Morocco Jewish heritage tour expert in a luxury adventure tour
in Morocco. A special Jewish travel and holidays to Morocco.
Morocco has
had a long Jewish history, dating back thousands of years. The
complex, intertwining relationship between the Jewish and Arabic
populations is fascinating and unique in the world. With the opening
of Israel, many Moroccan Jews moved east, but the country is now
experiencing a resurgence of interest in the country's Jewish
heritage.
Marrakesh Voyage
has created an exciting new tour especially for those wishing
to explore the country's Jewish sites and culture.
We created this
exciting private tour especially for those wishing to explore the
country's Jewish sites and culture including a taste of the Berber
and the Nomad life style.
Book This Tour
Price: USD 2,750 /person
Duration:
11 nights in Morocco
Persons: min (2)
Accommodation: Mixed
Activities: Camel Riding, Craft Tours, Cultural Tours, Desert
Tours, Hiking,
Historical Tours, Horse Riding.
Hotels
can be changed for lower budgets........ or reduce the number of
days!
This journey
lasts 12 days, and can be customized with private car or luxury min
van with an expert driver according to your travel dates.
"2 people with
private car and English speaking guide"
"3 people or
more with private luxury min van and English speaking guide"
ITINERARY
After your
arrival to Casablanca, you will be escorted to your luxury hotel in
Casablanca.
Day 1 -
Casablanca
Begin your day
with a visit to the newly opened Jewish Museum in Casablanca.
Although its collection is still quite formative, this is the first
Jewish Museum in an Arab country. Visit the neighborhood that is
home to most of Morocco's Jewish Community. Stop by the cultural
center and the Bet El synagogue.
You may wish to
have lunch at one of the small kosher restaurants in this part town.
Dinner at
Rick's Cafe' from the movie Casablanca.
Accommodation
at your luxury hotel in Casablanca.
Day 2 -
Rabat
The splendid
capital of Morocco and one of the spectacular historic Imperial
cities. The history and culture of Moroccan Jews, a 2,500 year
history, a peaceable Jewish -Muslim coexistence. Explore Rabat's
Jewish cemeteries and sites, the Royal Palace, and the Mausoleum of
Mohamed V, who saved Moroccan Jews from the occupying Vichy regime
during World War II.
Dinner and
overnight stay at your 4* hotel or riad in Rabat.
Day 3 -
Meknes – Volubilis - Fez
Then as we
travel past centuries-old olive groves and vineyards we near Meknes,
the Ismalian capital, famous for its 25-mile-long walls - and, not
to mention excellent wine - where we'll stop for a sumptuous lunch
in a grand palace. Heading to port Bab El Mansour and Bab El Khamis,
journey back thousands of years and explore the ancient Roman ruins
of Volubilis sprawled over a wildflower-dotted hillside, where a
magnificent triumphal arch presides over the awesome remains of
palaces and mansions, Roman baths and basilicas, and stunning
mosaics. Sumptuous dinner and lodging at a four-star riad or hotel
in Fez.
Day 4 - Fez
Best surviving
example of an ancient city, the spiritual and intellectual capital
of Islam resting alongside ancient Jewish quarters. The Vibrant
Jewish heritage in the Mellah, where artisan craft, antique Jewish
goods and handcrafted jewelry is sold. Visit the recently restored
Ibn Danan synagogue ñ the oldest extant synagogue in Fez. Until very
recently abandoned and decaying, its restoration was part of a
comprehensive UNESCO project to preserve the monuments and fabric of
medieval Fez.
Dinner at la
Maison Bleu.
Overnight at
your luxury riad or hotel in Fez.
Day 5 -
Merzouga
Explore the
mystical Saharan landscape as you ride by camel over the stunning
sugar-fine sands of Merzouga as the red sun sinks. As night falls,
listen to the heady
intoxicating beat of Berber drum music and song during the
traditional pouring of mint tea. Watch bread being baked in the
sand, and delight in a Moroccan feast of harira soup, a savory
tagine (stew with meat and vegetables), couscous, fresh fruit and
exquisite Moroccan pastries.
At nightfall,
we’ll sleep under a nomad tarp beneath flickering stars in the clear
desert sky. Experience a sense of timelessness in the still, silent
desert unchanged since caravans loaded with spices, gold and indigo
crossed long ago. (Lodging is also available at Todra’s local
auberge at the edge of the dunes.) Good walking shoes are
recommended.
Day 6 -Merzouga
– Tinghir-Boumalne du Dades – Kelaa M’Gouna – Ourzazate
After a special
Berber breakfast, You’ll depart for Ouarzazate , traveling the rugged
Road of a Thousand Kasbahs that rise up like turreted sand castles
along this ancient caravan trading route. This area has long been a
popular location for Hollywood films such as The Last Temptation of
Christ, Jewel of the Nile, and most recently Hideous Kinky. The
central region is one of the most exciting and romantic destinations
of Morocco nestled along rich river valleys, palmeries and burnished
mud-brick homes ablaze in vibrant color under the shelter of the
blue desert sky. We’ll travel through the Dadès Valley past dramatic
escarpments and plunging gorges via Tinghir. We’ll stop for a
barbecue lunch at a local village and after a refreshing swim at the
four-star Hotel where you'll be lodging, there will be a
free afternoon to bike, explore the village, or simply relax by the
pool under the cool palms and the warm North African sun.
Day 7 -Ouarzazate
– Marrakesh – Ourika
After
breakfast, we’ll travel past a pageantry of fragrant, dense pine and
cedar forests, terraced farms and sienna mud-brick Berber villages en route
to Ourika (High Atlas Mountains),
to visit the Berber village on Anrar and to have a taste of the the
Berber life style by having a cup of tea within a Berber family.
Dinner and
overnight at your
luxury Kasbah Omar at Anrar Mountain of Ourika.
Day 8 -Ourika
You will
explore one of the most beautiful and unspoiled valleys of the High
Atlas Valley of
Ourika rises gently up to the preliminary hills of the High Atlas
where small typical villages have nested. It is a pure and
magnificent place where silence is only " disturbed " by birds
singing, water streams and wagtails. Ourika is famous for its
pottery, minerals and crystal.
If it is
Monday, Thursday or Friday, you will visit the bustling weekly souk
of at the Valley.
A couple of hours
trekking to explore some of the hidden Berber villages or one of the
hidden water falls of the valley.
Dinner and
overnight at your luxury Kasbah Omar at the village of Anrar.
Day 9
- Marrakech
Travel from
Ourika leads us to one of Morocco’s jeweled Imperial Cities,
mystical Marrakesh. An enchanting palm oasis set against the
snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas mountains. Explore the ancient
Bahia Palace from the days of the harem, now populated by a sentry
of nesting storks, enter the ancient royal Saadian Tombs, explore
the vibrant and historic Jewish mellah where some of the best
jewelry of Morocco is sold, and see the majestic Koutoubia Mosque
before entry into the 9th century walled medina.
Dinner at Stylia
Palace from the 15th century at the ancient medina.
Accommodation
at your luxury four stars hotel in Marrakech.
Day 10
- Marrakech
In Marrakesh,
You’ll spend a full day exploring this majestic Imperial City. Thrill
in the bewitchery of the night that beats in the heart of the famed
square, Djemaa el-Fna, where delectable fare is grilled over coals
in bustling torch-lit open-air markets. Mystical snake charmers,
hustlers and mischievous monkeys are part of the nightly drama that
unfolds, as Berber acrobats, fortune tellers, musicians and engaging
storytellers seduce rapt crowds. Then wind your way through the
serpentine labyrinth of the spice-filled air of the bustling souk,
unchanged for over 1000 years, where you’ll discover the best of
traditional Moroccan craftsmanship.
You’ll
cap off our journey at the dinner event of Fantasia as we bear
witness to a splendid dramatic display of Arabian Nights filled with
belly dancing, folkloric troupes, and stately Arabian steeds
charging in dynastic battles as of yore.
Accommodation
at your luxury four stars hotel in Marrakech.
Day 11
- Essaouira - Marrakech or to Casablanca
The 60’s music
legends Jimmy Hendrix and the Rolling Stones were drawn to
Essaouira’s idyllic charm, which continues today to lure musicians
and artists alike to the sparkling whitewashed fishing village
trimmed with the brilliant azure of its skies. A former Portuguese
settlement in the 18th century, its stone ramparts overlook an
emerald sea where dolphins sometimes frolic near the fringe of
silvery beach, and camels ferry passengers across fine sand. Dream
on the beach, stroll through serene squares, browse artisan shops or
the fish market, bursting with a plethora of fruit of the sea to be
grilled to a succulent finish before your eyes. Top it your repast
with the national drink of Moroccan mint tea and savor delectable
French pastries at one Essaouira’s many charming cafes. A full day
will be spent at Essaouira.......and do not forget to take your
horse riding at the beach before return to Marrakech.
Dinner at Jamaa
Elfna Square in Marrakech.
Accommodation
at your luxury four stars hotel in Marrakech.
Day 12 -
Marrakech
Transfer to
the airport for your return home with plenty of tales of
Arabian days and nights.
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Cost:
$2750.00 (per
person based
on double occupancy)
$3390.00
(single occupancy)
2
years and under are free of charge
2 – 6 years old 75% off
7-11 years old 50% off
12 years old & up full cost
What's Included:
Breakfast and
dinner daily
Four-star hotel, kasbah
& riad lodging
4x4 in and out of Merzouga
Camel ride in
Sahara
Nomad tent in
Sahara
Transfers to
and from airport
Private car and
expert driver for the entire trip
Knowledgeable
certified guides
Museums fee
All taxes
Not included in package price:
International
Airfare
lunch
Drinks
Travel Insurance
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Note:
- If you would like to skip dinner at the
Imperial cities, please let us know.
- Private guided tour---Not a group tour.
- If it is over your budget-----Hotels can be changed for lower
budgets.
-
Upgrade to 5* or 5* deluxe accommodation is available.
- Group Discounts Available.
We can't
make the sun shine, or the rain fall, but we can promise to do
everything in our power to ensure an unforgettable and exceptional
visit to Morocco. I hope you'll join us.
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1-877-315-1447 or 212-925-6151
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