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Day 0:
Thursday: June 1: New York /
Casablanca
Depart
on an overnight Royal Air Maroc, non-stop flight, New York (JFK)
to Casablanca Mohammed V airport. Dinner & breakfast will be
served on board
Land program starts
Day 1:
Friday: June 2: Casablanca / Rabat
Upon our arrival at Casablanca Mohammed VI around 7:00 am
local time and after formalities, we will find
Casablanca Travel and Tours
professional hosts waiting to greet escort us for a
brief visit to the gem city of Casablanca: "now the largest port
of the Maghreb, busier even than Marseille.
the city on which it was modeled by the French." Our
visit will include the ancient central market, the Habous
district, the fabulous Royal Palace, Mohamed V square, a
residential area of Anfa and the unequalled Hassan II Mosque on
the ocean. We'll dine on fresh seafood for lunch at the Corniche
in An Diab on the coast. After lunch we will depart to the
capital city of Rabat. There our visit begins in the Medina with
the Kasbah of the Oudayas continues to the venerated Mohamed V
Mausoleum, the Hassan Tower Mosque, and the ramparts, and walls
of the Mechouar surrounding the Royal Palace.
Dinner and overnight at your
scheduled hotel.
Festival Opening ceremony
Day 2:
Saturday: June 3: Volubilis / Meknes / Fes
Travel
to Fez via Volubilis, the Roman capital of Northwestern Africa.
Walk through the narrow streets of Moulay Idris: this
venerated 8th century citadel is considered to be the first
Islamic for the first Arab dynasty and the structure of
Sufism to the Moroccan society.
Founded in the 8th century by Moulay Idris the grand son of
Prophet Mohamed. Continue exploring the region on
to Fez with sightseeing of the ramparts, the gates, and the
Borjes (Moorish Forts).
Dinner and over night at the Hotel.
Day 3:
Sunday: June 4: Fes
After
breakfast, full-day tour of the city of Fes, The Holy City of
Fes is a jewel of Spanish-Arabic civilization. Fes does not
reveal its secrets easily. Secretive, shadowy, they need to be
discovered little by little, with reverence. Only in this way
can the splendors of Medrsa architecture be fully appreciated.
Only in this way will the call of the medina tempt you. Bustling
with artisans and merchants, its captivating sounds, fragrances
and colors mesmerize the visitor with a constant swirl of
activity. The city of Moulay Idriss 1st,
sanctuary of human and moral sciences.
The great À Karaouiyne
University bas for eleven
centuries been a religions and intellectual center whose
influence bas spread far beyond the Kingdom's boundaries. In
789, a pick-axe of silver and gold -"fas" in Arabic - was
presented to Idriss 1st to use in tracing the outlines of the
city. Hence the name of the city, which lies at the far eastern
end of the plain of Saïss, bordered to the south by the hills
outlying the Atlas Mountains. Cradle of religions, cultural and
artistic traditions, Fes, the double city, is the kingdom's
spiritual capital. The Andalusia mosque, dating from the 9th
century, and further embellished by successive rulers, is
accessed through a mighty door of sculpted cedar. An imposing
minaret decorated with green faiences crowns the Rsif Mosque.
The Medersas around the Karaouiyne Mosque, former lodging houses
for students coming from outside the city, attest the importance
of its thousand years of history. In the Medina, a labyrinth of
sloping, winding alleyways are crammed full of stalls and
workshops. This is the famed Kissaria -the commercial center. A
multitude of locally produced goods are on sale in this
incredible maze-cotton fabric, silk, brocade work, slippers, and
many more.
The craftsmen of the El Attarine souks offer the visitor a
non-stop spectacle. For hundreds of years such work bas been
regulated by traditional guilds, ensuring that its quality is
worthy of the city. Each district has its own specialty : cobalt
blue enameled pottery, carpets, wrought iron ... one looks on as
the dyer stirs his yarns, steeped in their multitude of colors,
as the tanner tramples his skins under an open sky -skins that
the leather-worker will eventually adorn with fine gilt for
book-binding . Leaving the souks through the Boujeloud gate with
its decoration of green and blue faiences, the riches contained
in the wonderful Museum of Moroccan Art await one Optional lunch
at the Medina and shopping in the afternoon.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 4:
Monday : June 5: Fes / Moulay
Yacoub/ Fes
Morning
at leisure, and special requests, afternoon festival activities
Day 5:
Tuesday: June 6: Fes
Morning
optional excursion to the venerated hot springs of Moulay
Yacob - known for their healing
powers - located in a small, charming Berber village
at the foothills of the Rif mountains (admittance to the Spa is
optional). Return to Fez for afternoon concert
Day 6:
Wednesday: June 7: Fes
Morning
visit to the Andalusia part of the Medina to discover the
history of the Settler Moors who came from Spain in the 13th
century. Evening:
Day 7:
Thursday: June 8: Fes / Volubilis / Fes
Morning excursion to
Volubilis for the Festival concert, after lunch we will visit
the Roman ruins of Volubilis -- ancient capital of
Mauritania Tingitana dating back to 300 BC.
Then the site of Moulay Idris Zerhoun,
the first Islamic city in Morocco and home of many Sufi orders.
A small city hidden in the hinterland surrounded with
centuries-old olive groves that have supplied the country with
the best olives oil since the Punic time.
Day 8:
Friday: June 9: Fes /
Day at leisure
and special requests, Afternoon and evening events, Dinner and
over night at the hotel.
Day 9:
Saturday: June 10: Fes / Sefrou / Bhalil /
Fes
Optional
excursion to the ancient Jewish city of Sefrou, this city
predates Fez for a thousand years. It has played a large role in
antiquity as the last stop of sub-Saharan caravans transporting
goods for the European markets then the visit to Rabbis
Mausoleums and synagogues will also highlight this journey to
antiquity. On our way back to Fez we will stop to visit
the ancient Christian village of
Bhalil
Evening:
Closing ceremony of the Festival.
Day 10:
Sunday: June 11: Fes
/ Casablanca
Morning
lecture, Afternoon festival at dar
Batha. after dinner, festival events
at Bab Makina.
Day 11:
Monday: June 12:
Casablanca
/ Airport
(
Fes Program ends in Casablanca)
After breakfast, transfer to Casablanca airport for an early
flight to Casablanca/ JFK
Program
Continuous to Marrakech
Day 10:
Sunday: June 11: Fes / Khenifra /
Marrakech
Morning
departure to Marrakech via Azrou and
Khenifra across the Middle Atlas Mountains. Visit
Berber villages and wards, scenic views and classical markets.
Lunch in Khenifra.
Dinner and accommodation at the Hotel in
Marrakech.
Day 11: Monday June 12:
Marrakech
Our
guide and driver will help you explore the marvels of Marrakech.
Historic visit of Marrakech will include the Menara, a
magnificent pool surrounded by flower beds, reflecting the image
of a beautiful Moorish construction built in 1866 for the
dignitaries to enjoy glorious sunsets with the snow capped Atlas
mountains provide an ethereal backdrop. The pool is also a
unique and functional irrigation system
that belongs to an ancient architecture adapted by life
in the desert. The tour will cover several impressive sights:
The Koutoubia Minaret (the twin tower of la Giralda in Sevilla,
Spain), the Saadian tombs demonstrating Moorish architecture in
its perfection. The tombs, consisting of splendid mausoleums
built in the sixteenth century, were walled for some time, not
to be discovered until 1917.
Day 14:Tuesday, June
13 Marrakech / airport
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport, end of
services.
Other sites include:
The museum of Dar Si Said
with the best display of Berber arts and crafts from all over
the country.
The remains of the Badii Palace, a historical monument chosen to
host the Annual National Festival of Popular Art,
beginning the second Friday in June. The Bahia Palace,
the apogee of Moorish splendor situated in the heart of the
Mellah (Jewish quarter) still hosts
dignitaries today. Lunch at the hotel then a
walk through of the colorful souks of Marrakech in the
afternoon. Conclude the day with a sunset drink
overlooking the exciting Jamaa El Fna Square.
Day 12:
Tuesday, June 13:
Marrakech :
Marrakech program ends
in Marrakech
Early morning transfer to Marrakech Airport,
connect to New York (JFK) with a memorable trip of a life
time.
Program
Continuous to Essaouira and Casablanca
Day 12:
Tuesday, June 13:
Marrakech/
Essaouira :
Departure to
Essaouira (Mogador), a part from the immediate impact of sea air
and the friendly animation of the town, the predominant images
of Essaouira are of the Atlantic - of the rugged coast and
offshore islands, the vast expense of empty sands trailing back
along the promontory to the south, and the almost gothic scenery
of the eighteen century fortifications. Lunch at Chalet de la
Mer. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 13: Wed, June 14:
Essaouira / Casablanca:
After breakfast
departure to Casablanca via El Jadida / stop at El Oualidia.
Relay and seafood lunch.
Departure along the
Coastal to El Jadida visit of the citadel. Vestige of the
Portuguese occupation
during the 11th century.
Continuation to Casablanca. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 14: Thursday,
June 15: Casablanca / Airport:
Morning departure to Mohammed V Airport
***
Round Trip air line
ticket in coach class: JFK/ Casablanca- Marrakech /
Casablanca/ JFK.
Land transportation as indicated in the program in deluxe
motor coach.
Baggage handling
Our full assistance.
In 4 **** breakfast, lunch & dinner).
In 5*****(breakfast & lunch or dinner).
In deluxe 5 **** (breakfast only).
Accommodations in 4 ****star hotel: $2,595.00
Fes: Minzah Zalagh ****
Single Supplement:
$365.00
Accommodations in 5**** star deluxe hotel:$2,895.00
Fes: Zalagh Park Palace *****
Single Supplement:
$455.00
Accommodations in 5 star deluxe hotel: $3,995.00
Fes: Palais Jamai *****
Single Supplement
$690.00
Upgrade for Business Class ticket: $1,790.00
Accommodations in 4
****star hotel: $2,985.00
Fes: Minzah Zalagh ****
Marrakech: Tikida Garden hotel
Single Supplement:
$495.00
Accommodations in 5**** star deluxe hotel:$3,295.00
Fes: Zalagh Park Palace *****
Marrakech: Mirage hotel
Single Supplement:
$855.00
Accommodations in 5 star deluxe hotel: $4,435.00
Fes: Palais Jamai *****
La Mamounia hotel
Single Supplement
$920.00
Upgrade for Business Class ticket: $1,790.00
-
Accommodations in 4
****star hotel:
$3,185.00
Single Supplement in 4 ****star
hotel: $495.00
Fes:
Minzah Zalagh ****
Marrakech: Tikida garden ****
Hotel Mogador****
Idou Anfa hotel****
Accommodations in
5**** * star hotel : $3,395.00
Single
Supplement
in 5***** star
hotel: $855.00
Fes: Zalagh Park Palace *****
Marrakech: Mirage hotel*****
Essaouira: Sofitel hotel*****
Casablanca: Hyatt Regency hotel*****
-
Accommodations in
5 star deluxe hotel: $4,935.00
Single
Supplement in 5 star deluxe hotel: $1110.00
Fes: Palais Jamai *****
La Mamounia hotel*****
Essaouira: Sofitel hotel*****
Casablanca: royal Mansour*****
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