13 DAYS IMPERIAL TREASURES & DESERT WONDERS

Friday, day 1 – depart Johannesburg
Make your way to OR Tambo International Airport for your departure flight.

Saturday, day 2 – arrive Casablanca
On arrival at Casablanca International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in. Dinner and overnight

Sunday, day 3 – Casablanca / Rabat (95 km)
Today you will visit the economic capital of Morocco: the central market, the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa and the outside of the Hassan II Mosque. Continue onto Rabat the administrative capital of the country. Enjoy a city tour visiting: the Royal Palace, (Mechouar), the Oudaya Kasbah, the Mohamed V mausoleum and the Hassan Tower. Dinner and overnight

Monday, day 4 – Rabat / Meknes / Fez (220 km)
This morning depart to Meknes and visit the Ismalian capital, famous for its 40 km long walls, visit the Bab Mansour, the Royal stables, the Medina and the Jewish quarter. Continue onto Fez via the holy city of Moulay Idriss, and visit the impressive ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis. Dinner and overnight

Tuesday, day 5 – Fez
The whole day is devoted to sightseeing in Fez, the spiritual capital of Morocco. The medieval Medina with its Attarine and Bou Anania Medersas, the Nejjarine fountain, the Moulay Idriss mausoleum and the Karaouine mosque. This afternoon visit Fez Jdid.
Dinner and overnight

Wednesday, day 6 – Fez / Beni Mellal / Marrakesh (485 km)
Depart to Marrakesh passing by the Berber village of Immouzer du Kandar and Ifrane. Arrive in Marrakesh in the late afternoon and check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight

Thursday, day 7 – Marrakesh
The entire day will be devoted to sightseeing in Marrakech – the second oldest Imperial city, known as the pearl of the South. The city was founded by the Almoravides at the end of the 11th century. The historical sightseeing includes the Menara garden, the Saadian tombs, the Bahia palace and the Koutoubia. This afternoon, visit the souks and handicraft quarters displaying a variety of items and the famous place Djemâa El Fna with its non stop entertainment. Overnight

Friday, day 8 – Marrakesh
You have the day at leisure in Marrakesh. Dinner and overnight

Saturday, day 9 – Marrakesh / Ouarzazate (180 km)
Depart to Ouarzazate. Arrive at the end of the afternoon and check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight

Sunday, day 10 – Ouarzazate / Zagora (164 km)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by a short stroll through the city of Ouarzazate. Depart for Zagora, via Agdz and along the Draa Valley crossing magnificent palm groves dotted by antique kasbahs. Dinner and overnight in Zagora

Monday, day 11 – Zagora / Marrakesh (370 km)
After breakfast, return to Marrakech via Agdz and Ouarzazate. Arrive in Marrakech late in the afternoon and check in at the hotel. Overnight

Tuesday, day 12 – depart Marrakech / Casablanca
After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech Airport for your flight to Casablanca. On arrival at Casablanca Airport, check in for your departure flight to Johannesburg.

Wednesday, day 13 – arrive Johannesburg
Early morning arrival at OR Tambo International Airport.

Package price included:
* Airfare on Emirates Airline: Johannesburg/Dubai/Casablanca/Dubai/Johannesburg
* Airfare on Royal Air Maroc: Marrakech/Casablanca
* 10 nights accommodation in 4* hotels based on half board (with dinner in hotels except on Thursday when lunch is served as per itinerary)
* Tour transportation in a deluxe vehicle (according to the number of participants)
* Multilingual tour escort /guide throughout, and local guides in the cities.
* Entrance fees to the monuments indicated in the program.
* Porterage of luggage and tips at the hotels and restaurants