MOROCCO & SAUDI ARABIA

SV 373 21OCT 3 JEDDAH/CASABLANCA 0825  1305 

• Arrival at Casablanca. Meeting and assistance. Procced to FEZ with lunch enroute.
• Arrival in Fez. Check in at your traditional riad for dinner and overnight.

• Breakfast at the Riad.
• Full day guided exploration of Fez, Morocco’s spiritual and intellectual heart: Fez el-Bali medieval medina,Al-Qarawiyyin University, Nejjarine Fountain, famous leather tanneries, artisan quarters of brass, pottery, embroidery and mosaic,traditional courtyard Moroccan lunch,Afternoon visit to: Mellah (historic Jewish quarter), panoramic Borj viewpoint over the old city.
• Optional late afternoon: (additional fees apply) traditional hammam/spa ritual at the riad. Overnight in Fez.

• Short drive to Meknes to include: Berdaïne Bab, Bab Khemis. the stables (Rua), attics (HERI), and Stud. Stop at the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, Bab Mansour El, the Museum of Moroccan Art “Dar Jamai”.
• Return to Fez for shopping free time.
• Dinner and overnight in Fez.

• Morning departure from Fez for an extraordinary overland journey south across the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stops include: Ifrane, Morocco’s “Little Switzerland”;cedar forests of Azrou to observe Barbary macaques; Midelt mountain lunch stop; spectacular scenic descent through the palm-filled Ziz Valley. Continue toward the Saharan frontier continuation by 4×4 to the desert of Merzouga by late afternoon. Sunset camel ride into the golden Erg Chebbi dunes.
• Dinner and overnight in a luxury desert camp on the dunes.

• Early breakfast amid desert landscapes. Optional short sunrise dune viewing. Depart Merzouga and continue westward: fossil artisan stop in Erfoud; pass through Tinghir oasis; explore the magnificent Todra Gorge with its towering canyon walls and refreshing streamside walk; Lunch near Todra, Proceed via: Berber villages ,Valley of Roses, Arrive by sunset in the spectacular Dades Valley.
• Dinner and overnight at Xaluca dades.

• After breakfast, enjoy a short scenic visit to the whimsical red rock formations of the Monkey Fingers / Pattes des Singes in the Dades area for photographs and a gentle nature walk. Continue on the famed Route of a Thousand Kasbahs: Skoura Oasis, panoramic drive through Ouarzazate; Visit the UNESCO World Heritage fortified caravan village of Aït Benhaddou, one of Morocco’s most iconic earthen kasbah settlements. Lunch en route. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass and descend into Marrakesh by evening.
• Southern Morocco operators generally execute this Dades-to-Marrakesh leg as a full but highly scenic transfer day of roughly 6 hours driving before sightseeing stops.
• Check in and overnight in Marrakesh.

• Breakfast, Check out, Transfer to airport for flight to Riyadh via Istanbul.

TK 620 27 OCT  Marrakesh – Istanbul  16:15 – 23:20
TK 144 – 28 OCT | Istanbul → Riyadh | 01:45 – 05:50

• Arrival at Riyadh International Airport. Meet & assist, followed by transfer to the hotel for early check-in, breakfast, and relaxation.

FREE DAY AT LEISURE. DINNER AT HOTEL

• Transfer to airport for Flight to AlUla (approx. 2 hours).

SV1576 – 29 OCT | Riyadh → AlUla | 10:15 – 12:10

• Upon arrival, meet & assist, followed by transfer to AlUla Resort.
• Free afternoon to relax and enjoy the resort

• Afternoon excursion to: -Dadan
• An ancient oasis and former kingdom, once a major trading hub. It is renowned for its lion tombs carved into sandstone cliffs, reflecting early artistic and cultural influence.
• -Jabal Ikmah: Often referred to as an “open-air library,” featuring hundreds of inscriptions and petroglyphs that offer insight into early Arabian civilizations.
• Return to resort for dinner and overnight

• Hegra: Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. A remarkable Nabataean city with over 100 monumental tombs carved into sandstone cliffs, comparable to Petra. AlUla Old Town
• A historic settlement of mud-brick houses and narrow alleys, once a key stop along the ancient incense trade route.
• Elephant Rock: A unique natural formation shaped like an elephant, offering a stunning setting—especially during sunset. Return to resort

• Morning at leisure, followed by transfer to the airport.
• Flight to Riyadh

SV1575 – 01 NOV | AlUla → Riyadh | 12:25 – 14:10

• Arrival in Riyadh and transfer to hotel. Dinner in Riyadh.

• Explore the highlights of Riyadh:
• Diriyah: The birthplace of the Saudi state, featuring beautifully restored mud-brick architecture and a UNESCO-listed heritage site. National Museum of Saudi Arabia
• A world-class museum showcasing the Kingdom’s rich history, culture, and heritage.
• Afternoon shopping experience in modern malls and traditional souqs. Dinner and Overnight in Riyadh.

• Free morning at leisure. Short city visit before departure for early dinner.
• Transfer to the airport for departure flight:

SV 862 – 03 NOV | Riyadh-  Manila | 23:30 – 13:50 (+1day)

• Arrival in Manila.

****Planned activities may be affected by the pace of the group, weather, and certain unforeseen events resulting in some visit to sites to be delayed. If need be, sites and activities may be replaced or switched to another day as appropriate without compromising the pilgrimage experience.