At
Home Inn Morocco Inc. in Association with
VISION TRAVEL SOLUTIONS
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Presents
The Flavours of Morocco
Join a small group tour that gives
participants a taste of Morocco’s cuisine as well as its enchanting, ancient culture
and scenic beauty. Try your hand at
gourmet Moroccan cooking in the historic Imperial Cities of Rabat, Fes and
Marrakech. Overnight with a Berber family
in the High Atlas Mountains and watch a demonstration of traditional bread and
tea making. Explore the ramparts and
fishing port of Essaouira. End the tour
in the picturesque lagoon town of Oualidia, the oyster capitol of Morocco,
before departing for your flight home.
Tentative Itinerary
April
19 – May 1, 2017
*Note: Breakfast is included each
day. See itinerary for other meals
included*
April 19, 20 & 21
v
April 19 – Arrive
in Casablanca airport. Drive to the
Imperial city of Fes, the world’s oldest living medieval city and one of
Morocco’s UNESCO world heritage sites.
Lunch on way to Fes. Rest and
relax before dinner.
*LUNCH & DINNER INCLUDED*
v
April 20 – Full
day guided tour of Fes
v
April 21 –
Cooking class. Fes is renowned as the
culinary capital of Morocco
*DINNER INCLUDED*
v 3 Overnights in a traditional Riad in the medina of
Fes
April 22 & 23
v
April 22 – Drive
to Rabat, the capital of Morocco, walking tour of Rabat
v
April 23 – Cooking
Class in afternoon
v
In the
morning, visit such historic sites as the ancient Chellah Necropolis, Hassan
Tower and relax as you sip a glass of fresh mint tea at the Café Maure in
Kasbah des Oudaias overlooking the Atlantic
*DINNER INCLUDED*
v
2
Overnights in Rabat
April 24, 25 & 26
v April 24 – We make
our way to Morocco’s famous “Red City” – Marrakech. We check into our accommodation, an authentic
“Riad” in the Medina (walled city), another of UNESCO’s world heritage sites. In the evening we will go for walk to the
legendary Jemaa El Fna square.
v April 25 – Full day guided tour of historical sites,
medina and souks of Marrakech.
v April 26 - Cooking class in afternoon, after which
you will enjoy your creation for dinner.
*DINNER INCLUDED*
v 3 Overnights in Marrakech
April 27
v In the morning, a short drive to Imlil in the High
Atlas Mountains. We then walk from Imlil
to the Berber village of Arghen
v By
definition, most Berber cuisine is 'slow food' and you will have a
demonstration of this cooking as well as traditional bread making, while
soaking in the lush mountains and village life surrounding you.
v Overnight
in Authentic Toubkal Lodge, Arghen
*LUNCH AND DINNER INCLUDED*
April 28 & 29
(Note: those going to the Sahara will leave
the group today – please see attached Sahara itinerary)
v
April 28 –
we leave the High Atlas Mountains behind us as we drive to the beautiful
seaside town of Essaouira, with its fortified walls, fishing harbor,
woodworkers and the sound of drums and Gnawa music. Late afternoon tour of Essaouira or free
time.
v
April 29 -
day at leisure to visit Essaouira, or do some last minute shopping
v 2 Overnights in Villa Quieta, Essaouira
April 30
v We start our drive up the coast to the oyster
capital of Oualidia, which is located on a lovely lagoon. Your accommodation is set in the middle of
lovely gardens and a terrace on the beach of the lagoon. Go for a swim, rest and relax before your
trip home the next day.
v Overnight at the Hippocampe Hotel
*DINNER
INCLUDED*
May 1
v Drive to Casablanca airport for your departure
NOTE FITNESS LEVEL:
- Tour requires average - good level of fitness
for mountain walk
- There will be four days of long distance
mini-bus travel.
- High altitude in Atlas Mountains: (1,740
metres (5,710 ft) above sea level in
Imlil.
PRICE: $3125.00 (Canadian Dollars)**
Single
supplement add $550.00**
(Price based on a minimum of 8 people, double occupancy)
Included
in your trip cost:
Ø 12 nights’ accommodation
Ø 12 breakfasts
Ø 6 dinners
Ø 2 lunches
Ø all land transportation & baggage handling
Ø transfers to and from airports
Ø guides as per itinerary
Ø entrance to historical sites as per itinerary
Ø tour leader throughout the tour
Ø 3 cooking classes
Ø 1 cooking demonstration
Above
rates do not include:
Ø flights
Ø alcoholic beverages
Ø tips
Ø insurances
Ø tours/site admissions/guides not part of
attached itinerary
Ø meals not part of attached itinerary
Deposit of $500.00 to be paid with registration.
Balance to be paid by March 1, 2017
CANCELLATION POLICY
v Cancellation received up to 60 days prior to departure: Deposit retained
v Cancellation received between 60 and 30 days prior to departure: 50% of
the total cost retained
v Cancellation received less than 30 days prior to departure: 100% of the
total cost retained.
**Please note price is subject to change due to the fluctuating dollar
and number of people who sign up for the tour**
***Although American and Canadians do not need a
visa to travel to Morocco, if you are travelling on another type of passport,
please contact us to see IF you will need a visa.
***Your
passport must be valid for at least 6 months AFTER your departure date
from Morocco.
About At Home Inn Morocco’s small group tours
What began as a
discussion with friends about how much we enjoyed going visiting family, has
evolved into yearly tours with others who want a “different” kind of holiday.
Since 2003, we have had the pleasure of accompanying several groups of
wonderful people around Morocco.
Some visited the
north, spending time in the veritable living medieval city of Fes; the capital
of Morocco, Rabat; small mountain villages; and the majestic Atlantic coast.
Others visited
the south, with its argan oil co-operatives, oases, High Atlas Berber villages,
camels in the desert and Marrakech!
All experienced
the magnificent Moroccan culture, colours, sights and sounds - and of course,
the famous Moroccan hospitality.
To give group
participants an authentic experience as well as to follow ecotourism principles
as much as possible, group sizes are kept to a minimum (no more than
12). For the most part, we stay in traditional accommodations,
often off the beaten track. The tours are not rushed, as we usually stay
at least two days in most places we visit. We have been invited
into people’s homes on several occasions, which we understand for group members was a very enriching experience.
Here is what
some of our past participants have said about the tours:
Itinerary:
“I wouldn’t have missed any of it.
I can’t think of any of it that I wouldn’t recommend to others or do again
myself.”
“Not
over planned or chaotic.”
“The
itinerary was expertly planed to create a 'crescendo of beauty'; it just kept
getting better and better. An absolutely marvellous trip.”
Ideas about Morocco: “I found the Moroccan
people very warm and generous and welcoming of foreigners.”
“My
biggest eye opener was the beauty; tile and carvings everywhere even where
they are not expected.”
Group Experience: “First time traveling
with small group and having arrangements made. Very low stress.”
“It
was my first 'toured' trip. I really loved not having to think about travelling
means or driving regulations or plan my next accommodation. I was free to enjoy
and go with the flow.”
Accommodations: “All different and
completely appropriate for each locale.”
If you are
interested in these types of trips, please feel free to contact us for more
information. Even if you are unable to be part of our
upcoming trip, we would be more than happy to keep you informed of future ones.
Doris & Bouchta El Harchali 416-769-8041 elharchali@hotmail.com
Or Gerry Pitts
of Vision Travel Solutions: Direct: 416-463-5184 Phone: 416-487-5385
