12D9N Great Morocco + Blue City (Nov 2022 – Mar 2023)

HIGHLIGHTS

MOROCCO

MARRAKESH

• Menara Garden
• Koutoubia Mosque
• Bahia Palace
• Majorelle Gardens
• Jemaa el-Fnaa Square

OUARZAZATE

• Aït Benhaddou
• Taourirt Kasbah
• Atlas Film Studios

TINGHIR

• Kalaat Mgouna
• Todra Gorges

ERFOUD

• Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
• 4WD & Camel Ride Sunset Tour

FEZ

• Fes El Bali
• Bab Boujloud Jeloud
• Bou Inania Madrasa
• Quaraouiyine Mosque

MEKNES

• Volubilis
• Moulay Idriss Zerhoun

CHEFCHAOUEN

• Old Medina & Local Market

RABAT

• Oudayas Kasbah
• The Royal Palace
• Hassan Tower
• Mausoleum of Mohammed V

CASABLANCA

• Hassan II Mosque
• The Royal Palace
• Mohammed V Square

MEAL PLANS:

• 9 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 9 Dinners

SPECIAL MEALS:

• “Chez Ali” fantasia dinner

HOTELS

5★ HOTELS

• MARRAKESH Adam Park
• QUARZAZATE Berbère Palace
• ERFOUD Palais Du Deserti
• FEZ Les Merinides
• CHEFCHAOUEN Riad Casa Hassan*
• CASABLANCA Kenzi Tower

Note:

• Hotels subject to final confirmation. Should there be changes, customers will be offered similar accommodations as stated in this list.
• Riad: Type of traditional Morocco house or palace with an interior garden or courtyard. • In the event if Riad House is full, the only
• 4Star hotel at the area will be replace.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 – HOME – CASABLANCA (MEALS ON BOARD)

Assemble at the airport and take-off to the cosmopolitan city of Morocco, Casablanca.

DAY 2 – CASABLANCA – MARRAKESH (HOTEL DINNER)

Upon arriving at Casablanca Mohammed V Airport, direct transfer to Marrakesh, the second oldest Imperial city, known as the Pearl of the South.

DAY 3 – MARRAKESH (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, FANTASIA DINNER)

Start the full day tour with a visit to the Menara Gardens, marvel at the majestic Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace built in the late 19th century. Visit the enchanting Majorelle Gardens, one of the most visited sites in Morocco. You will end the tour at the Jemaa el Fnaa, a square and market place in Marrakesh’s medina quarter which was declared a World Heritage Site. In the late evening, transfer to “CHEZ ALI” for dinner and enjoy a performance consisting of splendid dramatic display of Arabian nights, belly dancing and folklore.

DAY 4 – MARRAKESH (FREE DAY) (BREAKFAST, HOTEL DINNER)

Spend the day at your leisure. You may take an optional tour to explore Essaouira, home to a traditional Portuguese harbour filled with Moorish and Portuguese art.

DAY 5 – MARRAKESH – OUARZAZATE (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, HOTEL DINNER)

Take the road to Ouarzazate via the high Atlas Mountain. Located 2,630 metres high, the Tizi´n´Tichka mountain pass offers magnificent views of the surrounding landscapes. Arrive at Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO Site which has served as a filming location for movies like Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Thereafter, explore the impressive Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Film Studios before checking into your hotel.

DAY 6 – OUARZAZATE – TINGHIR – ERFOUD (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, HOTEL DINNER)

Heading off to Tinghir, you will travel along the Road of Thousand Kasbahs and stop at the Kalaat M’Gouna, a famous town where roses are cultivated for chance of getting rose products. Travel along the Dades Valley and enjoy the panoramic views of the old mud Berber villages overlooking the valley. Visit Todra Gorges, a classic gorge with narrow high rock walls that rises 300 metres high. Later we will arrive at the Desert Gate Erfoud, an oasis town in Sahara Desert. This evening, embark on an excursion to the huge sand dunes of Merzouga on a 4-wheel drive and enjoy a camel ride while watching the sunset over the Sahara Desert.

DAY 7 – ERFOUD – MIDELT – IFRANE – FES (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, HOTEL DINNER)

Travel through Errachidia to reach the village of Midelt for lunch. Continue through the Medium-Atlas Mountains route via the modern town of Ifrane, known as “Little Lucerne in Switzerland”. End the day at Fes for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 8 – FES (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, CHINESE DINNER)

You will dedicate all day today to visit Fes. View the Golden doors of the Royal Palace built by the bronze masters. Walk across the old Medina where you will visit the Bou Inania Madrasa, the Nejjarine Square, and the Mosque Al Qaraouiyine. Stop at the famous district of the leather tanneries, one of the city’s most iconic sights (and smells), offering a unique window into the pungent, natural process of producing leather. In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic view from Old Hills of Fes from which, you will have the most complete picture of different parts of Fes.

DAY 9 – FES – MEKNES – CHEFCHAOUEN (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, HOTEL DINNER)

Today, visit the UNESCO-listed site of Volubilis, the largest Roman archaeological site in Morocco. Continue to the holy city of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, which is considered the most significant religious town in Morocco. You’ll see his shrine and take in the panoramic views of the whole city from the top of the hillside. Journey to Chefchaouen, known as the Blue City famous for its white houses with blue doors and wrought iron windows and tile roofs. Enjoy some free time strolling around the Medina which is animated with traditionally dressed inhabitants and beautifully displayed colourful goods.

DAY 10 – CHEFCHAOUEN – RABAT – CASABLANCA (BREAKFAST, SEAFOOD LUNCH, FRENCH DINNER)

Our first schedule of the day is to undergo the requisite Covid-19 test together as a group. Set off to Rabat, the administrative capital of the kingdom. Visit Oudaya Kasbah, the magnificent Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan Tower. Then enjoy a seafood lunch while enjoying waves splashing onto the shore! Continue to Casablanca, visit exterior of the Great Hassan II Mosque, the largest mosque in Morocco that is noted for its soaring minaret. Drive through the residential area of Anfa and the Habous district.

DAY 11 – CASABLANCA – HOME (BREAKFAST, MEALS ON BOARD)

Spend the morning at your own leisure till it’s time to transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

DAY 12 – HOME SWEET HOME

We hope you enjoyed your vacation with our company and we look forward to seeing you again for your next trip.

REMARKS

• Prices shown are just guideline and are not guaranteed until purchase is completed.
• Price shown are in SGD
• Prices based on twin sharing, and does not include airport taxes and fuel surcharges, optional tours and gratitude for local guides, drivers and tour leaders, if applicable
• All tours subject to group size for confirmation
• Land arrangement excludes flight arrangements, optional tours and gratitude for local guides, drivers and tour leaders, if applicable
• Tour fare does not include visa charges. Passengers have to ensure that they hold a valid visa to enter their destination country. Please refer to http://cibtvisas.sg for visa requirement and charges