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Day 1: New York / Agadir
Depart for your overnight Royal Air Maroc flight from NY/JFK to Agadir
via Casablanca. Dinner and breakfast on board.
Day 2: Agadir
Arrive at the Massira Airport where your host will be waiting for you
to greet you and then transfer you to your hotel. The remainder
of
the day will be to relaxe and acclimate. A welcomimg seafood lunch at
the open air
harbor restaurants will be offered to all participants. In the
afternoon, your guide will take you on a discovery tour
highlighted by the museum of Berber arts, The Valley of the Birds
(exotic
birds in their natural habitats), and the panoramic view of Agadir from
the Kasbah. Agadir is an excellent place to begin any vacation; its
beautiful
beaches are lined with Spanish Costa-style white washed buildings and
colorful gardens. The
city itself is a gentle blend of parks, hotels, gardens, and
residencial villas.
Generally considered a quiet little town, Agadir is the perfect place
to
prepare yourself for what awaits. Dinner and accommodation at the
hotel.
Day 3: Agadir/Massa-Tassila
On the road to Massa Valley, we will be touring typical Berber
villages;
such as Inzeggane, Tassila and Sidi R'bat. Enjoy lunch in a fisherman
restaurant
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean (Typical Berber tagine). Later, stroll
along
the Massa River from Sidi R'bat to Tassila through the special
conservatory
to discover the many indigenous and migratory species of birds that
coexist
in the Massa region. Delightful dinner in a traditional Berber ambiance
under the stars
of North Africa in a fishermen compound in Algzira.
Day 4: Bousoum/Sidi Ifni/Algzira
Depart in the morning to Sidi Ifni via the beautiful village of
Mirhleft
to discover one of the most picturesque Atlantic sand stretches. Your
next
stop will be in the ancient city of Sidi Ifni, a surviving remnant of
the
Spanish colonial days. With its elaborate ironwork and its sweeping
architecture,
it is perhaps the most romantic Art Deco town ever built. Patches of
gardens
spread throughout this town provide a refreshing sense of renewal for
this colony of the past. Dinner and overnight will be in Algzira,
a fisherman
troglodyte (seasonal hide-away). This will give you the opportunity to
experience traditional native habitats.
Day 5: Algzira
Take a day excursion to the long streched white beaches and surrounding
villages exploring the daily life of Berber traditional fishermen and
peasants
in this valley. In the evening, a camp fire feast on the white
beaches
of Algzira will be prepared for you by the local fishemen.
Day 6: Algzira / Tiznit
Travel to Tiznit in the morning where tribesmen of the surrounding
area come to trade and find entertainment. Tiznit's military history is
apparent: This walled city is comprised of neatly organized streets and
a
considerable garrison. City tour of Tiznit will feature: the Meshouar,
the city square; Lalla Tiznit, a natural spring named after the founder
of the city; then the Kasbah and the Kissaria, an exclusive souk for
some
of the most interesting Berber jewelry in all of Morocco. Dinner and
accommodations
are in the exotic Tiznit hotel.
Day 7: Tiznit/Tafraout
A magnificent day through the breath taking scenery of the Atlas
Mountains.
Lunch will be on the road. Tafraout is situated on the edge of a
rambling palmary,
a startling contrast to the otherwise barren landscape of this region.
An afternoon visit will take you through this small village and the
Neolithic
rock carving sites nearby. Dinner and overnight in the relaxed pace of
this unique village, nestled in the mountain peaks of the Atlas.
Day 8: Tafraout/Taroudant
Departure from Tafraout early in the morning. Lunch will be at the
typical
Berber village of Ait Baha, the largest in the area, which
overlooks a breath taking valley with a curious rock formation. Dinner
and entertainment are in the Moorish atmospheric Salam hotel.
Day 9: Taroudant
Explore the city surrounded by regal, red-ochre walls, often referred
to as "Little Marrakesh". Tour the monuments and browse through the
souks.
Another night at the legendary Salam hotel.
Day 10: Taroudant/Tiz'n'test across the High Atlas
On a rocky spur in the heart of the high Atlas gorges stands the
Tin-Mal.
Enjoy a lunch in this isolated village revered as one of the most
important spiritual sites in Moroccan history. Visit the Mosque and
continue to Ouigane for
an overnight adventure.
Day 11: Ouirgane/Asni/Imlil
Today you are offered an optional mule ride in the mountains. Lunch in
Imlil will be at a Berber house.
We will walk in the afternoon to a cliff hanging village where we will
capture the real
daily life of Berber villagers and spend the night with a Berber
family.
Day 12: Ouirgane/Tahnaoute/Setti Fatma
Leisurely morning in a day market to trade, interact and hang out
with local villagers. Lunch will be prepared on your behalf in the
mountains, to be followed with a fresh-air
climb to the Oukaimeden ranges. Depart in the evening to Marrakech.
Dinner
and overnight at a hotel.
Day 13: Marrakech
Day devoted to discover the magnificent and overwhelming best man made
Oasis of Marrakech.
Visit the historic sights in the morning, the souks and the famous
Jamaa el F'na
square in the afternoon. A tour of Marrakech by night in caleches is
optional.
Day 14: Marrakech
Continue exploring Marrakesh in the morning. Afternoon devoted to
shopping
in the souks area one of the major craft and trading center in Morocco.
Farewell dinner
at a traditional Moorish house in the Medina accompanied by typical
Moorish
entertainment. (Everyone's invited to participate!)
Day 15: Marrakech/New York
Morning transfer to the Marrakech airport for the transatlantic flight
back to JFK via Casablanca.
What is included:
- R/T New York/Casablanca, OW Casablanca/Agadir via Royal Air
Morac
- Camping equipment and accommodations in 3 star hotels.
- Full Board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- 4WD Land Rovers with AC.
- Indigenous expert guides, accompanying scholars, and
escorts.
- Entrance fees to monuments and museums.
- Hotel Tax and service charges.
Depart Tuesdays / Thursdays
Cost per Person based on double occupancy: Call for
Information
Minimum 4 travelers per group
Maximum 12 travelers per group
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