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Insight Tours Ancient Civilizations: Morocco
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The secrets of a bygone age are revealed by Insight each day in all their majesty with a collection of fantastic itineraries including many cruising options in Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Jordan and Israel. Marvel at the incredible wonders of Petra, 'the rose red city - half as old as time.' See the Valley of the Kings and the mighty temples of Karnak and Luxor. Visit ornate Mosques in Istanbul and consult the mysterious Oracle in Delphi.
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Best of Morocco (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E938
Land Price From: $1,899.00
10 Days
Morocco is a colourful mix of Islamic, Arabic and African influences. Spain and France have left their mark too, making for a rich and unique travel experience. Tour Pace: This tour has a comfortable, balanced pace with two-night stays in Fes, Marrakesh and Casablanca. The southern Saharan towns of Erfoud and Ouarzazate are overnight stops. Travelling days are comfortable with frequent stops en route for rest and photos. Hotels: All hotels are modern and well equipped, ranging from the Sheraton Casablanca to the Ramada in Fes and the Chergui Kasbah in Erfoud, located on a site that brings together the largest and most spectacular dunes in Morocco.
Included Quality Dining
- A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)
- Dinner and Folklore Show with belly dancing in Fes (HD)
- A Celebration Dinner 4 course meal with drinks at Rick’s Cafe, made famous by the 1942 film “Casablanca” (CD)
- 8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 2 Lunches (L), 4 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s exclusive Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 10 (Should your flights not coincide with these arrival and departure transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Included Other Excursions & Sights
- Casablanca: See the Hassan II Mosque, the largest in the country, on your sightseeing tour.
- Rabat: View the Royal Palace, Mohammed V Mausoleum and Hassan Tower.
- Meknes: Visit one of the very few Islamic religious buildings open to non-Muslims. Admire the Bab el-Mansour Gate in the heart of the medina.
- Fes: Visit the Medina, shop for Moroccan carpets. See one of the world’s oldest universities and receive a gift of authentic handmade Moroccan pottery.
- Erfoud: Stay on the edge of the Sahara Desert.
- Tinehir: Witness the silver and jewelry workshops of this oasis.
- Todra Gorge: Experience ‘the Grand Canyon of the Sahara’.
- Dades Valley: See the castellated mud houses and oases. Enjoy Berber tea at the Imam house.
- Ait Benhaddou: View the Kasbah.
- Marrakesh: Horse and carriage ride to Jemaa el Fna Square. watch the performers. Explore the Medina. Visit the Bahia Palace and see the Koutobia Minaret. Visit a Moroccan family home to witness a traditional mint tea preparation ceremony.
- Scenic Drives: : Ziz Gorges. View the spectacular scenery of the High and Middle Atlas Mountains. Tizi n’ Tichka Pass.
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Best of Morocco with Riad Option (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E938
Land Price From: $2,325.00
10 Days
Morocco is a colourful mix of Islamic, Arabic and African influences. Spain and France have left their mark too, making for a rich and unique travel experience. Tour Pace: This tour has a comfortable, balanced pace with two-night stays in Fes, Marrakesh and Casablanca. The southern Saharan towns of Erfoud and Ouarzazate are overnight stops. Travelling days are comfortable with frequent stops en route for rest and photos. Hotels: All hotels are modern and well equipped, ranging from the Sheraton Casablanca to the Ramada in Fes and the Chergui Kasbah in Erfoud, located on a site that brings together the largest and most spectacular dunes in Morocco. Riad accommodation is limited and subject to availability. Roommate matching is not available.
Included Quality Dining
- A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)
- Dinner and Folklore Show with belly dancing in Fes (HD)
- A Celebration Dinner 4 course meal with drinks at Rick’s Cafe, made famous by the 1942 film “Casablanca” (CD)
- 8 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 2 Lunches (L), 4 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Included First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s exclusive Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 10 (Should your flights not coincide with these arrival and departure transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Included Other Excursions & Sights
- Casablanca: See the Hassan II Mosque, the largest in the country, on your sightseeing tour.
- Rabat: View the Royal Palace, Mohammed V Mausoleum and Hassan Tower.
- Meknes: Visit one of the very few Islamic religious buildings open to non-Muslims. Admire the Bab el-Mansour Gate in the heart of the medina.
- Fes: Visit the Medina, shop for Moroccan carpets. See one of the world’s oldest universities and receive a gift of authentic handmade Moroccan pottery.
- Erfoud: Stay on the edge of the Sahara Desert.
- Tinehir: Witness the silver and jewelry workshops of this oasis.
- Todra Gorge: Experience ‘the Grand Canyon of the Sahara’.
- Dades Valley: See the castellated mud houses and oases. Enjoy Berber tea at the Imam house.
- Ait Benhaddou: View the Kasbah.
- Marrakesh: Horse and carriage ride to Jemaa el Fna Square. watch the performers. Explore the Medina. Visit the Bahia Palace and see the Koutobia Minaret. Visit a Moroccan family home to witness a traditional mint tea preparation ceremony.
- Scenic Drives: : Ziz Gorges. View the spectacular scenery of the High and Middle Atlas Mountains. Tizi n’ Tichka Pass.
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Treasures of Spain, Portugal and Morocco (2012/13) with Insight VacationsInsight Tour Code: E942
Land Price From: $3,875.00
18 Days
A kaleidoscopic adventure that takes you from some of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, to an exotic and vivid land of medinas and minarets. Tour Pace: This tour moves at a comfortable, pace with two-night stays in five cities: Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, Fes and Marrakesh. The driving days are of a reasonable length with frequent stops. Hotels: This tour stays in predominantly modern hotels. Many reflect the regional character, as evidenced in the arabesque inspired Moroccan properties. Elsewhere, hotels range from the beach front Melia Costa del Sol, to the classic marble and woodwork of the Alameda Palace in Salamanca.
Insight Tours: Dining Highlights
- A Welcome Reception with light informal meal (WR)
- Dine Around evening at a selection of Granada restaurants. (DA)
- Highlight Dinner, folklore show & belly dancing in Fes (HD)
- Two-course Highlight Lunch at Rick’s Bar, Casablanca (HL)
- Highlight Dinner featuring Flamenco in Seville (HD)
- Two-course Highlight Lunch in eastern Portugal (HL)
- End-of-tour Celebration Dinner with wine in Madrid (CD)
- 16 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 4 three-course table d’hôte Dinners, or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
Insight Tours: First Class Services
- Escorted by a professional Tour Director
- Headsets for all guided visits and walking tours
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight’s Luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room and on-board restroom
- Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes and porterage
- Insight Traveller Welcome pack
- Airport arrival and departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 and Day 18 (Should your flights not coincide with these transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport)
Insight Tours: Highlights
- Madrid: Experience the grandeur of the state apartments in the Royal Palace. See the Cervantes Monument, Cibeles Fountain and cross the Puerta del Sol.
- Consuegra: Enjoy views from the windmills above the town.
- Valdepeñas: Enjoy a short tutorial on wine.
- Granada: Visit the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens.
- Gibraltar: Visit the Rock and St. Michael’s Cave.
- Tangier: See the Medina and Casbah.
- Fes: Visit the Medina and shop for Moroccan carpets.
- Marrakesh: Horse and carriage ride to Jemaa el Fna Square. See the Koutobia Minaret and visit the Bahia Palace,.
- Rabat: View the Royal Palace and Hassan Tower.
- Seville: Enjoy a walking tour of the Santa Cruz Quarter. See the Alcazar, Giralda Tower and tomb of Columbus in the Cathedral.
- Lisbon: Visit the Discoveries Monument and Belem Tower.
- Fatima: Visit the great Basilica.
- Salamanca: See the cathedral in the university town.
- Toledo: See the paintings of El Greco in the Cathedral.
- Scenic drives: Atlas Mountains, Costa del Sol, Sierra Nevada.
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