Experience authentic Morocco

Published Jun 29, 2015

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Marrakesh - Morocco is a colourful mix of Islamic, Arabic and African influences.

Spain and France have left their mark too, making for a unique travel experience where it's not unusual to see glamorous French models rubbing shoulders with hooded Berbers or festooned water-sellers.

Travel to and through Morocco with Insight Vacations and get the full range of Signature Experiences, dining, highlights and exquisite accommodation that will make your Morocco holiday completely magical and memorable.

Signature Experiences

In Rabat you will visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum, a masterpiece of traditional Moroccan art and one of the very few Islamic religious buildings open to non-Muslims.

In Fes explore this city's major sights, and enjoy spending time in the bazaar watching artisans at work. In the Dades Valley you will stop for a mint tea in the 'tented home' of a local Berber family giving you a personal insight into this ceremony and the Berber's everyday life. And when you are in Marrakesh there will be a special trip to explore the Bahia Palace with a Local Expert and see glimpses of a Moroccan kingdom's former opulence.

Insight Vacations will also put together some wonderful included highlights, some of which will take in Casablanca, Meknes, Erfoud, the Todra Gorge, and Ait Benhaddou. You can expect to see the Bab el-Mansour Gate, enjoy a stay on the very edge of the Sahara Desert and view a Kasbah.

And when it comes to fine dining and fabulous cuisine you will be spoiled for choice at the famous Rick's Café in Casablanca with a superb 4-course Celebration Dinner. In Fes there will be a colourful Moroccan feast complete with local dishes, delicacies, rhythmic music and belly-dancers.

For simply sensational sleeps Insight Vacations has chosen a range of hotels and palaces. For example guests experience the full expression of Luxury at the Golden Tulip Farah your five star hotel in Casablanca. In Fes expect to rest and relax at The Palais Medina and Spa Fes, a perfect alliance between tradition and modern luxury.

The hotel offers exquisite rooms and is set in a 5-hectare Andalusian garden. Erfoud offers the Kasbah Hotel Xaluca, a city known as “the Door to the Desert”. The Kasbah is listed as unique in Morocco due to its distinctive characteristics. It was built with adobes, the traditional Moroccan building bricks, and it is a great place to relax and enjoy the moment.

Additional five star services

When your travel with Insight Vacations there are a number of five star services that are always included in your journey. These include your expert Insight Tour Director who will smooth your way throughout your travels, the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40 seat coach with extended leg room, personal radio headsets that give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights without missing any of your local expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.

Insight Vacations also take care of all you baggage handling everywhere, with seamless and prompt delivery to your door at every hotel. They include your hotel and restaurant tips, so you never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. You will stay connected with friends and family with their complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi and from time to time your Tour Directors will enchant you with local titbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.

Priced from R19 565 (inclusive of the 7.5 percent early payment discount) for bookings made between now and August 31 per person twin share. Further discounts for frequent travellers, second tour and young travellers are also applicable.

For more information or to book contact Insight Vacations on (011) 280 8400 Monday to Fridays from 8am to midnight or visit www.insightvacations.com. Follow them on Twitter @Insight #insightmoments.

Adapted from a press release for IOL

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