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Morocco Tours was created in 1992, we are situated in hotel ROYAL MANSOUR MERIDIEN, 27 Sidi Belyout, Casablanca, Morocco.

Morocco Tours is established by a team of professionals who are special ized in companies journey and leisure activit ies.

We opted for a service quality strategy of which we are sure that you would appreciate, besides we can propose you price rates which are always very studied. In this brochure, you wil l f ind circuits concerning

the discovery of Morocco with you rhythm.

FFor a famil ial stay, in couple or between friend, Morocco Tours selects for you the most qualif ied hotels to welcome you in the most optimal condit ions of their classif ication but also the most beautiful circuits to al low you to discover various as-

pects of a country with multiple faces 

Morocco Tours chose experimented local partners, always in relation to the sl ightest details, so that they could help us to perfect our routes, to verify the quality of the services and the hotel and the guides..

Do not hesitate to contact us for a personalize and customized stay

ABOUT US 

A short history

Morocco has been influenced by several civi l izations since Antiquity. Each has marked the land with an indelible imprint. This has produced an incomparable historical heritage.

- Tolerance and opennessThe different civi l izations which have fol lowed on from each other in Morocco have The different civi l izations which have fol lowed on from each other in Morocco have each influenced our identity. Which undoubtedly explains the tolerance and open-min-dedness of Moroccans. There are no culture clashes here, just meetings and sharing.

- Berber origins According to legend it was Hercules who created Morocco when he opened the Strait of Gibraltar. Whatever the case, the presence of mankind here has been shown to date back 300,000 years. Originally inhabited by Berbers, the country opened up to Phoenician and Carthaginian influences, before submitt ing unti l the 5th century to the Romans. They would leave rel ics, such as the site at Volubil is, testifying to the prospe-rity which came from agricultural production. From 647, the Arab and Islamic conquest began.

- Kingdom and dynasties In 788, Idriss I , contesting the power of Baghdad, founded the Idrisid kingdom in Volu-bil is. There fol lowed the Almoravid dynasties, the Berber conquerors of the south, then the Almohads whose power extended into Muslim Spain, and finally the Merinids, Ber-bers from the high plateaus.

Types of accommodation

There is an overwhelming variety of accommodation to choose from. Whether f ive- star camping, self-catered accommodation or a riad, there is one thing you can be sure of: the quality of the welcome.

- Hotels and riads In the country 's major cit ies, the top names among In the country 's major cit ies, the top names among Western hotel chains have been esta-blished for a long t ime. And numerous establishments across al l categories offer a great range of choices. Comfort and quality of welcome can be expected at any of them. Not to mention the riads, the tradit ional houses around a courtyard which have been refur-bished as hotels, where you can rediscover the best of Moroccan art of l iving. In this land of tradit ions, hospital ity remains a key value.

- Authentic tr ips Moroccan hospital ity is confirmed by the welcome reserved for travelers in self-catered accommodation and bed-and-breakfasts. Whether in a city or the countryside, this type of accommodation wil l enable you to get to know local l i fe better. The basic self-catered accommodation and bed-and-breakfasts are wonderfully authentic. Spending a couple of nights in one of these establishments is an unforgettable experience

Language and key vocabulary

Arabic is the language used in Morocco, but you wil l also be understood in French and Spanish in many places.

- Modern and spoken Arabic Spoken Moroccan Arabic is the product of the country 's historic and cultural influences. I t includes expressions and words of Berber origin in everyday language. Modern Arabic is used by government, the media, the justice system, culture, Modern Arabic is used by government, the media, the justice system, culture, rel igion as well as polit ics.

- Foreign languages Geographical proximity and history make Spanish and French languages known by many Moroccans. In Tangier, Tétouan and Chefchaouen, the language of Cervantès is widely spoken. Meanwhile French is the country 's f irst foreign language and is spoken throu-ghout the country.

Rich tradit ions and culture

The Kingdom of Morocco is a melt ing pot of cultures made diverse by successive newcomers. Communities here l ive in harmony, each respecting others ' differences.

- Tradit ion of cohabitation The numerous migrations that Morocco has experienced have created a spirit of tolerance and openness. Today Islam, Christ ianity and Judaism enrich one another spiritually and intel lectually through the sharing and transmission of their culture.spiritually and intel lectually through the sharing and transmission of their culture.

- Berber identity The first inhabitants of Morocco, the Berbers are one of the pil lars of the country and The first inhabitants of Morocco, the Berbers are one of the pil lars of the country and are contributing a new strength to the modern Morocco. The Royal Institute of the Ama-zigh Culture was set up on October 17th, 2001. Since then Berber has become recogni-zed as an official language. It is now included in school syl labuses and on national radio and televisions stations. The richness of Amazigh tradit ion is expressed most clearly during the Timitar festival in Agadir.

- Tolerant Islam Down the centuries, Morocco has been able to encourage cohabitation between cultu-res. Mutual respect between rel igions practiced here has given birth to a peaceful so-ciety which shares tradit ions and values. Moroccan Islam's capacity to adapt to the constant evolution of society and to scientif ic, social and cultural progress ensures it a long-term future and respect.

MOROCCO

Health and safety

Morocco is an easy destination. In terms of health and safety, a tr ip here only requires the same rules to be observed as back home.

- Health and safety : - Health and safety : When traveling the body can be more sensit ive before it soon adapts. Remember to wash your hands frequently, do not consume water which has not been opened in front of you and avoid ice cubes. As everywhere else in the world, sto-mach upsets come from water or food which is not cooked enough or badly washed.

- Respectful tourism : Whereas Morocco is resolutely committed to the path of progress, the modern customs of young people should not make them more famil iar and less respectful. Contact should occur with a spirit of openness and respect for tradit ional customs.

- Simple rules : As for any journey, prepare photocopies of your identity papers and keep them separately. Also keep a l ist of useful telephone numbers, in case you loose your credit card for example. It is always useful to know the details of diplomatic contacts for your country. They can point you towards health professionals. Respect customs, and, of course, applicable laws and regulations.

- - Royaume et dynasties

Responsible, fair and sustainable

By creating the responsible tourism charter, Morocco commits to making tourism an instrument of peace and international understanding.

TTourism is f irst ly a bridge between peoples and civi l izations, an act of mingling peoples and cultures and, by its nature, an openness to the other and to modernity. Clean and responsible tourism, as it is respectful of mankind, nature, the environment and the rules and laws which govern the area." His Majesty King Mohammed VI has made tou-rism one of the national priorit ies with a clear focus: responsible tourism. The "Vision 2010" plan sets out precise measures and actions to enable fulf i l lment of the objective of tourism which ful ly plays its role in the country 's development. Among the numerous init iatives is the Moroccan init iatives is the Moroccan Responsible Tourism Charter, extracts of which include

- Respect for Values : The key tourism development players must ensure that sufficient attention is drawn to the tradit ions and the culture of regions and inhabitants.

- Respect for cultural wealth : The tourism business must be designed so as to al low su-pervision and development of the tradit ional cultural, craft and national heritage pro-ducts, and not causing their standardization or impoverishment.

- Respect for the environment : I t is the duty of al l those involved in tourism development to protect the environment and natural resources as part of the objective for continuous and sustainable economic growth, in order to fairly satisfy the needs and aspirations of present and future generations.

Moroccan cuisine

Like the country, i t is r ich in f lavors, aromas and colors. I ts scents and sweet-and-sour combinations are famous around the world.

- Usages and customs : A Moroccan meal is an experience which requires al l the senses. The friendly atmosphere is complemented by the scents of saffron, cumin and coriander. And every region wil l reveal to you its specialt ies, tradit ions and its welcome.

- The great classics : - The great classics : Of course you wil l taste the international star: couscous, or rather a whole range of couscous, for there are many depending on the t ime of year and the region. You wil l taste a subtle balance between spices and the rich combinations of meat and vegetables. You wil l savor the jewel of Moroccan cuisine: the pasti l la. A delicate pie which wonderfully combines f inely chopped pigeon, parsleA delicate pie which wonderfully combines f inely chopped pigeon, parsley, hard-boiled egg, almonds and honey. And then sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar. A real feast for the senses! You wil l also f ind this dedication to pastry in chicken or beef briouats. You wil l discover soup including harira, with a base of lenti ls and chick-peas. And how could you resist the pleasures of the taj ine? This meat, chicken or f ish stew, accompanied by vegetables and fruits, is tradit ionally cooked in a covered terracotta dish which has given it i ts name.

MOROCCO

DAY 1 : MARRAKECH Airport reception and transfer. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2 : MARRAKECH Breakfast. Day devoted to visit the city: the Breakfast. Day devoted to visit the city: the Koutoubia Tower, Saâdiens Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Place Djemaa El Fna. Lunch at the hotel. Following the visit in the after-noon: the Menara, the walls, the area of the Tanners, Majorelle gardens, souks.Dinner Show in a palace in the Medina. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3 : MARRAKECH / CASABLANCA / RABATAfter breakfast, departure to Casablanca. Orientation tour of the city 's boulevards and outdoor tour of the Hassan II Mosque. Lunch in a restaurant in Casablanca.Continuation to Rabat, Royal Palace, the walls of Mechouar, the Hassan Tower, Mohamed V Mauso-leum and the Kasbah Oudayas. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4 : RABAT / MEKNES / FEZDeparture after breakfast to Meknes. Visit the ruins of Volubil is and Moulay Idriss.Lunch. Visit the city of Meknes: Bab el Mansour, the Medina, palaces and gardens.Continuation to Fez. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 5 : FEZBreakfast. Day devoted to visit of Breakfast. Day devoted to visit of Fes, the oldest of the imperial cit ies of Morocco, which was for centuries a cultural and rel igious center of the Muslim West. Discovery of Madrasa Bou Anania or Attarine Nejjarine fountain decorated with mosaics, wood and plaster carvings and Karaouine Mosque. Lunch in a restaurant in the Medina.Visit the largest souks of Morocco. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6 : FEZ / BENI MELLAL / MARRAKECHBreakfast. Departure to Beni Mellal through Ifrane, a ski resort located in the middle of Breakfast. Departure to Beni Mellal through Ifrane, a ski resort located in the middle of a vast clearing in the heart of a large forest, and through Azrou, a small Berber vi l lage known for i ts handicraft cooperative. Restaurant lunch in Beni Mellal. Brief tour of the city, continuing to Marrakesh. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 7 : MARRAKECHFree day in ful l board with options l ike the tour to Ourika or evening Fantasia (tr ip sur-charge payable locally). Overnight at hotel.

DAY 8 : MARRAKECHAfter breakfast, depending on the return f l ight schedule, transfer to airport for f l ight.

Explore the ancient imperial cit ies of Morocco, a collection of knowledge and history.A route suitable for scenery, diverse natural and authentic encounters

IMPERIAL CITIES

Marrakech

Meknes

Féz

Rabat

Casablanca

Ouarzazate

DAY 1 : MARRAKECHReception and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2 : MARRAKECHCity Tour: The Koutoubia Saâdiens Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Place Djemaa El Fna. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon visit to the Menara, the ramparts, the tanners distr ict Majorelle gardens and the souks. Dinner Show in a palace in the Medina.Overnight at hotel.Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3 : MARRAKECH / OUARZAZATECrossing the Atlas Tizi N'Tichka (2200m). Lunch at restaurant. Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and interior visit Taourit . Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4 : OUARZAZATE / ZAGORADeparture to Zagora through the famous valley of the Draa Oasis and through the palm Departure to Zagora through the famous valley of the Draa Oasis and through the palm groves. Lunch in a restaurant in Zagora and visit the famous Koranic l ibrary Tamgrout, to the dunes Tinfou. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 5 : ZAGORA / TAZZARINE / ALNIF / ERFOUDAfter breakfast, departure to Tazzarine and Alnif. Lunch in a restaurant. In the after-noon, management Tafi lalet Rissani up once walled city. Departure to Erfoud.Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Optional: excursion to the dunes of Merzouga.

DAY 6 : ERFOUD / TINEGHIR / OUARZAZATEAfter breakfast, departure to Tinghir along the palm of Jorf. Before reaching Tinghir visit Todra Gorge. Lunch in a restaurant. Departure to Ouarzazate via El Kelaa M'goun, the land of roses. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 7 : OUARZAZATE / MARRAKECHBack to Marrakesh. Lunch. Optional: Evening Fantasia or carriage ride. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DDAY 8 : DÉPARTTransfer to the airport, assistance with formalit ies and fl ight boarding.

Dive into the heart of Morocco yesterday and today, crossing the high mountains of the Atlas. This circuit wil l al low you to discover a country ful l of colors!

SOUTH & KASBAHS

Marrakech

Ouarzazate

Zagora

DAY 1 : AGADIRWelcome at the airport and the transfer. Accommodation, hotel.

DAY 2 : AGADIRMorning dedicated to AgadiMorning dedicated to Agadir. Discovery of the port the f irst sardine port of the country, with its auction, then its  kasbah, which dominates al l the city and ramparts which are the only vestiges of the ancient Agadir. Continuation by the modern city and its r ich small crafts business. Departure for Inezgane, a commercial town with its souk, the most important of the plain of Sousse. Return to Agadir and lunch. A free afternoon. Dinner and night.

DAY 3 : AGADIR / ESSAOUIRA / MARRAKECH (350 km)Heading to  Essaouira, an attractive harbour citHeading to  Essaouira, an attractive harbour city, ancient Mogador of the Portuguese, Discovering the city with its ancient  f ishing port and its good quality crafts products. Lunch, then going to  Marrakesh for Diner and night.

DAY 4 : MARRAKECH / OUARZAZATE (200 km)After the breakfast, the visit of Marrakesh, an ancient  imperial city built in 1062: the After the breakfast, the visit of Marrakesh, an ancient  imperial city built in 1062: the garden of the ménara, the majestic shape of the  koutoubia minaret which dominates the red houses, the Saadiens(ancient destiny which ruled Morocco) graves, the palace of Bahia and the museum of the Beautiful  arts Dar Si-Said. Lunch, then walk in souks and discovery of Djemaa el Fna Square, the city ’s l iving heart. Road towards Ouarzazate, the door of the Big South, through the mountain range of the High Atlas by Tizin-Tichka Mountain pass, the highest mountain of the country. Dinner and night.

DDAY 5 : OUARZAZATE / TINGHIR / OUARZAZATE (350 km)Departure to  Tinghir by the valley of Dadès, nicknamed the road of " One thousand kasbahs " and visit i ts palm grove. Continuing towards the gorges of Todra: a natural site in the high rocky cl iffs.Lunch and spare t ime in the gorges before return to Ouarzazate. Dinner and night.

DAY 6 : OUARZAZATE / ZAGORA / OUARZAZATE (395 km)Departure towards Zagora, by the valley of Draa, who contains one of the vastest palm Departure towards Zagora, by the valley of Draa, who contains one of the vastest palm groves of the Moroccan South. After lunch, there wil l be a  visit of Tamgrout, then esca-pade towards the dunes of Tinfou. Return to Ouarzazate. Dinner and night.

DAY 7 : OUARZAZATE / THE KASBAHS/TAROUDANT/AGADIR (395 km)After breakfast, a tour of Ouarzazate city and visit of the most famous kasbahs of the region: Taourirt , Ait Ben Haddou and stopping to take photo in  Tiffoultout. Lunch and heading  towards Agadir, via Taroudant, Visitt ing one of the oldest cit ies in Morocco, which  knew how to keep itself intact and how to preserve it  character of  the past. Dinner and night.

DAY 8 : AGADIRAccording to f l ights t ime, transfer to the hotel. Check-out and fly.

A circuit from Agadir which takes you during a week to the discovery of the grand landscapes of the Big Moroccan South

CIRCUIT OF THE SOUTH BETWEEN SEA AND DESERT

Marrakech

Ouarzazate

Zagora

Agadir

DAY 1 : MARRAKECHReception and transfer to hotel.

DAY 2 : MARRAKECH / ESSAOUIRA (170 km)Morning departure to Essaouira, the old Mogador, a port city on the Atlantic. Visit : Fishing port, La Scala, the Kasbah, the medina and souks. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 3 : SAFI - EL JADIDA - CASABLANCA (350 km)Departure to Safi . Orientation tour and continuation by the coastal road to Oualidia and Departure to Safi . Orientation tour and continuation by the coastal road to Oualidia and El Jadida, an old Portuguese city, walking on fortif ications which offer magnificent views over the city, the port and the sea and visit the Portuguese cistern.Route to Casablanca. Night in Casablanca.

DAY 4 : CASABLANCA - RABAT (80 km)Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and economic capital. Orientation tour: Mohamed V Casablanca is Morocco's largest city and economic capital. Orientation tour: Mohamed V square, park of the Arab League, to stop the great Hassan II Mosque (Optional interior visit outside of rel igious holidays), walking on the ledge. Departure to Rabat, polit ical and administrative capital on the Atlantic coast. Visit : The Plaza Mechouar, entrance to the Palais Royal, Chellah (necropolis Merinid thirteenth century), Mausoleum of Moha-med V (white marble pavil ion crowned with green t i les), Hassan Tower (XII century) and Kasbah Oudayas (f irst royal residence). Overnight at hotel.

DAY 5 : TANGIER (environ 230 km)Visit to Tangier, the crossroads of Europe and Africa, the Atlantic and the Mediterra-nean: The Grand Socco, the small socco and Medina. Drive towards Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules.

DAY 6 : STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR / TETOUAN / CHEFCHAOUEN / FEZ (350 km)Depart for Cape Malabata and Ksar Es Seghir along the Strait of Gibraltar. Visit Te-touan: My place Mehdi, the entrance to the Palais Royal, Okla. Bab and home crafts. Continue to the pearl of the Rif: Chefchaouen (Chefchaouen), the holy city of the f if-teenth century. Then drive to Fez.

DAY 7 : FEZFez is the spiritual, intel lectual and cultural l i fe of Morocco. In the morning, Fez el-Bali medina and souks, zaouia of Moulay Idriss, madrasas Bouanania, Nejjarine place with its beautiful fountain, Nejjarine Museum of Arts and Crafts wood crafts and Fez.Lunch and Fes el- Jadid: mellah entrance to the Royal Palace complex and potters around the ramparts. Optional: Evening in Morocco.

DAY 8 : VOLUBILIS / MEKNES / FEZ (150 km)Departure to Departure to Volubil is and visit the Roman city with its magnificent mosaics. Drive to Meknes. Lunch in a Moroccan palace. Visit : Bab Mansour, famous worldwide, Bab El-Khemiss main entrance of the old Jewish quarter, granary and mausoleum of Moulay Ismail . Back to Fez. Late afternoon free.

DAY 9 : MIDELT / ERFOUD (400 km)Via Azrou, with its forest of cedars, and the Col du Zad (2178 m) in the Middle Atlas, Midelt starting at the foot of Jebel El Ayachi. Crossing the High Atlas, with the parade of N'Zala and Ziz gorges towards Errachidia. Along the Wadi Ziz and his palm, arriving in Erfoud.

DAY 10 : ERFOUD / ZAGORA (260 km)Morning Optional: Optional tour to Merzouga Dunes (50 km). Crossing the Jebel Saghro, Morning Optional: Optional tour to Merzouga Dunes (50 km). Crossing the Jebel Saghro, with its lunar landscape of plateaus, peaks and canyons and the immensity of spaces in the vi l lages of stone and rammed Tazzarine and Kob. Continuation to Zagora, the last stop before the desert caravan, and the discovery of Ksar Tissergate with its maze of al leys. Overnight in Zagora.

DAY 11 : OUARZAZATE (200 km)The Draa The Draa Valley, Zagora to Ouarzazate, is a succession of gorges and depressions with green islands formed by the oasis. Agdz through the vi l lage and visit the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, al l of earthen buildings surrounded by walls, a str iking example of the archi-tecture of tradit ional southern Morocco. Judgement at the Kasbah Taourirt , former resi-dence of the Pasha of Marrakesh. Arrival in Ouarzazate.

DAY 12 : ROUTE OF 1000 KASBAH - CANYON TODRA (380 km)The road stretches from 1000 Kasbah Ouarzazate to Dades Boumal and is studded with fortif ied complexes. Departure for the great palm of Ouarzazate. Arrive Kelaa M'Gouna, known for his birthday "roses" held in May. Crossing the Dades Tinerhir direction before reaching the Todra. Back Boumalne Dades and Ouarzazate.

DAY 13 : MARRAKECH (200 km)Crossing the High Atlas chain through the Tizi N'Tichka (2260 m) and arrive in MarraCrossing the High Atlas chain through the Tizi N'Tichka (2260 m) and arrive in Marra-kech. Tourist mecca, Marrakech is the third largest city in Morocco. Visit : stop in front of the Koutoubia, a building representative of Almohad art, visit the Museum of Marra-kech (ceramics, pottery, jewelry), Bahia Palace, a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture with its gardens and patios , Saadians and crossing the Djamaa El Fna.

DAY 14 : MARRAKECHThe morning visit outside of the city: the Menara garden planted with ol ive trees, round the walls, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the jewel of Moorish architecture, and Majorelle garden (botanic garden of the French painter Jacques Majorelle). Afternoon free to strol l around the souks. Fantasia dinner.

DAY 15 : MARRAKECHTransfer to the airport to your f l ight schedule.

From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and the Atlas Mountains rising to over 4000 meters in the desert south, let yourself be amazed by this authentic country l iving, a culture so rich and so diverse landscapes.

Very complete circuit for a genuine discovery of this magnificent country MOROCCO.

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