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Magical Morocco Package 8 days / 7 nights

From HKD19,000 per person

Valid for departure from Feb 8 – Aug 8 Fez – Merzouga – Dades Valley – Marrakech

Day 1 – Hong Kong – Casablanca – Rabat – Fez

Enjoy your meet and greet upon arrival prior to being escorted to Fez via Rabat, Meknes &

Volubilis.

In Rabat you will be taken to Hassan

Tower, the minaret of an incomplete

mosque. Construction of this incredible

structure began in 1195; she was intended

to be the largest minaret and mosque in the

world. Sadly in 1199 Sultan Yacoub al-

Mansour died and construction stopped,

you will notice that the tower only reaches

44 meters (140 feet), half the intended

height. The tower is beautiful comprised of

red sandstone, instead of stairs the tower is

ascended by ramps.

Next head to the Kasbah of the Udayas,

tucked away at the mouth of the Bou Regreg

River opposite of Sale. Construction began

during the reign of the Almohas after they

captured the town and destroyed the original

Kasbah of the Almoravids around AD 1150.

The palace and mosques is named after their

ancestor Al-Mahdi Ibn Tumart.

Say goodbye to Rabat as you are driven to

Meknes, another significant imperial city in

Morocco, under the reign of Moulay Ismail

(1672-1727) this used to be the capital.

First off you will be taken to Bab Mansour

Gate, standing tall since 1732, named after

the architect El-Mansour. Notice the

intricate designs that play with Almohad

patterns, peruse the precious zellij mosaics

of excellent quality. Marble columns were

taken from the Roman ruins of Volubilis

and used here, an amazing sight to see.

Hassan Tower

Kasbah of the Udayas

Bab Mansour Gate

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Next The Sahrij Souani Bassin awaits, a

hydraulic structure measuring 319 meters by

148.75 meters. The basin is connected to the

water system of the city through terracotta

pipes, a very interesting area to walk around.

The final point of interest for this town is

Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, the resting place

of the famous sultan who made Meknes his

capital in the 17th

century. Enjoy perusing the

series of austere and peaceful courtyards,

specifically designed to create a quiet and

humble attitude for visitors. The lavish tomb

ball showcases the best of Moroccan

craftsmanship.

After your lunch your journey continues

towards Volubilis, the Roman ruins that

date back to 25 BC. Explore this site and all

her wonders, some mosaics are still in

excellent shape. You will be escorted via the

foothills of the Rif Mountains where you

can enjoy nice views on your way to Fez.

Day 2 – Fez

Enjoy your morning meal (breakfast

included) prior to exploring the cultural

capital of Morocco beginning with the Royal

Palace. Intricate tessellating tiles and

sculpting went into many buildings here; this

palace is a great example of good design.

Head to the first ever Mellah built in

Morocco. You will learn that mellah is Arabic

for salt, the word used for a walled Jewish

quarter of a city in Morocco, analogous to the

European ghetto. Here you will discover that

the jewish population was confined from the

15th

century.

The Sahrij Souani Bassin

Rif Mountains

Royal Palace

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Continuing with the theme of cultural and

historical points of interest you shall be

taken to the famous Al Karaouine

University. Founded by Fatima al-Fihri in

859 AD and later incorporated into

Morocco’s modern state university system

in 1963; often referred to as the oldest

university in the world.

Enjoy your afternoon meal prior to visiting

the Ceramic Factory, where you can learn

about pottery and see how the entire

process takes place. You can also enjoy a

panoramic view of the entire city up here.

Day 3 – Fez – Ifran – Azrou – Ziz Valley - Merzouga

After your breakfast (included) in your riad, you will be escorted towards Merzouga via

Midlet and Ziz Valley.

You will first pass the village of Ifran, a

beautiful mountain village known as the

Switzerland of Morocco. Stop off at the cedar

forest tucked away in the middle of the great

Atlas Mountains. During this journey you’ll

catch glimpses of the Middle Atlas and the

Higher Atlas Mountains, truly incredible

sights of nature.

The next village you will stop by shall be

Azrou, the largest Berber village in Morocco.

If you are lucky and perceptive you may be

able to see the elusive Barbary Apes sometimes found within the forest.

Continue onwards to Midelt past magnificent hills and the mountains of the Atlas. You will

pass through the fascinating Tiz Ntalgahmt Pass and the Ziz Gorge, notice how the scenery

changes to reveal hints of the desert as you approach the city of Errachidia. Here you will stop

for lunch; it is easy to appreciate the local Berber hospitality. Once you are ready travel along

the amazing Ziz Valley on the way to Rissani and Erfoud. Panoramic views on the way are

absolutely stunning.

You will arrive in Merzouga by the afternoon and shall be welcomed with a glass of mint tea

prior to checking in to your riad.

Day 4 – Merzouga

We recommend a hearty morning meal (included) before your tour of the area as there will be

much to see and do.

Al Karaouine University

Atlas Mountains

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You will visit and learn about the Gnawa

people, originally slaves brought from

Sudan, experience their wonderful music and

lifestyle. Nearby you can check out Dayet

Srji Salt Lake where ducks, flamingos and

other species of birds all reside, during the

spring migration.

For those interested in trinkets and shopping,

head to the Nomad Wire House; here many

Berber handicrafts are priced lower in

comparison to the big cities.

In the afternoon you will mount a camel

with our assistance and be taught and guided by an experienced teacher with whom you shall

explore the Sand Sea of Merzouga.

End the day with a peacefully pristine sunset over the golden dunes; you shall peacefully

spend the night at your desert camp.

Day 5 – Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Enjoy waking up to an amazing sunset

before your camel-trek back to the riad. En

route you can look upon the unique beauty of

the spectacular Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes,

watch how the area changes with the light as

the day progresses.

After your breakfast at the hotel (included)

you’ll be escorted to Rissani, Tinghir and

Todra Gorge. Welcome to the highest and

narrowest gorges in all of Morocco. Enjoy

your afternoon meal here before being driven

through the Dades Valley. Here you can

check out the majestic sand castles and amazing rock formations known as monkey toes.

Day 6 – Dades Gorge – Air Ben Haddou Kasbah – Marrakech Savor your final morning meal of the trip (included) before being driven through Dades

Valley on your way to Kalaat Mgouna and Quarzazat. We saved the best for last; some of the

best photographic shots of your trip can be taken here.

First up is The Rose City Kalaat Mgouna where you can purchase some rosewater. Famous for

their produce, this will make your linen smell good for a long time even after your trip is over.

Dayet Srji Salt Lake

Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes

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Next up is the largest Kasbah in Morocco,

the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. This

structure was built by Et Hami El Glaoui,

who was one of the last Berber chieftains

from the 18th

century. The building is now

used as a house for the Glaoui people.

Continue through the majestic Tizi N’tichka

Pass which stretches over 2km over the High

Atlas Mountains. From November to March

snow can often fall onto the pass creating a

magical looking coating of white, while

other times the sun shines on a beautifully

rocky pass. You shall arrive in Marrakech in

the evening and have a well-deserved rest.

Day 7 – Marrakech

Savour your morning meal of the trip in the

comfort of your riad prior to beginning your

tour of the city. Your guide will ensure that

the most important places of historical and

cultural interest are covered today starting

with the Saadian Tombs. Dating back to the

time of the sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-

1603), discovered in 1917 and restored

beautifully by the Beaux-arts service. The

mausoleum contains about sixty members of

the Saadi Dynasty that originated from the

valley of the Draa River. We recommend

checking out the room containing the grave

of the sultan’s grandson, the stele is in finely

worked cedar and stucco work, while the amazing monuments are made of Italian Carrara

marble.

Next up is Bahia Palace, built in the late

19th

century by those who attempted to make

it the greatest palace of its time. Walk

around the set of peaceful gardens, about 2

acres (8,000 m²) with rooms opening onto

large courtyards.

Once you are ready to continue, you shall be

escorted to Ben Youssef Koranic School.

From 1564-65 the sultan Saadien Abdellah

Al Ghalib finished constructing the finest

mederas of Morocco. Here you will learn

the incredible history of the district that was

restored and given new life from this

building. The inscription near the entrance translates to ‘I was built for science and prayer by

Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

Saadian Tombs

Bahia Palace

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the prince of believer, the descendant of the seal of the prophets Abdellah, the glorious

creatures. Pray for him, I you who crossed my door, so that its expectations are the highest

carried out’.

Enjoy your afternoon meal near the square

before heading to the relaxing Majorelle

Gardens. This twelve acre botanical garden

is very serene and a great place to walk

around, designed by the expatriate French

artist Jacques Majorelle in the 1920s and 30s

during the colonial period when Morocco

was a protectorate of France.

The final planned sight to see is Koutoubia

Mosque, the largest mosque in Marrakech.

Standing tall in the southwest medina

quarter this structure is ornamented with

curved windows, a band of ceramic inlay,

pointed merlons and decorative arches.

Enjoy perusing the large plaza with gardens,

the area if floodlit at night. After your dinner

we would like to escort you to the square

where magicians, story-tellers, tooth-pullers,

food sellers and other interesting local

characters are all around, a great way to end

your final evening.

Day 8 – Marrakech – Hong Kong

Enjoy your final meal of the adventure prior

to your airport transfer for your morning

flight from Marrakech to Hong Kong.

Majorelle Gardens

Koutoubia Mosque

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PACKAGE INFORMATION

Hotel Envisage Category A

(4-star)

Category B

(5-star)

Day 1 - 2 Fez

2 nights

Riad Yacout

http://www.riadyacout.com/en/chambres-suites-

riad-fes.html

Riad Fes

http://www.riadfes.com/en/

Day 3 & 5 Merzouga

2 nights

Riad Nezha

http://www.riadnezha.com/ang/

Timbuctu

http://www.xaluca.com/en/hotel/tombouctou/

Day 4 – Sand Tent

1 night

Luxury Desert Camp

Day 6 - 7 – Marrakech

2 nights

Ksar Anika

http://www.ksaranika.com/

Riad Caesar

http://en.riad-caesar.com/

International Airfare not included, prices depend on dates of travel.

Total HKD

Includes Tour +

Accomodation

19,000 24,000

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Package Includes:

- Travel in an air conditioned Land Cruiser Prado 4WD. - Experienced English speaking Drive and Guide. - 6 nights’ accommodation at listed hotels. - 1 night accommodation at the nomad tent. - City guides and entry fees in Fes and Marrakech (except for Hassan 2 Mosque). - Daily breakfast as indicated. - The Camel Trek in the desert. - HK Security Service Charge - 0.15% TIC Levy

Package does NOT include:

- International air tickets. - Airport Tax, Government Tax and Fuel Surcharge. - Lunches, drinks and food not mentioned such as dinners in Fes and Marrakech. - Travel insurance. - Spending of a personal nature (e.g.: tips, laundry, phone bills etc.) - Anything else not mentioned in the Package Includes section

Remarks:

- Tickets are non-endorsable, non-rerouteable and non-refundable - Tickets are valid on flight / date shown only

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ITINERARIES, CHANGES BEYOND OUR

CONTROL

COMPANY agrees to provide all of the services listed in your travel itinerary, except for the optional

services. Optional services will be billed separately.

COMPANY has no responsibility for any changes in travel plans caused by airlines, train, ferry delay

or rescheduling mandated by any of the aforesaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall have

the option of accepting in lieu of the original tour such rescheduled tour or other substituted tour(s) as

may be offered.

If you would like to modify any portion of your itinerary, you understand that COMPANY will not

bear any of the costs arising from such changes. Refunds for non-used or cancelled services will be

issued in accordance with our Terms and Conditions described. All new services will be billed in

accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Due to the circumstances, including but not limited to, like closure or maintenance of monuments,

weather, time, or traffic, etc., the planned visit or activity will be arranged on the next day if possible.

No refund can be made if it’s failed to do so.

OTHER EXPENSESS DURING TOURS

Tipping & gratuity guidelines, tour guide - as you depart from the tour, reward a good guide in each

city by tipping USD10- 15 per person per day, driver USD5- 10 per person per day, based on the

satisfaction you have received from them, bellman by tipping USD3-5 Per bag, however these are

guidelines are optional.

PERSONAL EXPENESE - Meals, laundry, telephone bills, beverage, extra local running for

transport which is not included in your itinerary, (transport for sightseeing excursion will be provide

between 0900hrs – 1730hrsMax. ), Video &Camera fees charged at monuments directly , tips for

guides, driver , travel Insurance for personal injury & loss of personal belongings.

DEPOSITS, FINAL PAYMENT

A non-refundable deposit of 30 % of the tour fee on a per person basis must be paid after all

reservations are confirmed. We accept cash or cheque only. Bookings for this deposit not received

are subject to cancellation without notice. If G.C Nanda is unable to confirm the requested

arrangements the deposit will be fully refundable. Deposits vary for each tour operator, hotel, or

provider of any service contained in the program and will be payable according to the General Terms

and Conditions of each operator. Please note that firm reservations cannot be made for any pre-booked

accommodation until the required deposit is received. The balance payment must be received not less

than 30 days prior to departure. If the balance payment is not received by us on the due date, we

reserve the right to treat the booking as cancelled and to apply the appropriate cancellation charges.

AMENDMENT FEES

For each amendment requested after confirmation additional charges will be levied by hotels, ground

operators or airlines. An amendment constitutes a change to an existing booking and not a transfer to

another tour, wherein cancellation fees may apply.

Notes – The above quote is valid for 14 days only & No reservations has been made, To guarantee

the above quote a written booking request or purchase order must be received by Nanda Travel

within the validity period

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CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS

Cancellations are subject to a fee as follows:

– 30 days, or more, prior to departure: forfeit of deposit

– 14-30 days, or less, prior to departure: 100% of total cost Cancellations will also be subject to cancellation fees levied by each operator according to their

respective Booking Terms and Conditions. Please note that it is your responsibility to request from us

the details of Terms and Conditions, and to ensure that you have understood their contents. The

payment of your deposit constitutes an acceptance of those terms and conditions and your

acknowledgement that you will be bound by their cancellation fee charges. No refund is made on any

pre-booked accommodation, coach tours, villas hotel, cruising or other travel not utilised. No refund is

available for cancellation after the tour has commenced or in respect of any tours, accommodation,

meals or any other services not utilised.

INSURANCE

It is strongly recommended that, at the time of booking, you purchase a comprehensive travel

insurance policy of your choice. We suggest that the policy should include, but not be limited to the

following features: Loss of deposit through cancellation, personal baggage, loss of money, medical

expenses, additional expenses to cover hotel accommodation should the tour or holiday need to be

extended or curtailed due to illness while overseas, or due to the need to return to Hong Kong because

of unexpected death or illness of a close relative. Please consult us on the insurance policy most

suitable for your needs.

VISA, TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

Passengers should familiarise themselves with any and all health or visa requirements that may be

applicable in the areas they intend visiting. They shall be responsible for all exits, entry, health and

other documents required by laws, regulations, orders, demands or requirements of the countries

visited or transited. Each person shall carry a valid passport at all times. Kindly note that passport and

visa requirements are not our responsibility and we are not liable for any loss or expense due to a

passenger‘s failure to comply with the above or any statutory requirement made in any country

whatsoever.

PRICE All prices shown are subject to variation without notice.