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Cessy Marilla

Name: Cessy Marilla
Title: Adventure Travel Company Sales Consultant
Location: San Francisco
Contact: (415) 247-1800
cmarilla@atcadventure.com

Tour: Morocco Imperial Cities & High Atlas (IMT)
Duration: 15 Days ex Casablanca
Cost: From $1,215 USD

"It's true what most guide books have described about Morocco's hypnotic charm, how easily it will rub off on you. I found this out myself in Marrakech's central square called Djemaa el Fna. It was there that I became bewitched listening to spellbinding Berber musicians. Amazement and confusion reigned as my Arabic vocabulary is limited to Salaam, 'Hello' and Shukran, 'Thank You'. Turning around you see the incredible street acrobats taking over a huge space to tumble around. So much excitement and it happens each and every night. It's my kind of happening city! Yet there was still more as I was open to finding out about Islamic architecture, with its intricate mosaic tiles, old Medinas, and coloured carpet souqs. I even bought myself a flowy djellaba! In the great Imperial cities of Casablanca, Rabat, Fes and Meknes, be ready to smell the scents of fresh mint and spices ...nothing could be more stimulating."
- Cessy Marilla

ITINERARY:

Day 1: CASABLANCA:
Arrive and check in to your hotel.

Day 2: CASABLANCA - RABAT:
Travel to Rabat, Morocco’s capital. Walking tour of the medina, Kasbah des Oudaias, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Tour Hassan.

Day 3: RABAT - FES:
Free morning to further explore Morocco’s capital. Afternoon departure to the exciting cityof Fes.

Day 4: FES:
Guided walking tour of the fascinating medina and souqs (markets) of Fes, including the leather tanneries.

Day 5: MEKNES - VOLUBILIS:
Drive to Meknes, one of Morocco’s four 'Imperial Cities' and a fascinating place to explore. In the afternoon continue to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Return to Fes for the night.

Day 6: FES - MARRAKECH:
We take the bus or train to the great city of Marrakech, Morocco’s most exotic city.

Day 7: , MARRAKECH:
Morning guided tour of Marrakech medina. Free afternoon to soak up the atmosphere of the bazaars and the famous Djemaa el Fnaa square

Day 8: MARRAKECH:
A free day to explore further.

Day 9: MARRAKECH - AIT ZITOUN - TREK:
TREK Leaving Marrakech we visit the local market in the village of Lalla Takerkoust before driving to the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains to begin our trek.

Day 10: TREK to TIZGUI & AIT AHMED:
Trek through idyllic forest landscapes to Tizgui (1,600m) for magnificent views of the Haouz plain. Continue to Ait Ahmed.

Day 11: TREK to KETTO:
We hike on trails and unpaved roads through the Angoul Valley, following the course of a river. We pass little Berber villages, shaded by huge walnut trees.

Day 12: TREK to ANAMROU:
Ascend a 2,000m pass from where we have superb views of the Amizmiz mountain chain. Descending the other side, we pass through evergreen oaks and juniper woodland en route to Tniret village. After crossing another pass we reach Anamrou. We have the chance to take a 'hammam' to soothe our weary legs.

Day 13: TREK to ADDOUZ:
We descend through the valley and cross a pass through oak and pine forest until the village of Addouz. The afternoon is free to relax or explore further.

Day 14: TREK to AMIZMIZ:
Follow the river to the village of Amizmiz, passing many traditional villages along the way. After lunch we travel back to Marrakech.

Day 15: MARRAKECH:
Tour ends after breakfast.

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