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Today, we will take overnight flight to Casablanca, arrive the next day.

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Upon arrival, if time permits, we will take you to the corniche, a long walkway overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

<Dinner>  Western cuisine at hotel

<Hotel:> Hyatt Regency Casablanca or similar

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After breakfast, visit ★Hassan II Mosque, the 7th largest mosque in the world. Its minaret is at 210 meters high. The mosque stands on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic Ocean.
Shortly after, depart for Rabat, the Capital city along the shores of the Bou Reqreq River and the Atlantic Ocean. Rabat was founded in the 12th century; it became the capital in 1912. It is the center of Morocco’s economy, politics and culture. The city has many historic sites, including unique mosques,
largest minaret and attractive medina. Upon arrival, city tour will follow:
◎Mausoleum of Mohammed V
◎Hassan Tower
◎the Oudayas Kasbah, a citadel located on a hill at the mouth of the Bou Reqreq river, and adjacent to the old medina of Rabat. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Local Cuisine  

<Dinner>Rick’s Cafe

<Hotel:> Rabat Marriott Hotel or similar

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This morning, depart for Asilah, orientation tour will follow:
◎Asilah is a fortified town on the northwest tip of the Atlantic coast. The town’s history dates back to 1500 B.C. when Phoenicians occupied a site called Zilil. Asilah hosts annual music and Arts festivals, including a mural-painting festival, The International Cultural Festival. Afterward, continue to Tangier.

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch>Moroccan fried seafood platter

<Dinner> Western Cuisine at Hotel

<Hotel:> Hilton Tangier City Center or similar

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Tangier is a city in northwestern Morocco, on the Moroccan coast at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. It has long held strategic importance. Ruled by Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and Portuguese in the past, many cultures have influenced the history of Tangier, making it one of the Most ancient city in north Africa.
◎Cape Spartel is about 300 meters above sea level at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, 12 km West of Tangier. There is a tower nears the end of the cape, which serves as a lighthouse.
◎The Caves of Hercules: According to the mythology that the Greek god Heracles stayed and slept In this cave before doing his 11th labor, which was to get golden apples from the Hesperides Garden
Shortly after, continue to the next town, Tètouan
◎Tètouan, located in northern Morocco. The first settlements belonged to Mauretanian Berbers In the 3rd century BC. The Spanish influence dates from 1912-1956, under the long relationship With Andalusia has left the city with a Hispano-Moorish character. The Medina of Tètouan Is a multicultural center and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985
Afterward, depart for Chefchaouen.
◎Chefchaouen, nestled in Morocco’s Rif Mountains. Its winding alley, blue shade buildings in old town and relaxed atmosphere make Chefchaouen a very attractive destination to visitors

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Moroccan couscous chicken  

<Dinner>  Local Cuisine

<Hotel:> Parador Hotel or similar (Most hotels are on the hills, in case there is no access for our bus, clients need to walk to the hotel, usually 10-15 minutes)

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Fez is the oldest of Morocco’s imperial cities and has served as the country’s capital a few times throughout its history. It was founded in 789 by the first sultan of the Idrisid dynasty. To the hill Overlooking spectacular views of old medina, then city tour will follow:
◎Royal Palace Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
◎The Karaouine University, the oldest university in the world
★Bou Inania Medersas, an educational institute, built in 1350-55 CE. It is the only madrasa in Morocco that also functioned as a congregational mosque
◎ Moulay Idris mausoleum and the Nejjarine Fountains
★Tanneries is a dye workshop to see how leather is cut and dyed using traditional techniques

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch>  Chinese Cuisine (8 dishes & 1 soup)  

<Dinner>Local cuisine with dessert and Moroccan show

<Hotel:> Hôtel Palais Medina & SPA Fès or similar

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After breakfast, depart for Merzouga via Ifrane and Erfoud. Upon arrival in Merzouga,
★Take 4-wheel drive to the Sahara Desert (Please pack overnight necessity in small bag on Day 6)

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Local Cuisine Fish menu 

<Dinner> Local cuisine at tent

<Hotel:> Caravanserai Luxury Desert Camp or similar

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Start your day in the early morning★ Camel ride crossing golden desert at sunrise!
After breakfast, ★ Return to Erfoud by four-wheel drive vehicle
Then drive through lush Todra Gorge, brief stop at these wondrous 985 feet high gorge and surrounding area.

<Breakfast> Breakfast at Desert Camp

<Lunch> Moroccan Chicken Meatloaf

<Dinner>  Western cuisine at hotel

<Hotel:> Hotel Berbere Palace or similar

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After breakfast, we will tour ★Atlas studio, revisiting the scenes of Hollywood classics
Shortly after, depart for Ait Benhaddu.
★Ait Benhaddu is a traditional mud brick city surrounded by high walls on the edge of the High Atlas Mountain. The Berbers used to live here in the early days, most of their houses are Moroccan earth clay architecture.
Continue to Marrakech, upon arrival city tour will follow:
◎Djemaa el Fna Square (UNESCO, 2001)

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Moroccan couscous chicken

<Dinner> Chez Ali

<Hotel:> Barceló Palmeraie or similar

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After breakfast, city tour will follow:
◎Koutoubia Mosque
★Explore old town with carriage-ride
★El Badia Palace, a former palace. Built by the Saadian Sultan Ahmed al-Mansur Dhahbi. Today, there are only remains surrounded by high walls. In 1696, the Alawite Sultan Moulay Ismail took the richest
in the palace to build the imperial city of Meknes
★Bahia Palace is a palace with gardens. It was built to capture the essence of the Islamic and Moroccan style
★Majorelle Garden is a two and half acre botanical garden. The property was purchased by fashion designers, Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Bergé

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Chinese Cuisine (8 dishes & 1 soup)

<Dinner> Western Cuisine (Fish menu)

<Hotel:> Hyatt Regency Casablanca or similar

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This morning, transfer you to airport for the next destination, Tunis, the capital of Tunisia.
Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and check-in

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> NOT INLUDED    

<Dinner> Western Cuisine at hotel

<Hotel:> Sheraton Tunis Hotel or similar

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After breakfast, depart for ◎ Sidi Bou Said, located about 20 km northeast from Tunis. It is known as the artist’s paradise, and the most beautiful Mediterranean village in Tunisia
★Bardo Museum, located about 3 km from Tunis, it is one of the most important museums of Tunisia.
The museum is housed in an old Beylic palace since 1888 and contains the largest collection of mosaics In the world
★Dougga is located on a hillside in Northern Tunisia, surrounded by scenic landscape and overlooking a golden wheat field. It was founded in the 6th century BC. Dougga is the best-preserved Roman small town in North Africa and an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997
◎Kairouan was founded in 670, ranking the 4th holy city in Islam. It is located in the center of Tunisia.
With its rich cultural history, Kairouan has ben designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Local cuisine  

<Dinner> Western Cuisine at hotel

<Hotel:> Hotel LA Khsbah or similar

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After breakfast, city tour will follow:
★The Great Mosque of Kairouan, also knowns as the Mosque of Uqba. It is one of the finest Islamic Mosques in North Africa. Kairouau is a holy city in Islam, ranking fourth after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Preserving 7th century Islamic architectural features.
★Mosque Sidi Sahbi is also known as Mosque of the Barber. According to the tradition, Abu Zama’s al-Balawi (also known as Sidi Sahib), the barber and a Companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, was Buried here in 654 after dying in battle. He was buried with three hairs from Muhammad’s beard.
◎Aghlabite Pools (Aghlabid Reservoirs) are a series of historic water reservoirs in Kairouan. They Were built under Aghlabid rule in the 9th century to supply the city with water. Today, one large and One small pool remains
◎Sbeitla is a small town in west-central Tunisia. The archaeological site of Sbeitla contains the best Preserved Byzantine temples. The three temples dedicated to the three most important Roman gods
(Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva).
We will overnight in Tozeur, located in the southwest of Tunisia. Tozeur is a large oasis with hundreds Of thousands of palm trees.

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Local cuisine  

<Dinner> Western Cuisine at hotel

<Hotel:>  Dar Saida Beya or similar

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After breakfast, travel to following sites by★ 4-wheel drive vehicle, visiting the Sahara Desert’s Mountain desert oases:
◎Mides is about 1km from Algerian border, known for its steep canyon landscapes featured in films such as “Star Wars” and “ The English Patient”
◎Tamerza located between Chebika and Mides, it is known as the “balcony overlooking the Sahara” With its stunning natural gorge and red rock formations make it a must visit destination
◎Chebika, originally meaning “water from stone”, located 59km north of Tozeur. Douz is a town in the south of Tunisia, known as the “gateway to the Sahara”
◎Matmata known for its barren mountains, endless deserts and unique troglodyte dwellings, resembling an extraterrestrial landscape. It was the filming location for “Star Wars”, “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Indiana Jones”

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Local cuisine  

<Dinner> Western Cuisine at hotel

<Hotel:> Matmata Diar El Berber or similar

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★Amphitheater of El Jem was built around 230 AD in Thysdrus. It is one of the best-preserved Roman stone ruins in the world. It was built for spectator events, and one of the largest amphitheaters in the
World. It is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979
◎Medina of Sousse, located in the Tunisian Sahel. It was an important commercial and military port during the Aghlabid period. It was enlisted to the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The Medina consists of Kasbah, ramparts, the Great Mosque, and ribat. The Ribat is a defense fort and a religious building overlooks the Mediterranean

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch>  Local cuisine  

<Dinner> Western Cuisine at hotel

<Hotel:> Mövenpick Resort & Marine Spa Sousse or similar

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◎Nabeul. a coastal town in northeastern Tunisia, the capital of Nabeul Governorate, located on the south coast of the Cape Bon Peninsula It was a Roman colony and one of North Africa’s oldest cities.
★Kerkouane is the site of an ancient Punic city in north-eastern Tunisia, near Cape Bon peninsula. The layout of This town and how the houses were built have revealed the sophisticated notion of town planning. Kerkouane was enlisted to UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch>Local cuisine  

<Dinner>Western Cuisine at hotel

<Hotel:> Radisson Blu Resort & Thalasso Hammamet or similar

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★Carthage was an ancient city on the eastern side of the Lake of Tunis. Carthage was the most important trading and commercial city in the Mediterranean from 650 B.C to 146 B.C. According To the legend, Queen Elissa (Dido), the founder of Carthage asked for land from the local tribe, which told her that she could get as much land as an oxhide could cover. She cut the oxhide into strips and laid out the perimeters of the new city.
★Tophet is an ancient sacred area dedicated to the Phoenician deities Tanit and Baal. It contains a large number of children’s tombs, which were sacrificed or buried here after their death. The symbol of the goddess Tanit, a sacred emblem, can be seen throughout the area
◎Medina of Tunis has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. It features French and Arab architecture, reflecting daily life in the Islamic world. The Medina is one of the world’s cultural heritage sites

<Breakfast>  American breakfast at hotel

<Lunch> Local cuisine  

<Dinner> Western Cuisine at hotel

<Hotel:> Sheraton Tunis Hotel or similar

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Transfer to airport for home bound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey

<Breakfast:> in flight