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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. Beni Mellal sits at the foot of Jbel Tassemit, next to the plains of Beni Amir. The modern town dates back to 1688, when Moulay Isma’il founded a kasbah. 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, and soothsayers. 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, 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. Marrakech Casablanca Ouzoud Falls Visit our website or call 0800 298 9841 to book or for further details Africa & The Middle East 111 What’s included ✔ Return flights Gatwick to Morocco with Easyjet. See p130-131 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Marrakech, 4 H The Red Hotel Casablanca, 4 H Odyssee Boutique Hotel Fez, 4 H Across Hotel and Spa Beni Mellal, 4 H Chems Le Tazerkount ✔ 14 meals ✔ 6 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Intermediate Atlas Mountains Extend your tour Atlas Mountains experience*, 3 nights Half Board from £349 Travel through the Atlas Mountains into the Sahara Desert. Visit Kasbahs, ancient palaces and Berber villages and enjoy camel rides across the sand dunes. Agadir beach stay, 4 nights, 4 H Half Board from £389 Relax at the end of your tour and spend some time in the charming beach resort of Agadir. * Please note One night is spent in the Sahara Desert, one night in Ait Benhaddou and one night in Marrakech Departures & from prices Jun 24 £1,069 Apr 25 £1,109 Jul 24 £1,139 May 25 £1,119 Aug 24 £1,139 Jun 25 £1,249 Sep 24 £1,039 Jul 25 £1,199 Oct 24 £1,039 Aug 25 £1,199 Nov 24 £899 Sep 25 £1,099 Jan 25 £899 Oct 25 £1,099 Mar 25 £1,049 Nov 25 £999 • Lead-in price based on 6 & 13 Nov 24 & 8 Jan 25 • A single supplement starts from just £279 • Tipping paid locally £48 pp per tour Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights; accommodation, meals & excursions as per Group Tour PRIVATE TOURING FROM ONLY AN EXTRA £349 PP • AVAILABLE DAILY •