12D Highlights Of Morocco from Chan's World Holidays

Highlights:

Marrakech city tour with Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa El Fna, Medina of Marrakesh
Chez Ali Show with Dinner
Quarzazate Filming Sites of Lawerence of Arabia, Star Wars and Games of Throne
4WD drive and Camel Ride To View Sunrise at Sahara Desert
Fez Medina and Karaouiyne Mosque
Meknes Old Medina and Moulay Ismael Mausoleum
Roman City of Volubilis
Chefchaouen The Blue City
Rabat Mausoleum of King Mohammad V and Hassan Tower
Casablanca City Tour with dinner Rick?s Cafe

12D Highlights Of Morocco

From $2688 SGD

SINGAPORE - CASABLANCA

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Casablanca - Morocco.

CASABLANCA - MARRAKESH (DINNER)

On your arrival to Casablanca airport, you will be met by our representative and continue on a scenic drive to Marrakesh – city known the “Pearl of the South”, with history dated to almost a thousand years old. Upon arrival, free at leisure till dinner.

MARRAKESH (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/ DINNER)

Embark on a tour of this city that gave her name to all the country, being that, in less than 60 years, Marrakech will reach the previlege to become 1000 years old. We begin visiting the Menara Gardens, the big basin, the olives fields. Continue to visit the Mosque of Koutoubia, view the Bahia Palace, the Tombs of the Saandians Dynasty. Spread around the Medina and Djemaa El Fna Square, the Koutoubia Mosque is without question one of the most eye-catching of all the landmarks within Marrakech and hard to miss, with its beautiful towering minaret playing an integral part of this unique Moroccan skyline. Later, interact with the dancers, storytellers and acrobats at the bustling square where you may also shop for Moroccan clothing, crafts and snacks at the souk. In the evening enjoy dinner at “Chez Ali” which includes entertainment.

MARRAKESH - QUARZAZATE (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/ DINNER)

From Marrakesh, continue via the spectacular Tizi n Tichka Pass before descending past charming mountain villages, dense woods and green fields to Quarzazate. Get your cameras ready as you stop at the village of Ait-Ben-Haddou that boasts one of Morocco's finest kasbah. The route concludes at Ouarzazate, a popular filming site in Morocco where movies such as “Lawrence of Arabia”, “Star Wars” and “Games of Thrones” were filmed.

QUARZAZATE - TINGHIR - GORGES OF TODRA - ERFOUD (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/ DINNER)

Departure to Erfoud via Tinghir where you can visit the craft center or have a free time to explore the small city, then continue through the breath taking desert landscapes and oasis with fantastic palm groves. Visit Todra Gorges, the narrow canyon where 300 meter-high cliffs drop to|the river bed below. Later we will arrive to the desert gate Erfoud, the city is situated at the gates|of Tafilalet. Erfoud is an oasis town in Sahara Desert. It is known by the name of Gate of Sahara|Desert. Many films were shot in this area, among the famous ones are “Prince of Persia” & “The|Mummy”.

ERFOUD - MERZIUGA - MIDELT - MEKENES - VOLUBILIS - FEZ (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/ DINNER)

Set off early this morning for your sunrise 4WD and camel ride at the Sahara to view the glorious|sunrise. Then return to the hotel at Erfoud to have breakfast. After breakfast continue towards|Meknes, one of Morocco’s lesser-visited Imperial Cities. Built on the backs of tens of thousands of slaves by the tyrannical Moulay Ismail, it was conceived to be the ‘Versailles of Morocco’. Visit Volubilis one of the most impressive Roman ruins in Morocco, and one of the former Empire’s most remote outposts, as the tough legionnaires were held back from further expansion by the Berber Tribes. Once a thriving provincial city, it takes only a little imagination to see toga-clad senators and scurrying plebeians filling its streets.

FEZ (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/ DINNER)

Your city tour of Fez will include viewing the exterior of The Royal Palace though general public|are barred from entering the Palace, but it is still an impressive sight even from outside. The|Mosque of Bouanania built between 1350 and 1357, is the biggest in Fès, and the hallmark of|Merenid architecture. The University of Quaraouiyne is one of the most imposing in Morocco. It|houses a university which is thought to be the oldest in the world and which was founded in the|middle of the 9th century at a time when theology, grammar and Koranic law were the basic|subjects taught. The El-Attarine medersa, situated opposite it, is considered to be the most|beautiful in the medina. Explore The Fez Medina with their typical bazaars which has been|designated Unesco World Heritage of Humanity Site. Wander through its souks and alleys which|are unchanged since the Middle Ages. Old Fes is stereotypical exotic Morocco – narrow winding|alleys, craft bazaars, food markets, mosques, madarsas (theological seminaries), dye-pits and|tanneries. From a hill top one will be able to have a panoramic view of this old city.

FEZ - CHEFCHAOUEN (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/ DINNER)

Continue to Chefchaouen, one of the most beautiful towns in the massive Rif mountains, the last|rampart before the Mediterranean and the Iberian Peninsula. It is famous for its shady valleys|Medina, its white houses with blue doors and wrought iron windows and tile roofs hence also|known as the “The Blue City”. On arrival, lunch at a local restaurant followed by free time to|explore the city at your own pace or simply relax. Outa el Hammam is the main square, and the|place to watch the world go by. Walk up the tiny higgledy-piggeldy alleys away from the more|tourist orientated areas and you will find the every-day life of the town.

CHEFCHAOUEN - RABAT (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/ DINNER)

Head towards the imperial city of Rabat the administrative capital of the Kingdom. On arrival,|embark on a visit to the Kasbah of the Udayas, a massive ancient fortress quarter built in the 12th|century and its beautiful white and blue interior of Mediterranean flavour. Stop by the Mausoleum|of Mohamed V and delight in the artistic design of the mosque, complete with detailed motifs|and dazzling chandeliers. If time permit, you may wish to explore the surroundings at leisure.

RABAT - CASABLANCA (BREAKFAST/ LUNCH/ DINNER)

From Rabat continue to Casablanca, the economical capital. On arrival, embark on city tour with|view the impressive King Hassan II Mosque, the largest in Morocco which has the tallest minaret|on the planet, followed by visit the exterior of The Royal Palace, the Mohammed V Square, drive|through the residential area of Anfa and the Habous district. Tonight enjoy dinner at Casablanca’s famous Rick’s Cafe which the movie “Casablanca “were shot in this restaurant.

CASABLANCA - SINGAPORE (BREAKFAST)

After breakfast, free at leisure for some last minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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12D Highlights Of Morocco

From $2688 SGD

Agency: Chan's World Holidays

12D Highlights Of Morocco

From $2688 SGD

Agency: Chan's World Holidays