Travel to Morocco,Morocco Honeymoon tour, | Castle Hotels of Morocco 11 days

Castle Hotels of Morocco
11 Days with a sea side extension to Essaouira

Tour the Imperial cities in as the grand Vizier would have ! The grace and splendor of the Orient, traditional Arab hospitality, and the fine service and amenities of a boutique hotel all come together in the Moroccan Riad. (Sample images) . This 11 -day package affords a sampling of these unique accommodations, along with an array of unforgettable experiences, ranging from train and camel rides to dinner in the home of a local family. Plus the sea side stay at Essaouira . Tour starts Weekly , year round In Morocco
For Honeymooners : Arrive any day of the week for an additional $ 150 P. Person

Subject to availability , your Riad / Hotel may have a Hamam
The Hammam for the Moroccans is a traditional relaxing and restorative steam bath

Compare with the 5 day , 7 days , 8 Days , or a 9 day with one night in the Sahara

DAY 1 - Tour starts weekly in CASABLANCA on Mondays
You arrive in the Kingdom of Morocco, landing at Casablanca, our staff greets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel. Royal Anfa hotel or similar 5 stars

Ferry from Spain, Gibraltar,and Portugal:
When you arrive by ferry to Tangiers , we'll meet you at the pier: Transfer and first class train ticket : Tangiers/ Casablanca: Please add $95.00 Per person , to add a tour of Tangiers before you board the train, please add $40 per person

DAY 2 - Atlantic Coast to EASSAOUIRA Tuesday (BLD)

Morning tour of the Grand Mosque of Hassan II, before we drive along the Atlantic coast heading south for Essaouira . Lunch enroute. Late afternoon arrival . With the remainder at leisure to enjoy exploring with guide at hand, this sleepy seaside town. Complimentary dinner is included to welcome you at the hotel, Sofitel Mogador or similar.

DAY 3 Wednesday - ESSAOUIRA (B)

Essaouira is yours for these two days , a charming fishing harbor. Renowned for generations for its production of "Murex", a small shellfish used to make the purple dye for Roman togas, Essaouira is now a very active fishing harbor , with some Portuguese character who settled here in the 16th century. Later on Sultan Mohamed Ben Abdellah used it as a base for his corsairs. Today, protected from the sea and the wind behind its commanding fortified medieval walls, Essaouira shelters a flourishing craftsmanship in marquetry, working wood with ebony, mother of pearl and silver thread to make tables, chessboards, caskets and bracelets. Maybe seafood lunch, before heading back to the hotel.

DAY 4 Thursday - ESSAOUIRA (B)
Enjoying the spa and your hotel or going out to explore the souks the decision is all yours.
One more day in Essaouira

Treat yourself to a great spa Experience at the new & Sofitel Mogador at Essaouira

Extend your Spa Experience at the new & luxurious Sofitel Essaouira

Luxury stay & Spa Experience at the new & luxurious Sofitel Mogador Essaouira

DAY 5 - Marrakech Friday

Our local staff will drive you back to Marrakech and your accommodations at a Riad ( Riad Slitine or similar) or a hotel ( based on your choices ) , where a traditional welcoming mint tea and a fruit basket await you. Your personal requirements and relaxation are foremost. This luxurious yet delightful Riads are usually a former palace , mansion, or large residential house restored to 1930s , 1940s grandeur. The Riad classical plan is :
substantial walls and orientation to a central patio with venerable trees provide a haven of peace in the midst of bustling Marrakech. Guests are accommodated in usually only five - ten guest suites, each with sitting area and the finest oriental appointments, fireplace ( subject to the category you choose) ,air conditioning, and European-style dining room ( subject to the category you choose) . Some are with private terraces that provides a secluded window on the active life of romantic and mysterious Marrakech.

DAY 6 - Marrakech Saturday (B)
You'll spend today seeing Marrakech, including the Koutoubia, the landmark mosque of the city. Perhaps you'll note its similarity to its sister tower, the Giralda of Seville, in Spain. You'll continue to the Saadian Tombs, and the Bahia palace, built in the nineteenth century, with room after stately oriental room with intricate plaster work and finely detailed columns, and sedate hidden gardens. In the afternoon, you'll discover the old city and always-lively Djemaa El Fna Square, populated by water sellers, magicians, peddlers, politicians, and animal tamers, who carry on an endless flurry of activities straight out of the middle ages. If you have a spare moment, the souks of Marrakech will always keep you entertained.

DAY 7 - Marrakech - Culinary Experience and a home hosted dinner - Sunday (cBD)

This morning you'll ride through Marrakech in a horse-drawn carriage.
One of the special ways of understanding a culture is through its cuisines--not only sampling exotic tastes, but experiencing the preparation of dishes, how they figure in ritual and ceremony, and how they have grown out of the earth and traditions, we'll proceed to the Ecole Hotelière, Marrakech's own hospitality & Culinary Academy and training school, for a demonstration of the preparation of pastry-style doughs. We'll stay for a lunch of salads, tagine of Maghdour kebab, and refreshing fruits.

Later, we'll call on you to take you for your sunset camel ride, in the 13,000 acres of palm groves around Marrakech. You'll finish the day with a memorable experience of Moroccan hospitality, dinner in the home of a Marrakech family in the old Medina.

Complimentary Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals, you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town):
This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Marrakech l! You'll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

We'll pick you up in the morning and take you to the Marrakech railroad station. Tickets in a first-class compartment and lunch are provided. You'll roll in comfort through stunning mountain scenery to Casablanca. Once you detrain, we'll escort you to visit the Hassan II Great Mosque, a monument to Moroccan artisanry and architecture. Then we'll continue to Rabat, the capital of the kingdom, where we'll stop at the mausoleum of Mohamed V, built in the Spanish-Moorish style, and at the nearby Hassan Tower. We'll continue by way of Meknes to arrive in the evening to Fez, and your accommodations at the Dar Ghalia Riad. A welcome mint tea and a fruit basket await you. In the heart of the Medina, the old city of Fez, Dar Ghalia is a palace that dates back to the seventeenth century, restored and selectively modernized to provide both traditional surroundings and modern comforts. The architecture of Dar Ghalia has been respected, resulting in a range of accommodations, from double rooms to apartments to suites to a Douiria, or separate guesthouse, with its Hammam, a traditional steam bath. A Moroccan-style breakfast is included, and other meals may be taken in the dining room, or on the terrace, with its superb panorama of the Medina.
Dar Ghalia deluxe suite or similar hotel / riad

Full day at leisure or join us for an optional tour of Volubilis ( $ 30 Per person), once the capital of the Roman province of Mauritania Tingitania. We'll have lunch en route, and continue to Moulay Idriss, the picturesque shrine village named for the founder of the kingdom, who is interred here. In the evening, you'll attend a Sound and Light show in the Medina of Fez, in which illumination and jets of water along with words help portray the history of the city.

Put on your walking shoes this morning for a trip in time back to the ninth century, as you explore the old city of Fez. Its Medina and its labyrinth of souks have been declared a world cultural treasure. Your afternoon is free for relaxation or shopping or further exploration as you wish. Later, you will savor the benefits of the Hammam, the traditional relaxing and restorative steam bath at Dar Ghalia.

In Triple Occupancy	US$2750.00
In Double Occupancy	US$2880.00
In Single Occupancy	US$3920.00

For a private tour, based on two participants, starting on any day of the week , year round
Please add $150 per person to any of the above rates

Henna party ( For ladies only ) :
One of the "insiders" excursions into Moroccan culture, a chance to attend a henna party, the painting of hands and body r with this natural red dye is a symbol of joy at weddings and regarded as a way to enhance one's beauty , if interested in attending a Henna party , please let's know in advance.