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Moroccan
Escapade Private Tour
Experience
the romance of old Morocco everywhere on this 11-Day Tour
For Guests Who Want and Can Afford The Best
We have even included all the tiprs - No Hidden Charges - No Additional
Tax
Click here for the 14
day version with
a longer seaside stay at Essaouira
Compare with the Imperial City 9
day tour with an overnight camping in the Sahara
Click here for your Honeymoon Treats
An
11-day tour, ancient kasbahs standing sentinel against invaders
along the winding lanes of the medinas of Fez and Marrakech, the seaside
towns of Essaouira and Agadir . and in your very lodgings, palaces and
venerable homes that have been brought to life again as Riads combining
the best of Arab hospitality with the appointments of fine boutique
hotels
Day 1 - Marrakech
- Daily arrival - Private Tour. Choose your own date
You'll land at the airport of fabled Casablanca, clear customs and
immigration formalities, and board your connecting flight to Marrakech.
Our local staff will greet you and usher you directly to your accommodations
at your Riad / Boutique hotel , Riad Mehdi or similar : www.riadmehdi.net,
or Jardin de Medinah or La
Maison Arabe, Marrakech where a traditional welcoming mint
tea and a fruit basket await you. Your personal requirements and relaxation
are foremost. Take in your surroundings
Day 2 - Marrakech (B)
This morning you'll take a private tour of Marrakech by horse-drawn
carriage. You'll see the Koutoubia, the landmark of the city, and
perhaps you'll note its similarity to its sister tower, the Giralda
of Seville, in Spain. You'll continue to the Bahia palace, built in
the nineteenth century, with room after stately oriental room of intricate
plaster work and finely detailed columns, and sedate hidden gardens.
Finally, you'll see the Majorelle Botanical Gardens of Yves Saint
Laurent, planted with trees and flowers from all over the world. In
the afternoon, you'll discover the old city and always-lively Djemaa
El Fna Square, populated by water sellers, magicians, peddlers, politicians,
and animal tamers, who carry on an endless flurry of activities straight
out of the middle ages. If you have a spare moment, the souks of Marrakech
will always keep you entertained.
Complimentary
Dinner is included at a local home: Meet the locals,
you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family (
T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town) This
evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right
into the homes of some of the people of Marrakech ! You'll be invited
to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties,
you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way
of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your
new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background.
Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that
you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may
enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know
your preferences.
Day 3 - Marrakech
(BD)
Morning at leisure. Late afternoon,we'll escort you to the Palm grove
on the outskirts of Marrakech for a wonderful experience of camel
riding at sunset. Before we head for our gourmet Moroccan dinner at
the Yacut restaurant: we are captivated by the charm & ambiance
of the facility . The entrance, lit by lanterns and high candelabra
leads to a beautiful fountain with roses whose heady perfume blends
with the pleasant smells of the amber and musk. The corridor runs
into a Riad .
Gourmet Moroccan dinner with staff in traditional dress, Gnaouas singers
and dancers , their music reflect both Arabic and African influence-,
Arabo-Andalusian music well serenade us , the evening will culminate
with the traditional Belly dancer performance.
On both sides of the courtyard, an arcade allows the access to the
glass Moroccan pavilion lounges. A spiral staircase leads to the terrace
with a luxurious outdoor setting of an oriental lounge fit for a Sultan
, with a fantastic panorama on the Medina. Gourmet Moroccan food,
pre-dinner drinks and wine included.
Day 4 - Marrakech/
Taroudant (BLD)
In the morning we drive to Taroudant crossing the Tizi N’Test pass.
Upon arrival in we check-in at the Gazelle D'Or , or similar . In
the afternoon tour the charming old town of Taroudant . Lunch is included
enroute . We'' enjoy dinner tonight at the hotel.
Day 5 -TAROUDANT
/ AGADIR / IMOUZZER IDA OUTANANE (BLD)
Morning departure for Imouzzer Ida Outanane. We cross the Anti Atlas
mountain range, with palm groves, green valleys and narrow gorges
- before reaching the village & waterfalls of the "Bride's Veil"
with its small lake surrounded by olive groves. Lunch is included
enroute . Dinner and overnight accommodation at the Cascades hotel
4 stars .
Day 6 - IMOUZZER
IDA OUTANANE / ESSAOUIRA (B)
Drive to Essaouira, a a charming fishing harbor. Renowned for generations
for its production of "Murex", a small shellfish used to make the
purple dye for Roman togas, Essaouira is now a very active fishing
harbor , with some Portuguese character who settled here in the 16th
century. Later on Sultan Mohamed Ben Abdellah used it as a
base for his corsairs. Today, protected from the sea and the wind
behind its commanding fortified medieval walls, Essaouira shelters
a flourishing craftsmanship in marquetry, working wood with ebony,
mother of pearl and silver thread to make tables, chessboards, caskets
and bracelets. Enjoy a seafood lunch, before heading back to the hotel.
Overnight accommodation in a suite at Riad Bleu . ( www.heure-bleue.com)
.
Day 7 - Essaouira
- Safi - El Jadida - Casablanca - Rabat (BD)
We'll escort you by private air -conditioned car /van heading for
Casablanca, continuing on to Rabat and Hotel Farah or similar 5 stars.
Dinner at the hotel.
Day 8 - Rabat
/ Fez (BD)
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic tour of the capital of the
Kingdom, before we head for Meknes and then Fez, and your hotel or Riad
Fes or similar ( www.riadfes.com) .
You'll be welcomed with a traditional mint tea,and a fruit basket. Your
dinner is at your hotel or Riad.
Day 9 -Fez
(BD)
Put on your walking shoes this morning for a trip in time back to
the ninth century, as you explore the old city of Fez. Its Medina
and its labyrinth of souks have been declared a world cultural treasure.
Your afternoon is free for relaxation or shopping or further exploration
as you wish.
In the evening it's dinner and a show, with a difference. The food
is Moroccan-style, of course; and the show is a fascinating view into
Moroccan life, including a traditional wedding ceremony, Arabo-Andaluisan
music, and an enticing performance by a belly dancer.
Day 10 - Fez
- Cooking Class (BL)
Spend a day in appreciation of Moroccan pleasures. In the morning,
you'll join a demonstration of Moroccan cuisine, known around the
world. You will have tasted Tajine, couscous, and much more. Now you'll
learn more about how these plates and sauces are prepared, and of
the many influences that have created the national cuisine. In the
afternoon, we head for Casablanca and the Royal Mansour Hotel or similar
Day 11 -Departure
from- Casablanca (B)
You'll be escorted to the airport . Bon Voyage
Choice
A :
Marrakech
: Jardin de Medina - To Upgrade
to Palais Namaskar please click here.
Taroudant : Gazelle D'Or
Imouzzer : Les Cascades - Best available here . There is no 5 stars
Hotels
Essaouira : Riad Loussia
Rabat : Villa Mandarine
Fes: Riad Fes
Casablanca: Royal Mansour Hotel
Rate per person in double in US$ 5555.
Rate
per person in single in US$ 6460.
Choice
B :
Marrakech : Riad Slitine
: web site :
www.riad-slitine.com
Taroudant : Dar Zitoune : www.darzitoune.com
Imouzzer : Les Cascades Hotel
Essaouira : Riad Loussia
Rabat : Farah Hotel
Fes: Merinides Hotel
Casablanca : Place d'Anfa Hotel
Rate
per person in double in US$ 4755.
Rate
per person in single in US$ 5570.
Your
tour includes:
-
All airport transfers on a private basis .
-
Accommodation as described, ( always subject to availability, we
keep the right to use alternative hotels within same category).
- Welcome
mint tea, roses, and fruit basket upon arrival in Marrakech &
Fes.
- Meals
as indicated: cB = Continental breakfast; L = set-menu lunch; D
= set-menu dinner
- Ground
transportation in chauffeured, air-conditioned Mercedes Benz automobile
or where applicable chauffeured four wheel drive Turbo Land Rover.
Half-day horse-drawn carriage tour in Marrakech. Services of licensed
English-speaking guide and entrance fees to sites visited. Camel
ride in Marrakech palm grove.
Not
included:
- Personal
expenses .
- Trip
interruption and cancellation insurance .
- International
air fare from/to your home country .
Upgrade
to Palais Namaskar Marrakech :
Rate
when you decide to upgrade to your hotel in Marrakech :
to Palais Namaskar - Deluxe Room
Taroudant : Gazelle D'Or
Imouzzer : Les Cascades - Best available here . There is no 5 stars
Hotels
Essaouira : Riad Loussia
Rabat : Villa Mandarine
Fes: Riad Fes
Casablanca: Royal Mansour Hotel
Rate per person in double in US$ 6443.
Rate
per person in single in US$ 7840.
Welcome
to Palais Namaskar
Luxury Hotel & Spa in Marrakech
There are some places that are not easily described. Just as there
are some experiences that are not easily compared. The luxury Palais
Namaskar Marrakech hotel is both.
Proudly
standing amongst the gems of the Oetker Collection - a one-of-a-kind
collection of masterpiece hotels - Palais Namaskar is also a member
of the esteemed Leading Hotels of the World.
Bringing
together acres of tranquillity and impeccable hospitality to create
the most enigmatic 5-star hotel retreat in Marrakech, Palais Namaskar
is exclusively designed and built around consummate guest satisfaction.
I
am delighted to welcome you to Palais Namaskar… a place where
even silence has harmony.
Frédéric
Picard
General Manager
What
other guests say about our services and tours:
Honeymoon
in Morocco and Egypt ( Posted on Frommer.com)
Hi Omar,
I
wanted to post about my experience with Travel in Style.com. The company
based in San Fran planned the most amazing trip for me and my new
husband for our honeymoon. It was a trip that combined Morocco and
Egypt into a 11 day trip. We signed up for a private tour and the
only people with us during the trip were our guides and drivers (which
was great for a initimate honeymoon vs. a tour bus with 20 plus people
all waiting for each other to go places, etc).
First,
we got to Morocco and already had a driver through the agency there
to greet us to take us to Marrekesh (from the Casablanca airport).
The drive was nice and the car clean. Our driver was really nice and
was very professional. We got dropped off and brought to the cutest
hotel named Riad Chergui (more like a bed and breakfast which was
much more initimate and fun!) and shown to our rooms after we were
greeted with tea and cookies from the staff there. They were just
absolutely helpful in helping us get anything we needed throughout
our stay there (i.e. dress ironed, a bag to carry home souveniers,
cigarettes, etc.). The hotel itself was clean and charming, and we
had a very nice room with windows that opened to the courtyard below.
The pool and chairs were spotless everyday and the breakfast was always
tasty and served to us when we came to downstairs to eat. I absolutely
recommend this place to everyone.
While
in Marrekesh, we went to do activities pre-planned by Travel in Style
and everything worked out exactly as described in our itinerary. We
always had a guide and driver on time when we were going around the
city and our guide even came with us to help us bargain with the stores
to get the best souveniers at the best prices. It was a relief to
us, who were a little hesitant to visit some of these countries at
first, to have a very knowledgeable guide and to have someone around
when we wanted him and not around when we wanted to do our own discoveries.
The trip was set up so that some days we only had plans in the morning
and after our planned lunch, we would have the rest of the day to
do our own things (perfectly planned in this way!). Our lunches and
dinners planned in our itineraries were at beautifully decorated restaurants
with the best service, and we really had a chance to experience Moroccan
food. It was great.
While
in Marrekesh we had a camel ride and a cooking class scheduled, which
were great since we wanted to do some different types of activities
while we were there. The camel ride was so fun and we got some great
pictures. The cooking class was hands-on and we learned how to make
a Moroccan meal with the receipe so we could take that home with us
and be able to have a Moroccan dinner. We just loved it!
We
continued on for the second half of the trip to Egypt which was planned
just as nicely. We ate at teh best restaurants and really got the
feel for the country. Here we did a lot more site seeing of course,
and we always had our guide and driver there to take us around and
show us the sites. They took us to a pyramid that was the first successful
one created and when we went, we were the only tourists there (of
course we also went to see the ones in Giza) so we really got to enjoy
the scenery and pictures without a ton of other tourists around. Also,
while in Egypt, we had a planned dinner with an actual Egyptian family
who opened up their home to us. It was great to see the country from
that perspective and really get to know what the people are like.
In
summary, these are just a few great things I could say about the Morrocco/Egypt
tour we took through Travel in Style and I HIGHLY recommend them for
anyone looking to experience these countries without all the hassles
of planning it all in detail (since they do this for you) and of trying
to figure out how to get around while there (that is where the private
drivers really came in). They really took out all our worry and we
had an amazing experience.
THANKS!!
Tina
and Vishal
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