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18 Day Absolute Morocco
Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Enjoy a city tour of Rabat; view the Royal Palace, Oudaya Kasbah and Hassan Tower
- Visit Tangier, a city that served as Europe's gateway to Africa for centuries
- Discover Chefchaouen, Morocco's enchanting "Blue City" dating back to 15th century
- In Rissani, tour the lively souk and visit the 18th-century ksar
- Explore Ait Benhaddou, an ancient desert village on an old caravan route
- Marvel at the circus atmosphere of Marrakesh’s Djemaa el Fna Square, busy with acrobats, performers, and snake charmers
- View the hilltop ruins of the 16th century kasbah in Agadir
- Stroll the inviting medina in seaside Essaouira, bustling with crafts shops and fishmongers
- View Hassan II Mosque, built to commemorate the former king’s 60th birthday
Short Description
2 Rabat, 2 Tangier, 2 Fez, 2 Erfoud, 1 Ait Benhaddou, 3 Marrakesh, 1 Agadir, 2 Essaouira, 1 Casablanca
Destinations
N/AActivities & Interests
N/AItinerary
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DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Morocco
DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Casablanca, Travel to Rabat
DAY 3, Wednesday - Rabat City Tour
DAY 4, Thursday - Travel to Tangier
DAY 5, Friday - Explore Tangier
DAY 6, Saturday - Chefchaouen en route to Fez
DAY 7, Sunday - Full Day in Fez
DAY 8, Monday - Travel to Erfoud
DAY 9, Tuesday - Rissani City Tour
DAY 10, Wednesday - Travel to Ait Benhaddou
DAY 11, Thursday - Visit Ait Benhaddou, Travel to Marrakesh
DAY 12, Friday - Marrakesh City Tour
DAY 13, Saturday - Full Day in Marrakesh
DAY 14, Sunday - Travel to Agadir
DAY 15, Monday - Agadir City Tour, Travel to Essaouira
DAY 16, Tuesday - Essaouira City Tour
DAY 17, Wednesday - Travel to Casablanca, Casablanca City Tour
DAY 18, Thursday - Depart Morocco |
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18 Day Absolute Morocco
Company Reviews
We loved Gate1 until our flight that we booked through them was cancelled. We have gone on 5 trips and loved them all but we learned the hard way about their policy. They own the flight until the flight. If flight is cancelled, they simply cancel the flig
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Our first mishap was a trip planned to Portugal with a non-stop flight from Newark, New Jersey to Portugal. The airlines pulled the plug on the direct flight and Gate1 found another flight with stopover in Germany before traveling on to Portugal. I avoid any stops when traveling overseas. It increases the chance of being stuck in a country where you change planes, so I refused the offer of a trip around the world before reaching Portugal. Gate1 did not find another direct flight for me and told me my money was NON-REFUNDABLE. To avoid losing my money I booked a trip to Ecuador instead.
Gate1 charged me an additional $100 to book the trip to Ecuador because it was to a different destination. After booking to Ecuador, 2 days before departure, an earthquake shook Ecuador. Gate1 did not send out any information to let us know what the status of the trip was, total silence on their part. The earthquake occurred on a Saturday and the departure date is on a Monday.
We were leaving our house on Sunday to fly to Miami a day before our flight to Ecuador. I received no communications from them on what the status of the trip was in light of the earthquake. W didn't now whether to proceed or stay home.
We called Gate1and found lines busy multiple times with high call volume. In the absence of any communication from Gate1 we cancelled our flights to Miami. We paid for airfare from North Carolina and booked a hotel in Miami.
We lost money on the hotel reservation and had to pay for the stay anyway. I finally got Gate1 on the phone Sunday noon only to find out that the trip was still on as far as they were concerned. They could/should have communicated that to us without our having to call them to find out. We had cancelled the flight to Miami and the hotel by now. My husband and I discussed the safety concerns and decided to cancel.
Gate 1 suggested I rebook our flight to Miami on the same day of travel. There was no way we could make it to Charlotte, NC. (2.5-hour drive from our house) and get to the airport in time to catch the last flight to Miami. Gate1 then tried to convince me to book a flight from Asheville to Miami with a 2.5-hour layover in Atlanta arriving in Miami at 1 AM in the morning. I do not have any faith in making connecting flights on time with airlines anymore. A million things can go wrong and prevent a connection. Not to mention that the airfare would have cost us over $1,200.00 to book at the last minute. We had already spent $897.00 for airfare.
The agent then told me if I could find and book a flight by 5:30 she would hold our trip. I called back at 5:07 pm and Gate1 was closed. I decided the situation could not be salvaged and cancelled the trip. You may get your money back if Gate1 cancels the trip. You get nothing if you cancel the trip close to the departure date.
Gate1 told me that my money for the trip is non-refundable because I cancelled the trip. Ok. I get that. However, Gate1 was very lax in communicating with customers in an emergency where a natural disaster has occurred in a country, they planned to take customers to. Had they sent out an email regarding the status of the trip, we could have made a more informed decision, but we were left in the dark to speculate the worst and made our decision based on lack of information from Gate1
After Gate1’s failure to communicate promptly about the situation in Ecuador, they put all the responsibility and stress on me to rectify the problem. They waited until the last minute to say whether the trip was a go and left us hanging on wondering what was happening, and what to do.
I am done with Gate1. I will never use their service or recommend them to anyone. If things go well, you can probably have a good experience, but when things go wrong, their systems are designed to protect them, not you. They need to do a better job of communicating with customers at every juncture of the trip, especially when natural disasters occur in the area where they will be traveling to. Gate1 told me they had people on the ground in Ecuador who were keeping them informed of the situation. It would be nice if Gate1 can do the same for their customers
Very poor customer service of 4 trips…
Details
Optional Activities
Cooking Class with Carriage Ride
Head to the Medina to attend a half day cooking class in an authentic Riad. Learn from one of the best "Dada chefs" in town how to successfully prepare traditional Moroccan tajine and salads, as well as delicious Moroccan flatbread. After dinner, sit back and relax as you ride a horse-drawn carriage through Jemaa El-Fnaa Square and the lively streets of Marrakesh by night.
Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours.
OnDay : 12
Price : $70
Full Day Fez with lunch
Join a day-long tour devoted to Fez, the oldest of the imperial cities, which is best known for its spiritual and educational contribution to the Moroccan culture. Your tour includes visits to the medieval Fez el Bali Medina (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Al Attarine Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountains and Museum, and the exteriors of the Al Karaouine mosque and Moulay Idriss mausoleum. A short visit to the surrounding leather shops will provide the best view of the famous tanneries. A visit to a carpet shop will provide a firsthand look at the local textiles. After a light lunch is provided at a beautiful riad within the medina. You will also have the chance to explore the famous souks, where craftsmen still practice their trades the traditional way. In the afternoon, visit Fes Jdid, the modern district of Fez, where the Royal Palace and Jewish Quarter are located.
Approximate tour duration is 8 hours.
OnDay : 7
Price : $55
Sahara Excursion
Depart by 4x4 caravan into the desert, exploring numerous small villages before reaching Tisserdimine, an oasis village at the bottom of Erg Chebbi. Continue the journey to the peak of Erg Chebbi. After taking in this splendid view of the surrounding desert, option to journey into the heart of the dunes in a 4X4, or as the local nomads do; by camel back. Maximum 4 passengers per vehicle.
Approximate tour duration is 7 hours. A meal will be provided on your excursion.
OnDay : 9
Price : $99
Ourika Valley Tour
Depart for a morning excursion to scenic Ourika Valley in the Atlas Mountains. Nestled at the foot of the famous ski resort Oukaimeden, the Ourika Valley rises slowly to the first hills of the High Atlas, where typical Moroccan villages are scattered amidst the towering mountains. Here you will see the natural majesty of Morocco at its finest, a pristine and marvelous place where only the birds disturb the silence. Ourika is also famous for its local pottery, which makes an excellent memento from your journey. Afterward, relax and enjoy your surroundings during lunch.
Approximate tour duration is 6 hours.
OnDay : 13
Price : $29
Cooking Class with Carriage Ride
Head to the Medina to attend a half day cooking class in an authentic Riad. Learn from one of the best "Dada chefs" in town how to successfully prepare traditional Moroccan tajine and salads, as well as delicious Moroccan flatbread. After dinner, sit back and relax as you ride a horse-drawn carriage through Jemaa El-Fnaa Square and the lively streets of Marrakesh by night.
Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours.
OnDay : 12
Price : $70
Full Day Fez with lunch
Join a day-long tour devoted to Fez, the oldest of the imperial cities, which is best known for its spiritual and educational contribution to the Moroccan culture. Your tour includes visits to the medieval Fez el Bali Medina (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Al Attarine Madrasa, Nejjarine Fountains and Museum, and the exteriors of the Al Karaouine mosque and Moulay Idriss mausoleum. A short visit to the surrounding leather shops will provide the best view of the famous tanneries. A visit to a carpet shop will provide a firsthand look at the local textiles. After a light lunch is provided at a beautiful riad within the medina. You will also have the chance to explore the famous souks, where craftsmen still practice their trades the traditional way. In the afternoon, visit Fes Jdid, the modern district of Fez, where the Royal Palace and Jewish Quarter are located.
Approximate tour duration is 8 hours.
OnDay : 7
Price : $55
Sahara Excursion
Depart by 4x4 caravan into the desert, exploring numerous small villages before reaching Tisserdimine, an oasis village at the bottom of Erg Chebbi. Continue the journey to the peak of Erg Chebbi. After taking in this splendid view of the surrounding desert, option to journey into the heart of the dunes in a 4X4, or as the local nomads do; by camel back. Maximum 4 passengers per vehicle.
Approximate tour duration is 7 hours. A meal will be provided on your excursion.
OnDay : 9
Price : $99
Ourika Valley Tour
Depart for a morning excursion to scenic Ourika Valley in the Atlas Mountains. Nestled at the foot of the famous ski resort Oukaimeden, the Ourika Valley rises slowly to the first hills of the High Atlas, where typical Moroccan villages are scattered amidst the towering mountains. Here you will see the natural majesty of Morocco at its finest, a pristine and marvelous place where only the birds disturb the silence. Ourika is also famous for its local pottery, which makes an excellent memento from your journey. Afterward, relax and enjoy your surroundings during lunch.
Approximate tour duration is 6 hours.
OnDay : 13
Price : $29
Flight & Transport Inclusions
All internal ground transport
Group Size
Small Group - 24 max
Additional Information
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Trip ID#:
gate1-MA-18DABSMA-PKG-23
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