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Moroccan Discovery

 
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Dates: 11/6/10 to 11/19/10    No. of people registered: 0     Seats available: 24
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Trip Description: Discover the Imperial cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fez, Marrakech. Enjoy a private Sahara sunset excursion and camel ride. Explore the sacred town of Moulay Idress, ancient ruins of Volubilis and the scenic "Route of a Thousand Kasbahs." Visit the dramatic 984-foot Todra Gorge, home to a variety of rare plant and bird species and view the spectacular Atlas Mountain scenery. Explore Essaouira's Phoenician, Berber, Portuguese, Jewish, and French past in the well-preserved architecture, souks, marketplaces, harbor, famous whitewashed homes and artisans' workshops. In the Ourika Valley we'll visit a typical Berber village and enjoy mint tea in the home of a local family. Then we tour storied Casablanca, a sophisticated city combining French and Moroccan influences, and discover the Grand Mosque of Hassan II, the world's second largest Islamic house of worship and the country's only functioning mosque that is open to non-Muslims. All along the way, experience outstanding accommodations and cuisine!
Itinerary: Day 1: Depart U.S. for Casablanca, Morocco
Day 2: Casablanca/Rabat
Day 3: Rabat
Day 4: Rabat/Volubilis/Fez
Day 5: Fez
Day 6: Fez/Midelt/Erfoud
Day 7: Erfoud/Rissani/Merzouga
Day 8: Erfoud/Tinehir/Todra Gorges/ Ouarzazate
Day 9: Ouarzazate/Ait ben-Haddou & Marrakech
Day 10: Marrakech
Day 11: Marrakech/Essaouira
Day 12: Marrakech/Ourika Valley
Day 13: Marrakech/Casablanca
Day 14: Depart for U.S.
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Activity Level: Moderate
 
FACULTY INFORMATION
Name: Bart Thurber
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This trip is operated by: Odysseys Unlimited, Inc.