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Arrive at Casablanca airport where you will be met and greeted by your guide before transferring to your hotel. Check in at hotel and get ready for an orientation tour of this city which is the Business Capital of the Kingdom. From your coach you’ll see the Medina, Mohammed V square, United Nations square, the Central Market, the Habbous quarter, the Royal Palace, the residential area of Anfa and the outside view of the magnificent Hassan II Mosque and the Ain Diab Corniche lined with swimming pools and gastronomic restaurants. Overnight in Casablanca.
After breakfast, depart for Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco. On arrival go on a sightseeing tour of “Imperial Garden City”. Along with its main monuments like Oudayas garden, Hassan Tower and its Mausoleum, you’ll see the ramparts and walls of the Mechouar which surround the Royal Palace. Continue onto Meknes and a tour of this “Moroccan Versailles”. It was founded at the end of the 17th century by Moulay Ismail, a contemporary of Louis XIV. Sights of interest include Bab El Mansour, considered as the finest gateway in Morocco. The Moulay Ismaïl Mausoleum as well as the mosque and his tomb. Later transfer to Fes. Arrive and check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight at Fes.
Breakfast at the hotel. The whole day today is devoted in discovering this city. Considered as a universal patrimony, Fez is ranked nowadays among the list of spiritual and historic cities of the world. A visitor to Fez experiences the atmosphere of the middle ages of the Islamic civilisation. Depart this morning to discover the Medina, the largest in Morocco. UNESCO declared the Medina of Fez one of the world’s cultural treasures. Move on to the Nejjarine Square. This square, with its splendid and unusual fountain, takes its name from the Souk Nejjarine (Carpenter’s Souk), which is situated behind a wooden door in a narrow street below the square. Visit Attarine Medersa, by far the most beautiful Medersa (school) in Fez. Especially notable are the bronze door, the inner courtyard with fine marble and alabaster pillars, the cedarwood canopy and the white marble font decorated with a rosette and Zellige. Fez is also known for its tanneries. The colourful tanner’s quarter, spreads out along the banks of the Oued Fez. The view from the rooftops is a memorable one. Clusters of stone vats filled with red, yellow and brown dyes, and skins hanging everywhere, drying in the sun. Continue to Mellah, the Jewish quarter, considered to be the largest in Morocco. The buildings include charming old houses with elaborately carved wooden balconies and Neo-classical colonnades, and a number of residential blocks with multi-coloured façades. Stop and explore the new city before returning to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at Fez.
After breakfast at the hotel, depart on a full day’s drive to Marrakech with a stop in Ifrane, one of the few ski resorts in Morocco. Travel past a pageantry of fragrant, dense pine and cedar forest, terraced farms, the mud – brick Berber villages in Azrou known for its wood-carved handicrafts and expert carpet weaving. Continue through via Atlas Mountain towards Beni Mellal where you can stop and have lunch on your own. Continue onto Marrakech. Arrive and check into your hotel. Dinner and overnight at Marrakech.
Today after breakfast, devote the entire day in discovering this magic city known as the “Pearl of the South”. Points of interest include: The magnificent Menara gardens which cover an area of 250 acres and are planted with olive trees. The large central lake, dating from the 12th century, is fed by a network of irrigation channels. At the water’s edge, a small Saadian pavilion was used for the sultan’s romantic pleasures. The Koutoubia Mosque is one of the best examples of Moorish art, combining apparent simplicity with superb craftsmanship and restrained luxury. Its minaret, 252 feet high is certainly one of the most impressive sights in Marrakech. During the 16th century, several mausoleums were built to accommodate the tombs of thirteen Saadian rulers. The Saadian Tombs, with its delicate decoration and pure architectural lines, are an outstandingly beautiful feature of architecture. The Bahia Palace, built among 2 acres of lush and exotic gardens, is a combination of ancient culture and luxury. The inner courtyards are surrounded by many luxurious rooms of the palace. The famous souks, with an intricate maze of narrow streets, are a mirror of the Moroccan way of life bustling with merchants, tourists, animals, small shops, spices. Jemaa El Fna Square is one of the main attractions of Marrakesh. This traditional meeting place for peasants and merchants has become the heart of Marrakesh. In the morning, this vast square, bordered by shops and workshops, is crowded with fruit and spice sellers, basket sellers, ironmongers and barbers. In the afternoon and in the evening hours the musicians, story-tellers, snake charmers and entertainers with performing monkeys fill this square turning it into a live theater. Return to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at Marrakech.
After breakfast you will be transferred to Airport for your flight home.
In most cases, you’ll have your initial itinerary within a few days. First we’ll (1) set up a call to get to know you and your family, friends or partner. Next we’ll (2) ask about your interests and how you like to travel, as well as discussing ideas for your chosen destination. From here (3) we’ll curate a tailor-made itinerary and send it over within a few days. You can then fine-tune your trip as much as you like and speak to the other people in your party before confirming.
If your needs are more complex plan,then this process can take a little longer. At the same time if you’re eager to travel ASAP then we can get you from enquiry to flight within a matter of hours.
All of our itineraries are completely tailor-made from scratch. Those on our website are there to provide inspiration, and to give you a taste of what we can do. As soon as we’ve had our initial phone conversation, your Travel Expert will begin to tailor and mould an itinerary around what you want.
All of our trips are private, so you won’t be joining a group (unless of course you’re travelling with one of your own). There’s no maximum group size (within reason), so if you want to go with five friends or 40 family members, we can sort it. We’ve also built strong relationships with a number of top hotels around the world, so if you want a luxury hotel solely for your group, we can arrange a buy-out For group and price incentive travel, kindly reach out to us and we will be able to assist you accordingly.
It’s up to you. We can sort it all out and save you the stress. Should you want to book your own then that’s totally fine too,but please note that booking with directly will always be a added layer of security.
After you’re happy with your final itinerary and booked your trip, we will confirm everything with our local suppliers and start the countdown. We will give you access to your personalised app which contains additional information about your destination and a countdown to your trip. As you get closer to the departure date and have made your final payment, we’ll send through your final travel documents before setting up a pre-departure call to answer any last-minute questions.
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Bespoke travel isn’t cheap – it’s true. But there are some very good reasons for this. Like tailors of haute couture outfits, we hand-make each and every trip we sell based on years of insight, knowledge and experience. Nothing we do is off-the-shelf, meaning we put lots of care into fine-tuning your itinerary to make sure it fits you perfectly. We draw on friendships, agreements, and relationships with local contacts and partners to ensure we can do things
As we often say, no two Holidays box trips are ever the same. Our higher premium reflects all of the added ideas, expertise and energy that goes into your itinerary – as well as our 24/7 support, logistical expertise, insider insight, and all of the management and details. We really love travel, and take huge pride in giving you the best and most seamless experience of your life. In other words: it’s really, really worth it.
We can surely give you a basic split of Flights & land cost,however we are not able to give price breakdowns as we receive contracted rates from our suppliers and these are therefore confidential. However, we will always endeavour to give you the clarity you need so you feel comfortable confirming your trip with us.
Please be aware it’s your responsibility to ensure you’re covered for all possible vaccinations or medications needed for your trip. We pride ourselves on being able to do many things but sadly we are not qualified physicians, so please speak with your doctor to ensure you are up to date on your recommended vaccinations. Often vaccinations need to be given well over a month prior to departure to have reached full efficacy.
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