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Abercrombie & Kent
OFFER ID 1695766
Once a hub of wartime espionage, Tangier maintains its timeless mystique while welcoming visitors to Morocco’s Atlantic coast with open arms. Inland to the south, Chefchaouen with its beguiling blue buildings is a photographer’s dream. On this incredible journey, go beyond the guidebook to experience both cities as an insider. Then, delve deeper into the fabric of this storied nation as you explore the lesser-travelled corners of Fez, Rabat, Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains.
9 nights from $13,995 per person
1 Arrive Casablanca, Morocco
Situated on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Casablanca pulses with a modern energy, yet whispers of its romantic past, fictionalized by Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman on the silver screen in the 1940s, still linger.
Your savvy local guide reveals Casablanca’s most magical corners, including the stunning Hassan II Mosque, the tallest religious structure in the world. Take in the mosque’s intricate mosaics, towering minaret and massive interior. Next, board a high-speed train to Tangier, the storied city that helps define the north of Morocco and serves as a gateway to Europe. Appealing and cosmopolitan, with mixtures of Moroccan, African and European influences, Tangier is a melting pot of cultures. Contrary to popular belief, the movie Casablanca was based on Tangier and its reputation as the city of spies.
Framed by the rippling High Atlas Mountains, the Red City exudes a romance as steady and undimmed as the souk lanterns pouring honeyed light into Jemma El-Fnaa square after dark. A warren of subterranean galleries, rooftop restaurants and exquisite riads guarding their treasures behind ornately carved doors, the medina of Marrakech excels at keeping secrets. Begin your adventure in the beguiling Jardin Majorelle, a picturesque garden restored by design legend Yves Saint Laurent. Stop at the nearby Yves Saint Laurent Museum for a close look at some of the famed designer's creations. Continue to the walled medina and its soaring Koutoubia minaret. Next, explore Bahia Palace, a 19th-century masterpiece of design and Ben Youssef Madrasa, a Koranic school renowned for its magnificent architecture. Later visit Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakech's main square bustling with vendors, acrobats, dancers, street musicians and snake charmers performing at every turn. You may also opt to visit El Amane Association for Women and Children, a community initiative supported by A&K Philanthropy, or stroll the city's fabled, labyrinthine souks.
Venture to the High Atlas Mountains, where you admire majestic views of snow-capped peaks as you hike to a picturesque village and spend time with local Berbers in their homes. Learn about daily life while savoring traditional Berber bread and mint tea. Afterward, have lunch before returning to Marrakech.
After breakfast, take your private transfer to the airport for your departing flight.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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