Morocco is distinguished by its Berber, Arabian and European influences. Your trip explores some of its colorful splendor- from Casablanca to Rabat, Fes to Marrakech and through the Sahara desert. Your journey will encompass views of Morocco’s grand architecture – Mosques, Palaces, and Roman Ruins; a taste of its street cuisine; cross the Atlas Mountains; visit Forest and Oceanside villages; and experience its local artistry. Remember your cameras!

Day 1 - CASABLANCA, RABAT

Arrive in Casablanca and meet your driver outside the airport.

Begin with a visit to the stunning Hassan II Mosque, the largest in Morocco and the third largest mosque in the world that non-Muslims are allowed to enter. Able to accommodate up to 105,000 in prayer, this marvel of modern Moroccan architecture is the work of hundreds of expert craftsmen from around the country, many of them donating their work.

Continue on to Rabat, where you will visit the Hassan Tower, which has sat unfinished since 1199. Commissioned by Abu Yusuf Yaqub al-Mansur, the tower was to be the minaret for the largest mosque in the world. Unfortunately, when the sultan passed away in 1199, the project was abandoned, leaving some partial outer walls, 348 columns, and a minaret only standing half-finished at 140 feet rather than the intended 260 feet.

Standing opposite the Hassan Tower is the Mohammed V Mausoleum, which contains the tombs of Mohammed V, the current king's grandfather, as well as the king's father, Hassan II, and his uncle, Prince Abdallah. It is considered a masterpiece of Alaouite architecture with its white walls and green tiled roof.

Overnight in Rabat.

Day 2 - CHEFCHAOUEN

After breakfast, travel north to Chefchaouen, nestled high in the Rif Mountains.
Spend the afternoon exploring the charming blue-washed medina. The walls, walkways, and steps are all painted blue, and yet no one quite knows why the tradition started! Be sure the visit the baker for fresh cookies, located near the creek that runs through the medina.
Overnight in Chefchaouen.

Day 3 - CHEFCHAOUEN, FES

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Chefchaouen.
Travel back down the mountains and head south to Fes.
Make a stop to see the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis. These ruins date back to 3 BCE, and was once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Mauretania. The ruins are still undergoing excavation, and several of the mosaic floors still shine with vivid colors when wet.
Check in to your riad in the medina.
Overnight in Fes.

Day 4 - FES

Tour Fes with a private guide. (Walking tour with some transportation between sites.)
Begin at the royal palace, with its seven golden doors, and learn about the significance of the intricate decor.
Stroll through the Mellah, or Jewish quarter, which was built next to the palace to offer protection.
Take in the view of the city from Borj Sud, a former fortress and one of the lookouts on a hill where you can see all of Fes laid out, allowing you to spot landmarks otherwise hidden by the skyline-obscuring buildings.
Visit a pottery co-op to see how they make the unique Fes pottery, as well as handcrafting the intricate mosaics adorning half of Morocco.
Head into the ancient medina and step into a sort of living museum. The Fes medina is very much a local community that lives and works and goes about daily life in the medina, so be sure to keep moving and watch out for the donkeys!
Stop by the Al-Quaraouiyine University, the oldest degree-granting university still in operation, having been founded in 859CE by a woman.
Visit handicraft workshops, where you will see why Fes is considered the handicraft capital of Morocco. This can include, among other things, the silk weavers, where beautifully colorful fabrics are woven from silk fibers of the agave plant; and the famous Fes tannery, where they process all manner of animal hides by hand, much as they have for nearly 1,000 years. They also sell leather items in every shade and style, and can even alter an item to be delivered to your riad by the end of the day!
During your tour of the medina, you will stop for lunch in a restaurant that would be very easy to walk right past, but is truly a hidden gem. Lunch included.
Overnight in Fes

Day 5 - ATLAS MOUNTAINS, MERZOUGA

Depart Fes after breakfast and begin your journey south.
Make a coffee stop in Ifrane, a small ski resort town that is also known as the Swiss village due to its alpine-style architecture.
Visit the wild monkeys in the cedar forests outside of Azrou, where they are happy to be fed but surprisingly well mannered.
Stop in Zayda for lunch, enjoying fresh barbecue in one of the many streetside restaurants.
Take in the scenery as you cross the Atlas Mountains.
View the lush green date and almond trees filling the gorge in Errachidia.
Arrive in Merzouga in the evening and check in to your riad in time for dinner. Dinner included

Overnight in Merzouga.

Day 6 - SAHARA DESERT

Begin your day with a one-hour quad excursion through the Sahara Desert. Enjoy the exhilaration of speeding through the sands and up the dunes, where you will stop to enjoy a peaceful moment with just sky and sand for as far as you can see. You will have a professional guide to ensure you don't get lost!

Spend the day exploring the region. Far from the most populated cities, the Sahara region is unique, in some ways feeling like a step back in time.

Visit a local artist studio, where a Berber artist makes incredible sculptures and paintings based on Berber writing, while his wife creates beautiful portraits of Berber men and women.

Head to the Rissani market, which serves as the primary shopping place for locals, as there are no grocery stores in the city. From the blacksmiths to the tent makers, from the butchers to the builders, the market offers a wide range of things to see. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, you will even find the animal market, where people buy and sell sheep, chickens, donkeys, and more.

Stop at a local neighborhood that dates back to the 17th century, where the mud-brick homes are still standing and there is a covered tunnel connecting the homes so that people can move about without being exposed to the brutal summer sun.

In the late afternoon, meet your camels for your trek into your desert camp. You will journey through the dunes, and your camel guide will be able to get some great pictures for you as well!

Arrive at your camp and enjoy a welcome glass of Moroccan mint tea and Moroccan cookies. Take some time to relax before dinner. Dinner included.

After dinner, enjoy live music around the bonfire.

Overnight in the Sahara Desert.

Day 7 - TINEHRIR, OUARZAZATE

OPTIONAL: Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. Remember it gets cold in the desert overnight, so don't forget your jacket!

Enjoy a traditional Moroccan breakfast at the camp.

Depart camp via camel (or SUV if one camel was enough for you!).

Meet up with your driver once more, and begin your journey west.

Make a stop in Tinehrir to see the stunning Todra Gorge, carved from the red rocks of the landscape by a river.

Stop as you pass through Kalaat M'Gouna, which is famous for its production of rose products. The area is known as the Rose Valley because it is where thousands of roses are grown each year to be distilled into rose water and rose oil, then used to make all manner of cosmetics.

In the afternoon, arrive in Ouarzazate, known as "Moroccan Hollywood" thanks to the Atlas Film Studio and other local spots used in filming.

Dinner included at your riad.

Overnight in Ouarzazate.

Day 8 - AIT BENHADDOU, MARRAKECH

As you head out of Ouarzazate, make a stop at Ait Ben-Haddou, an ancient Ksar that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located along the former trade caravan route between the Sahara Desert and Marrakech, the Ksar is now often used as a filming location for movies including The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, and Kingdom of Heaven.

Continue across the Atlas Mountains via the winding Tichka Pass to arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon.

OPTIONAL: Taste your way through the medina and Jemaa el Fna with a food tour. (additional fee required)

Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 9 - MARRAKECH

Tour Marrakech with a private guide.
Visit the Koutoubia minaret, the tallest in Marrakech. Within the city walls, no building is allowed to be taller than the Koutoubia's 253 feet. The minaret is part of the largest mosque in Marrakech, which was completed in 1199.
Stop at a Berber Apothecary shop, learning of the medicinal uses of many of the common spices and herbs that are still used across Morocco to treat common illnesses. While it's not as picturesque as the heaps of spices you find in the market, it is far more informative!
Tour the Bahia Palace, a late 19th-century palace built for the grand vizier and named for his favorite wife. The rooms, set in a 2-acre garden, include the rooms which housed his harem, an often political position.
Visit the Majorelle Gardens and Yves Saint Laurent House, a stunning array of vegetation in the heart of Marrakech.
Explore Jemaa el Fna, the primary square in the medina and a UNESCO world heritage site. Though now filled with street performers, snake charmers, merchants, and orange juice stalls, when it was created in 1050, it was used for public executions, perhaps leading to its name which can be translated as "assembly of death".
Head into the souks surrounding Jemaa el Fna to several workshops, including shoemakers and bakers.
Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 10 - ESSAOUIRA

Head to the nearby coastal city of Essaouira, hopefully spotting the goats in the argan trees along the way.

Enjoy the day exploring the charming oceanside medina..

Stroll through the charming oceanside medina, where you will find artist galleries and woodcarvers, as Essaouira is known for its Thuya wood, a dense, mahogany-like hardwood.

Walk along the ancient ramparts, dating back to when the Portuguese built a fortress there in 1506.

Overnight in Essaouira.

Day 11 - ESSAOUIRA, CASABLANCA

Spend the morning at your leisure in Essaouira.

In the afternoon, travel north to Casablanca for your final night.

OPTIONAL: Perhaps book dinner at the iconic Rick’s Cafe.

Overnight in Casablanca.

Day 12 – DEPARTURE

After breakfast, check out of your hotel.
3.5 hour drive to the Casablanca airport for your departure flight. We recommend arriving at the airport three hours before your departure time, as the airport can get very backed up.

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A-Rated South Africa Safari.

While wildlife safaris are reason enough to visit this exquisite country, South Africa offers, even more, to see and do. For one, the city of Cape Town is a jewel that is well worth visiting. Set against the iconic Table Mountain, C.T. offers lots to explore, including the V&A Waterfront, Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Penguin Colony and several beautiful beaches – just to give you an idea. Not to mention the delicious food and fabulous shopping, which can all be enjoyed at a favorable exchange rate. One of the biggest attractions in the Western Cape is the towns of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschoek.

Boasting some of the best wine tours in the world, they offer picturesque vineyards, fantastic art galleries and gourmet food. Furthermore, South Africans are some of the most upbeat, welcoming and humorous people you’ll ever encounter. You will be exposed to different cultures, languages and traditions that will certainly enhance your experience. With so much diversity, South Africa has something for everyone to enjoy!

Day 1: Thursday - Garden Court Sandton City, Johannesburg

Johannesburg is one of Africa’s biggest and most vibrant cities. It is the economic capital of Africa and the gateway to Southern Africa. Although not as famous as other South African destinations, there is plenty to do in Johannesburg and nearby Pretoria. The old city is a multi-cultural mixture of traditional medicine shops, Chinese restaurants, taxi ranks and ultra-modern skyscrapers. There are excellent museums, art galleries and organised tours of historical and political interest. The shopping is Southern Africa’s best and the many restaurants cater for all tastes. The nearby township of Soweto is Johannesburg’s most popular tourist attraction.

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Upon arrival in Johannesburg, you will clear customs. You will then be met and transferred to your hotel.

Garden Court Sandton City Hotel

With it's stylish urban design and it's fuss-free approach to accommodation - The Garden Court Sandton City is situated in the heart of Johannesburg. It is here that functional design meets smart technology, resulting in a surprisingly simple hotel that is easily able to meet the needs of business and leisure travellers. The convenient location meanwhile has plenty of advantages for all guests. Business travellers are within easy reach of the acclaimed Sandton Convention Centre along with the rest of the Sandton CBD, while leisure travellers can enjoy the world-class shopping, entertainment and sight-seeing attractions found within the area. Getting around has never been easier, thanks to the high speed Gautrain route that spans across the city. A total of 444 rooms are offered, each furnished in a modern style. Aside from basic features such as baths and separate showers, facilities in each room include invitingly comfortable double or queen beds, workstations, air-conditioning, tea and coffee stations, DSTV, plug points and porter service among others. Wheelchair-accessible and smoking rooms can also be arranged on request.

Day 2: Friday - Garden Court Sandton City, Johannesburg.

Day Itinerary

Today, you will be met at your hotel for your 1/2 day city tour.

Travel SA - Half Day Johannesburg Tour

Skyscrapers. Fast city life. Hundreds of restaurants, bars and shops, all with their own identity. Johannesburg is for now, Johannesburg is booming! Would you like to get to know Johannesburg better? Our Johannesburg tour is the perfect introduction!

On this half day tour we take you to the top attractions Johannesburg has to offer. Some of the areas our tour visits are Hillbrow, Constitution Hill, Central Johannesburg, Braamfontein and Newtown. We start your introduction to Jozi with a good view of the impressive 269 metre Telkom Tower, as seen on many postcards of Johannesburg. We then enter the inspiring Constitution Hill – and Court (when not in session). Political activists like Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi were once held here. During a tour inside you will learn about some of the legal histories of Johannesburg.

Return to hotel, evening at our leisure

Day 3: Saturday - Garden Court Sandton City, Johannesburg

Johannesburg Cultural Tour

Scheduled Full Day Journey to Freedom

Depart on a scheduled full day cultural experience:

Soweto is the largest township in South Africa with historical sites such as the Mandela House Museum, the house where Nelson Mandela lived from 1946 to 1962. Regina Mundi Catholic Church, which became a sanctuary for safe gathering. Baragwanath Hospital, the largest hospital in the Southern Hemisphere. Hector

Pieterson Memorial, Hector Pieterson (13 yrs. old) was one of the first students to be killed by South African police during the 1976 Student uprising. This uprising started on the 16th of June as a peaceful protest march organized by school students in Soweto. They marched against the system of Bantu Education in schools and against Afrikaans as a medium of instruction in all African schools. Soweto has become one of the leading Tourist destinations, with refreshing hangout spots, public parks, clubs and live jazz bands.

Lunch on own account (Sakazumi Restaurant)

Continue to Northern Johannesburg to visit Lilieslief farm. The farm was used secretly by the African National Congress in the 1960’s and was the location where many prominent National Congress leaders were arrested, leading to the Rivonia Trial.

Return to hotel, evening at your leisure.

Day 4: Sunday - Southern Sun Waterfront, Cape Town

Resting at the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic oceans, sandwiched between the slopes of the iconic Table Mountain and the glistening sapphire waters of Table Bay, the exceptionally scenic city of Cape Town is in a class of its own. Some cities boast rich culture, vibrant nightlife, a cosmopolitan atmosphere and extraordinary architecture, while others boast breath taking landscapes and extraordinary natural wonders. Cape Town is lucky enough to be blessed with all of these attractions and so much more. With its bustling harbour, world-class beaches, top-notch vineyards, and its mountainous surroundings brimming with diverse flora and fauna, Cape Town consistently captivates the hearts of all who visit.

Day Itinerary

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cape Town. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Southern Sun Waterfront, Cape Town

A total of 537 beautifully furnished rooms are offered at the hotel, catering to your needs with all the amenities expected of an establishment granted a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Tea and coffee stations, DStv, electronic safes, air-conditioning and free WiFi are par for the course, while our porter service and 24-hour room service are also on offer. In addition to double, queen and king rooms, smoking and wheelchair-accessible rooms can also be arranged at your request.

As for the rest of the hotels guest facilities, these are sure to make you feel even more at ease. Enjoy a truly unique dining experience at Yizani Restaurant, which lives up to its isiXhosa name that translates to ‘come in… Welcome’. Stay fit with the help of our fully-equipped fitness centre, cool down at the outdoor pool, indulge in decadent cocktails and fine wines at the hotel bar or take advantage of our world-class conferencing facilities that include two fully serviced meeting rooms.

Day 5: Monday - Southern Sun Waterfront, Cape Town

Day Itinerary

Today, you will be met at your hotel for a combination 1/2 day Cape Town City Tour and 1/2 day Cape Point tour.

Activities:

Cape Town City Tour Half Day

On a clear day from the summit of Table Mountain you get spectacular views of the City, its Waterfront, Camps Bay, the majestic Hottentots Holland Mountains to the East and the mountains of the Cape Peninsula all the way down to Cape Point to the south.

The Table Mountain cableway, a must for all visitors to the Cape, boasts revolving floors, giving passengers a 360 degree view. After descending the mountain, you will depart on a tour of the “Mother City” taking in Signal Hill – where the Noon Day Gun is fired at midday, every day except Sunday – through the colourful Bo-Kaap or Cape Malay Quarter, past the Grand Parade, City Hall and the Castle of Good Hope and South African Cultural History Museum.

Cape Point Tour Half Day

Highlights of a trip down to Cape Point include; one of the world’s most spectacular drives, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Noordhoek Beach, the Cape Point Nature Reserve, two lighthouses on the tip of Africa, Boulders Penguin Colony, Simonstown and Kalk Bay.

Return to hotel, evening at our leisure.

Day 6: Tuesday - Southern Sun Waterfront, Cape Town

Scheduled Full Day Cultural Tour

Depart on a full day cultural experience including some of Cape Town’s cultural highlights such as District 6, Gugulethu, Langa.

Robben Island. (Visit to Robben Island optional, Ferry & Entrance Fees not included (US$35.00)

Volunteering – Visit to Township School / Donations (Optional)

Return to hotel, evening at your leisure.

Day 7: Wednesday - Southern Sun Waterfront, Cape Town

Winelands Tour

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Cape Winelands Day Tour (6 hours):

From Cape Town a one hour drive out into the picturesque winelands visiting South Africa’s most famous wine regions – Paarl, Franschoek and Stellenbosch. Aside from the excellent wines, the area is renowned for its food and is steeped in history such as the Taal Monument, various museums and the contribution of the

French Huguenots. There are also many attractions you wouldn’t expect to find on a wine route, from butterflies to cheetahs and pretty much everything in between.

Lunch at the Vineyard (on your account).

Return to hotel, evening at our leisure

Day 8: Thursday - Gondwana Game Reserve www.gondwanagr.co.za

Depart Cape Town to George; driving 3.5 hours. Sightseeing tours along the Garden Route to Gondwana Game Reserve.

Safari Lodge / Bush Villas, suites, nestled in breath-taking natural surroundings with 180-degree views from expansive wooden decks. Includes: daily breakfast, dinner, afternoon tea, afternoon game drives, conservation levy, and taxes.

Gondwana Private Game Reserve provides Safari Lodge Accommodation and an authentic African Safari Experience. Less than a four hour drive from Cape Town, along South Africa’s scenic Garden Route, the 26,000 acre Private Game Park offers a distinctive and luxurious malaria-free Safari holiday destination with free roaming Big 5 Animals (lion, buffalo, rhino, and leopard). Herds of wildlife including eland, giraffe, hippo, cheetah and zebra can be seen on the majestic landscape with awe-inspiring views of the Langeberg and Outeniqua Mountains in every direction. This exclusive Safari Park offerers attentive service, wholesome African Cuisine, inspiring interiors, expert Game Rangers, and an array of activities including Big 5 Game drives, Mountain Biking, Hikes, and Africology spa treatments. Garden Route attractions on Gondwana’s doorstep, includes Championship Golf Course at Pinnacle Point, Pezula, Oubaai and Fancourt, great swimming and surfing beaches that offer a variety of activities, and the attractive coastal towns of Mossel Bay, Knysa and Plettenberg Bay, that each offers unique cultural and natural highlights, and a range of things to do.

Return to hotel, evening at our leisure

Day 9: Friday- Gondwana Game Reserve & Optional Tours

Day at your leisure.

Day 10: Saturday - Depart Gondwana to George Airport, 1- hour drive:

SA Flight: George – JNB – JFK (TBA)

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· Round-trip Air Non-Stop New York / Johannesburg

· Inter-Country Flights

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· 3-Nights at 4 star Hotel Superior Rooms in Sandton, daily breakfast, and taxes

· Johannesburg City Tour

· Journey to Freedom Cultural Tour

CAPE TOWN (4-NIGHTS)

· 4-Nights Superior Rooms/4 star Hotel, daily breakfast, tax & service charges

· City Tour/Cape Peninsula Tour/Table Mountain

· Cultural Tour & Robben Island

· Winelands Tour

GARDEN ROUTE – SAFARI (2-NIGHTS)

· 2-Nights Safari Lodge, in George, (All-Inclusive, 2 Game Drives)

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