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AGADIR : the city of sun days AGADIR , the old Portuguese stronghold of Santa Cruz, is now the largest port in Southern Morocco , and the main shipping point for this rich agricultural region.The calm waters of Agadir's expansive bay are , by a fluke of nature, warmer in winter than in summer ! Agadir is a favourite winter destination for visitors from northern Europe , and boasts a large number of excellent hotels . Agadir is also a short distance from the Sahara town of Goulimine , home to the fascinating Blue Men , and blue -clad women adept at the sensuous "Guedra" dance, and also from the walled city of Taroudant . Visit the estuary of the river Souss , a refuge for hundreds of species of birds, and the Tuesday market of Inezgane .climb up the hill to the kasbah overlooking the magnificent Bay of Agadir and the atlas foothills which plunge right into the sea.Follow the lovely coastal road before ascending into the atlas foothills. Relax by the cascades at Immouzzer. |
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MARRAKECH : THE RED "the red", so called after the colour of the earth from which it is built, was founded by Youssef Ben Tachfine who was called numerous times to help the Moors of Spain. Is tomb still exists but is overshadowed. Artistically, by those of the Saadian Dynasty of over three hundred years ago. The once sumptuous Palace of this Dynasty now houses the celebrated "festival of popular folklore & arts" help in June each year. Such wonderful Palaces as the Bahia. The Dar Si Said Museum, the Ben Youssef Medrasa are a contrast to the bustling cosmopolitan tribes-people. the Djemaa El Fna Square, a public place of Folklore and local gossip basks in the shadow of the 800 year old Koutoubia Minaret. |
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Ourika Valley This three quarter day excursion begins with a very picturesque drive from Marrakech through the gorge of Oued Ourika, allowing for stops to see the local pottery and high quality good for sale at the Berber Museum (which is a shop more than a museum) and the waterfall in Siti Fatma (when accessible and for those who enjoy walking approximately 45 minutes each direction). |
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Asni Ouirgane Valley This three quarter day journey takes us into the Atlas Mountains to see a vast array of vegetation, colored rock cliffs, mountains streams, Berber villages, and local mountain people. The local souks at Tahnaout and Asni (which take place on Tuesdays and Saturdays) are a wonderful opportunity to photograph colourful and traditional rural hamlets which are bustling with activity. We continue our trip through to Ouirgane, with its fabulous hillside views overlooking local villages to discover La Roseraie and the neighbouring areas, Berber hamlets and stupendous landscapes of forests, mountains and valleys. This secret and harmonious countryside will revitalize you with its pure air and rustic traditions. You will discover an idyllic retreat lay in the countryside and surrounded by 25 hectares of parkland, rose gardens, lime and lemon groves, orchards and carpets of wild flowers. |
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OUARZAZATE With the crossroads between the valleys of Drâa, of Dadès and Ziz, Ouarzazate the beginning of the tour marks by dazzling the traveller with two splendid kasbahs. That of Taourirt, old residence of Glaoui, is confusing of beauty. That of Aït Benhaddou is located at 30 kilometres of the city. Imagine a splendid sand castle posed as by magic in a field of almond trees in flowers. So beautiful, playing so well with the light which it was the decoration many films, of which "Lawrence of Arabia" and "a tea in the Sahara". Titrate of nobility; this Kasbah is registered with the world inheritance of UNESCO. Starting point of the road of the oases, Ouarzazate is also the point of arrival of the cultures and the craft industry. Ideal stage, Ouarzazate grants a marvellous relaxation in its hotels, all splendid. Generous, hospital, it prepares carefully with the extreme feelings of the desert. |
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South & Kasbah tour You will discover Kasbahs, berber villages , green oasis and mountains |
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CAMEL TREKKING PROPOSITION : 1 day Ride on camel to the palm grove of Ben Dlala to visit the factory of white pottery . Pic nic lunch at nakhla dunes. PROPOSITION : ( 1 night / 2 days ) 1st day : departure to the ben dlala plain through the oasis and casbahs till the factory of pottery . continuation to the nakhla dunes for bivouac. Small ceremony of tee menth and berber ''tagine '' for dinner . Overnight under berber tent or under the stars. 2nd day : back to your hotel . PROPOSITION : ( 2 night/ 3 days ) 1st day : crossing the ''hene'' field , and self farming of zaouite el hanna. overnight under berber tent. 2nd day : departure through the tizin draa and tafilalet pass, great dune of tinfou. pic nic lunch bivouac under tent dinner . 3rd day : departure to the tamegroute village to visit the coranic library , factory of green pottery and the casbahs . back to the hotel . |
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Imperial cities Discovery of the major cities with their famous monuments build during the Dynasties |
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Discovery of deep Morocco Combine between imperial cities and deep south with its dunes, oasis and mountains |
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The Bleu men Any trip south of morocco is like to involve an encounter with the blue men of the sahara- those romantic desert wanderers depicted in Hollywwod epics as bleu-turbaned aristocrats mounted on pure white camels. |
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