OVERVIEW
Breathe the fresh air of the oases of the Sahara Desert, discover the old mystical Berber villages, loose yourself in fascination with each Kasbah and let the spectacular gorges of the Dades Valley and the mountain and the sunset on the dunes of Merzouga become the backdrops for your abundant memories of Morocco. The extreme contrasts and splendor of the region all make Morocco a magical place of romance, legend and secrecy. However you choose to encounter Morocco, your experience will be one you will treasure for a lifetime.

PROGRAM ITINERARY

DAY 01 (Sunday): MARRAKESH
The day will be devoted to the sightseeing of Marrakesh, the second oldest imperial city known as the "Pearl of the South" and home to the Saadian tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Bahia Palace and the Menara Garden. Return to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, exploration of the souks and the world's famous Djema El Fna place which offers various entertainments (story tellers, acrobats, snake-charmers, magicians, etc.). Later on, a Diffa Fantasia dinner will be provided under caidal tents at the famed "Chez Ali" restaurant. Enjoy the fantasia spectacle that includes camel and horse shows, folkloric troops from different Moroccan regions and belly dancers. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 02 (Monday): MARRAKESH / OUARZAZATE (126 Miles)
After breakfast, depart in a Land Rover with a driver to Ouarzazate via Taddert and the Tiz-in-Tichka pass (2260m). Continuation to the Telouat Kasbah by the track road. Independent lunch (1) in a restaurant of one's choice (suggestions will be provided to this effect) and visit of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. Continuation to Ouarzazate. Check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 03: (Tuesday): OUARZAZATE / ZAGORA (104 Miles)
After breakfast, visit of Ouarzazate with Tifoultout and Taourirt Kasbahs. Then departure by the tarred road to Zagora via Agdz and the Draa valley. Independent lunch (1) and from Tensikht, continuation by the track road to Zagora before visiting the sandy dunes of Tinfou and the famous library of Tamegroute. Return to Zagora, dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 04 (Wednesday): ZAGORA / ALNIF / ERFOUD (196 Miles)
After breakfast, departure to Erfoud via Tazzarine and Alnif through the Saghro mountain. Independent lunch (1) and proceed to Erfoud passing by Rissani, the birthplace of the reigning Alaouite dynasty. Arrival in Erfoud, orientation tour of this city. Check-in, dinner and overnight in Bivouac.

DAY 05 (Thursday): ERFOUD / TINEGHIR / OUARZAZATE (210 Miles)
Early wake-up call for an excursion to the lovely Merzouga to admire the sunrise over the sandy dunes.  Return to the hotel for breakfast and then drive to Tineghir via Tinejdad road passing by Ksar Touarig.

DAY 06 (Friday): OUARZAZATE / MARRAKESH (126 Miles)
After breakfast, free morning at leisure. (1) Independent Lunch. In the afternoon, departure to Marrakesh via the tarred road. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 07 (Saturday): MARRAKESH / MENARA AIRPORT
After breakfast, transfer to Marrakesh Menara airport for your return flight. Assistance with all the boarding formalities.

Note: (1) Independent Lunch: you can purchase 5 lunches outside of the hotels for the entire itinerary (full board basis) at an additional charge of $110. This request must be specified at the time of booking.

PROGRAM INCLUSIONS
•  Greeting, assistance and transfer from Marrakesh Airport. (transfer on program start and end dates, however, should you arrive earlier an extra fee for special transfer will apply)
•  Accommodation for 6 nights on half board basis (2 meals/day) in 4-star hotels.  Includes Diffa Fantasia entertainment dinner in Marrakesh
•  Add extra for additional meals at the time of booking as detailed below.
•  01 Bivouac night under tent at the Sand Dunes in Merzouga.
•  Excursion to the Merzouga Dunes in Land Rover in the very early morning of DAY 05 
•  Ground transportation in Land Rovers from Day 03 to Day 07.
•  Entrance fees to all monuments as indicated on the itinerary with the assistance of government certified tour guides.
•  Baggage handling and tips at airports and hotels.
   
NOT INCLUDED
•  Meals, alcohol drinks, mineral water, and other items of personal nature.
•  Deviations expenses from the itinerary and any special handling.
•  International and domestic airfare. We offer competitive airfare from New York to Morocco.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION:

NOTE: We will exercise our best efforts to secure the accommodations listed above, however, during busy seasons we may only be able to offer similar category accommodations.  In this case, clients will have the option to agree or cancel their booking.  In some instances, a request for a higher grade accommodation will result in an extra fee to compensate for the difference in price.

PROGRAM PRICE PER PERSON ($):
With 4-star Hotel: $1,595.00 in double.
Single Supplement: $350.00.

* Tour commences every Sunday from Marrakesh, Morocco with minimum of 4 participants
* Add $250 supplement for December departures.

Note: Rates are valid until December 31 2008. Prices are subject to change without notice due to currency fluctuations beyond our control.