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Morocco
Jewish Heritage Tour
Private guided tour---Not a group tour.
- If it is over your budget-----Hotels can be changed for lower budgets.
- Upgrade to 5* or 5* deluxe accommodation is available.
- Group Discounts Available.
$1850.00 per person based on double or triple occupancy
$3700.00 for 2Pax
"2 Travelers minimum"
ITINERARY:
After your arrival to Casablanca, you will be escorted to your luxury
hotel in Casablanca.
Day 1 - Casablanca
Begin your day with a visit to the newly opened Jewish Museum in
Casablanca. Although its collection is still quite formative, this is
the first Jewish Museum in an Arab country. Visit the neighborhood that
is home to most of Moroccoís Jewish Community. Stop by the cultural
center and the Bet El synagogue.
You may wish to have lunch at one of the small kosher restaurants in
this part town.
Dinner and overnight at your luxury hotel in Casablanca.
Day 2 - Meknes – Volubilis - Fes
Then as we travel past centuries-old olive groves andvineyards we near
Meknes, the Ismalian capital, famousfor its 25-mile-long walls - and,
not to mention excellent wine - where we'll stop for a sumptuous lunch
in a grand palace. Heading to port Bab El Mansour and Bab El Khamis,
journey back thousands of years and explore the ancient Roman ruins of
Volubilis sprawled over a wildflower-dotted hillside, where a
magnificent triumphal arch presides over the awesome remains of palaces
and mansions, Roman baths and basilicas, and stunning mosaics. Sumptuous
dinner and lodging at a four-star riad or hotel in Fez.
Day
3 - Fez
Best surviving example of an ancient city, the spiritual and
intellectual capital of Islam resting alongside ancient Jewish quarters.
The Vibrant Jewish heritage in the Mellah, where artisan craft, antique
Jewish goods and handcrafted jewelry is sold. Visit the recently
restored Ibn Danan synagogue ñ the oldest extant synagogue in Fez. Until
very recently abandoned and decaying, its restoration was part of a
comprehensive UNESCO project to preserve the monuments and fabric of
medieval Fez.
Dinner at la Maison Bleu.
Accommodation at your luxury riad or hotel in Fez.
Day 4 - Merzouga
Explore the mystical Saharan landscape as you ride by camel over the
stunning sugar-fine sands of Merzouga as the red sun sinks. As night
falls, listen to the heady intoxicating beat of Berber drum music and
song during the traditional pouring of mint tea. Watch bread being baked
in the sand, and delight in a Moroccan feast of harira soup, a savory
tagine (stew with meat and vegetables), couscous, fresh fruit and
exquisite Moroccan pastries.
At nightfall, we’ll sleep under a nomad tarp beneath flickering stars in
the clear desert sky. Experience a sense of timelessness in the still,
silent desert unchanged since caravans loaded with spices, gold and
indigo crossed long ago. (Lodging is also available at Todra’s local
auberge at the edge of the dunes.) Good walking shoes are recommended.
Day 5 - Merzouga – Tinghir-Boumalne du Dades – Kelaa M’Gouna –
Ourzazate
After a special Berber breakfast, we’ll depart for Ouarzazate ,
traveling the rugged Road of a Thousand Kasbahs that rise up like
turreted sand castles along this ancient caravan trading route.This area
has long been a popular location for Hollywood films such as The Last
Temptation of Christ, Jewel of the Nile, and most recently Hideous
Kinky. The central region is one of the most exciting and romantic
destinations of Morocco nestled along rich river valleys, palmeries and
burnished mud-brick homes ablaze in vibrant color under the shelter of
the blue desert sky.We’ll travel through the Dadès Valley past dramatic
escarpments and plunging gorges via Tinerhir. We’ll stop for a barbecue
lunch at a local village and after a refreshing swim at the four-star
Hotel where you'll be lodging, there will be a free afternoon to bike,
explore the village, or simply relax by the pool under the cool palms
and the warm North African sun.
Day 6 - Marrakech
In Marrakesh, we’ll spend a full day exploring this majestic Imperial
City. Thrill in the bewitchery of the night that beats in the heart of
the famed square, Djemaa el-Fna, where delectable fare is grilled over
coals in bustling torch-lit open-air markets. Mystical snake charmers,
hustlers and mischievous monkeys are part of the nightly drama that
unfolds, as Berber acrobats, fortune tellers, musicians and engaging
storytellers seduce rapt crowds.Then wind your way through the
serpentine labyrinth of the spice-filled air of the bustling souk,
unchanged for over 1000 years, where you’ll discover the best of
traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. we’ll cap off our journey at the
dinner event of Fantasia as we bear witness to a splendid dramatic
display of Arabian Nights filled with belly dancing, folkloric troupes,
and stately Arabian steeds charging in dynastic battles as of yore.
Accommodation at your luxury four stars hotel in Marrakech.
Day 7 - Marrakech – Essaouira - Marrakech
The 60’s music legends Jimmy Hendrix and the Rolling Stones were drawn
to Essaouira’s idyllic charm, which continues today to lure musicians
and artists alike to the sparkling whitewashed fishing village trimmed
with the brilliant azure of its skies. A former Portuguese settlement in
the 18th century, its stone ramparts overlook an emerald sea where
dolphins sometimes frolic near the fringe of silvery beach, and camels
ferry passengers across fine sand. Dream on the beach, stroll through
serene squares, browse artisan shops or the fish market, bursting with a
plethora of fruit of the sea to be grilled to a succulent finish before
your eyes. Top it your repast with the national drink of Moroccan mint
tea and savor delectable French pastries at one Essaouira’s many
charming cafes. A full day will be spent at Essaouira.......and do not
forget to take your horse riding or camel ride at the beach before
return to Marrakech.
You’ll cap off your journey at a spectacular dinner event, the Fantasia
at the desert of Marrakech, where You’ll bear witness to a splendid
drama of Arabian Nights filled with belly dancing, folkloric troupes,
and stately Arabian steeds charging in dynastic battles as of yore……..
and that would be your final desert for your vacation.
Accommodation at your luxury four stars hotel in Marrakech.
Day 8 - Marrakech
Transfer to Marrakech airport for your return home with plenty of tales
of Arabian days and nights.
Note:
There is a lot more of Jewish history in Morocco, please let us know
if you would like to extend your tour for more days in Morocco.
Cost:
$1850.00 per person based on double or triple occupancy
$3700.00 for 2Pax
2 years and under are free of charge
2 – 6 years old 75% off
7-11 years old 50% off
12 years old & up full cost
What's Included:
Breakfast and dinner daily
Four-star hotel & riad lodging
4x4 in and out of Merzouga
Nomad guide
Camel ride in Sahara
Nomad tent in Sahara
Transfers to and from airport
Private Car, Gas, Tolls & English speaking driver for the entire trip
Knowledgeable certified guides at the imperial cities
Mountain guide at the high atlas
Museums fee
All taxes
Not included in package price:
International Airfare
lunch
Drinks
Travel Insurance