12 Days / 11 Nights Atlantic Coast Tour (12天/ 11夜大西洋海岸之旅)

Minimum 6 pax to run the tour, this is a small group tour of not more than 10 pax.

DEPARTURE DATE:  Anytime if there are a few friends interested.

Although small group travel is a luxury, it does not necessarily need to cost more than joining a big group tour.  Depending on who you ask, it may even cost less.  Please feel free to email for price details, boardman59@gmail.com

PRICE, 

Includes -
* Private transportation and fuel
* Guide/driver
* 11 nights hotel/guesthouse/** riad accommodation
* Camel ride and 1 night in desert camp, twin or double sharing
* All breakfasts and 5 dinners (except dinners in Marrakech, Fes and Chefchaouen)
* Local guides in Marrakech, Meknes, Fes and Volubilis
* All tips and entrance tickets

Excludes -
* International flights
* Lunches
* All drinks
* Dinner in Marrakech, Fes and Chefchaouen
* Travel insurance

** A riad is a traditional Moroccan house built around an interior garden or courtyard with no windows or balconies facing the street, a typical Islamic architecture designed to maximise family privacy from the outside world.  Original riads are beautiful family homes once belonged to rich local merchants.  Many have been restored and converted into "boutique guesthouses".  However, since these properties were built for the purpose of private homes, they cater only for small group tours.  A stay in the Riad is a uniquely Moroccan experience in itself!  It's one of the many highlight of a Morocco trip that not to be missed.


Riad Ahlam, Medina of Fes

PLEASE NOTE that Day 1 of the 12 day itinerary is the day tour starts in Morocco and not the day flying out from home country.  Day 12 is the day leaving Morocco for home.  

Day 0 ( 0天 ) :  Home - Casablanca ( 卡萨布兰卡 )

Leave on the evening flight for Casablanca if flying from Kuala Lumpur, arriving next morning.

Day 1 ( 第1天 ) :  Casablanca ( 卡萨布兰卡 )

Pick-up from Casablanca airport. 
Visit the magnificent Hassan II mosque IF arriving early morning.  The mosque location by the Atlantic coast has been inspired by a verse in the Quran which states that God's throne was built upon water.  
Lunch before the journey continues to Essouira.

Overnight in Essouira (D)

Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca

DAY 2 ( 第2天 ) :  Essouira ( 索维拉 ) - Marrakech ( 马拉喀什 )

A free morning to wonder in this coastal city after breakfast.  Portuguese, French and Berber heritage is still evident in the oldest part of the city.  Essaouira is famous for windsurfing, woodwork and handicrafts.  The streets are dotted with beautiful local handicraft and souvenir shops.  Lunch, then proceed to Marrakech.  On arrival visit Majorelle Garden before check-in to the riad.

Overnight in Marrakech.  (B)


Marrakech

Day 3 ( 第3天 ) :  Marrakech ( 马拉喀什 ) Sight-seeing

(UNESCO World Heritage Site:  Medina of Marrakech)

This morning, follow a walking tour of Marrakech around the city ramparts.  Visit the exquisite Bahia Palace, explore the labyrinth streets of the medina, soak up the colours and atmosphere, be overwhelmed by the chaos and myriad of activities; from the medina to Djemma el Fna Square where some ancient and traditional crafts are still practiced.  A free and easy afternoon after lunch.

Another night in Marrakech. (B)


Majorelle Garden
Day 4 ( 第4天 ) :  Marrakech - Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Ouarzazatte ( 瓦尔扎扎特 ) - Dades Valley 

Today's visits includes a UNESCO World Heritage site - Ait Ben Haddou, a traditional pre-Saharan habitat consists of a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls.  Then follow by a guided tour of the Atlas Film Studio in Ouarzazatte.  Journey continues to Dades Gorges, a stunning rust-red and mauve mountain landscape with striking sculpted rock surface like " monkey toes ".  

Overnight in Boumalne Dades. (B, D)

Day 5 ( 第5天 ) :  Todra Gorges ( 托德拉峡谷 ) - Merzouga ( 梅尔祖加沙漠 ) camel ride and night in a camp

This morning we will visit Todra Gorge and enjoy a leisurely stroll amidst the dramatic landscape.  After that journey continues to Merzouga desert.  En route visit a fossil factory in Erfoud.  Group will leave the big luggage in a hotel on arrival in Merzouga village.  We camel trek from the edge of the desert for approximately an hour into the beautiful Erg Chebbi dunes.  Overnight in a bivouac (camp), enjoy a typical Berber DINNER and drum party, and sleep in a traditional nomad tent under millions of stars. (B, D)


Merzouga desert
Day 6 ( 第6天 ) :  Merzouga ( 梅尔祖加沙漠 ) - Rissani Souk ( 传统市场 ) - Midelt

Wake up to a spectacular morning in the desert.  After enjoying sunrise, camel ride to the hotel at the edge of the sand dunes for breakfast and shower.  Next, visit Rissani souk, a historic camel caravan stop.  This is a good place for anyone interested to buy quality nuts and dried fruits.  Our journey continues to Midelt, the landscape along this stretch of road are some of the most spectacular in Morocco, passing meadows, amazing gorges and valleys.

Overnight in Midelt.  (B, D)

Day 7 ( 第7天 ) :  Midelt - Cedar Forest ( 杉树林 ) - Meknes ( 梅克内斯 ) - Fez ( 菲斯 )
(UNESCO World Heritage Site:  Historic City of Meknes)

Touring northwards today crossing the Middle Atlas, also known for its aromatic cedar forest and the rare Barbary macaques.  Join a city tour upon arriving in Meknes, one of the four Imperial cities of Morocco before going to Fes.

Overnight in Fez (B)

Day 8 ( 第8天 ) :  Fez ( 菲斯 ) Sight-seeing
(UNESCO World Heritage Site:  Medina of Fez)

Today's journey starts in the ancient city of Fez, the spiritual and cultural centre of Morocco.  Spend the morning discovering the ramparts of Fez and the 14th century Medersa Bou Inania. Next explore the fascinating cobbled lanes of the *medina, the richly decorated Attarine Madrasa, and Nejjarin fountain.  Visit the medieval tannery, mosques and the palace. Lunch will be in the heart of the *medina.  After lunch, a visit to the ceramic factory to see the well-known potteries and tiles that are produced in Fez.

Another night in Fez.  (B)


Walking tour, Medina of Fes
* The medina is a typically walled city, with many narrow and maze-like streets.

Day 9 ( 第9天 ) :  Fez ( 菲斯 ) - Vollubilis - Chefchaouen ( 舍夫沙万 ), also known as the Blue City
(UNESCO World Heritage Site:  Archaeological Site of Volubilis)

This morning, drive to the Roman ruins of Volubilis.  Enjoy the views of the beautiful mountains landscape as the journey continues to Chefchaouen, one of the stunning villages at the foot of the Rif mountains.  Chefchaouen medina has a Spanish style square surrounded by many funky arts and crafts stores, roof-top restaurants and cafes.

Overnight in Chefchaouen (B)

Day 10 ( 第10天 ) :  Chefchaouen ( 舍夫沙万 )

A free and easy day to explore, relax and enjoy this charming blue city.  Many who have come look forward to returning.  On a fine day it is a pleasant walk up the hill to watch sunset and enjoy the panoramic view of the city beneath your feet.

Another night in Chefchaouen (B)


Chefchaouen
Day 11 ( 第11天 ) :  Chefchaouen ( 舍夫沙万 ) to Casablanca ( 卡萨布兰卡 )
(UNESCO World Heritage Site:  Rabat, modern capital and historic city)

Visit Mausoleum of Mohammed V and Hassan Tower in Rabat en route to Casablanca.


Hassan Tower, Rabat
Overnight in Casablanca (B, D)

Day 12 ( 第12天 ) :  After breakfast, transfer to the airport. 再见卡萨布兰卡




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