Marrakech and the fortified cities

Marrakech and the fortified cities

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This tour following the Atlantic Ocean coast line will bring you from old Portuguese comptoirs to fishermen villages, from Oualidia oysters breeding area to the potters furnaces in Safi, including Marrakech of course and a visit to Casablanca superb mosque.

Description

DAY 1: MARRAKECH    

Welcome to Marrakech airport by your driver / guide, (who will be waiting for you at the exit with a sign in your name).

Half day devoted to Marrakech city tour (depend on your arrival time).

The entire day will be devoted to the visit of Marrakesh, the second oldest Imperial city, known as the Pearl of the South. The city was founded by the Almoravides at the end of the 11th century. The historical sightseeing includes the Menara gardens, the Bahia palace and the Koutoubia. Visit of the souks and handicraft quarters, displaying a variety of items and the famous place Djemaa El Fna with its nonstop entertainment.

Overnight in Marrakech Hotel. 

 

DAY 2: MARRAKECH-EL JADIDA-OUALIDIA

Breakfast at Marrakech hotel.

Departure to Oualidia, On your way you will stop for a short visit to El Jadida

We recommend a small detour to El Jadida, a fortified city built by the Portuguese at the beginning of the 16th century, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it offers an exceptional testimony to the cross influences between European and Moroccan cultures. With its magnificent beach and its disproportionate private villas, it is also today a very popular seaside resort.

Overnight in Oualidia Hotel.

 

DAY 3: OUALIDIA

Breakfast at Oualidia hotel.

This former fishing village, for the moment still little known to foreign tourists, is today one of the most popular seaside destinations for Moroccans who take refuge there to enjoy what makes its reputation: its oysters, its beach at the edge of a magnificent lagoon, its ruins from the Portuguese colonial era, the former Royal Palace, it’s still wild landscapes, its flora and fauna and its many activities (quads, boat ride on the lagoon, canoeing , fishing, surfing, horse riding…)

Overnight in Oualidia Hotel.

 

DAY 4: OUALIDIA-SAFI-ESSAOUIRA

Breakfast at Oualidia hotel.

Departure to Essaouira

On your way you will stop at Safi for a short visit

We recommend a short stop in Safi, a small town full of charm and full of history, it is renowned in particular in Morocco and worldwide for the quality of its ceramics, you will find in particular unique pieces of great beauty.

Overnight in Essaouira hotel.

 

DAY 5: ESSAOUIRA-AGADIR

Breakfast at Essaouira hotel.

Departure to Agadir

Half day devoted to explore Essaouira

Essaouira is as white as Marrakech is red, Set like a seashell on the edge of the ocean, secret and breath of inspiration of many artists ,a true haven of peace, you will be charmed by its architecture, its crafts, its medina, its small colorful fishing port and its beach.

Overnight in Agadir hotel.

 

DAY 6: AGADIR

Breakfast at Agadir hotel.

Day at leisure

Overnight at Agadir hotel.

 

DAY 7: AGADIR-MARRAKECH

Breakfast at Agadir hotel

Departure to Marrakech

Half day at leisure

Overnight at Marrakech hotel.

 

DAY 8: MARRAKECH AIRPORT

Breakfast at Marrakech

Transfer to Marrakech airport for your departure flight. (Pick up time according to your flight details).

Booking

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Payment terms

Guests can pay by bank transfer.

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Transport

Coach travel:

A/C Vehicle - Seating capacity depends upon group size.

Cancellation Policy

Booking will not be considered as confirmed until receipt of: First deposit.

In case of total or partial cancellation of the above agreement:

-      From 60 to 45 days prior to group’s arrival, the client will pay 30% of the total amount of the cancelled services.

-      From 45 to 30 days prior to group’s arrival, the client will pay 45% of the total amount of the cancelled services.

-      From 30 to 15 days prior to group’s arrival, the client will pay 60% of the total amount of the cancelled services.

-      From 14 days to the arrival day, the client will pay full rooms & services charges for full period.

Remarks

Standard Check-in time of hotels in Morocco is generally 3h00 PM. Check-out 12h00 PM.