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Welcome to Balthazar Tours
The Morocco Tours Specialist
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-7 nights/ 8 days cultural private tour
Scenic land journey
Guaranteed departures from Casablanca, roundtrip
Prices starting at US$ 1630
Accommodation in Riads based on double occupancy
Fully guided sightseeing
Transfers and tours by private A/C motor coach
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Gnawa is the music of the descendants of the slaves who were brought to Morocco from "black
Africa." Essaouira has been hosting this festival since 1998. The reputation of this picturesque port town
of being laid back yet vibrant and atmospheric make it the perfect venue for a festival devoted to this enchanting style of
music. The music incorporates a mix of African and Islamic rituals, the mesmerizing rhythms of drums, guenbri (a form
of lute) and hand-held garagab (metal castanets). Artists appearing at the festival include the best musicians of the
genre as well as players of jazz, pop, rock, and contemporary music.
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As one of the most popular festivals in Morocco, this week-long event is set against the wonderful
backdrop of the 16th century El Badi palace. Spectators squeeze into the courtyards of the palace to experience and
enjoy the performances of the Berber musicians of the High Atlas Mountains, the Andalus-inspired musicians of the north and
the enchanting music of the southern Gnawa’s.
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In its sixth year, the Timitar festival
aims to bring together Berber and World Cultures. This week-long event is set against the wonderful backdrop of sun
and sea. The music centre’s around the new generation of world music and is aimed at all tastes.
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Imilchil hosts annually the Fiancé Festival where up to 40 couples come together as husband
and wife. The festival features Berber musical performances and excellent shopping in the markets especially created
for the festival. According to legend, a man and woman from two local tribes fell in love, but were forbidden by their families
to marry. They cried themselves to death, creating the lakes of Issly (his) and Tisslit (hers) near Imilchil. The families
were so devastated by this, they created a day on the anniversary of the lovers’ death to which members of the two tribes
could marry.
During the festival women from villages
all over Morocco are made up in traditional dress as the husbands search for their perfect match. If the groom is successful,
the woman says ‘You captured my liver’ and the match is settled
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IMPERIAL CITIES TOUR
Balthazar Tours offers itineraries tailor made to
your needs and budget. The exchange between us and our customers is at the heart of our tours. If you can’t decide
how to make the most of your holiday we offer the following tour as a suggestion. In keeping with our belief in preserving
the culture and ecology of Morocco we donate 5% of our profit to the Association Mqourn which assists with development and
regeneration of the local area and historic sites in Tinghir.
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Day 1
Arrive
Marrakech. Your driver will collect you from the airport and take you to your accommodation. Depending on your
time of arrival you will have the afternoon/evening to explore the wonders of Marrakech. Visit the Jemaa El Fna Square,
the Old Medina, the Koutoubia Minaret, the Bahia Palace, the Majorelle Botanical Gardens, the ruins of Elbadii Palace where
you can see the tanners and dyers quarters, join the hustle and bustle and bargain in the souks or if you just want to sit
back and get orientated, take a position in one of the many cafe's & restaurants that border the main square and observe
the madness beyond.
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Day 2
Marrakech
- Casablanca - Rabat (300km). After breakfast we leave for Casablanca. We visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque
and wander around the old medina. We then continue towards Rabat where you can admire the Kasbah of Oudaias dominating
the ocean and the river and visit Mechouar, the royal palace, the Hassan tower whose decoration mirrors some of the mosque
of Koutoubia in Marrakech.
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Day 3
Rabat - Meknes - Fès (250km). After
breakfast our destination will be Meknès, the capital of the Sultan Moulay Ismaïl. You will admire the famous
door Bab Mansour, before visiting the old stables of this sultan who wanted to compete with the Sun king as well as Mellah
(Jewish district). We will continue towards Moulay Idriss, holy city of Islam and visit of Volubilis, the most important ancient
Roman site of Morocco and its splendid vestiges - columns, mosaics and arches. It is classified as a World Heritage
Site by UNESCO. We will depart from here for Fès.
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Day 4
Fès. A full day to explore the best example of old Islamic architecture to be found anywhere in the
world. Take the day to explore the Medina, souks and leather tanneries, noted for their overpowering smell as for their
colourful display. Fès buzzes with the sound of craftsmen who continue to with tradition, see ironworkers, tanners,
weavers…
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Day 5
Fès
- Marrakech (460 km). After breakfast we will leave for Marrakech via the Middle Atlas mountains and passing the Berber
villages of Immouzer, Ifrane and Beni Melal. |
Day 6
Marrakech. A full day to explore this
exotic city.
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Day 7
Marrakech. A full day to explore this
exotic city. |
Day 8
Your driver will collect you from your hotel
and take you to the airport for your flight departure.
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GUARANTEED
DEPARTURE
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Marrakech-Casablanca-Rabat-Meknes-Fes |
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TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
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-A/C vehicle through the itinerary
-Airports Transfers
-Luggage
Porterage
-7 night's accommodation at above hotels or similar
-7 breakfasts
-Driver & Guied speaking
English and French
-Fuel
-Our service
-All currently applicable tax |
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TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
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-Flights -Travel Insurance -Entrance fees -Additional guide services -Drinks (alcohol, fruit juice, bottled water, etc) -Lunch -Tips
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