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Palace Travel Inc Arrow Gambia Arrow Morocco, Senegal, & Gambia, 11 Days
Morocco, Senegal, & Gambia, 11 Days

Included

Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure, Round trip airport to hotel transfer, Assistance with airport departure formalities, First-class hotel accommodation in double occupancy, Tours in modern air-conditioned vehicle, Trained English-speaking tour guide, Admissions to all listed sites, Luggage Handling, Meals indicated by B, L, D

Not included

International airfare to Africa, Flights in Africa, Travel insurance, Gratuity

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Tour OperatorPalace Travel Inc
Duration
11 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1New YorkDepart New York's JFK airport approximately at 7:40 PM on South Royal Air Maroc connecting in Casablanca.

Meal(s) Included: No

Day 2RabatYour flight arrive Casablanca at 6.40 AM. You are met, assisted and transferred to a nearby hotel to refresh and have breakfast. Later this morning we begin our city tour of Casablanca, Morocco's largest city. We will visit the Walled Ramparts of the Old Medina, the imposing Hassan II Mosque, and drive along the seaside Corniche. After lunch, we continue to Rabat, an Imperial City with a rich history of Kingdoms and a collage of architectural styles. We will visit the Mellah (Jewish Quarter), Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Andalous Gardens. In the evening return to Casablanca for dinner and relaxation before departing at 11:00 PM flight to Senegal.

Meal(s) Included: Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Chellah Rabat or Similar

Day 3DakarArrive in Dakar early morning. You are met, assisted and transferred to your hotel, have breakfast, (on your own), refresh and relax until your early afternoon city tour of Metropolitan Dakar. Visit the colorful markets including Tilen Market, famous for a variety of medicinal herbs and traditional healers. Visit the picturesque residential district of Medina. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Meal(s) Included: Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Dakar or Similar

Day 4Goree IslandThis morning visit the famous/infamous Goree Island, a World Heritage Site. Observe the "Door of No Return". The tour includes a visit to the ethnographic museum and a lecture by the curator on the history of Goree Island.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Dakar or Similar

Day 5Saint LouisAfter Breakfast, depart to Saint Louis located in the north of Senegal. En route take a tour of Pink Lake, a rare natural phenomenon caused by a unique combination of microorganism and high concentration of salts which gives the lake its pink color. Interact with the women harvesting salt, visit the Fulani village where you will be welcomed by the Chief and his wives. Continue to Saint Louis. In the afternoon, city tour of Saint Louis including a visit to the fishing village of Guet Ndar.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at La Residence or Similar

Day 6Saly ResortAfter breakfast, return to Saly Resort. En route stop at Touba. Visit Grand Mosque, which is the largest and most beautiful in West Africa, visit the tomb of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacke, the founder of Mouridism. After lunch continue to Saly Resort for dinner and overnight

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Bougainvilleas or Similar

Day 7The GambiaAfter breakfast, depart for The Gambia. En route visit the Saloum Islands including a traditional village where you will interact with the villagers and the village chief.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Atlantic Hotel or Similar

Day 8BanjulCruise on the river Gambia where dolphins will generally show their presence. Stop at a Mandingo Village to experience the village life. Be entertained by a mini cultural festival. The river meanders its way from Banjul on the Atlantic coast through typical African villages for miles into the interior of Africa. Visit historical places like James Island, Albreda Slave Market and Juffure, ancestral village of the late author Alex Haley.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight at Atlantic Hotel or Similar

Day 9BanjulAfter breakfast, tour the city of Banjul. Visit the markets, museums, Batik factories, monuments and other points of interest. In the afternoon, optional visit to the S.O.S children's home where you may assist with making a child feel wanted.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Atlantic Hotel or Similar

Day 10DepartAfter breakfast this morning is at leisure. You may use the time to test your bargaining skills on the local vendors. This afternoon depart to Senegal. Stop for a buffet dinner before arriving in Dakar late evening.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Novotel Dakar or Similar

Day 11DepartEarly morning, you will be transferred to the airport.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Dates/Pricing
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DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
 $3,590.00* (USD) / Land Only - Double Occupancy - Price Per Person - October 9, 2009 - October 19, 2009Quote
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Single Supplement $560
  
 
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