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PORTUGAL
Fès
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Rabat Casablanca 1
Beni Mellal
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Volubilis
3 Fès A
Meknes
MOROCCO
1 Merzouga Desert Camp
Marrakech 3 Ourika
Ouarzazate
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Zagora
Djemaa El Fna Square
Feel the evocative and age-old rhythms of Morocco
+ Indulge in the elegance and luxury of two of Morocco’s finest riads; these stylish courtyard hotels evoke the country’s rich history and tradition.
+ Special dining experiences include Rick’s Café, a seaside lunch in Rabat, a traditional meal in a highland town and dinner in a Marrakech palace.
+ Delight in a traditional Moroccan tea service
as you take in the fine views over the colorful Marrakech medina from the roof of the Maison de la Photographie.
+ Go off the beaten path to explore timeless Berber villages in the Atlas Mountains and the lovely Ourika Valley.
Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites
OUR JOURNEY
MAGIC OF MOROCCO
DAY 1 | Arrive Casablanca
On arrival, you’ll be escorted to the Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche Hotel. Then join your guide to explore the Central Market and see the Royal Palace. The impressive Hassan
II Mosque is built from exquisite materials on a platform that extends over the ocean. Enjoy dinner, wine and cocktails at Rick’s Café, a fun re- imagining of the classic Bogart film. meals d
DAY 2 | To Rabat and Fès
Explore the Oudayas Kasbah, a walled city within Rabat ; founded in the
8 DAYS + FOR $3,999 + Never more than 16 guests + Guaranteed Departures
WESTERN SAHARA
SPAIN
12th century, it’s still home to 2,000 residents. Marvel at the centuries-old Hassan Tower and enjoy lunch along the seafront. In Fès, check in to the Riad Fès. meals b+l +d
DAY 3 | Meknes and Volubilis Journey to Meknes , one of Morocco’s four Imperial cities. See the 300-year-old Gate of Bab El Mansour, walk in the ancient Jewish Quarter, and visit the Royal Stables – large enough for 20,000 Arabian horses. Drive to Moulay Idriss, a sacred hilltop city, and then explore the history of Roman Africa at Volubilis . Dating to the 1st century, these ruins are among the best-preserved in North Africa. meals b+l
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ATLAS MOUNTAINS