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Come and enjoy a trip to enchanting Morocco! Visit the Medina with its souks and markets, follow your guide to Jemaa el Fna Square, famous for the gathering of story tellers, snake charmers, food vendors and dancers and use your language skills to grab a bargain. Learn from the local guides and inhabitants as you explore the gardens and palaces or take part in a local cookery school. French influence is high in Marrakesh and French is the second language of the majority of the population and the language in which all the educational establishments teach.
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£449 pp
4 Days/3 nights
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Includes:
- Return flights to Marrakesh
- 3 nights accommodation Half Board
- Coach transfers to and from Marrakesh airport
- Half Day guided tour of Marrakesh
- Fantasia Dinner at Restaurant Chez Ali
- Free staff place ratio 1-10 (or as otherwise agreed)
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance including IPT
- Airport taxes and air passenger duty
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationMajorelle Garden
Designed by the French artist Jacques Majorelle in 1924, during the colonial period when Morocco was occupied by France. The garden also houses the Islamic Art Museum of Marrakesh, whose collection includes North African textiles, as well as ceramics, jewellery, and paintings by Majorelle. The garden is also home to more than 15 bird species, which can be found only in the area of North Africa
Menara Gardens
Set slightly out of town, the Menara gardens offers not only a pleasant escape from roaming Marrakesh, it also has one of the most photographed settings of Morocco. It was established in the 12th century as an orchard of palm, olive and fruit trees. It has a formal pool overlooked by a pavilion previously used by the Sultan and his family which dates from the 19th century.
Djemaa el Fna
Located in the medina, the square is a virtual festival of smells, colours, noise and activity, used by locals and tourists alike. Let yourself get lost in the ambience, for this is the soul of Marrakesh. During the day, At sunset, the square is transformed with dozens of food stalls.
El Bahia Palace
The Bahia Palace and gardens were built in the late 19th century, intended to be the greatest palace of its time. The name means ''brilliance''. As in other buildings of the period in other countries, it was intended to capture the essence of the nations style, both Moroccan and Islamic. There is a 2 acre garden with rooms opening onto courtyards. Entry 10 Dirhams (less than £1)
La Maison Arabe Cooking Workshops
La Maison Arabe began as a Moroccan restaurant, founded in the 1940's by two adventurous and extra- ordinary French women. Located in the romantic medina of Marrakech, in the shadow of the Bab Doukkala mosque, it lives on today as an exclusive luxury hotel with 17 rooms and suites, two restaurants, a pool, spa, and cooking school.The workshops are conducted by a dada (traditional Moroccan cook) an...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Depart from the UK | Arrive Marrakesh. Transfer to acommodation | Evening meal at hotel |
| Day 2 | Meet your local guide for a half day tour of Marrakesh | Afternoon at leisure to visit the Souks and Je maa el F'na Square | Evening meal at hotel |
| Day 3 | Explore the city today at your leisure, we recommend a visit to Majorelle Gardens | This evening take an excursion to Fantasia at the Restaurant Chez Ali and enjoy a meal and show | |
| Day 4 | Transfer from hotel to airport for flight back to the UK | Arrive UK | |
Hotel Oudaya
It offers 77 rooms, 15 suites and 03 villas. All with separate bathroom, telephone, air-conditioning and satellite T.V.
Hotel Facilities include 2 restaurants : international restaurant and a Moroccan restaurant, a swimming pool, a bar, a snack bar, a range of artisan shops, sauna and hammam.
Hotel Facilities include 2 restaurants : international restaurant and a Moroccan restaurant, a swimming pool, a bar, a snack bar, a range of artisan shops, sauna and hammam.
Ryad Mogador
Ryad Mogador Marrakech is located in front of the beautiful snow capped Atlas Mountains. It offers easy access to the Medina and Jamaa El Fna, the heart of the city.
Ryad Mogador Marrakech boasts 162 comfortable rooms and provides excellent service to ensure guests will have a very pleasant stay. The rooms are equipped with all modern comforts such as direct line phone, air conditioning, satellite TV and safe. They come with en suite bathroom.
Ryad Mogador Marrakech boasts 162 comfortable rooms and provides excellent service to ensure guests will have a very pleasant stay. The rooms are equipped with all modern comforts such as direct line phone, air conditioning, satellite TV and safe. They come with en suite bathroom.
