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In the 15th and 16th centuries,
the Atlantic ports of Morocco were occupied by the
Portuguese who erected many ramparts and fortresses still in
good conditions. We suggest an itinerary starting from
Spanish harbour Algeciras combining historical aspects to
beautiful landscapes of huge white sand beaches and
beautiful sunsets on the Atlantic Ocean, with possibility to
start from Casablanca in 5 days.
DAY 1 - ALGECIRAS /
TANGIER
Arrival at Tangier's harbour. Welcome by our staff and
transfer to your hotel. Lunch in a local restaurant, then
visit of Tangier which was captured alternately by the
Portuguese and the Spanish during the 15th and 16th
centuries: the Kasbah, "Petit and Grand Socco"
Cape Spartel and the grottoes of Hercules. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2 - TANGIER / ASILAH / RABAT / CASABLANCA (380km/236
mi)
After breakfast, on to Asilah. The town was conquered in
1471 and became the Portuguese beach-head in Morocco. Visit
of the ramparts and the old city. Charming city narrow
streets and white washed walls. This resort is frequented by
many talented artists. Then on to Rabat, the political
capital of the Kingdom. Lunch in a local restaurant.
Orientation tour : Hassan tower, Mohamed V Mausoleum,
Oudayas kasbah, exterior of the Royal palace and Mechouar.
Then on to Casablanca. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3 - CASABLANCA / AZZEMOUR / EL JADIDA / OUALIDIA / SAFI
(270 km/168 mi)
After breakfast, departure to Azzemour. Orientation tour
around the kasbah and the Portuguese ramparts. Then on to El
Jadida (ex Mazagan), visit of the beautiful cistern, the
Portuguese ramparts and their 4 bastions. Then on to
Oualidia, small fishermen's port also famous for its oyster
farms. Fish lunch. Then on to Safi now a modern port, where
Portuguese arrived in the 15th century and built huge
fortifications. Visit of Kechla fortress and the ceramic
museum, the castle of the Sea "Dar El Bahr" with
its 17th century cannons. Panoramic view over the Atlantic.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4 - SAFI / ESSAOUIRA / MARRAKESH (325 km/202 mi)
After breakfast, departure to Essaouira (ex Mogador). Visit
of the fishermen's port, the kasbah and the ramparts, the
marquetry workshops, the Mellah Jewish quarter. Lunch and
then on to Marrakesh. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 5 - MARRAKESH
After breakfast, visit of Marrakesh : Koutoubia mosque,
Saadians tombs, El Bahia palace, the medina, the Menara
garden. Lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, discovery of
the colourful souks of Marrakesh and Djemaa El Fna square.
Moroccan dinner under tents in the palm grove with show
featuring folkloric groups and fantasia (horse cavalcade).
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 6 - MARRAKESH / CASABLANCA AIRPORT (285 km/177 mi)
After breakfast, transfer to Marrakesh airport or to
Casablanca airport. Assistance to the boarding facilities
and farewell from our staff.
Possibility to continue to
Fez, Meknes, Volubilis and Casablanca or Agadir, or Tangier
in 2 / 3 days.
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