PORTUGAL & MOROCCO EXPLORER

Itinerary

DAY 1: LISBON.Arrival and transfer from Lisbon airport to the hotel.Accomodation Four Seasons or Similar
 
DAY 2: LISBON.After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of Lisbon and surrounding areas. Cross the bridge over the Tagus, from the other bank, take in the amazing views of Lisbon and its hills.Stop by the Torre de Belém, visit the Monastery of Jerónimos (both classified as UNESCO World Heritage) and the Coach Museum. Continuing along River Tagus, also visit Alfama, a charismatic neighbourhood immersed in history. Return to Marquês de Pombal square, via the monumental Praça do Comércio, Rossio, the heart of the city and Avenida da Liberdade, Lisbon’s main boulevard. You may try one of its many cafes for lunch.We depart from Lisbon for Sintra, the town where the royal family spent their summers. You will visit the town’s National Palace*. There is some free time to peruse the local handicraft stores or try some of Sintra’s famous pastries. We head to Cabo da Roca (the most westerly point of mainland Europe) and continue along the coast. Before returning to Lisbon, we visit Estoril, with its famous Casino.
 
DAY 3: LISBON.Day at Leisure.Option tours available on request.
 
DAY 4: CASABLANCA.Arrive in Casablanca and transfer to your hotel.Accomodation sofitel casablanca tour blanche or Similar
 
DAY 5: CASABLANCA-FEZ.Explore vibrant Casablanca, visiting the ornate Hassan II Mosque, the tallest religious structure in the world. Drive to Fez and check in to your hotel.Accomodation Riad Fès or Similar
 
Day 6: FEZ.After breakfast, the whole day will be devoted to discovering FEZ, the oldest of the Imperial Cities, which is well known for its spiritual and educational contributions to the Moroccan culture. Visit of the medieval Medina. You will also explore the famous souks where craftsmen still labor in the age-old oriental tradition. Lunch at leisure, continue sightseeing in the afternoon.
 
DAY 7: FEZ-SAHARA DESERT.rive south, through the scenic cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains and along the green Ziz River valley, into the Sahara desert. When the last paved road ends, (at the oasis town of Erfoud) change to a 4X4 vehicle for transfer to your private desert encampment. Spend the night by the legendary dunes of Erg Chebbi, perhaps the largest dunes in the Sahara. Take a dune walk to watch the glorious sunset, and then savor a traditional Berber dinner under the beauty of the Saharan night sky.
 
DAY 8: SAHARA TO OUARZAZATE .Arise early to take a short camel ride and witness the sun rising over the desert dunes, the perfect preamble to your 4x4 adventure in the Sahara desert.Take a nature walk to explore the dramatic natural scenery, before continuing west to the oasis of Ouarzazate.Accomodation Le Berbère Palace or Similar
 
DAY 9: OUARZAZATE-MARRAKECH.Spend this morning exploring Ouarzazate, site of countess movies from Lawrence of Arabia to Gladiator. Visit the Kasbah Taouirirt, and the UNESCO-restored Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, an impressive 11th century structure with high, elaborately decorated pisé walls, crenulated ramparts, and arched babs.This afternoon drive to Marrakech, the second of the four Imperial Cities.Accomodation Villa des Orangers or Similar
 
Days 10-11: MARRAKECH.Uncover the secrets of Marrakech, including the architectural attractions of its medina, the old walled section of the town. See the minaret at Koutoubia Mosque; Dar Si Said; the Saadian Tombs; Bahia Palace; and the famed Djemaa el-Fna square. The next day, delve into Moroccan cuisine during a hands-on cooking class led by a local chef. Afterward, take a horse-drawn carriage ride to discover the lush flora of Marrakech at Menara Gardens and Majorelle Garden.
 
DAY 12: MARRAKECH.Transfer to the airport for your international flight home.

VIP Experience

Four Seasons-Lisbon
Long considered Lisbon’s premier luxury hotel and located right in the heart of the city, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon provides a glorious bird’s-eye view of the city's stunning historic sites – and makes the perfect starting point for exploring its unique architecture. Designed with the intention of marking Lisbon’s name internationally and adding to the prestige of the Portuguese hotel industry, the Hotel is truly a landmark establishment in all senses of the word.  
 
Hotel Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche
Casablanca.Our 5-star hotel in Casablanca looks out over the rooftops of Morocco's business capital. The Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche hotel is located opposite the Hassan II Mosque and close to the medina, making it ideal for business trips or exploring the city.After admiring the gleaming exterior of the hotel, step into a world where modern French elegance and exotic Moroccan touches combine in pure harmony.The 141 rooms and 30 suites, with butler service and breathtaking views of the city and ocean, were designed by Marc Hertrich and Nicolas Adnet.
 
Riad Fès
Located in the heart of Fes medina, this Riad is a 25-minute drive from Fes International Airport. It offers air-conditioned rooms and suites with oriental furnishings and a panoramic pool-side terrace with views of the Atlas Mountains.Guests can relax in the outdoor swimming pool or hammam. The Riad also provides a 24-hour reception with a currency exchange service and a tour desk.
 
Er Chebi Desert Camp-Sahar Desset
A sea of soft, warm, apricot-toned sands – the undulating landscape of the Erg Chebbi desert is one of Morocco's most enchanting natural wonders. For millenia, travelers have marveled its infinite stillness - a beauty beyond words. For the weary traveler seeking such restorative magic, we offer a very special retreat: our Erg Chebbi Luxury Desert Camp.Our Luxury Camp offers the visitor an escape from the crowds of the cities – as well as contact with other tourist camps. Aside from your guide and your companions, the only other people you may encounter during your stay are the native Berber Nomads that call this harsh yet beautiful environment home.Whether you choose a private camp experience or elect to stay at our main camp, you will find your senses revived as you relax in an oasis of calm and serenity, taking time as you may to explore one of Earth's most spectacular natural landscapes.
 
Le Berbère Palace-OUARZAZATE
Located in Ouarzazate town centre, the Berbère Palace is just 5 minutes from the famous Kasbah de Taourirt. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and a Spa centre with a hammam, sauna and hot tub.Each room and suite at Berbère Palace is air conditioned and equipped with free Wi-Fi access and satellite TV. Rooms also have en suite facilities and a private balcony or terrace.
 
Villa Des Orangers Marrakech
The Villa des Orangers is in an exceptional setting from which to explore the medina of Marrakech, at the foot of the Koutoubia mosque and halfway between the royal palace and the famous Jemaâ El Fna square. Moreover, this riad is only 15 minutes from the airport and easily accessible by car.A riad is a traditional building in the medina. The Villa des Orangers was built in the Thirties for a very important person in Marrakech who lived here until 1998, when it was transformed into a luxury hotel, combining tradition and refined decoration.It took nine months to restore the house and all the work was carried out by Marrakech craftsmen according to local tradition, making the hotel become an integral part of Moroccan culture. The Villa des Orangers is a charming hotel with 27 rooms and suites, and belongs to the Relais & Châteaux chain. The Villa des Orangers is a quick walk from the buzzing Jemaâ El Fna square, and is an oasis of calm and coolness set around a large garden and three flowered patios with fountains, each leading to galleries with carved plaster archways. The finewood used to make the Moroccan-style furniture and the iridescent colours of the decoration are so harmonious that they create an elegant setting in a refined, calm atmosphere.

Package Details

Morocco dances with exotic enchantment, taking visitors on a magical ride through a mythical realm. Regal walled cities burst with history and life, shimmering Saharan dunes await camel footprints, and quaint mountain retreats are indelibly doused in color
 
Overview:
  • 03 Nights Accomodation in Lisbon
  • 01 Nights Accomodation in Casablanca
  • 02 Nights Accomodation in Fez
  • 01 Nights Accomodation in Sahara Desert
  • 01 Nights Accomodation in Ouarzazate
  • 03 Nights Accomodation in Marakkeh
  • Daily Breakfast - Jain/Vegetarian Options Available
  • Airport&Internal Transfers included.
  • Sightseing included as per itinearies
Best time to Visit:
Early June: Marrakech Folk Festival with dancers and musicians from all over the country. August: Fantasias, high-spirited displays of horsemanship during the moussem (pilgrimage) of Moulay Abdallah Amghar near El-Jadida. September: The week-long Festival of Volubilis with international musicians and dancers. Weatherwise: The best times to visit are from mid-February to June and September to December, though it is sunny and warm all year round.

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