AFRICAMOROCCO 202 " Did I enjoy it? YES! YES! YES! Everything was above my expectations. I can't thank you enough for the wonderful experience I will treasure forever. A job well done!" Silke Martens africa Imaginative Facts Tour code: MTDK • Activities: Extensive walking, camel ride, optional 4WD excursion • Accommodation: 12 nights tourist class hotels, 1 night auberge, 1 night desert camp • Transport: 1st class air- conditioned train, minibus, public air- conditioned coach • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of local guides DAY 1: CASABLANCA- Arrival day. DAY 2: CASABLANCA - FES- Free morning before taking the train to Fes. ( B) DAY 3: FES- A guided walking tour of the medina and souqs ( markets), including the leather tanneries, noted as much for their overpowering smell as for their spectacle! ( B) DAY 4: MEKNES - VOLUBILIS- Though not as large as Fes, Meknes has a charm of its own and is far less frequented by travellers. We have time to explore before continuing to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Return to Fes for the night. ( B) DAY 5: ERG CHEBBI- A long day's drive across the Middle Atlas Mountains, via the remarkable rock formations of the Ziz Gorge. Continue to the western fringe of the Sahara Desert where we stay by the great dunes of Erg Chebbi. ( B) DAY 6: ERG CHEBBI- Enjoy sunrise over the dunes. This morning there is the option to take a 4WD excursion to some of the surrounding villages to see how people live in this desert environment. In the afternoon we take a camel ride into the great dunes to our desert camp for the night. ( BD) DAY 7: ERG CHEBBI - TODRA GORGE-Leaving the eastern desert region we continue to Tinerhir and the Todra Valley. ( B) DAY 8: TODRA GORGE- Morning walk through the lovely Todra Valley palmery. Afternoon to explore the spectacular Todra Gorge, a deep chasm cutting through the desert mountains. ( B) DAY 9: ' VALLEY OF 1000 KASBAHS' - AIT BEN HADDOU- Journey along the ' Valley of 1000 Kasbahs' to the desert city of Ouarzazate and visit the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou. ( BD) DAYS 10 & 11: ESSAOUIRA- Today we travel to the Atlantic Coast and the 18th Century Portuguese fishing port of Essaouira. Plenty of opportunities to explore this white-washed city, famous for its woodwork shops, sample the local seafood, take walks on the beach out to the ruined castle, or watch sunset from the ramparts. ( B) DAY 12: MARRAKECH- Travel to the legendary city of Marrakech, once the great meeting place for Morocco's remote tribes. ( B) DAYS 13 & 14: MARRAKECH- Two full days to explore this exotic city. Wander through the enigmatic souks, experience the pulsing activity of Djemaa el Fna, or perhaps take a trip to the High Atlas mountains to hike among spectacular scenery and traditional villages. ( B) DAY 15: MARRAKECH- Tour ends. ( B) Discover Morocco's remarkable diversity • Time in the imperial cities of Fes and Meknes and Roman Volubilis • Ride camelsthrough the great dunes of Erg Chebbi • Visit the spectacular Todra Gorge and travel along the ' Valley of 1000 Kasbahs' • Wander the enigmatic souqsof the great city of Marrakech • Relax at the beautiful old Portuguese fishing portof Essaouira Deserts & Kasbahs Morocco Deserts & Kasbahs Moroccan Highlights Moroccan Caravan Casablanca RabatFes Marrakech Essaouira Ait Ben Haddou Dades Gorge High Atlas Mts Todra Gorge Erg Chebbi Midelt Ouarzazate Volubilis Meknes Single Supplement £ 190 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 3.95 * Price includes tour price of £ 625and local payment of € 180All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 760pp Land Only * traveller Tour duration 15 days © Imaginative Traveller Starts SatEnds Sat CasablancaMarrakech 2009 14- Feb- 0928- Feb- 09 28- Feb- 0914- Mar- 09 14- Mar- 0928- Mar- 09 28- Mar- 0911- Apr- 09 11- Apr- 0925- Apr- 09 25- Apr- 0909- May- 09 09- May- 0923- May- 09 23- May- 0906- Jun- 09 06- Jun- 0920- Jun- 09 20- Jun- 0904- Jul- 09 04- Jul- 0918- Jul- 09 18- Jul- 0901- Aug- 09 01- Aug- 0915- Aug- 09 15- Aug- 0929- Aug- 09 29- Aug- 0912- Sep- 09 12- Sep- 0926- Sep- 09 26- Sep- 0910- Oct- 09 10- Oct- 0924- Oct- 09 24- Oct- 0907- Nov- 09 07- Nov- 0921- Nov- 09 21- Nov- 0905- Dec- 09 Starts SatEnds Sat CasablancaMarrakech 2010 13- Feb- 1027- Feb- 10 27- Feb- 1013- Mar- 10 13- Mar- 1027- Mar- 10 27- Mar- 1010- Apr- 10 10- Apr- 1024- Apr- 10 24- Apr- 1008- May- 10 08- May- 1022- May- 10 22- May- 1005- Jun- 10 05- Jun- 1019- Jun- 10 19- Jun- 1003- Jul- 10 03- Jul- 1017- Jul- 10 17- Jul- 1031- Jul- 10 31- Jul- 1014- Aug- 10 14- Aug- 1028- Aug- 10 28- Aug- 1011- Sep- 10 11- Sep- 1025- Sep- 10 25- Sep- 1009- Oct- 10 09- Oct- 1023- Oct- 10 23- Oct- 1006- Nov- 10 06- Nov- 1020- Nov- 10 20- Nov- 1004- Dec- 10 We can also offer Extra Accommodation, Adventure Travel Insurance& Flights Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243

MOROCCO 203 AFRICA Imaginative Facts Tour code: MTMH • Activities: Extensive walking at sites • Accommodation: 7 nights tourist class hotels • Transport: 1st class air- conditioned train, minibus • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of local guides • Imaginative Traveller Suggests: Add our ' Essaouira Extension' tour DAY 1: CASABLANCA- Arrive and check in to your hotel. DAY 2: CASABLANCA - RABAT- Travel to Rabat, Morocco's capital. Walking tour of the medina, the Kasbah des Oudaias, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Tour Hassan. ( B) DAY 3: RABAT - FES- Free morning to further explore the Andalucian influences in the medina. Afternoon departure to the exciting city of Fes. ( B) DAY 4: FES- Guided walking tour of the fascinating medina and souqs ( markets) of Fes, including the leather tanneries. ( B) DAY 5: MEKNES - VOLUBILIS- Drive to Meknes, one of Morocco's four ' Imperial Cities' and a great place to explore. Though not as large as Fes, Meknes has a charm of its own and is far less frequented by travellers. In the afternoon continue to the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Return to Fes for the night. ( B) DAY 6: FES - MARRAKECH- We take the bus or train to Marrakech, Morocco's most exotic city. ( B) DAY 7: MARRAKECH- Morning guided tour of Marrakech medina. Free afternoon to soak up the atmosphere of the souqs and the famous Djemaa el Fna square. ( B) DAY 8: MARRAKECH- Tour ends after breakfast. ( B) Experience the country's four great exotic cities in just one week! • Compare and contrast the magnificent imperial citiesof this exotic country • Take a walking tour of Rabat and discover Meknes' hidden charms • Explore the labyrinth of the old city of Fes • Wander amongst the Roman ruins and mosaicsof Volubilis • Spend time amidst the bustling souqs and alleysof Marrakech Moroccan Highlights Imaginative Facts Tour code: MAMV • Activities: Extensive walking & hiking, optional camel trek • Accommodation: 11 nights simple hotels, 1 night berber tents ( multi share), 2 nights village gite in the High Atlas ( multi share) • Transport: 2nd class air- conditioned train, minibus, public bus • Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader, services of local mountain guide in the High Atlas DAY 1: CASABLANCA- Arrival day. DAY 2: MEKNES- We take the morning train to Meknes and have a free afternoon to explore the old imperial city and the bustling souqs. ( B) DAY 3: MEKNES - FES- Free morning where you have the opportunity to visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis. In the afternoon we take the train to Fes. ( B) DAY 4: FES- A full day to explore this remarkable city, in particular the old city of Fes el Bali, one of the best preserved mediaeval Islamic cities in the world. ( B) DAY 5: MIDELT- We drive into the Middle Atlas where we stay in a small auberge situated on a charming farm with fruit trees and fields all around. The afternoon is free to relax by the pool, visit a small local kasbah or hike through the surrounding countryside. ( B) DAY 6: ERG CHEBBI- We drive via the Ziz Gorge to the Sahara Desert, where we stay in berber tents on the edge of the mighty dunes of Erg Chebbi. For those who wish, there is the chance to take an overnight excursion with camels into the dunes. ( B) DAY 7: TODRA GORGE - DADES GORGE-Drive to the magnificent Todra Gorge, a steep- sided chasm that cuts through the mountains. Later we continue to the Dades Valley. ( B) DAY 8: AIT BEN HADDOU - Drive via the desert city of Ouarzazate to Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most impressive collection of kasbahs in Morocco. We spend the night in a simple auberge nearby. ( B) DAY 9: IMLIL- Head for the small village of Imlil, our gateway to the High Atlas and Toubkal Massif. From Imlil we continue on foot to the village gite that will be our hiking base. The views in this area are superb. ( BD) DAY 10: HIGH ATLAS HIKING- We spend the day hiking with our local guide along stunning mountain trails in the shadow of Mt Toubkal. ( BLD) DAYS 11 & 12: ESSAOUIRA- Leave the mountains and head to the coast and the 18th century Portuguese port of Essaouira. Explore the narrow alleys, stroll down to the fishing port to sample some of the local seafood or find a quiet spot on the beach. You may like to take a sunset camel ride along the beach to the ' castle in the sand'. ( B) DAYS 13 & 14: MARRAKECH- We take the bus back to Marrakech. Marrakech is Morocco's most exotic city and we have plenty of time to explore. Haggle for souvenirs in the souq, explore the network of narrow alleyways of the old city or relax with a cup of mint tea in a shaded cafe. ( B) DAY 15: MARRAKECH- Tour ends. ( B) Travel the length and breadth of this remarkable country • Time in the imperial cities of Fes, Meknes and Marrakech • Journey across the Middle Atlas Mountains to the great dunes of Erg Chebbi • Visit the spectacular Todra and Dades Gorges • Hike in the High Atlas Mountainsin the shadow of mighty Mt Toubkal • Relax at the beautiful old Portuguese fishing port of Essaouira Moroccan Caravan Single Supplement £ 115 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 3.95 * Price includes tour price of £ 385and local payment of € 100All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 460pp Land Only * Single Supplement £ 120 ( optional) Voluntary Carbon Offset £ 3.95 * Price includes tour price of £ 499and local payment of € 135All prices are subject to currency fluctuations £ 599pp Land Only * travelleradventurer Tour duration 8 daysTour duration 15 days Starts SatEnds Sat CasablancaMarrakech 2009 14- Feb- 0921- Feb- 09 07- Mar- 0914- Mar- 09 28- Mar- 0904- Apr- 09 18- Apr- 0925- Apr- 09 09- May- 0916- May- 09 30- May- 0906- Jun- 09 20- Jun- 0927- Jun- 09 11- Jul- 0918- Jul- 09 01- Aug- 0908- Aug- 09 22- Aug- 0929- Aug- 09 12- Sep- 0919- Sep- 09 03- Oct- 0910- Oct- 09 24- Oct- 0931- Oct- 09 14- Nov- 0921- Nov- 09 05- Dec- 0912- Dec- 09 Starts SatEnds Sat CasablancaMarrakech 2010 13- Feb- 1020- Feb- 10 06- Mar- 1013- Mar- 10 27- Mar- 1003- Apr- 10 17- Apr- 1024- Apr- 10 08- May- 1015- May- 10 29- May- 1005- Jun- 10 19- Jun- 1026- Jun- 10 10- Jul- 1017- Jul- 10 31- Jul- 1007- Aug- 10 21- Aug- 1028- Aug- 10 11- Sep- 1018- Sep- 10 02- Oct- 1009- Oct- 10 23- Oct- 1030- Oct- 10 13- Nov- 1020- Nov- 10 04- Dec- 1011- Dec- 10 Starts SatEnds Sat CasablancaMarrakech 2009 14- Mar- 0928- Mar- 09 25- Apr- 0909- May- 09 16- May- 0930- May- 09 06- Jun- 0920- Jun- 09 18- Jul- 0901- Aug- 09 08- Aug- 0922- Aug- 09 19- Sep- 0903- Oct- 09 10- Oct- 0924- Oct- 09 Starts SatEnds Sat CasablancaMarrakech 2010 13- Mar- 1027- Mar- 10 24- Apr- 1008- May- 10 15- May- 1029- May- 10 05- Jun- 1019- Jun- 10 17- Jul- 1031- Jul- 10 07- Aug- 1021- Aug- 10 18- Sep- 1002- Oct- 10 09- Oct- 1023- Oct- 10 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243 Save up to 15% on your tour - see page 243