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

Castle Hotels of Morocco
8 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 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 daily , year round In Morocco

Enjoy a traditional Moroccan Hamma, Honeymoon tour, tour Morocco

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

Click here for the 7 days , or the 9 days with one night in the Sahara

DAY 1 - Tour starts daily in CASABLANCA

You arrive in the Kingdom of Morocco, landing at Casablanca, our staff greets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel.

DAY 2 - Atlantic Coast to EASSAOUIRA (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 & DAY 4 - 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. Enjoy a seafood lunch, before heading back to the hotel.

DAY 5 - Marrakech (B)
Our local staff will drive you back to Marrakech and your accommodations at a Riad 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 (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.

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.

DAY 8 - MARRAKECH - DEPARTURE (BL)
We'll pick you up in the morning and take you to the Marrakech Menara Airport - Bon Voyage.

If you plan to fly out from Casablanca , then we 'll be glad to arrange for a flight back to Casablanca , additional $$$ applies .

In Triple Occupancy	US$1950.00
In Double Occupancy	US$1990.00
In Single Occupancy	US$2890.00

For the one night camping in the desert mobile deluxe Berber Bedouin tent in the golden dunes of merzouga.

In Triple Occupancy	US$12350.00
In Double Occupancy	US$2390.00
In Single Occupancy	US$3690.00

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.