Newsletter April 2010

Welcome to the latest edition of Naturally Morocco’s Newsletter, which brings you an update on accommodations, itineraries and activities.

Naturally Morocco continues to seek out the new and the unusual, and to offer an unrivalled and growing range of activities and places to stay in Morocco. We hope the highlights below inspire you to travel to Morocco with us during 2010.

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Featured Itinerary - The Imperial Cities

From £450 pp for 7 nights (excl flights, based on 2 persons sharing)

Take advantage of the new direct flights from the UK to Fez to explore two other fascinating and contrasting cities in the vicinity: Meknes and Rabat. Whilst the trip may be tailored to your individual requirements, we suggest you begin with a 2 night stay in the smallest city, Meknes, then move on by train to Rabat, the current capital, for 2 nights and finally to Fez, the spiritual capital, for 3 nights.

The highlights of Meknes, include the huge tombs, granaries and stables, gardens and lakes and the authentic medina. Rabat is a relaxed and elegant city which offers an interesting mix of the modern and cosmopolitan together with Roman remains, a large 12th century mosque, a beautiful hilltop kasbah and a relaxed souk. The city of Fez, so-called city of 10,000 alleys, is renowned for its World Heritage Site medina, considered to be amongst the finest in the world. It is best explored in the company of our guide, who offers a half or full day tour of the medina on foot, providing an insight into the history, architecture and a lifestyle barely changed since medieval times.

The itinerary includes transfers to and from Fez airport. Optional trips to the historic ruins at Volubilis or the scenic Middle Atlas Mountains can also be arranged

Additions to our Accommodation Portfolio

In addition to those Riads featured new accommodations have also been added in:

Tangier:  Dar Jameel and Dar Nilam

Meknes:  Riads Felloussia and Safir

Chefchaouen: Dar Mounir and Dar Ech Echaouen

Expansion in the South

To the south of Agadir are the largely undiscovered and wonderfully varied coastal landscapes on the margins of the High Atlas and Anti Atlas Mountains. The stunning scenery includes bays renowned for surfing, long sandy beaches, fine cliffs and coastal arches, and wilderness and estuaries of the Souss Massa National Park.

We have extended our presence in this area by taking on new accommodations including the Ksar Massa at Sidi Rabat overlooking the Atlantic and the Atlas Kasbah (see above) in the High Atlas near Agadir to add to those of Les 3 Chameaux and Sallys B&B at Mirleft. For those seeking some adventure we suggest our Sahara and Sea trek by foot and 4x4, featuring wild camping takes in Plage Blanche, the Draa Estuary and a number of 'old French forts'.

Weddings

Morocco is increasing in popularity as a venue for a wedding blessing and celebration party, and Naturally Morocco is extending its capability in this area. We provide a comprehensive service including identifying a venue, all transport, accommodation for the bride and groom and their guests; the wedding breakfast; music and dancing and the services of our own master of ceremonies, who will ensure your special day goes to plan.  We can also organise your post-wedding honeymoon accommodation and if required an exclusive hot air balloon ride over the foothills of the High Atlas.

Phone or e-mail us now to create or develop your travel plans. We are available to talk every weekday, most evenings and Saturdays. Our detailed knowledge of the people, places and accommodation allow us to fine-tune your holiday, providing a complete bespoke service at competitive prices.