Castle
Hotels of Morocco
7
Day edition
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 , (Sample
images), all come together in the Moroccan Riad

Sample Room, Not Guaranteed to be same for all bookings
This seven-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.
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with a sea side extension
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night camping in the Sahara
DAY
1 - Tour starts weekly in Marrakech on Fridays
Our local staff will meet you at Marrakech Menara airport and escort you
to your accommodations at Riad Malika, where a traditional welcoming mint
tea and a fruit basket await you. Your personal requirements and relaxation
are foremost. The formality of check-in can wait. This luxurious yet delightful
Riad is a former palace restored to 1930s grandeur. Its 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
only five guest suites, each with sitting area and the finest oriental
appointments, fireplace, air conditioning, and European-style dining room.
The private terraces of Riad Malka provide a secluded window on the active
life of romantic and mysterious Marrakech.
Ferry
Algeciras or from Gibraltar:
When you arrive by ferry to Tangiers , we'll meet you at the pier: Transfer
and first class train ticket : Tangiers/ Marrakech , overnight , sleeper
car, leaving Tangiers at 10:30 PM, arriving Marrakech 07:50 AM next day
: Please add $115.00 Per person , to add a tour of Tangiers before you
board the train, please add $40 per person .
DAY
2 - 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
3 - Marrakech, Camel Rid, Home Hosted Meal Sunday (cBD)
Sunday This morning you'll ride through Marrakech in a horse-drawn carriage.
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.
DAY
4 - MARRAKECH, CASABLANCA, RABAT, MEKNES, FEZ Monday (BL)
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.
DAY
5 - FEZ, VOLUBILIS, MOULAY IDRISS Tuesday (BL)
We'll set out in the morning for the site of Volubilis, 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.
DAY
6 - FEZ Wednesday (B)
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.
DAY
7- FEZ - Thursday (B)
We'll call on you early in the day and escort you to Fez Saiss airport,
where you'll board your flight to begin your journey home .
If you plan to fly out from Casablanca , then we 'll be glad to arrange
for a flight or a private car / driver Fez / Casablanca , depending on
your flight departure time, additional $$$ applies .
Rates
per person in USD $
| Sharing
in a Triple Occupancy
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US$1860.00
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| In
Double Occupancy
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US$1890.00
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| In
Single Occupancy
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US$2690.000
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- Children
of 9 years of age or younger : 50 % discount.
Infants : 2 years or younger :Pay only 10 %
- For
Dec 20 - Jan 5 travel ; Please add 10 % to the above listed rates
Your
tour includes:
- Accommodation
as described, three nights in suite at Riad Malika in Marrakech, and
three nights in traditional room at Dar Ghalia in Fez, breakfast included.
Dinner hosted in a local home in Marrakech
- Continental
(cB) or full breakfast (B)
daily; set-menu dinner (D) as shown in the itinerary.
- Escorted
guided sightseeing tours by air conditioned private motor coach as indicated
in the itinerary, including all entry fees . Half-day horse-drawn carriage
tour in Marrakech .Camel ride in Marrakech palm grove. Sound and Light
show in Fez.
- All
transfers within Morocco.
- First-class
train ticket from Marrakech to Casablanca.
- Lonely
Planet guidebook to Morocco
- Tea,
mint tea or coffee upon arrival at your hotel in Casablanca on Day 1.
- Hammam
session .
Not
included:
International airfares or domestic airfares in Morocco Drinks at meals
Personal expenses Gratuities for local personnel Trip interruption and
cancellation insurance (please see our insurance brochure)
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.
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