Moroccan Discovery: From the Imperial Cities to the Sahara
Oct. 20-Nov. 2, 2012 {waitlist only}
Tour Details:
- Number of days:
- 14
- Cost:
- $5,195 (including air from San Francisco)
- Activity Level:
- Moderately Active
- Passenger Maximum:
- 24
- Lecturer:
- Beth Szuhay
- Tour Operator:
- Odysseys Unlimited
Tour Description:
- Discover Rabat, Morocco’s capital and one of the four imperial cities, with visits to the fortified Kasbah of the Oudaias, the peaceful Andalusian Gardens, and the necropolis of Chellah, built on ancient Roman ruins
- Explore the bustling medina of Fez, Morocco’s oldest imperial city, focusing on the aritsans’ quarters, the 14th-century Koranic schools, and Al Karaouine, the medieval theological university
- Share tea with a local Berber family en-route to whitewashed Sefrou, an old Jewish town at the foot of the Middle Atlas Mountains
- Watch the sun set over the Sahara Desert as you ride a camel along the sand dunes at Merzouga
- Visit uninhabited Ait ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of southern Morocco’s most scenic villages, often used as a location for fashion and film shoots. In Tizi N’Tichka, traverse the Pass of the Pastures, where life remains much as it was centuries ago
- Encounter the alluring oasis of Marrakech, the final imperial city, with a day-long tour including the beautifully proportioned Koutoubia Mosque, the Andalusian-style El Bahia Palace, and the Palace of Dar Si Said. Bargain with vendors in the medina and marvel at the snake charmers, storytellers, musicians and more in the Djemaa el Fnaa Square
- Conclude the tour in storied Casablanca, Morocco’s largest and most cosmopolitan city. Highlights include the harbor area and central market, the Royal Palace, and the magnificent Hassan II Mosque
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