TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy a welcome dinner in Casablanca

• Visit Rabat and marvel at it’s Roman ruins and a medieval necropolis, as well as whitewashed buildings at the Kasbah de Oudaias

• Indulge in wine tastings and lunch in the wine region of Fes before a special stay in riad accommodation

• Learn about the history of Fes as a center of government, philosophy, medicine, and religion

• Experience Meknes, one of four Imperial cities in Morocco, where you’ll see the Bab Mansour gate

• Travel into the breathtaking landscapes of the Sahara Desert and the Middle Atlas Mountains

• Visit Erfoud, the “Door to the Desert” where famous movies The Prince of Persia and The Mummy were filmed

• Stay in a Sahara Desert Camp for 2 nights for a wonderful desert experience

• Ride through the dunes on the back of a camel & visit the village of Khamlia for an eye opening and meaningful discussion before experiencing traditional sub–Saharan Gnawa music

• Learn more about the importance of Islam in Morocco through the centuries and its impact on today’s day to day life in sub-Saharan Africa

• Visit the fortified village of El Khorbat, dating back to the 17th century, this village showcases Jewish and Muslim architecture and artifacts

• Follow the rugged “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs,” where turreted fortresses rise up like sandcastles along this ancient trading route

• Discover the UNESCO site of the Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou and discover the earthen buildings, defensive walls, and corner towers that make the Ksar a striking feat of Moroccan architecture

• In Marrakesh visit the El Bahia palace, whose architecture is a distinct blend of both Islamic and Moroccan styles

• Enjoy a special Impact Moment and join a local women’s training center for an interactive cooking class

• Travel by horsedrawn carriage through Marrakesh, followed by dinner at a local restaurant

• In Casablanca, visit the largest functioning mosque in Africa, the Hassan II Mosque