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MOROCCO CITIES AND DESERTS
Day 1 : Arrival to Casablanca / transfer
to Rabat
Rabat is the great capital of Morocco, with the Royal Palace, and
the citys great gardens. Other highlights include wonders both ancient
and modern, from the ruins of Chellah, to the Mausoleum of the great
King Mohamed V, who brought independence to Morocco and is credited
with saving Morocco's Jews from Nazi deportation during World War
II.
Day 2 : Rabat / Fez
Fez is the spiritual heart of Arabic Morocco. The city, one of the
oldest medieval cities in the world, is one of the holiest in Islam.
In fact, so precious is Fez's history, architecture, and culture
that the entire city has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 3 : Fez
Day 4 : Fez / Erfoud
This small town was built beside the river Ziz by the French in
the 1930s as their administrative centre for the biggest oasis in
Morocco. Erfoud is the starting point for excursions to Erg Chebbi
where the famous sand dunes of Merzouga are located and to Tinghir
with its beautiful Todra gorges.
Day 5 : Erfoud / Merzouga - Bivouac
Day 6 : Merzouga / Tinghir
Day 7 : Tinghir / Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate located at an altitude of 1160 metres/3,806 feet in the
middle of an arid plateau, was built by the French as a garrison
in the late 1920's. The town is renowned for its pottery and carpets.
Day 8 : Ouarzazate / Marrakech
Marrakech the Imperial capital of the South of Morocco was founded
in the 11th century by the Almoravid Youssef Ibn Tachfine, but was
developed after its conquest by Abd El Moumen founder of the Almohades'
dynasty. Marrakesh is an exotic and lively town offering interesting
monuments, the famous Djema El Fna square, beautiful surrounding
landscapes, lots of restaurants, shows, night clubs and casinos.
Day 9 : Marrakech
Day 10 : Transfer to Marrakech airport
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Morocco can be visited all the year although the winter months
can be wet in the north. The Atlas mountains have snow in
the winter and so are best between April and October. The
desert to the south of the Atlas is cooler between October
and April.
All Hotels on Half Board
Transportation by Minibus with air-conditioning and English
speaking driver.
A full day tour of Marrakech and Fez with local guide.
English speaking Tour Leader (Minimum 6 participants)
Transfer by four wheel drive to Merzouga.
International flights, insurance, optional tours
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