A NEW YEAR BETWEEN THE WHITE CITY AND TOWN RED
Your stay - From Saturday, December 31 to January 5
Morocco Located between the Atlantic and Mediterranean, dominated by the Atlas Mountains, which rises to over 4000 m to the south and ending in the desert, Morocco is a land exposed at leisure the vagaries of nature, colors, relief, climate, landscape many, but also human and artistic palette reveals striking contrasts.
Official Name: Kingdom of Morocco Capital:
Rabat
Area:
446 550km2
Population: 31 671 474 habitants Currency:
Moroccan Dirham
Government: Constitutional monarchy Head of state:
Mohammed VI
Official language: Arabic Main Religion: Islam
The climate of Morocco is very different in different regions. Coastal regions enjoying a temperate climate contrast with the desert climate of the South and the East. Seen from the outside like a hot country, the Moroccan climate has yet many nuances. There is the Mediterranean to the north, ocean to the west, the continental interior and southern Sahara.
MARRAKECH : The red city Fame has always been for the activity of its merchants and the ability of its craftsmen, Marrakech shines as the quality of its climate and environment as unique and varied, with its palm, its rose gardens, the proximity of the atlas and snowy flowering valleys that descend. It is still the capital of southern Morocco, always at the crossroads of cultures, guardian of the traditions and folklore, and a rich architectural heritage that makes it a Mecca of international tourism.
Jamaa el Fna is the geographic center, social and cultural development of the medina, meeting places and exchanges, for centuries the people of the north and south of this part of Africa. Even today, despite the cultural erosion and changes, it is the appointment Berber merchants, travelers, peddlers and meets the traditional crafts (public writers, fortune tellers, storytellers, their teeth, herbalist) and entertainers (snake charmers, acrobats, musicians, singers, fire-eaters)
Throughout its history, Marrakech has been great builders which can still admire the achievements: The Almoravids Koubba (XII century), BabAgnaou (beautiful ornamental gate of the twelfth century), the Madrasa Ben Youssef (Koranic XIth s. which was a radiation throughout the Maghreb), the Saadian Tombs (Royal necropolis XI century), the El Badi Palace and fontainesEchraf, Chouf and Mouassine of monumental proportions. On the other numerous palaces populate the Medina inhabited by some individuals, both are transformed into restaurants or guest houses.
Majorelle Gardens: The painter Jacques Majorelle fell in love with Morocco and settled in 20 years, devoting himself to his art and built a villa in the middle of a garden that people over the years of rare species from around the world. He opened to the public in 1947 and Yves St Laurent and Pierre BergĂŠ is trying to make this mystery masterpiece of botany.
Koutoubia fascinated by the beauty of its forms and grandeur of its architecture, its minaret, 77 m high, is visible over 25 km. It 'is the most famous religious monuments in Marrakech
CASABLANCA‌ THE ECONOMIC CAPITAL Young and dynamic city, Casablanca wife all aspects of modern era, but she also knows jealously guard its ancient medina adorned with bazaars and buildings that immerse you in the 30's, when the famous movie "Casablanca" with Humphrey Bogart.
Also celebrates the magnificent Hassan II Mosque built between land and sea that brings a spiritual aspect to the economic capital.
The development of Casablanca, the economic capital of the kingdom, is the beginning of the century related to the increasing activity of its port and has an urbanization of the most dazzling. It is hard for tourists to feel out of place in this city looking Europe, including buildings and signs of the prestigious international firms. The tourist will find the virtues and vicissitudes of large cities, but also find entertainment that only the side Casablanca has to offer with its large hotels, its resorts, beaches, restaurants that adorn the edge of the sea,
the nights restless in night clubs.
Industrial center, main port and a major African, the bulk of trade is with the European Union, Casablanca offers a mosaic of ethnic, social and cultural life of the people that also includes, in addition migrants from rural areas, many executives and international business people and members of foreign communities. It's good to live with its climate, the sea, its gardens, its tradition and modernity in constant opposition
Votre séjour à travers le Maroc FIRST DAY:
Upon your arrival in Casablanca, a member of our team will receive you at the airport to transfer you to your 4 * hotel with half board. You will settle at the “Hotel de la Corniche” located along the ocean with magnificent views of the beaches and near the city center. A gala dinner was held at “Rick's café”. A driver will pick you up at your hotel to take you there.
SECOND DAY:
After a traditional breakfast or West towards the city center in order to visit all its sights and enjoyed the lifestyle Casaoui (inhabitants of Casablanca). You will visit the Great Mosque Hassan II (2h-2h30 visit), the mosque a walk along the ledge. Then departure to the red city, Marrakech. (2h30). You will settle in the hotel Dellarosa located in the heart of Marrakech in the exclusive area of the Hivernage. In the evening, go to "Chez Ali" to attend a grand fantasia. Grandiose show, in an arena the size of a football field or parade the min turn, riders acrobats, the fantasia, songs and dances, all to the sound of music that makes you dream ...
THIRD DAY : A driver will meet you in the lobby of the hotel to take you towards to the historic heart of Marrakech "ITS MEDINA." Here your guide will take you through the maze of picturesque streets of the Medina called "Derb" for you to visit the historic sites of Marrakech. Visit the attractions of the red city, through the gardens of Majorelle and Jema el Fna. After these visits you will have lunch on the terrace of the popular "Arabic coffee" to finish early in the afternoon with a visit to the majestic Koutoubia Mosque.
FORTH DAY : You have a free day to enjoy the charms and the provisions of your hotel. We recommend some additional visits: The madrasa (traditional school in Morocco. The Ben Youssef Madrasa is one of the most interesting monuments of Marrakech.)
Dinner at the hotel.
FIFTH DAY : A traditional breakfast is served at the hotel.
Your steps at Marrakech HOTEL DELLAROSA MARRAKECH – 4*
Located in the heart of the city (Wintering), 5 minutes walk from the shops of downtown, the famous ramparts of Marrakech, the famous Jemaa El Fna square and its souks, the Moroccan hospitality Dellarosa combines the comfort of a luxury hotel and design the ideal setting to enjoy the charms of the Red City. Custom designed for the traveler current comfort rooms and suites results in high-quality bedding, telephone, satellite TV, safes, equipment of music listening, the Internet and free wireless broadband ... Access to the swimming pool and solarium with views of the Atlas is one of many services offered by the hotel.
For business travelers, the Dellarosa provides equipment to enable them to relax, but also to work in the best conditions. Among the amenities: room meeting of 60 seats in the theater, equipped with portable microphones, WLAN and overhead projector. A photocopier is also available.
Representing one of the currents of the new art of living in Marrakech, Cafe & Restaurant the "500" is a place that combines elegance with rich flavors of Italian cuisine, French, Thai or Moroccan, friendly atmosphere and design ...
The Dellarosa Spa is a space that has chosen the authenticity by providing traditional care performed exclusively with natural products in Morocco. Steam bath, jacuzzi, spa, massages, fitness to retain the shape, as well as many beauty treatments, well being and a hairdresser are available.
HOTEL DE LA CORNICHE 4*
The Hotel de la Corniche is located on the edge of the ocean, with a magnificent view of the beaches. It is near the city center (10min) and airport (20min) which allows to combine business with pleasure for all types of travel. The hotel has 51 rooms including 2 suites all air conditioned and soundproofed rooms with sea view or pool. They also include mini bar, television and Internet connection.
The restaurant will offer a wide selection of Moroccan specialties. In the cafeteria you can enjoy an excellent mint tea and savor our Moroccan pastries. In the hotel there are two bars that overlook the ocean and the pool.
PLACES TO DISCOVER -
LA MOSQUEE HASSAN II (Casablanca) Masterpiece of the Arab-Islamic architecture, the Hassan II Mosque is one of the most beautiful religious constructions in the world, it is unique in its architecture and dimensions. Set up as part of the sea, the Hassan II Mosque is a cultural complex, built on nine acres Set up as part of the sea, the Hassan II Mosque is a cultural complex, built on nine acres
It is considered the highest religious building in the world and thanks to its minaret which rises to 200 m high and has a laser with a range of 30km Mecca. Built directed to the part of the sea, the Hassan II Mosque is a cultural complex, built on nine acres. It was built under the rule and guidance of His late Majesty King Hassan II and this by referring to the verse of the Koran that says, "the throne of the gods was on the water." The construction of the mosque Hassan II lasted six years from 1987 to 1993.
- souk (Marrakech) :
Souks: Tight in the heart of Marrakesh, traditional turbulence of economic life, where everything is hidden and yet everything shows. Random narrow streets, artisans more artists are installed by corporations: jewelers, dyers, blacksmiths, carpenters... Scents of spices and herbs, colors and sounds, in the souks we buy, we barter, we make...
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KOUTOUBIA (Marrakech)
The mosque Koutoubia is a religious building built in the twelfth century in Marrakech and representative of the art Almohades.LaKoutoubia Mosque, or Mosque of the booksellers, was started under the Berber dynasty of the
Almoravids in 1120, but was substantially revised in 1162 from Almohad emir Abu alMansur YusufYaqub, and became one of the most characteristic buildings of this style. Its name comes from the fact that it was in the souk merchants manuscripts. -
LE JARDIN DE MAJORELLE (Marrakech)
Majorelle Gardens: The painter Jacques Majorelle fell in love with Morocco and settled in 20 years, devoting himself to his art and built a villa in the middle of a garden that people over the years of rare species from around the world. He opened to the public in 1947 and Yves St Laurent and Pierre BergĂŠ is trying to make this mystery masterpiece of botany.
Your program
Schedules of your cultural steps: The Hassan II Mosque: 9h-10h / 11h-14h The fun of the Koutoubia: No schedule, you can walk in the gardens surrounding it, but noMuslims are not allowed to enter to the mosque. The Majorelle Garden: Open from 8h to 19h July to September,6:30 p.m. in October, November, May and June 18h in March and April, 5:30 p.m. December to February