Morocco Desert 11 Days [EW-CMN1202]

Take an international flight to Casablanca (CMN).
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Arrive in Casa, meet at the airport by a Chinese tour guide, check in at the hotel first, then visit Casablanca, the city of North African spies, and visit the world's most modernized [Hassan II Mosque Exterior] (the third largest mosque in the Islamic world, with a construction area of 2 hectares, 200 meters long and 100 meters wide, the roof can be opened and closed, and the 25 automatic doors are all made of titanium alloy, which can resist seawater corrosion. The marble floor in the mosque is heated all year round. It is the most modernized mosque in the world). Then continue to visit [Mohammed V Square] and [Hassan II Square (Pigeon Square)]. Stroll along Casablanca [Miami Seaside Boulevard], facing the sea breeze and looking at the blue Atlantic Ocean. After the visit, check in to the hotel and rest.
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Hotel Radisson Blu Five-star or equivalent
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Bus
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After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Marrakech. Upon arrival, visit the Koutoubia Mosque (exterior) and the Yves Saint Laurent Private Garden (Yves Saint Laurent, the famous fashion designer, and his partner Pierre Berge bought this private garden in Marrakech, Morocco. It provides a resting place for this top French designer). Afterwards, visit the Bahia Palace. The Bahia Palace is one of the few palaces in Morocco that is open to the public and well-preserved. The garden, atrium, gorgeous rooms, fountains, each room has been carefully designed. In the evening, visit the [Sleepless Square]: from sunrise to late night, you can see Indian snake charmers, Arabs selling spice tea, Moroccan old men telling stories and fortunes, various art performances, and countless stalls selling food, drinks, clothing, carpets, decorations, leather, and handicrafts. It is like Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong and Xintiandi in Shanghai. Because of this square, Marrakech has endless vitality. After dinner, check in to the hotel and rest.
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Jaal Riad 5-star or similar
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Bus
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After breakfast, we will go to Ouarzazate, passing through the pass of the Atlas Mountains at an altitude of about 2,260 meters. The road winds along the valleys and steep peaks, showing people the original scenery. During the several breaks on the road, people can enjoy the magnificent mountains and rivers, and arrive at the Ben Haddou Fortified Village: Climb a hill near the river valley [Ait Ben Haddou Fortified Village], {Note that if the river valley suddenly rises, stop taking pictures}, the castle is very well preserved and was listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1987. It is the most beautiful old village. The ancient city was built using Morocco's unique terracotta bricks, allowing people to fully experience the red charm of Morocco. Afterwards, we will go to Ouarzazate and visit the [Movie City], which is known as the Hollywood of Africa. Many famous movies were filmed here: "Gladiator", "The Four Feathers", "The Gem", "Egypt", "Sahara", "The Jewel of the Nile", "Laurence of Arabia", "Spy Game", etc. After dinner, check in to the hotel and rest.

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Hotel Oscar 4 stars or similar
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Bus
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After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Merzouga all day, passing through the [Todra Gorge]. The green willows, flowers, and various trees on the riverbed at the bottom of the valley sway in the breeze, creating a natural scenery that is beautiful. The surrounding area of the canyon is a barren and desolate reddish-brown, forming a wonderful landscape. At noon, arrive at the famous Sahara [Gateway to the Desert - Merzouga]. Please bring sunscreen and sunglasses. The Sahara here is unique and famous for its sand dunes of various shapes. It also shows different beautiful colors such as gold and pink as the natural light changes. There will be different beautiful views at sunrise and sunset, which has become a unique desert scenery in Morocco and the Sahara in the dreams of countless people! Here you will see the highest sand dunes (red sand) in Africa. It is also one of the filming locations of the movie "Lawrence of Arabia". After dinner, check in to the hotel and rest.
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Royal Oasis or similar
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Bus
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After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Fez, one of the four ancient imperial cities in Morocco. We will have a local lunch on the way and pass through Ifrane Town (about 15 minutes of sightseeing). Then we will go to Fez, have dinner and check in to the hotel to rest.

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Hotel Marriott five-star or equivalent
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Bus
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After breakfast at the hotel, visit the 9th century Ancient City of Fez, which was rated as one of the top 10 most romantic cities in the world by the famous American magazine (Traveler). It seems as if people have gone back a thousand years, when donkeys were still the main means of transportation for the people. They can visit the medieval old town (listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1981), including Bou Inania medersas (Quranic School), Nejjarine Spring, Moulay Idriss Zaouia (builder of the ancient capital), and the exterior of Qarqouiyyin University, the world's first university. The Blue Gate of Boujlou (exterior) is a key cultural relic protected by the United Nations. They can visit various world-famous handicraft workshops: copper plates, carpets, dyeing workshops, etc. In the city, you can see buildings or interior decorations inlaid with blue mosaics and mosaic crafts displayed in shops everywhere. Afterwards, we will go to Meknes, the ancient Islamic capital of Morocco. The ancient city walls are majestic and famous for the Bab Mansour Gate, which means "victory and triumph". Afterwards, we will return to Fez and check in to the hotel to rest.
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Hotel Marriott five-star or equivalent
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Bus
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After breakfast, we will visit the ancient Roman North African ruins [Volublis]. According to records, it was a prosperous city in the 1st century AD. The whole city was thriving. Now there are well-preserved triumphal arches and white stone columns of the theater. Even the streets, residential houses, oil mills, public baths, markets, etc. of the ancient city are still clearly visible, and there are many inlaid murals. Afterwards, we will go to Chefchaouen (or Tetouan) to check in to the hotel and rest.
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Hotel Puerta Azul/ Hotel Jibal/ Hotel Parador or similar
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Bus
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After breakfast at the hotel, visit the charming Blue Town - Chefchaouen. As a tourist destination in Morocco, the pure and fresh air and the sky that seems to be always blue, together with the well-arranged Arab cities, outline a natural blue picture. Walking along the famous Plaza Uta el-Hammam, stepping on the irregular cobblestone pavement, you will suddenly feel as if you are in another world. The castle with signs of mottled on the square, surrounded by red walls, and the eye-catching Grand Mosque, all attract tourists to visit, worship, and even have the urge to kiss it. Afterwards, drive to Tangier and check in to the hotel to rest after dinner.
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Hotel Hilton City Center Five-star or equivalent
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Bus
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After breakfast at the hotel, visit Tangier, the northwest corner of the Kingdom of Morocco. This place is at the junction of Europe and has been a trade port since ancient times. In the 17th century, it was given to Britain as a gift by Portugal along with the princess' marriage. 23 years later, it was returned due to the resistance of the local people. In 1912, it was agreed by eight major powers to be an internationally managed free port, thus becoming a paradise for smuggling, drug trafficking and other crimes. Visit the [Old Town] and the famous [Casbah Lighthouse]. Then drive to Rabat to visit the [Moroccan Royal Palace (exterior)] and the [Masjid al-Masjid (exterior)] with North African architectural style, [Kasbah of Oudaya (exterior)], [Mausoleum of Muhammad V] and [Hassan Tower] (exterior), and then drive to Casablanca.
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Hotel Radisson Blu Five-star or equivalent
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Bus
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Bid farewell to beautiful Morocco and head to the international airport. Looking forward to seeing you next time!

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