The Marvel and Magic of Morocco! A journey to the High Atlas Mountains and the Imperial City of Marrakech with an evening in the sand dunes of the Agafay Desert! (Back by popular demand with less travel)*

Featuring Alan Doyle (Canadian music legend, actor, producer, best-selling author) with special guests Cory Tetford, Kendel Carson and Dustin Bentall along with Alex Harvey (most successful Canadian cross-country skier)!

APRIL 12 – 19, 2019

Mosques, palaces, royal gardens, vibrant markets, majestic mountains, alluring desert - this mystical land steeped in ancient history and artistry is a paradise for those with an adventurous spirit and soul.

Morocco is a country of dizzying diversity. From majestic snow-capped mountain ranges, rugged coastlines, mystical cities, sweeping deserts and warm hospitality, this lyrical landscape is like the richly coloured and patterned rugs you’ll lust after in local markets. Morocco, with its mix of Arab and Berber population forms a strong national identity, but an increasingly youthful one, taking the best of its traditions and weaving the pattern anew – from the countryside to the city, from the call to prayer to the beat of local hip hop. Morocco has a hundred faces and sounds, all waiting to welcome the traveller looking for the exotic, the fascinating and the surreal.

Your adventure will begin in North Africa’s most dramatic and beautiful mountain range - High Atlas Mountains to the unspoilt village of Ouirgane, a small Berber village. Nestled in the tranquil foothills of the High Atlas Mountains in the heart of the Toubkal National Park, Ourigane is 3,300 feet above sea level. You will spend three nights at the lovely Domaine de la Roseraie. As the name suggests, the hotel is surrounded by rose bushes, as well as olive trees and orchards. You will discover the local Berber villages and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the High Atlas Mountains with your choice of transportation: by foot, by mountain bike, by ATV or by mules! At the end of the day, you’ll appreciate a dip in the hotel’s refreshing pool.

You will then venture to the medieval city of Marrakech where you will spend four nights in a traditional Riad within the walls of the medina, famous for its maze-like alleys and captivating souks (marketplaces). Here you can explore the impressive Islamic architecture, learn the ancient history behind this diverse country and how religion permeates the rhythms of daily life. You can choose to do what the locals do and relax and simply people-watch in a street cafe with

It is not only the destination, but the journey. Experiencing new lands with Canadians from coast to coast coupled with a soundtrack by some of our country’s best musicians and the inspiration of our athletes is quite a package! In fact, it’s awesome!”

— SHERRY STAFFORD AND CHRISTOPHER GORDON, OTTAWA

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a coffee or mint tea. Or partake in one of the optional activities: learning to roll couscous in a female-run cooking school; learning how to barter in the souks of the medina; or sweating it all out in a restorative hammam (traditional spa). The choice is yours!

You will experience a feast for your five senses as you enjoy a Moroccan dinner in the main square of Marrakech in the heart of the medina where soothsayers, acrobats, conjurers, musicians and slapstick acting troupes come together to create the old city’s frenetic pulse. And like a page out of Lawrence of Arabia you will be a part of a convoy of camels on the sand

dunes of the Agafay Desert! Here amongst the sand dunes we will enjoy a grand Moroccan feast and end our week together with a wicked ‘kick up your heels in the sand’ concert by the charismatic force of Alan Doyle, Cory Tetford, Kendel Carson and Dustin Bentall!

It will be a trip of a lifetime where along the way you will learn the unique history of this country, learn to barter, smoke a hookah, get a henna tattoo, wear a djellaba, ride a camel, and maybe even don a snake from a snake charmer!

YOUR EIGHT-DAY, SEVEN-NIGHT ADVENTURE FOR TWO INCLUDES:• Three nights accommodation with breakfast in the High Atlas

Mountains at the tranquil Domaine de la Roseraie

• Four nights accommodation with breakfast in a luxurious Riad in the heart of the medina in the imperial city of Marrakech

• Welcome reception on the lush grounds of La Roseraie

• Beautiful Moroccan BBQ while hearing stories from Alex Harvey: Canada’s most successful cross-country skier with five world championships and 25 world cup podium finishes

• Traditional Moroccan dinner and pool party where Alan, Cory, Kendel and Dustin will belt out tunes from the 80’s!

• Feast of the five senses dinner in the heart of the main square in Marrakech!

• A magical and epic finale night in the Agafay desert amongst the picturesque sand dunes for a Moroccan feast and a wicked concert! The mode of transportation – camels!

• Unforgettable unplugged performances by your featured musicians!

• Coach transportation to and from Marrakech to the High Atlas Mountains

Optional add-ons (at additional cost):• Cooking class in Marrakech

• Learning how to barter in the souks

• Visit the famous gardens of Marrakech

• Enjoy a traditional Spa and Hammam

• Hiking, mountain biking and mule riding in the High Atlas Mountains

*We listened to our guests from last year – they asked for less travel time in vehicles. This year the travel will be minimal – only 90 minutes from Marrakech to High Atlas Mountains and you still get to experience camels and sand dunes in the Agafay desert (a quick 45 minutes from Marrakech)!

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These trips offer so much more than a great trip, it is an experience that cannot be created on your own. It is a unique opportunity to meet fellow Canadians from across the Country and reminds you of just how lucky we all are to be living in this great country! ”

— BOB AND ANNE AZIZ, TORONTO