Tickets from Lake View Villa

Essaouira Full Day Sightseeing Billetter, Gray Line Morocco

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:19:00 GMT

Spend the day with us exploring Essaouira. Formerly known as Mogador, Essaouira is reminiscent of an age when Spain, Portugal and England struggled to control their coasts. It is home to a traditional Portuguese harbor with fine examples of Moorish and Portuguese art. Famous for its fine wood-work, Essaouira is also home to the silver souk (commercial quarter), art galleries and islands.

Essaouira was discovered by the Phoenicians who settled there. Afterwards it was conquered by Rome and then Portugal. By the end of the 15th century, the Portuguese had built the commercial and military port of Mogador (Essaouira today). This port is built at the foot of the citys ramparts. In 1769, the Navy built a door to connect the loading docks of the port to the city. From this door a small bridge leads to Skala Port and the ramparts that cut the old city into several districts. In the medina, see Moulay El-Hassan Square, the Grand Mosque and Siaghine Alley. From the terrace of the north Bastion you can access the marquetry, where the Moroccos best marqueteurs work on cedar. As we leave the confines of Skala, we will follow Derb Laalouj street to the Museum Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah. Here musical instruments, local Andalusian songs, Berber Imazighen documents, weapons, costumes, carpets, and more is displayed in the former residence of the Pasha. Located in the north of the city is the Mellah. This Jewish Quarter is crossed by the traditional Rue Mohammed Zerktouni. It is bordered by a market that extends to Bab Doukkala. During your stay, you will also be able to enjoy beautiful beaches full of sun year-round!

Highlights:

• Beautiful Fishing Port and Medina
• Moulay El-Hassan Square
• Grand Mosque Times: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays @ 7.30am
Running Time: 11hrs

Please note:
Please call 48 hours prior to your tour to confirm your departure and/or pickup time.

Beautiful Ourika Valley Sightseeing Billetter, Gray Line Morocco

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:17:00 GMT

Experience the beautiful Ourika Valley, a place much appreciated for walking and resting. We will visit an aromatic garden, then take a mountain road that rises slowly up the heights of the Atlas.

Explore the charming Ourika valley nestled high in the Atlas Mountains. Located south of Marrakech, the road traveled to get there crosses the plain of Haouz for 30 miles and turn towards Aghmat. At Aghmat discover an abandoned village. All that remains is the original construction of Moatamid Ben-Abbads mausoleum, a prince and Andalusian poet captured during the conquest of Seville in 109. After returning to the main road, we will travel approximately 1.8 miles further south to a trail that leads to "douar" (village) of Ouriki. The lively souk here really comes alive on Mondays! The Ourika River pierces the foothills of the Atlas making the valley green with orchards and terraced crops. This beautiful valley is also punctuated by a string of small douar homes. Ourikas atmosphere and unique decor is sure to impress!

Highlights:

• Very beautiful landscape
• Foothills of the Atlas Mountains
• Green terraces of orchards and crops
• Small douar (villages) Times: Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays @ 8.30am
Running Time: 4hrs

Please note:
Please call 48 hours prior to your tour to confirm your departure and/or pickup time.

Nature & Berber Cooking Sightseeing Billetter, Gray Line Morocco

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:14:00 GMT

Explore the culture of Moroccos first inhabitants during this full day excursion that introduces you to Berber cuisine, a tea ceremony and traditional bread making. We will also hike to a local village.

Discover serenity and relaxation during this flavorful journey. Rich in color and flavor, Berber fare is an ancestral cooking tradition that has remain unchanged over time. This introduction to the preparation of an authentic dish (vegetable tajine) will certainly be useful for those wanting to remember Berber flavors once they have returned home. Mint tea, a symbol of Moroccan hospitality, is served at any time of the day under any circumstance. Its preparation is traditionally done in front of the guests. The baking of bread is a important daily activity for Berber woman. The bread is baked in traditional ovens called tannourts or clay dishes called batbout. After these introductions to the Berber tradition, we will walk to the village. This delicious tour, will make you want to come back time and again! Children will have access to the childrens park which has "tyro coco" (areal shows), swings, trampolines, an introduction to rock climbing, BMX and the Accro Park Junior (4 to 6) or Accro Park (7 to 11).

Highlights:

• Huge park of 370 acres & Lunch included. Special activity for child.
• Initiation to the berber meal, tea ceremony, bread conception & Hiking with visit to local visit. Times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays @ 8.30am
Running Time: 8hrs

Please note:
Please call 48 hours prior to your tour to confirm your departure and/or pickup time.

Berber Trail Sightseeing Billetter, Gray Line Morocco

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:12:00 GMT

Take a journey along the Berber Trail as you venture high up the Atlas Mountain range in a four-byfour. Lunch is included.

Discover Moroccos original inhabitants the Berbers. Travel in a 4WD across the rugged landscapes of the towering Atlas Mountains. Pass through low valleys up to summit of the mountains where you will discover smiling faces, quaint villages and an ancestral lifestyle which remains today. Nature rules supreme in these regions dictating the existence of these tribal men and women. Depending on the season, you will discover lush slopes full of sheep or snow-covered summits. We will also enjoy a guided tour of the grain mills at Tahanaout. If you want to experience another way of life, come join us! This unique experience on a 4WD allows you to go where large busses cant!

Highlights:

• Journey up the Atlas Mountains
• See Old Villages Along the Berber Trail
• Take a Guided Tour of the Grain Mills at Tahanaout
• Lunch At a Local Restaurant is Included Times: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays @ 8.30am
Running Time: 8hrs

Please note:
Please call 48 hours prior to your tour to confirm your departure and/or pickup time.

Marrakech - Botanical Tour Sightseeing Billetter, Gray Line Morocco

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:10:00 GMT

Visit Marrakech, the second oldest imperial city in Morocco. During your exploration of the Pearl of the South, see the famous Majorelle Gardens, one of Moroccos distinguished gardens. Travel by barouche as you make a tour along the ramparts (old city walls).

Visit the renowned Majorelle Gardens. This wonderful tropical garden houses fountains, pools, forests of bamboo, cactus and a fabulous private museum collection. Over 15 exclusive North African bird species can be found here. Bright, cobalt blue buildings dot the garden which was laid out by a French artist, Louis Majorelle and later restored by Yves Saint Laurent. An expression of the timeless aspect of Moroccan life, the ramparts dominate Marrakech with their characteristic red stone walls and superb gates. Over 6 miles long, the city ramparts are among Marrakechs main attractions. Well-preserved with a height ranging from approximately 25 to 32 feet, ten gates pierce the wall as entry points. The most well-known of these gates is Bab Khemis. Several gates have also been models for other Moroccan cities.

Highlights:

• Majorelle Gardens
• Travel by Barouche Along Marrakechs Ramparts Times: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays @ 8.30am
Running Time: 3hrs

Please note:
Please call 48 hours prior to your tour to confirm your departure and/or pickup time.

Marrakech - Souks & Medina Sightseeing Billetter, Gray Line Morocco

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:07:00 GMT

This specially designed tour is the perfect way to explore the souks of Marrakechs old medina! Bargain for amazing deals and see the famous Djemaa El Fna Square.

To better discover Marrakesh, enter an intricate maze of the narrow streets in the world of the souks. Protected from the sun by slatted awnings, you will find a variety of quarters established by craftsmen, according to a structured system of corporation. There are souks of basketwork, dried fruit, spices, clothes, wool, skins, Berber carpet, leatherwork, ironwork, jewelry and more! Some souks of note include the Rue du Souk Smarine which leads into the Place rahba Kedima, where a slave market was once held (it remains an important commercial site). There are also a few apothecary shops here and there. There will be time for bargaining! Next we will visit Djemaa El Fna. This traditional meeting place for peasants and merchants from the Sous region, the High atlas and the South, has become the heart of Marrakech. In the mornings this large square is crowded with fruit and spice sellers, guerrab with their leather water bottles and metal drinking cups, basket sellers, ironmongers and barbers. In the afternoons come the Gnaoua dancers descended from former Guinean slaves, musicians, story tellers, snake charmers and entertainers with performing monkeys!

Highlights:

• Guided tour of Marrakech
• Famous Djemaa El Fna square
• Souks of the old Medina Times: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays @ 2.30pm
Running Time: 3hrs

Please note:
Please call 48 hours prior to your tour to confirm your departure and/or pickup time.

Marrakech - Palace & Monuments Sightseeing Billetter, Gray Line Morocco

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:04:00 GMT

Visit the medieval town of Marrakech. Founded in 1062, it is the second oldest imperial city in Morocco. It has witnessed the history and cultural richness that define the whole country. Discover the Pearl of the South during a city tour that includes Koutoubia Minaret, Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs.

One of the most impressive sights in Marrakech, the Koutoubia is one of the largest, most beautiful mosques in the western Muslim world. Its 225 foot tall minaret is a Hispano-Moresque masterpiece that is very similar to the Giralda of Seville. El Bahia Palace was built in the late 19th century in a two acre garden. It is a haphazard arrangement of secret luxury apartments opening to inner courtyards. For seven years around a thousand craftsmen from the Fez region worked on the palace. The only sections open to the public are the apartments of the sultans favorite concubine, the council chamber (with tiled walls and illuminated cedarwood ceiling) and the great central courtyard (paved with marble and decorated with zelliges and fountains). The Saadian Tombs with their delicate decorations and pure architectural lines are considered by many to be a beautiful feat of architecture. They were first built to house the tombs of the Saadian Sultan, Ahmed el Mansour. In 1591 the first koubba (dome on the top of a mosque) of this burial ground was built south of the Casbah. At the base of the Atlas Mountains lie the Menara Gardens. Covering an area of 250 acres, they are full of olive trees surrounding a large central lake that dates back from the 12th century and is fed by a network of irrigation channels. At the waters edge is a small Saadian pavilion. With the snowcovered peaks behind it, this is a breathtaking sight in the evening when it catches the golden rays of the setting sun.

Highlights:

• Guided tour of Marrakech
• Koutoubia mosque & Menara Garden
• Saadian Tombs & Bahia Palace Times: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays @ 8.30am
Running Time: 3hrs

Please note:
Please call 48 hours prior to your tour to confirm your departure and/or pickup time.

Palais Gharnata Restaurant Sightseeing Billetter, Gray Line Morocco

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:01:00 GMT

Discover a beautiful 16th century palace whose ground, walls, pillars, and doors are the results of finely crafted artisans. Their finely sculpted, painted and chiseled wood work adorns the palace. Experience an unforgettable night in this spectacular setting with dinner and a show.

Located in the medina of Marrakech, discover a stunning ancient palace. After being welcomed by traditional musicians, you will be seated. Look around carefully for the tiny details of beautiful artwork that surround you! Once comfortably seated, enjoy a feast that recaptures the spirit of ancient times! Belly dancers, traditional musicians and waiters help create an unforgettable night!

Highlights:

• Show in a 16th century palace
• Fine dinner Times: Sundays, Wednesdays @ 7.30pm
Running Time: 4hrs

Please note:
Please call 48 hours prior to your tour to confirm your departure and/or pickup time.

Palais Arabe Restaurant Sightseeing Billetter, Gray Line Morocco

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:58:00 GMT

Eat a sumptuous dinner at the beautifully renovated Palais Arabe in Djemaa El Fna Square.

In the heart of the famous Djemaa El Fna Square, the Palais Arabe helps you experience the glory of Moroccos past. Let it woo you with its legendary hospitably. The former home of a noble Moroccan family, Palais Arabe has been renovated by great masters using a variety of materials such as tadelakt, zelliges of Fez, carved wood and more. Experience a fascinating world in a palace full of magic. Enjoy an evening of wonderful entertainment as you enjoy the very best of Moroccan cuisine during this cultural and culinary journey. Entertainment includes a traditional Andalous orchestra and belly dancing. For dinner enjoy Moroccan salads, tajine and Moroccan tea.

Highlights:

• Traditional moroccan dinner
• Beautiful palace Times: Tuesdays, Thursdays @ 7.30pm
Running Time: 4hrs

Please note:
Please call 48 hours prior to your tour to confirm your departure and/or pickup time.

Marrakech Shopping Tour Sightseeing Billetter, Gray Line Morocco

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:53:00 GMT

Buy beautiful gifts in unique shops where only locals go.

Let our driver take you from shop to shop with leisure time at each stop.

Experience tax refundable shopping (the VAT tax can be refunded at the airport).

Enjoy the flexibility of being able to return to the shops later on your own or continue shopping and return to your hotel on your own.

INCLUSIONS:

- Hotel Pick Up - From Centrally Located Hotels in the Gueliz and Hivernage Areas
- Transportation Between Shops

EXCLUSIONS:

- Gratuities

PLEASE NOTE:
For those staying in riads or guest homes in the old medina, please be at the departure point in front of Club Med at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure time.

For all other customers outside the hotel pick up area, please be at the departure point in front of Central Office/Poste Centrale at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure time.

A valid passport or other identify card is required.

Conditions: Spend a minimum of 2000 Dirhams and save up to 14% on the purchase price.

To receive your refund ask the shop staff for a refund check when paying for your purchase. At customs have them stamp your refund check. Then bring your check to the refund office in any of Morocco's airports and ask for an immediate refund on your credit card or for a cash refund.

Children under 2 years old are free.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

- Discover Marrakechs Best Local Shops
- Quality Items
- Enjoy the Tax Refundable Shopping

Tour Info

Times: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays @ 3.30pm

Running Time: 4hrs

Please call 48 hours prior to your tour for confirmation and departure time. Please present your printed voucher to at the departure point in front of the Central Office/Post Centrale.