnight. (L & D)
Day 2: Casablanca/El Jadida / SAFI / Essaouira
After breakfast, travel to El Jadida for City tour, Sea-food
lunch and continuation to SAFI, famous for its pottery, where you
will enjoy a brief afternoon visit, and continuation to the former
Mogador and Portuguese stronghold. City tour. Dinner and
accommodation at in Essaouira. Hotel Des Iles ( D).
Day 3 : Essaouira / Marrakech
After breakfast, Continue on to Marrakech once Winston
Churchill said "if you have one day to spend in Morocco, then spend
it in Marrakech". Known as "Morocco City", Marrakech is an exciting
Oasis of special charm with its fashion, exotic gardens and cuisine,
a captivating city with it's romantic essence of a sophisticated
culture. "Marrakech demonstrates the victory of man over the
Desert". This is a city to provoke instant excitement for all its
visitors. Fantasia and Dinner and overnight in Marrakech Meryem
hotel (B&D),
Day 4: Marrakech:
All day will be devoted to an historic visit of this
magnificent Eleventh Century City featuring the Menara , the
Koutoubia Minaret, the Saadian Tombs, and the Badia and Bahia
Palaces in the Melah Jewish quarter. In the afternoon, visit the
Medina, Souks, and the exhilarating Jamaa El Fna Square. Optional
visit to American Language Center. Excursion to Ourika and Asni
(Optional lunch). Dinner and over night in Marrakech Meryem hotel (
B&D)
Day 5 : Agadir
After breakfast, departure to Agadir. Your tour will start in
the afternoon, highlighting the historic Agadir (12th century) and
the Valley of the birds; a little Zoo of birds from around the world
kept in aviaries that authentically imitate their natural habitat.
The next sight is the Kasbah, a citadel atop the hill overlooking
the city and the Atlantic Ocean. Afterwards, explore the Museum of
Agadir devoted to the Souss valley culture and Saharan Nomadic life.
Tour of modern fish processing plant (major new industry for Agadir)
and a cooperative fruit packing and cold storage facility. Dinner
and accommodation at Agadir Amadil Beach.( B&D)
Day 6: Agadir.
Excursion to Taroudant. Taroudant, isolated from the typical
tourist's path, is and was an important Caravan center, where
Touareg influence is seen almost everywhere. Called the "Grandmother
of Marrakech" it has the feel of a small market town on some caravan
route. Taroudant has two souks: an Arab souk, which is especially
known for its jewelry and African limestone sculptures, and a Berber
market with fresh vegetables and exotic spices. Return to Agadir for
dinner and accommodation at Agadir Amadil Beach.( B&D)
Day 7: Agadir / Tiznit
After breakfast travel 100 km to Tiznit. Although Tiznit is
clearly Atlantic, it also displays surprising ramparts which protect
the city's treasures. Created by Sultan Moulay Hassan in the middle
of the 19th century to stabilize the dissident South, Tiznit
established a reputation by settling Jewish "silver artisans" within
the walls of the city. Excursion to Tafraout and surrounding area.
The drive from Tiznit to Tafraout is one of the most spectacularly
beautiful that you can make in Morocco. The amazing splendor of the
Anti-Atlas mountains, the contrast between oasis greenery and barren
mountain slopes and the bizarre lunarscape around Tafraout make this
drive so very worthwhile and memorable. Overnight in Tiznit, Kenzi
Kerdous
Day 8 : Tiznit
Today, the surrounding areas of Tiznit are laid to
agriculture, but Tiznit has retained an unparalleled reputation for
metalwork and silver jewellery, as can be seen in the jewelers souk.
The walls, buildings and ancient alleyways of the Medina have all
the ingredients for a fascinating visit. Optional excursion to
Goulimine and surrounding area. Overnight in Tiznit, Kenzi Kerdous
Day 9: Agadir
After breakfast, return to Agadir. Afternoon visit to the
Complex Horticole d’Agadir including one of largest protected
preserves of the famous Argan tree, an endangered species unique to
Morocco, producer of highly prized oil, and habitat for local
goats.. Evening closing reception with Morocco Chapter of University
of Minnesota Alumni Association and other Anglophone Moroccans.
Overnight in Agadir Amadil Beach
Day 10 : Return
An early breakfast, departure from Agadir Airport JFK via
Casablanca Arrive into JFK at 3:30 pm local time / same day
Other services:
* Round trip JFK to Casablanca, and
Agadir to JFK via Casablanca
* Accommodation at 4* hotels
on half board as stated above.
* Transportation with an adequate
deluxe air-conditioned vehicle.
* Guides: English local guides
in each major city
* Monuments: / Entrance fees to all
monuments indicated in the program
* Tips for luggage
handling : a/ Only at the airport and hotels
* Meals : a /
(half board daily breakfast, lunch or dinner, according to the
program.
* breakfast only. BD: Breakfast and dinner.
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All taxes