Fes
HIGHLIGHTS OF MOROCCO MOUNTAINS, DESERT, COAST AND CITIES
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From the ‘Royal Cities’ of Fes, Meknes and Marrakech to the Saharan Sand Sea of Merzouga, we explore many of Morocco’s natural and cultural highlights. We visit local Berber communities in the Anti-Atlas Mountains and travel through the vast Dades Gorge. Along the way we unwind in hand-picked hotels and traditional ‘riads’ which provide an oasis of calm from the bustling cities.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Fes. Days 2/3 Fes Explore the medieval city. Visit the ancient cities of Meknes, Volubilis and Moulay Idriss. Day 4 Southern Oases Travel to the desert settlement of Erfoud. Visit the market town of Midelt and explore Gorge du Ziz. Day 5 Great Sahara Visit Rissani market and discover the dunes of the Merzouga Sand Sea. Days 6/7 Boumalne Dades Explore the vast canyons of the Dades River Valley. Day 8 Ait Benhaddou Travel through the ‘Valley of a 1000 Kasbahs’ to one of Morocco’s most iconic villages. Days 9/10 Anti- Atlas Visit traditional hillside Berber villages and experience local culture. Days 11/12 Atlantic Coast Travel to the Portuguese fishing port of Essaouira and relax on the beach. Days 13/14 Magical Marrakech Explore the bustling city and visit the traditional souk markets. Day 15 Fly to the UK.
A TLANTIC O CEAN
V olubilis FE S ES SAOUI RA
MOROCCO MARR AKECH
Ait Benhaddou AG ADI R
T aroudant Igherm region
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Imperial city Midelt Dades Tinerhir Gorge
‘V alley of 1000 Kasbahs’
OU ARZAZA TE Rissani BOUMALNE ERFOUD camel ride MERZOUG A Sand Sea of Merzouga
SA H ARA DESER T ALGERI A
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DETAILS
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Accommodation and Meals: 6 nights riads, 3 nights Kasbahs, 3 nights hotels, 2 nights auberge. 14 breakfasts are included.
Transport: Chartered bus. Group Size: Generally 10 to 16.
TOUR DATES
The Highlights of Morocco tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
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Traditional Riad interior 162
TOUR ONLY – 15 DAYS Tour price without flights from £1295
Ref: DMR
Optional 4WD &
Meknes Old medina
Highlights of Morocco Ref DMR G
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flight
Andalucian Express
MOORISH SPAIN TO MARRAKECH FROM EUROPE TO MOROCCO BY RAIL
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Travelling by train we visit Andalucian hill-villages and explore the Imperial Cities of Morocco, including Rabat, Fes and Marrakech. From our carriage windows we watch as the architecture changes from whitewashed Spanish villages to the characteristic minarets and medinas of Morocco. Along the way we sample traditional Andalucian tapas and the best of Moroccan cuisine.
£997 11 DAYS
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Malaga. Days 2/3 Villages of Ronda Travel on the Andalucia Express through the ‘El Chorro’ gorge to the historic cliff-top town of Ronda. Explore the famous ‘white villages’ and visit one of the oldest bullrings in Spain. Day 4 Africa Cross the Straits of Gibraltar to Tangier. Days 5/6 Fes Explore the ancient medina of Fes and wander through the souks. Optional guided tour of the Holy City of Moulay Idriss and Roman Volubilis. Day 7 Rabat Travel by train to the Imperial City of Rabat. Stroll around the historic sites including the fortified town of Kasbah des Oudaias. Day 8 Casablanca Visit Casablanca’s vast Hassan II Mosque and travel to Marrakech. Days 9/10 Marrakech Tour the city. Explore the maze of souks that line the backstreets and alleyways and the lively Djemma-el- Fna Square. Optional visit to traditional Berber villages in the High Atlas Mountains. Day 11 Fly to the UK.
For detailed information visit
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flight
DETAILS
Tour type Rail Comfort Active
Accommodation and Meals: 10 nights hotels. 10 breakfasts are included.
Moorish Spain to Marrakech Ref RMO SPAIN Grazalema
A TLANTIC OCEAN
TANGIER Medina tour
Kasbah des Oudaias RABAT
Hassan II Mosque MOROCCO
Souqs & medina MARRAKECH
Djemaa El Fna Koutoubia
km 0 200
TOUR ONLY – 11 DAYS Tour price without flights from £693
For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk Casablanca Hassan Tower
Mediterranean Sea
Walking tour of Old Town & Bou Inania Medersa
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The Moorish Spain to Marrakech tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/rmo
Day trip to
Transport: Train, taxis and bus. Group Size: Generally 12 to 18.
TOUR DATES
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