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Tour Dates |
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| Departure | Return |
| June 21st 2009 | July 2nd 2009 |
| October 18th 2009 | October 29th 2009 |
PRICING |
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Date |
Air+Land |
Land Only |
Single Supplement |
| June 21st | $3,200 | $2,400 | $350 |
| October 18th | $3,200 | $2,400 | $350 |
*Please note - A deposit of $300.00 is required per person.
More Moroccan Encounter tour photos!
With a backdrop of High Atlas peaks in the distance, 100 ft high sand dunes, valleys, remote Berber villages, streams and waterfalls - experience Morocco!
Moroccan Encounter tour itinerary ...
LEAVE NYC FOR MOROCCO
DAY 2:MONDAY CASABLANCA RABAT
Arrival in Casablanca. We continue for a short drive north along the coast to the Capital city of Morocco, Rabat. Phoenicians exploring the North African Coast founded this city. Rabat is located on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, a city of trees and flowers and combines peace, beauty and serenity.
DAY 3: TUESDAY RABAT, MEKNES, FEZ
Visit the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Casbah of the Oudayas- the historic center of town. Which dates back to the 11th century. Continue to the Imperial City of Meknes, the 17th century capital of Morocco during the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail. Visit the enormous Imperial Palace and the Jewish Quarters. Proceed to Volubilis to see the spectacular ruins of this old Roman City spread over 100 acres. Evening arrival to the Imperial City of Fez, one of the oldest and more beautiful cities in North Africa founded in the 8th century.
DAY 4: WEDNESDAY FEZ
In Fez Moses Ben Maimon, at the time only a young scholar , began his commentaries on the Mishna. Rabbi Amran, born in Hebron, settled in Fez at the end of the 18th century. See the palace, the narrow streets of the city, the old Jewish Cemetery and the Jewish Quarters. Afternoon at leisure to visit the shops, local bazaars and the famous Souk. One of the world’s largest and most intriguing in Morocco.
DAY 5: THURSDAY FEZ, BENI MELLAL, MARRAKECH
Leave Fez to Ifrane, a beautiful nature reserve and vacation place on the Atlas Mountains. See the famous Hotel where the King entertains his guests. Continue through Beni-Mellal to Marrakech.
DAY 6: FRIDAY MARRAKECH
Morning trip to the Ourika Valley on the foothills of the Atlas Mountains and it’s many villages. Return tour of the old and new city. See the famous Dejmaa el Fna square, one of the liveliest places on earth famous for it’s snake charmers,dancers acrobats and selers of all kinds. Continue to the Koutoubia Mosque, the most famous building in North Africa, the Royal Palace and the Jewish quarters. Evening services followed by Shabbat dinner.
DAY 7: SHABBAT MARRAKECH
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After morning service and shabbat lunch enjoy a walking tour of the city.
DAY 8: SUNDAY MARRAKECH, AGADIR
Depart Marrakech to the most renowned year round beach resort in the south of Morocco Agadir . Overnight in the area.
DAY 9: MONDAY AGADIR
Morning tour of the city and the former Kasbah. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy this lovely city.
DAY 10: TUESDAY ESSAOUIRA , SAFI
Depart to Essaouira the old Portuguese Port with it’s busy fishing harbor and fortified sea walls. Continue along the coast to Sefi for overnight.
DAY 11: WEDNESDAY CASABLANCA
Morning departure to Casablanca. Afternoon city tour through the Medina, the central market, the Hibbous sector the Royal Palace and more.
DAY 12: THURSDAY NEW YORK
Transfer to the airport for your flight to New York.
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