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The Treasures of Morocco
"AS TIME GOES BY"
Visiting : Casablanca, Rabat,
Fez, Marrakesh

DAY 1- Minneapolis/New York/Casablanca
Late morning departure from Minneapolis-St. Paul to New York's JFK Airport. Proceed to proper gate for your non-stop Royal Air Maroc flight to Casablanca. Dinner and breakfast served on board.

DAY 2- Casablanca
Upon arrival to Casablanca, after meeting with the local guide, visit the Medina, Mohamed V Square, the United Nations Square and Central Market. Lunch at a sea-side restaurant, followed by the Royal Palace, Anfa District, Ain Diab Esplanade. Overnight in Casablanca.

DAY 3- Casablanca/Rabat
Proceed to imperial city of Rabat, political capital of Morocco. Visit the Medina, Kasbah of Oudayas, mosque and Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohamed V. Following lunch, visit the archaeological museum in Chellah. Overnight in Rabat.

DAY 4- Rabat/Larache/Asilah/Fez
Via Larache and Asilah, two colorful Atlantic villages, travel to Fez. Overnite in Fez.

DAY 5- Fez
Full day of touring the most ancient imperial city. Visit the Bourj Nord fort, Makina District, Abou el Hasan Mosque, Saffarine Medersa, Karouane Mosque, Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss, Andalous Quarter, medieval Medina, and the Jewish Quarter, the Mellah. A panoramic view is afforded near the tombs of the Merinids. Lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Medina, then on to the Sidi Harrazem Springs. Overnight in Fez.

DAY 6- Fez/Meknes/Volubilis/Moulay Idriss/Fez
Visit another imperial city, Meknes, with the traditional Medina, entered via Bab el Mansour. From there to the catacombs of the Christian Prison, small palaces and stables of Moulay Idriss, near the Dar Jamai Museum. Journey north to the Roman ruins of Volubilis and the holy city of Moulay Idriss. Return to Fez. Overnight in Fez.

DAY 7- Fez/Ifrane/Azrou/Marrakesh
Morning departure via Ifrane and Azrou, high in the Atlas Mountains, Swiss-like in appearance. Spectacular views as one goes through the mountains to the berber town of Khenifra.
Late afternoon arrive in Marrakesh, the most beautiful of imperial cities- the crossroads of Arab, berber, and Sub-Saharan cultures. Special dinner and show at Casino de Marrakesh. Overnight in Marrakesh.

DAY 8- Marrakesh
Full day visits to the Koutoubia, Sidi bel Abbes Mosque, Ben Youssef Medersa and Bahia Palace and Saadian Kings' Tombs. Visit the Menara and Majorelle Gardens, ending the day at the world famous Jemaa el Fna Square. Optional carriage tours around city walls at sunset. Overnight in Marrakesh.

DAY 9- Marrakesh/Casablanca/New York/MSP
Farewell to Morocco with early morning transfer to Marrakesh Airport for short flight to Casablanca. Connect with Royal Air Maroc non-stop back to JFK Airport. Lunch on board. Arrive in New York, proceed through customs and on to your Minneapolis flight. WELCOME HOME !