| Itineraries
For the 2009 season Yallah will continue two special tours as a result of popular demand during the past ten years. They are: The Imperial Cities The Grand South
The Imperial Cities Tour: Day One: Arrive at Casablanca airport and transfer, possibly after a visit to the huge Hassan II mosque (minaret 200m high) before driving up to Rabat along the coast. This is the capital city of Morocco, home to the king and his ministers and redolent with varied histories and fortunes. Visits next morning. Day Two: We lunch on a riverboat (moored) before the two-hour drive to Meknes, where we stay in a small riad in the Medina (old town). A short visit in the late afternoon. Day Three: Leaving Meknes after a few more hours in this often-neglected Imperial city, we travel to Moulay Idriss, the pilgrimage town housing the mausoleum of the first Arab leader of Morocco and the father of the founder of Fes. In the afternoon we visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis until dusk. And then we head for Fes, an hour away and a stay in one of Morocco's finest private riads, a palace which is itself the visit of a lifetime. Days Four and Five are spent in and around the extraordinary 9th century city of Fes. Full of artistic and architectural interest; we will be fortified by some of Morocco's great meals! Day Six: We travel all day south, through the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas, to Midelt. Day Seven: Travelling through the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs, we arrive late afternoon in Ouarzazate, stay in Riad Salam hotel and dine in the shadow of the huge Glaoui kasbah, Taourirt. Day Eight: North to the foothills of the Toubkal Massif in the High Atlas, visiting the fabled White Kasbah of Telouet before driving over the Tizi n' Tichka (2260m). We stay in the Sanglier Qui Fume auberge, allowing for horse-riding or walking in the hills, through the mudhut Berber villages, the next morning. Days Ten and Eleven: Across to the Atlantic coast and the laidback fishing port of Essaouira, rich in history and of particular interest in terms of Morocco's Jewish heritage. Days Twelve and Thirteen: Finally into Marrakech again, this time staying in a magnificent private palace, peacefully tucked into the old town and with a range of terraces overlooking the medina and the snow-covered Atlas Mountains. Day Fourteen: Transfer and depart from Marrakech Menara airport. This Yallah Tour does not include: •
Airfares in and out of Morocco The Tour does include: •
Private air-conditioned vehicle and a driver for the duration (Casa
to Marrakech inclusive)
*Note that these tours will be for a minimum of six persons, maximum twelve. Singles are welcome but subject to a limited single supplement charge in hotels. TO BOOK ON EITHER TOUR CONTACT yallahmorocco@gmail.com
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South of Morocco Tour: Day Two: Lunch on the Jemaa El Fna square after a morning visiting. More visits to the monuments of the old town. Day Three: Travel by air-conditioned minibus or 4x4 to Ouarzazate for lunch, over the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260m). Travel south to Zagora, Camel City, on the edge of the desert and in real Beau Geste country during the afternoon, along the banks of the River Draa. We will fully brief and dress for the desert journey to follow. Day Four, Five and Six: Three nights with our camels, deep into Sahara, through palmeries and bivouacing in the dunes. Great food, comfortable bedding and sleeping under the stars or in tents. Day Seven: Picked up by our vehicle and taken north again, to stay in style in Ouarzazate before heading for the Atlantic coast. Day Eight: Firstly, an astonishing drive south of the High Atlas mountains across lava plateaux to Taliouine and then a night in a Pacha's palace in Oulad Berhil. Days Nine and Ten: A drive to the cliff road north of Agadir. Picnic stop and on to Essaouira for two nights relaxation and fresh seafood. Days Eleven, Twelve and Thirteen: We return east to Marrakech to stay in another exotic riad (family house in the old town with courtyards). The next two days are spent on further exploration of this magical city. A gala dinner in a huge riad restaurant on the final evening is a fitting climax to your fortnight of Arabian Nights. Day Fourteen: Transfer and depart from Marrakech Menara airport. This
Yallah Tour does not include: The Tour does include: •
Private air-conditioned vehicle and a driver for the duration *Note that these tours will be for a minimum of six persons, maximum twelve. Singles are welcome but subject to a limited single supplement charge in hotels. TO BOOK ON EITHER TOUR CONTACT yallahmorocco@hotmail.com Marrakech is just three hours flight from London or Paris. Clients arrange flights to and from Marrakech through local travel agents.
The Secrets of the Berbers As part of your holiday in Morocco, trek in the valleys and through Berber villages. The wonderful and reliable weather of Morocco, plus easy access to the High Atlas mountains from Marrakech, makes an ideal holiday possible all the year round. The High Atlas range, either around the Toubkal massif or east into the central region of the M'Goun massif, is perfect trekking country, both for the inexperienced or those who relish a new challenge. Treks can run from five to fifteen nights, following lush, fertile valleys and tight canyons or rising over peaks of 3000-4000 metres. Experienced, licenced guides and muleteers/cooks accompany each trip, and their knowledge and experience allows us to visit villages and terrain unparalleled in Europe or the US. In these Berber villages the inhabitants are as welcoming as if we are the first-ever visitors, and are proud of their ancient and unchanged traditions. Yallah will also provide the full range of inclusive, reliable services (including all bookings, transfers and reservations) to ensure that your itinerary runs smoothly. We are now well-known, as a recent client put it, for our 'occasional and surprising fireworks of delight'.. Costs of travelling will be detailed for each individual party, with a minimum of four people. email for fuller details: yallahmorocco@gmail.com |
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