Experience Morocco and Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine brings you a tale of two cities, the majestic Marrakech and the fabled Casablanca.

Marrakech

There are many reasons why Marrakech has been the playground for the rich and famous for many decades, one such example is of global fashion icon Yves Saint Laurent who made his home in the red city, with a vision that drove every detail behind the lush Majorelle Gardens The Majorelle Gardens, home to Yves Saint Laurent for decades, accompanied by a must-see Berber Museum. Together with delectable local cuisine and true blue Moroccan hospitality, your luxury adventure filled with beautiful sights and sounds awaits.

Your guided tour of Marrakech begins with a private pickup at your hotel in a luxury vehicle that is furnished with premium interiors. Fully air conditioned and with spacious leg room (including ample space for storing your shopping) for a comfortable trip no matter the season. There are water and snacks included for the convenience of guests as well as wifi for travellers to stay connected.

The day trip highlights, the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, souks, medina, artisans quarter and spice market in the beautiful Ochre City, whose name comes from the Berber words meaning “Land of God” and is home to a host of beautiful traditional schools and palaces. Must visit places are the Saadian Tombs and The Bahia Palace with their lush courtyards and intricate tile work.

Prior to your trip, the staff at Experience Morocco will curate a special itinerary according to your specifications. The well trained personnel will take into account age, purpose of travel, budget, interest and many other factors even dietary requirements to make a tailored tour that is unique to each individual booking. A e-booklet that regroups key information about your trip along with common FAQs about Morocco will be sent way before you even step onto the shores of Morocco.

Any questions are promptly answered via phone call or messaging at the contacts provided making your escapade as seamless as possible. The day trip takes a break at lunch (inclusive in the package) where guests gets to dine at famous restaurants such as Nomad with it’s gorgeous rooftop views. Thereafter continued your visit of the enormous medina which is a heaven for shopaholics. A good place to buy souvenirs of all sorts such as handmade lacquer ware, fresh herbs, aromatic spices among others.

When night falls, the guided tour continues at Djema El Fna square that is a highlight both day and night – with snake charmers, musical performances, and henna artists combine for a circus of activity. Once you make it through the chaos of stalls and stages made of carpets, enter the Marrakech souk-system where one can spend hours browsing through Moroccan handcrafts, snacks, and natural products. End of your night with dinner at la Maison Arabe and a exclusive transfer back to your hotel.

Casablanca

Similar to Marrakech, Experience Morocco will take care of everything In Casablanca so that you and your love ones can rest and simply enjoy your holidays. Home to the Art Deco movement in Morocco, Casablanca also has some incredible and unexpected architecture from the French Colonial period. Part of the tour includes a leisure walk in downtown district to check out some of the most unique buildings, some even dating back to the 1910s. The pace is set by yourself, so feel free to inform your guide if you need to have a break at any time.

The site to see in Casablanca is undisputedly the Hassan II Mosque – the largest in Morocco, completed in 1993 by over 10,000 of the Kingdom’s finest craftsmen. Your private charter will drop you off at the main road and then board a buggy in style that takes you right to the entrance of the mosque. A personal guided tour will then start for a deeper look at the intricate work and history of this incredible structure including a look at the majestic Hamman in the lower levels.  If time allows take a stroll on the coastal esplanade for breath taking photos.

Experience Morocco takes even the smallest detail into account such as providing you with an adapter to use for your appliances plugging into local outlets. If you need more then one, no worries just inform them and they will be happy to assist.

Just at the entrance of Hassan II Mosque is a museum filled with treasures of the area like art works and sculptures, well worth your time in addition to the visit. If you have an unlocked cell phone and would like to obtain a local SIM, please let your trip manager know and they will happily procure one for you. The Moroccan currency is called the dirham, and if there is a need to change more money along the way, the guide can also assist to bring you to places with the best rates. Once with your newly changed notes, why not purchase some delicious olives that make good gifts for family and friends back home.

With an estimated 6 million inhabitants, Casablanca is by far Morocco’s largest city, and it gained international renown from its namesake film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Step into the movie’s magic when you visit Rick’s Café, which was designed true to the spirit of the Hollywood classic. Must order here is Rick’s Cheesecake that is divine. Premium creamy cheese sits on a bed of crumble topped with seasonal fruits such as bananas and kiwi. The best seats in the restaurants is definitely by the band on the ground floor, given avaiblity your guided can also arrange for these highly sought after sitting.

With over 10 million visitors per year, tourism is an essential part of Morocco’s economy and the local authorities are very serious about ensuring the safety of tourists. Experience Morocco liaise with the Moroccan tourism police to ensure the safety and well-being of their groups at all times. If you feel unsafe at any point throughout your trip, please alert your trip manager or driver at once. A customer hotline is available 24/7 in case of emergency.

Hesitate no further, contact Experience Morocco now to start planning your next dream vacation to these two amazing destinations, Marrakech and Casablanca.

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