Moroccan Caravan
Morocco
15 Days: Casablanca to Marrakech
(12 Nights Hotel and 2 nights Berber tent camp)
2008 R 5,490
LOCAL PAYMENT $150
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by same operator
Moroccan Caravan
Morocco
15 Days: Casablanca to Marrakech
(12 Nights Hotel and 2 nights Berber tent camp)
2008 R 5,490
LOCAL PAYMENT $150
Other tours
by same operator
ITINERARY DAYS
1 Casablanca. Hotel.
2 Casablanca - Meknes. Hotel (B)
3 Meknes - Fes. Hotel (B)
4 Fes. Hotel (B)
5 Fes - Midelt. Hotel (B)
6 Midelt Todra Gorge Dades Valley.
Hotel (B)
7 Dades Gorge. Hotel (B)
8 Dades Ait Ben Haddou. Hotel
(B)
9 Ait Ben Haddou - Imlil. Hotel
(D)
10 High Atlas Hiking. Hotel (BLD)
11 Imlil - Essaouira. Hotel (B)
12 Essaouira. Hotel
13 Essaouira Marrakech. Hotel
14 Marrakech. Hotel (B)
15 Marrakech (B)
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:
Itinerary as specified. Highlighted text is also included. Fully equipped vehicle, private bus, 4x4 vehicle, domestic flights, services of tour leader, all accommodation, all boat transfers, entrance fees. Please note that due to limited facilities, chalet and lodge accommodation may be on a sharing basis. B: Breakfast. L: Lunch. D: Dinner (All other meals not shown will be to the clients account).
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE:
International Airfares, travel and medical insurance, personal spending money, visas, passports, vaccinations, personal taxes (including departure and border taxes) all optional activities, unscheduled or optional national / game parks and other activities, gratuities, restaurant meals and drinks, and all other items of a personal nature.
THE ROAD TO TIMBUKTU
Our journey takes us through the wonderful West African country of Mali, travelling through remote desert landscapes to the isolated town of Timbuktu. We trek through Dogon villages with fabulous views, camping overnight in friendly villages. We also board a pinasse (local boat) for a beautiful river journey, stopping at small encampments along the way and even spend a night in a nomadic Tuareg tent in the Sahara. Facilities are limited but for the true traveller, there is no more exciting destinations than the city of Timbuktu!
PRE DEPARTURE INFORMATION:
Most clients arrive a few days prior to the official start day. This is to give them plenty of time to enjoy all that Cairo has to offer. WildLife Adventures can organise any accommodation or activities you may require if you want to arrive early or stay on in Africa after your tour ends. Please contact us for assistance.
On Day 1 clients should meet at the Casablanca Hotel, 83-85 Boulevard de la Liberte Ben Jedia. Tel: (++ 212) 22 440202 in the early evening for the pre departure meeting. This will give you all a chance to meet your fellow travellers and get to know your guides. The meeting will cover all the aspects of the trip. Please bring with you to this meeting: your passport with relevant visa's and evidence of medical and personal insurance. Please also bring the Local Payment. This must be paid to the tour leader prior to departure and must be paid in Cash. The local payment is required to cover a wide variety of our on-tour expenses, which can include National Park entrance fees, excursions and activities, certain fresh foods, vehicle tolls and entrance fees, as well as some accommodation costs whilst travelling throughout Africa. The local payment is that portion of the tour cost which must be paid in cash to the WildLife Adventures tour leader at the pre departure meeting.
If you have any questions regarding arrival prior to the tour or any other questions whatsoever, please contact WildLife Adventures. If you are unable to attend the pre departure meeting, please let your operator know at least one week prior to your departure.
Other pre-tour accommodation is also available. Please contact the WildLife Adventures office for assistance. All meals whilst in Addis Ababa will be to your own expense.
Pre Dep. Meeting Point: Casablanca
Hotel
Address: 83-85 Boulevard de la Liberte
Ben Jedia
Contact Details: Tel: (++ 212) 22
440202
Fax: (++ 212) 22 318404
Pre Dep Meeting: Approx. 18h00pm
on Day
Tour Start Time: Day 2
Tour End Time: Tour ends on Day
15 after breakfast
Tour End point: Casablanca Hotel
Contact Details: As above
DAY 1 Casablanca
Arriva and chack in to your hotel. No meals
DAY 2 Casablanca Meknes
We take the morning train to Meknes and have a free afternoon to explore the old Imperial City and the bustling souqs. Breakfast. Approx. 3 ½ hour train ride.
DAY 3 Meknes Fes
Free morning where you have the opportunity to visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis. In the afternoon we take the train to Fes. Breakfast. Approx. 1 hour trains ride.
DAY 4 Fes
A full day to explore this remarkable city, in particular the old city of Fes El Bali. Breakfast.
DAY 5 Fes Midelt
We drive into the Middle Atlas where we stay in a small aubwerge situated on a charming fram with fruit trees and fields all around. The afternoon is free to relax by the pool, visit a small local Kasbah or hike through the surrounding countryside. Breakfast. Approx. 4-5 hours driving.
DAY 6 Midlet Todra Gorge Dades Valley
Drive to the magnificent Todra Gorge, a steep sided chasm that cuts through the mountains. Later we continue to the Dades Valley. Breakfast. Approx. 6-7 hours driving.
DAY 7 Dades Gorge
We have a full day to explore the Dades Velley and Gorge on foot. There are stunning rock formations as well as a quiet river valley and picturesque palmeries. Breakfast.
DAY 8 Dades Ait Ben Haddou
Drive vis the desert city of Quarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most impressive collections of Kasbahs on Morocco. We spend the night in a simple auberge nearby. Breakfast. Approx. 3-4 hours drive.
DAY 9 Ait Ben Haddou Imlil
We cross the highest paved road in Morocco, leading to Marrakech. Then head for the small village of Imlil, our gateway to the High Atlas and Toubkal Massif. From Imlil we continue on foot to the village house that will be our hiking base. The views in this area are superb. Dinner. Approx. 6 hours drive.
DAY 10 High Atlas Hiking
We spend the day hiking with our local guide along stunning mountain trails in the shadow of Mt Toubkal. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
DAY 11 Imlil Essaouira
Leave the mountains and head to the coast and the 18th century Portuguese port of Essaouira. Weather permitting we take a spectacular route across the mountains. Breakfast. Approx. 4-5 hours driving.
DAY 12 Essaouira
A free day. Explore the narrow alleys, stroll down to the fishing port to sample some of the local seafood or find a quiet spot on the beach. You may like to take a sunset camel ride along the beach to the castle in the sand.
DAY 13 Essaouira Marrakech
We take the bus back to Marrakech where we spend two nights in a simple hotel in the heart of the medina. Approx. 2-3 hour drive.
DAY 14 Marrakech
Marrakech is Moroccos most exotic city and we have a full day to explore. Haggle for souvenirs in the souq, explore the network of narrow alleyways of the old city, or relax with a cup of tea in a shaded café. Breakfast.
DAY 15 Marrakech
The tour ends today after breakfast.
Tour only departs from 15th Mar 2008
Departure dates 2008
| departs | returns |
| 23-Aug-08 | 6-Sep-08 |
| 11-Oct-08 | 25-Oct-08 |
| 1-Nov-08 | 15-Nov-08 |
