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SHORT HAUL


What’s new Operators: Morocco plans to


invest up to 15 billion euros in its tourism sector by 2020. Tourism Minister Lahcen Haddad told French daily Le Figaro in an interview last year. “We will invest in beach resorts and in our cultural heritage sites with the objective of attracting 11.5 million tourists starting from 2014.” Airlines: Royal Air Maroc has increased the frequency of its fl ights to Casablanca. The new schedule will see 10 direct fl ights weekly on the route this summer, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Other airlines fl ying from the UK include BA, easyJet, Ryanair, Iberia, Air France, KLM, and Thomson. Hotels: One of four new hotels that opened in Marrakesh in 2012, the Mosaic Palais Aziza & Spa is set


in the Palmerie of Marrakech, among private palaces and in fi ve acres of established gardens. The hotel is just 10 minutes from the medina, and has an outdoor pool and a spa. It is introducing cooking classes


revealing the secrets behind the authentic Moroccan dishes created in the hotel.


Where to book it KUONI - 01306 747008


An 11-night Moroccan Highlights tour, on a mainly half-board basis, including fl ights from Heathrow and transfers, is from £1389 pp. Stops include Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Fès, Erfoud, Ouarzazate, and Marrakech. Prices are for November 2013. kuoni.co.uk


PRESTIGE HOLIDAYS –


01425 480400


A 14-night stay in October is from £2332 pp, saving £197pp. Included are fl ights from Gatwick to Marrakech, stays at La Sultana Marrakech, La Sultana Oualidia, L’Heure Bleue Palais at Essaouira, and Kasbah Tamadot, all B&B, plus hire car.


prestigeholidays.co.uk COSMOS TOURS & CRUISES– 0844 573 0668 The 10-day ‘Highlights of Morocco’ tour includes guided city sightseeing of Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes and Marrakech as well as the Atlas Mountains, Todra Gorges and Dades Valley plus the oasis resort of Ouarzazate. It is priced from £775pp and includes fl ights, nine nights half board and a guide. cosmostoursandcruises.co.uk


EXPLORE– 0844 499 0901 The 15-day ‘Imperial Cities & Desert’ tour visits Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech. Highlights include the ‘Blue Spring’ oasis, the southern High Atlas, camel trek and overnight camp in the Sahara, then the coast at Essaouira. The 14-night tour is priced from £898pp including fl ights; B&B; and transport. explore.co.uk ATTRACTION WORLD – 0871 700 8888 A historical half-day tour of Marrakech is from £39 for adults and £20 for children. Discover the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the lively Djemaa El Fna. The Fantasia Dinner (£53 adults, £27 children) includes a horseback acrobatic display with a typical Moroccan dinner. attractionworld.com


LUXURY MOROCCO SAVINGS


5H Taj Palace, nr Marrakech SAVE up to £336*


*per couple per week, on stays 16 Apr-31 Oct . Book at least 60 days prior to arrival


call 0800 008 7288 or visit www.classic-collection.co.uk


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