Paris to Marrakesh

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Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel

Duration

37 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Days 1-2	Paris	Explore the stunning churches, sample the sumptuous cuisine or shop in the stylish boutiques that make this city pure magic.
Day 3	Tours	Cycle past fields of wildflowers en route to the Chateau Villandry, famous for its fascinating Renaissance gardens.
Days 4-5	La Rochelle	This fortified town features a charming ancient harbour and a well-preserved Old Town, perfect for an evening stroll.
Days 6-8	Dordogne	Soak up views of stunning limestone cliffs while pedalling past prehistoric sites in the Vezere Valley.
Days 9-10	Pyrenees	Snow-capped peaks and sun-dappled foothills make for spectacular hikes.
Days 11-13	San Sebastian	Sun, sand, shopping and a smorgasbord of tapas bars - San Sebastian offers a superb seaside sojourn.
Days 14-15	Madrid	Gaze upon the works of Goya, Valazquez and El Greco in the Prado or enjoy a siesta so you're fresh to hit the hotspots all night.
Day 16	Salamanca	Play 'Spot the Frog' in front of the University's famous facade and check out the uniquely-decorated Casa de las Conchas in this chic Castilian city.
Days 17-18	Coimbra	Embark on a gastronomic adventure in Coimbra - there's rich, red wines to sample before tucking into spicy Portuguese cuisine.
Days 19-20	Lisbon	Take in terrific panoramas from the top of the citadel in central Lisbon.
Days 21-22	The Algarve	Work on your tan on the warm sands of the coast or wander the town to discover the heritage and history of the Algarve.
Day 23	Jerez	Savour sweet sherry in the city where this drink was born.
Days 24-25	Chefchaouen	Get snap-happy in this picture-perfect Moroccan mountain town, a maze of whitewashed houses with blue doors.
Days 26-27	Fes	A royal past unfolds on a walk through the ancient alleyways and medieval medina of Fes.
Days 28-29	Marrakesh	Tantalise your senses in the tumult of traders, dancers, snake-charmers and healers in Djemaa el-fna, the heart of Marrakesh.
Day 30	Imlil	Experience warm Berber hospitality at a scenic mountain gite.
Day 31	Ait Benhaddou	Sense the salt, gold and slave traders that passed through the magnificent red walls of this kasbah centuries ago.
Day 32	Desert Safari	Ride a camel across the seemingly endless sands of the Sahara and sleep beneath a star-studded sky.
Day 33	Taroudannt	Wander through a vibrant Berber market or cycle around the city walls.
Days 34-35	Essaouira	Browse for woodwork, windsurf or unwind with a plate of the day's catch in atmospheric Essaouira.
Days 36-37	Marrakesh	Raise glasses of mint tea as a toast to an awesome adventure.

Dates/Pricing

Disclaimer

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