Enjoy a good overnight flight to Casablanca

Upon arrival in the colorful city, Casablanca, in the mooring.  Our tour guide has arranged a city tour for you, including the Mohammed V Square, the city’s administrative seat, and marvel at the massive Hassan II Mosque, dramatically perched on a promontory on the Atlantic. Its indoor and outdoor space can accommodate 105,000 worshippers. In the Habous district, peruse the market and admire the exterior of the Royal Palace. Pass by Rick’s Cafe, followed by a promenade on the Corniche, seaside stunning restaurants and bars area at front of Atlantic. Enjoy optional traditional lunch couscous ($35), the most famous national menu, at restaurant of Val d’Anfa. You may enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, have your welcome dinner in the hotel.

Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, our tour group will be heading to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Visit Hassan Tower, part of an unfinished mosque started by a 12th-century caliph. At the incredibly preserved Kasbah of the Udayas, explore the fortress and take a stroll in the French-colonial Andalusian gardens. You may choose the optional lunch ($35) - a typical steaming food, the tagine. Then continue northward to Asilah, a beautiful Atlantic costal town with Jewish refugees from Spanish Andalusian, oppressed by the catholic king and queens. The city wall mural is colorful, with annual graffiti festival, and artists all over world come together for a cultural banquet. Transfer to “blue pearl city” Chefchaouen and have dinner in the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner  

Chefchaouen, or the ‘blue city’, is arguably one of the prettiest places in Morocco. Its medina has been lovingly cared for with striking blue and whitewashed houses, red-tiled roofs and artistic doorways. The blue palette derives from the 15th century, when the town attracted exiles from Spain. Arriving Jewish refugees fleeing the Spanish Inquisition painted their houses blue to reflect their divinity — a tradition that continued through the centuries. Take a stroll through the ancient medina and shop for handicrafts, go hiking in the Rif mountains or simply sit at a cafe and enjoy the pleasure of time passing by. Then transfer to Fes. Before entering into the city of Fes, stop for a panorama view of the medieval biggest city. Then your guide leads you through the Jewish Quarter, or mellah, built in 1438. By the end of the walk, you’ll be at the King’s Palace.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner       

Fes is the spiritual and cultural heart of Morocco with a huge, well-preserved medieval old city that’s the mother of all medinas. Explore the sprawling medina of Fes on foot this morning. It’s said that this is the world’s largest carfree urban area; undistracted by traffic, you’re sure to agree that strolling here is a feast for the senses. You’ll enter via the Bab Boujloud, or “Blue Gate” and visit the famed Al-Bou Inania Madrasa. You’ll also see the famous tannery, known for the iconic view overlooking its dye pits, and a ceramics factory where you can see potters working in the traditional way. Walking downwards AlNajjariyyin square, an old caravanserai place, then view copper craftsmen at work in Seffarine Square. Continue to the Karaouine Mosque and University(outside), the oldest continuously functioning university in the world, founded in the year 859. Transfer to Beni Mellal through Azrou, the crossroads between High Arlas and Middle Atlas. Enjoy dinner at the hotel later this evening after arrival. 

 Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, visit this beautiful town irrigated of Tadla. Walk up to the fortress on the clifftop near by and take a panoramic view of Beni Mellal including the fortress Ras al Ain and garden Ain Asserdoun. Then transfer to Marrakech, red capital of Moroccan Dynasty. An optional tagine lunch at a boutique Palace restaurant (US$40). Check in the hotel and have a rest. This evening, an optional horse-drawn carriage takes you through the lively streets of Marrakesh followed by the famed Jemaa el-Fna square (US$50),which is included in UNESCO’s list of sites of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. When night falls it transforms into a hive of activity. Henna-painters, performers and storytellers share the square with a street food bazaar, packed with stalls loaded with Moroccan delicacies. 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning begin your tour at Majorelle Gardens, a botanical marvel set in the heart of Marrakesh and Museum Yves Saint Laurent. These 2 places representing the continuity of Andalusian art of Moorish Dynasty over 1000 years. Then, you will find an exquisite artwork of Bahia Palace, where 360 rooms were once adorned with Italian marble and Sudanese gold. For a more recent archaeological find, you’ll see the richly decorated tombs of the Saadi Dynasty. Continue to Ouarzazate via the road of the thousand Kasbahs, and the Dades Valley, famous for its roses and the yearly Rose Festival. Visit Women Cooperative workshop to know precious argan oil production and how it helps ladies to live on their hands. 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner       

Enjoy a city tour of Ouarzazate, a desert city at the gates of the Sahara, where productions such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Sheltering Sky and Black Hawk Down were filmed. This morning visit Taourit Fort, you will meet with some well-known faces of local residents, who have worked for several worldly famous films made here. Then drive towards the mighty Sahara Desert. Drive through changing scenery, from barren mountainsides to fertile valleys, pausing in frontier towns of M’Hamid, before reaching the end of the road at the small Saharan settlement. Depart by 4x4 caravan into the desert. With a backdrop of the orange-coloured Erg Chigaga sand dunes, the charming Saharan village feels wonderfully isolated, like the modern world has left it behind. The Erg Chigaga dunes are the most stunning in the country and an essential part of any visit to Morocco. An erg is a vast sea of shifting wind-swept sand that’s formed into picturesque, undulating crests and valleys. Camel ride: it is a must when we are in Sahara, beautiful scenery accentuated with different lights. Spend the night in a hotel or choose to upgrade to the luxury Sahara tent camp with private toilets and shower and sleep under the stars (US169). Our local friends will prepare a hearty feast, so all you need to do is sit back and relax. 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, enjoy the beautiful view of Sahara desert and meet with nomadic families of the Ait Atta Berber tribe that live here and learn about life in this wildest desert of Morocco. Optional Local Saharan family visit with lunch (US$40), feel hospitality of Saharan people. Join a local guide to uncover the underground Kasbah and its unique ceramic pottery industry. Pass through an outstanding beauty of Atlas gorge, visit an intriguing library filled with ancient scripts of science, literature, the Koran and stories of the prophet Mohammed (subject to unregulated opening times). Continue on to your destination of Ait Benhaddou. Centuries ago, this was an important stop for caravans carrying salt across the Sahara. Today its grand kasbah, a fine example of clay architecture, has been listed as a World Heritage site. After heading to your nearby hotel for the night, maybe sit back on the roof top terrace and watch the sun setting over the magical Kasbah. 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner    

Perched on a hilltop and almost unchanged since the 11th century, Ait Benhaddou is one of Morocco’s most iconic sites. Its grant kasbah is one of the most beautiful in Morocco and the fortified village is a fine example of clay architecture. If you think you recognize the place, you probably do, as the town has a long list of film and TV credits, including Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones and Gladiator. Enjoy a walk through the winding streets of old town, making your way to the top of the hill, from where you can enjoy the views across the surrounding plains. Transfer to Marrakech, and the rest of the day is free to explore further or shop in the bazaar. Perhaps head into the medina, where every step brings a new smell, a new sight or a new gift to buy. Watch skilled artisans perfect their craft, practice your haggling skills or take a break from the hustle to sip on tea or share a tajine, filled with the pure scent of Morocco. Tonight, you may join the optional Dinner ShowFantasy of Andalusian Night. We’ll drive you to the “Sugar Palace” - the place Dar Sukkar. In this popular night show, you will enjoy the diner with Gnaoua music, Alaouite history, Harem belly dance and romantic voices.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner       

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and board the flight to Lisbon. After arrival, enjoy dinner at famous restaurant Mercado. 

Meal:Breakfast, Dinner

In Lisbon, the tour begins with a stop at the top of Edward VII’s Park to enjoy a magnificent view over the hills of Lisbon and the River Tagus. Next, view the treasured 16th century Belem Tower and the Jeronimos Monastery, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, visit the Cathedral of Lisbon and enjoy the elegant Liberdade Avenue. This afternoon is free on your own. You may savor at the most famous pastry shop in Portugal for it’ custard tarts. Then visit its iconic squares of Rossio, the medieval citadel in the city centre. 

Meals: Breakfast       

For the next three days, you will enjoy the beautiful beach and sunshine. A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the hotel. It is only steps away from the sandy beach with an outdoor swimming pool. Here you may try tasty Portuguese-style meals, with an emphasis on fresh fish and seafood specialities. With a panoramic view over the bay and a relaxing ambience, the beautiful bar allows guests to unwind with a drink while enjoying the sunset. The seafront promenade features several cafés and quaint little shops. You may also join the optional tour to quaint Sintra(US$79), the “Glorious Eden” of Lord Byron, and ancient summer retreat of the royal court, highlighted by lavish romantic castles and stunning monuments. Visit the Sintra Royal Palace, a 15th-century royal residence, containing one of the largest tile collections in Portugal.

Meals: Breakfast        

Enjoy the beautiful beach and sunshine today.

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy the beautiful beach and sunshine today.

Meals: Breakfast

departure flight

Meals: Breakfast