Escorted Tours 2023-2024

most esteemed mosques and religious schools, including the 1,200-year-old Al Kairouyine university and grandiose El Qaraoyin Mosque. The city is alive with traditional crafts and a visit to a local tannery provides a fascinating insight into the sights and smells of a craft that has remained unchanged for centuries. Day 5: Fez to Beni Mellal B/D Bidding farewell to Fez this morning, journey past the small town of Azrou, enjoying fantastic views of the area’s shimmering lakes and dense cedar forests on a spectacularly scenic drive. Arrive in Beni Mellal, tucked away in the Middle Atlas Mountains, in time for dinner at your hotel. Day 6: Beni Mellal to Marrakech B/D Depart for Marrakech this morning, stopping first at the breath-taking Ouzoud Falls, set within the friendly Berber village of Tanaghmeilt. Take in this 3-tiered waterfall and the surrounding valleys, caves and gorges, keeping an eye for resident apes who drink from these waters. Check into your hotel in the ochre-coloured city of Marrakech and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at leisure. Later this evening, visit the world-famous Djemaa El Fnaa Square and witness the vast esplanade transform from a day market to an immense show of dancers, musicians, soothsayers, snake charmers and dancing monkeys. Day 7: Marrakech B/D Today’s tour takes you to the El Bahia Palace and tombs of the Saadian princes, then on to Dar El Basha Quarter to see its traditional Moroccan restaurants. Peruse the basketwork, dried fruit, spices and fabrics of Kessabine and Smarine souks (markets) and explore the ancient, former slave market of Rahba Kedima Square, where locals arrive in droves to buy potions for magic spells and ingredients ranging from bark to chameleons. While dinner is provided at the hotel, an optional evening of belly dancing and folklore is also available (at a fee). Day 8: Marrakech to the UK B Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK, or continue on to your chosen extension. Colourful Leather Tanneries of Fez Meknes Koutoubia Mosque Marrakech souks Meal plan: 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners Accommodation: Marrakech, 4 H The Red Hotel Casablanca, 4 H Hotel Suisse Fez, 4 H Across Hotel and Spa Beni Mellal, 4 H Chems Le Tazerkount Flights: London Gatwick to Morocco with easyJet Tour pace: Intermediate Extend your tour Agadir beach stay, 4 nights, 4 H Half Board from £299 Atlas Mountains experience, 3 nights Half Board from £349 Private Tour Upgrade Upgrade to a private tour to include your own guide and transport, plus your choice of departure date from £199 Departures & from prices 15 Mar 23 £1,039 31 Jan 24 £939 22 Mar 23 £1,059 13 Mar 24 £999 10 May 23 £999 20 Mar 24 £1,049 31 May 23 £999 8 May 24 £1,069 12 Jul 23 £1,079 5 Jun 24 £1,069 9 Aug 23 £1,079 10 Jul 24 £1,139 13 Sep 23 £1,049 7 Aug 24 £1,139 11 Oct 23 £1,049 11 Sep 24 £1,079 8 Nov 23 £899 9 Oct 24 £1,039 10 Jan 24 £799 6 Nov 24 £899 • A single supplement starts from just £269 • Tipping paid locally £48 Africa 127 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk