Morocco Gateway to Africa
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Morocco Multicultural Tour Spring 2023!See the best of Morocco in 10 Days
April 4th to April 15th To register send an email to Lynette White babafemi79@gmail.com by 1/5/2023 with the following information: Name (as it appears on your passport), Date of Birth, Billing Address, Phone Number, and Email Address. Stipend awards are available for Bedford Academy High School scholars based on availability of funds. To learn more information about scholarships, please contact Nonie Williams at nonie@newpassage.org. Trip Overview: Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, and Fes Introduction: This wonderful trip is being coordinated by Lynette White a native of Brooklyn who has dedicated her life to ensuring the youth of Brooklyn are able to experience the benefits of international travel. This epic trip is an in-depth Morocco trip featuring all the exciting sights, sounds and flavors befitting of its status as the gateway to Africa. Explore the ancient alleyways of Fes, spend the evening like a local in a riad and learn about the healing touch of Moroccan ingredients like argan oil. The tour package price is $2065/person and the flight is not included. Flights range from $1000 to $1400 and will be booked together for the entire tour group. Day 1: Welcome to Casablanca The intoxicating sights and sounds of Morocco are revealed on this epic adventure through an ancient land. Delve into the intrigue and romance of Casablanca, immortalised by Hollywood, before meeting your travel companions and Travel Director for a Welcome Reception. Day 2: Journey to Rabat, Meknès and on to Fes We continue along the coast to the capital, Rabat. Here we’ll embark on an orientation tour of the city which includes views of the grand 17th-century Palace and Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Travelling to the imperial city of Meknès, we'll see the grand gate of Bab el-Mansour, one of the most impressive monumental gateways in North Africa, adorned by green and white zeillij tiles. We arrive in Fes later today and spend the rest of the day at leisure, connecting with the symbolic heart of Morocco and the unique character of the country's oldest imperial city. Day 3: Discover Vibrant Fes Dive Into Culture Connect with Locals Join a Local Specialist today to explore the Medina, one of the largest thriving medieval centres in the world. See the Royal Palace and Dive Into Culture during a visit to the round dye-pits and tanneries, revealing Morocco's ancient leathercraft. Later, you can admire traditional Moroccan handiwork during a visit to a carpet cooperative. Spend the rest of the day shopping or relaxing in a lantern-lit courtyard away from the Medina crowds. Join your companions this evening for a special opportunity to Connect With Locals over dinner for a Be My Guest experience, featuring Moroccan specialities served with wine in a traditional riad. Day 4: Onwards to Erfoud We follow the old caravan trail south, stopping for a lunch in Midelt, a market town set within the high plains between the Middle and High Atlas mountain ranges. Continuing along the palm-fringed Ziz Valley and past the Tafilalt oasis, we arrive in the oasis town of Erfoud, regarded as the 'Gateway to the Sahara'. Its golden façades and towering dunes have made it a popular location for filmmakers for decades. This evening we dine at our hotel. Day 5: Off to Tinghir Oasis and the Stunning Dades Valley Stays With Stories Journeying west, we arrive in Tinghir, one of the most beautiful oases in southern Morocco and home to the ruins of the ancient Glaoui palace. We continue through part of the Todra Gorge and cut through the mountains for one of the most dramatic views in the country. Here we will overnight at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories, Xaluca Dades, surrounded by panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains. Day 6: Venture through the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakesh Blending effortlessly into the arid landscape, Ouarzazate has provided a backdrop for such famous movies as 'Lawrence of Arabia', 'Cleopatra' and 'Gladiator'. See the UNESCO-listed fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou in the High Atlas Mountains and continue through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to Marrakesh - the 'Red City'. Like many other former imperial cities in Morocco, Marrakesh comprises an old fortified city - the Medina - and an adjacent modern city. Marrakesh is home to Morocco's largest traditional souk (market) where you may wish to spend some time learning the art of haggling. Day 7: Explore Marrakesh Visit the ornate Bahia Palace during a city orientation with your Local Specialist and spend some time soaking up the energy of Djemaa el Fna Square in the Old Quarter with its palm readers, acrobats and snake-charmers. Spend the rest of the afternoon lingering in one of the city's beautiful gardens, discover the vibrant arts and culture scene or consider experiencing an authentic Moroccan show. Day 8: Continue to Coastal Essaouira Dive Into Culture We travel to the laid-back shores of Essaouira this morning. Stopping en route, we Dive Into Culture to visit a cooperative involved in creating cosmetics from traditional ingredients. Consider a delicious seafood lunch and enjoy some free time before joining a city tour of the UNESCO-listed Medina, the walled Jewish Quarter and Skala fortress. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure. Day 9: Return to Casablanca This morning we journey north to Casablanca where we will enjoy views of the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, built for the late King's 60th birthday celebrations. Later, we join our Travel Director and companions for a Farewell Dinner to celebrate an unforgettable voyage of discovery. Day 10: Farewell Morocco What's Included Accommodation Novotel City Center Marriott Jnan Palace Kasbah Xaluca Dades Xaluca Le Méridien N'Fis Coté Océan Mogador Guide An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Meals 1 Be My Guest 1 Farewell Dinner 1 Welcome Reception 2 Dinners 2 Lunches 9 Breakfasts Transport Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) |