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The Magic of Morocco - 2008 Departures
8 Days starting from $1,149

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Length: 8 Days
Type: Independent Travel
Category: Escorted Tour
Operator: General Tours
Tour Code: GT-115
   
 
 
About This Tour


Small Group Touring with General Tours World Traveler... The Magic of Morocco. This is a magical destination, with splendid sites of antiquity, remote Berber villages, dramatic mountain vistas, vibrant cities – and a rich culture reflected everywhere you turn... in lovingly landscaped gardens, delightful cuisine and even in the intricately-detailed ornamentation of mosques and homes. In the company of no more than 20 travelers – with our expert Moroccan tour manager at your side – you’ll experience all of these wonders in this delightful vacation.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights

General Tours World Traveler Small Group Touring
  • A small, intimate group journey to Morocco that comfortably covers the north and south of this diverse country... with comprehensive sightseeing throughout. Guaranteed weekly departures and our selection of fine hotels – all with great locations – give you more choice and flexibility Tagine, Harissa, Couscous… They sound exotic and taste delicious. Savor delightful Moroccan cuisine with lunch or dinner included every day. 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Diwan
Hotel Class: First Class
Built in 2007, the Diwan Casablanca provides guests with traditional amenities and is located close to the port.

Oumpalace
Hotel Class: First Class


Royal Mansour
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
Sitting in the heart of Casablanca, Le Royal Mansour Meridien provides views of the nearby harbor and Hassan II mosque from its 8th floor terrace. Also in close proximity are many of the popular attractions of Casablanca, including Place des Nations Unies, the Central Market, New Medina, and the historic streets of Old Medina. In the hotel itself are a variety of options, such as a spa, sauna, fitness center, hairdresser, and boutique. Guests may enjoy meals at one of 2 restaurants specializing in Mediterranean and traditional Moroccan cuisine, to be followed with after-dinner drinks at the refined piano bar. The 182 richly-appointed guest rooms are decorated in Moroccan style and include high-speed internet access, satellite TV, AC, mini-bar, 24-hour room service, iron & board, hairdryer, complimentary newspaper, and safe.

Menzah Zalagh
Hotel Class: First Class
Menzeh Zalagh Hotel Fez is located in the new city, only 15 minutes walk away from the old city and all the tourist attractions. The hotel includes complimentary continental breakfast, fitness room, restaurant, guest laundromat and outdoor pool.

Zalagh Parc
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
The Zalagh Parc Palace is located at the entrance to Morocco's spiritual and cultural capital, Fez. All 488 rooms in the hotel are decorated in traditional Moroccan theme, with minibars, air-conditioning, direct-dial phones, and satellite TV. Also in the hotel is a gym, a sauna, swimming pools and Turkish baths for all guests to enjoy. Additionally, tennis and squash courts are available for a friendly match. Zalach Parc also has four restaurants, a nightclub and a bar.

Jnan Palace
Hotel Class: Deluxe
This brightly decorated glass-and-stucco structure is unsurpassed among the Ville Nouvelle's new hotels. The Jnan Palace offers tranquility around the pool and a quietly cosmopolitan bar and café. The hotel nightclub, Le Phoebus, is a fixed point in the Fez night scene, while the piano bar, Birdy, is usually a soothing place to spend time. The restaurants -- Italian, Moroccan, and international -- are all among the Ville Nouvelle's best. 210 rooms with 3 restaurants, bar, pool, parking

Ryad Mogador Opera
Hotel Class: First Class
The Ryad Mogador Opera is located a short distance from Majorelle Gardens and Jamaa el Fna Square. This contemporary property includes restaurant and bar, pool, fitness center, safe deposit box and currency exchange. Each of the 162 guest rooms are air conditioned and have satellite television, internet access coffee maker and mini-bar.

Ryad Mogador Menara
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
At Hotel Ryad Mogader Menara, guests have a glimpse of the vibrant Djemaa el-Fna, the town square of Marrakech. The guest rooms at are equipped with mini-bar, internet access, direct-dial phone, satellite television, radio, and climate control. Guests can use the Turkish Baths, TV Room, swimming pools, sauna and massage room, covered swimming pool, beauty salon, a health spa, a fully-equipped fitness center on the property. There are four restaurants on site.

Royal Mirage Deluxe
Hotel Class: Deluxe
The Royal Mirage Deluxe in Marrakech located in the Hivernage area, the heart of Marrakech city. The 78 guest rooms include marble bathroom, high-speed internet access, and mini-bar.

Chellah
Hotel Class: Superior Tourist Class
Ideally located at the heart of the city, the Chellah Hotel provides access to the city's business and entertainment districts.Hotel services include 24-hour reception, laundry, and room service. It also has an in-house restaurant that serves both native and international cuisines. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, bathroom, and television.

Rabat Hotel
Hotel Class: Superior First Class
Located in the heart of the capitol, the Rabat Hotel is minutes from entertainment and other excursions. All 114 rooms have telephone, internet, air-conditioning, satellite TV, and minibar. Additional hotel amenities include 3 restaurants, coffee shop and bar.

Tour Hassan
Hotel Class: Deluxe
The Tour Hassan Hotel has 144 luxury rooms all decorated in Moroccan style and equipped with bathroom, air-conditioning, telephone and TV. The hotel has two restaurants, offering a variety of cuisine as well as two bars, a business center, fitness and beauty center, Jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, solarium, and a pool. Finding the way to Rabat shopping and cultural experiences is as easy as stepping outside the hotel doors.
 
Day 1 - Casablanca
Check-in to your choice of hotel, carefully selected for service and a great location. Meals D Your choice of accommodations

Day 2 - Casablanca / Rabat
Your tour of Casablanca showcases the many faces of Morocco’s largest city, its contemporary urban elements as well as the rich legacy of its French colonial past. Continue to your selected hotel in Rabat and enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Meals B,D Your choice of accommodations

Day 3 - Rabat / Volubilis / Meknes / Fès
Sightseeing in Rabat, the “Imperial Garden City”, includes the Kasbah of Oudayas, built on a cliff overlooking the ocean, and the beautiful Hassan Tower. Travel through the sacred Islamic town of Moulay Idriss and tour the 3rd century B.C. Roman ruins of Volubilis#WHS#. Visit Meknes#WHS#, an ancient imperial city, before continuing to Fès#WHS# and the hotel of your choice. Meals B,D Your choice of accommodations

Day 4 - Fès
Your tour of Fès, the oldest of Morocco’s imperial cities, includes the Medina, the Karaouine Mosque and University – the oldest in the world – and the elaborately-tiled Nejjarine Fountain. You will also explore the souks, an excellent place to shop for leather, rugs and beautiful ceramics. Meals B,D

Day 5 - Fès / Marrakech
Journey into the scenic Middle-Atlas Mountains through Ifrane, a mountain village, and Immouzer, a friendly Berber town surrounded by rugged gorges and wooded hills. Arrive in Beni Mellal, a bustling highland town, for a lunch of Moroccan specialties and then continue to Marrakech where you check-in to your hotel. Meals B,L,D Your choice of accommodations

Day 6 - Marrakech
Marrakech, founded 800 years ago, is located in the heart of beautiful pine groves surrounded by dramatic snow-capped mountain peaks. This morning, explore the bustling souks and lively Djemaa El Fna Square. Following lunch, visit the lavishly decorated Saadian Tombs and the Dar Si Said Museum – a collection of Moroccan art exhibited in an exquisite palace. Tour the vast Menara Gardens, created in the 12th century, and visit the Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace, elaborately decorated with painted woodwork, ornate carvings and glazed ceramic tile. In the evening, a Fantasia Moroccan Dinner and Folklore Show is available. Meals B,L

Day 7 - Marrakech / Casablanca
After a free morning, return to Casablanca. Meals B,D Your choice of accommodations

Day 8 - Casablanca
Your tour finishes this morning. Or, extend your vacation to see more of the world with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B


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Airfare Disclaimer
A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link.

Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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General Tours World Traveler Small Group Touring
  • A small, intimate group journey to Morocco that comfortably covers the north and south of this diverse country... with comprehensive sightseeing throughout. Guaranteed weekly departures and our selection of fine hotels – all with great locations – give you more choice and flexibility Tagine, Harissa, Couscous… They sound exotic and taste delicious. Savor delightful Moroccan cuisine with lunch or dinner included every day. 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#
   
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