NORTHERN MOROCCO PRE-TRIP EXTENSION
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Rabat
Tangier
Casablanca
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Marrakesh
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Rabat
Volubilis ( Optional Tour )
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Mediterranean Sea
Meknes ( Optional Tour )
Fez
Ifrane
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Midelt
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Rissani Merzouga h a
ATLANTIC COAST POST-TRIP EXTENSION
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Essaouira
Oualidia
Casablanca
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YOUR OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Northern Morocco : Chefchaouen , Tangier & the Berbers of the Rif
PRE-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 1395 Only $ 279 per night
hike . Take in a traditional Moroccan cooking demonstration this evening .
B , L , D — Private tented camp
DAY 9 • Sahara Desert walk & camel ride • Farm visit • Khamlia Choose to rise before dawn to watch the sunrise in the Saharan dunes followed by a guided walk . Later , explore the desert on the back of a camel ( weather permitting ). Then , journey by 4x4 vehicle to a local farm , followed by a visit to the remote village of Khamlia for a lively Gnawa musical performance . Later , enjoy a cup of tea with nomadic women , and learn about Islam from our Trip Experience Leader .
B , L , D — Private tented camp
DAY 10 • Ouarzazate • Berber museum Leave the desert for the oasis town of Ouarzazate , making a stop in Tinejdad . There , arrive at the Ksar of El Khorbat and take a walk inside one of the ancient fortified walled cities ( ksars ). Then , visit a Berber museum and learn about the Berber culture .
B , L , D — Hotel Dar Kamar or similar
DAY 11 • A Day in the Life of Asfalou village • Visit GCF Site : Imik Simik Women ’ s Association • Ouarzazate Experience A Day in the Life of Asfalou village where you ’ ll sit for tea with the family of a local brick maker . After , visit the Imik Simik Women ’ s Association for Rural Development , a Grand Circle Foundation site , to better understand life as a rural Moroccan woman .
B , L , D — Hotel Dar Kamar or similar
DAY 12 • Cross High Atlas Mountains • Marrakesh • Djemaa El Fna Travel through the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh . Along the way , pause high above narrow green valleys to take in sweeping views . Once we arrive in Marrakesh , we ’ ll check into our riad . Tonight , walk to Djemaa El Fna , to sample food from the street stalls .
B , L — Riad Palais des Princesses or similar
DAY 13 • Marrakesh • Horse-drawn carriage ride Explore Marrakesh on foot , stopping at the Koutoubia minaret , the Moorish spice market , the opulent Bahia Palace , and the famous medina . Later , you may choose to join your Trip Experience Leader to see a demonstration of Berber weaving . Afterwards , ride through Marrakesh in a traditional horse-drawn calèche .
B , D — Riad Palais des Princesses or similar
DAY 14 • Marrakesh • Optional tours • Controversial Topic : Feminist youth activism Discover Marrakesh from above on our optional Marrakesh Hot-Air Balloon Ride , or join our optional Marrakesh Museums tour . This evening , a local young woman will lead a conversation about a Controversial Topic : the personal choices of young Moroccan women while adhering to social norms .
B , D — Riad Palais des Princesses or similar
DAY 15 • Casablanca & Hassan II Mosque Upon arrival in Casablanca , visit the Hassan II Mosque followed by a discovery walk through the city center . Travelers taking our The Atlantic Coast :
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Artistic Essaouira & Casablanca post-trip extension will depart for Essaouira after breakfast .
B , L — Radisson Blu Hotel Casablanca or similar
DAY 16 • Return to U . S . Head to the airport after breakfast for your flight to the U . S .
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The Atlantic Coast : Artistic Essaouira & Casablanca
POST-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 995 Only $ 199 per night
We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later
We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip . Prices shown include accommodations , daily breakfast , and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early in Casablanca before your Northern Morocco pre-trip extension , or stay later after your main trip or your Atlantic Coast post-trip extension for $ 150 per person , per night
• Arrive early in Rabat before your main trip for $ 175 per person , per night
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