G.A.P Adventures Announces New Trips to Morocco
Save 10% on exciting new adventures in Morocco.
Toronto, Canada, October 10, 2008 --(PR.com)-- G.A.P Adventures, the world’s leading adventure travel company, is inviting travellers to experience the wonders of Morocco with 10 brand new trips for 2009.
With the rising costs of living these days, such as meals, commuting and other expenses, don’t think for a second that a dream trip is out of reach. For the price of commuting to work, you could take a camel train into the Moroccan desert.
According to G.A.P Adventures CEO, Bruce Poon Tip, “Morocco is the ideal destination for travellers with a sense of adventure. The ancient history, mix of cultures and superb scenery make it a country with many hidden gems worth discovering.”
Travellers will also save 10% when they book any new G.A.P Adventures tour in Morocco by November 15th, and travel by April 30, 2009. When booking, quote promo code: New Trips 2009. G.A.P Adventures’ new trips in Morocco include:
Moroccan Sojourn (10 days)
From the swirl of Marrakech to the rugged beauty of the Atlas Mountains, the nomads of the Sahara to the beaches of the Atlantic coast, Morocco is a land of contrasts. Experience some of the country’s greatest extremes on this jaunt around southern Morocco’s sand, sea, peaks and medinas.
Included Highlights:
-Crossing the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, then descending into the pre-desert countryside and visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou - a popular film location.
-Ride a camel to the oasis of Nakhla, where travellers will stay in authentic nomad tents.
-A guided historical walking tour of Marrakesh, and exploring charming Essaouira, are also included.
Price: $689 CAD/ $649 USD + 250 EURO local payment
For more information: www.gapadventures.com/tour/DCMS
South Morocco Adventure (10 days)
Travel from the desert through the Atlas Mountains to the beaches of the south Atlantic coast, staying in a small fishing village and finishing with the colourful souks of Marrakech.
Included Highlights:
-After visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, visit Ouarzazate, a former Foreign Legion stronghold and base for the powerful Glaoui family. Stop at one of their Kasbahs, and visit a film studio.
-Travel to Zagora by camel, then follow the Draa Valley back to Agdz and Tazenakht, famous for their exquisite carpets. The winding mountain roads of the Anti-Atlas Mountains offer magnificent views along the way.
-A full day in the heart of the Anti-Atlas Mountains, descending in the afternoon to the Atlantic Coast, passing by the garrison town of Tiznit which known for its silverware, where travellers will have a full day exploring this beautiful part of the coast. Swim in the ocean or spot rare birds such as the bald ibis.
Price: $689 CAD/ $649 USD + 300 EURO local payment
For more information: www.gapadventures.com/tour/DCSM
Morocco Kasbahs and Desert (8 days)
For those looking for a bit more adrenaline in their adventure, try the ‘Morocco Kasbahs and Desert’ tour which gives travellers the best of Morocco with maximum flexibility. Experience a gripping 4x4 excursion of the dunes of the Sahara, climb high-walled kasbahs, cross the High Atlas mountains, and wander the rabbit-warren alleys of Fez and Marrakech.
Included Highlights:
-Tour historic Rabat, including the Mohamed V mausoleum, the Hassan Tower, the exteriors of the Royal Palace and the Chellah Gardens. Travel to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and later on to Meknès.
-Experience a sensational sunrise excursion in 4 x 4 vehicles to the highest dunes in Morocco.
-Visit the superb Todgha Gorges followed by a visit to the Tineghir palm grove.
-Starting with the Dadès Gorges, follow the “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs” through the lush Dadès Valley to Ouarzazate.
Price: $689 CAD/ $649 USD + 200 EURO local payment
For more information: www.gapadventures.com/tour/DCKD
G.A.P Adventures new trips to Morocco are available for booking now at www.gapadventures.com/new.
About G.A.P Adventures
G.A.P Adventures is a world leader in the adventure travel industry offering small group adventures on all seven continents and beyond to more than 85,000 global travelers annually. The award-winning trips, which focus on culture, nature and active travel, are ideal for those with a sense of adventure – people who want to leave the beaten path and authentically immerse themselves in a local culture or environment to experience the real world in a sustainable manner. Demonstrating its ongoing cultural, social and economic commitment to responsible tourism, G.A.P Adventures established the Planeterra Foundation, as a way the company and its passengers can give back to the communities visited. For more information, please visit www.gapadventures.com and www.planeterra.org
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With the rising costs of living these days, such as meals, commuting and other expenses, don’t think for a second that a dream trip is out of reach. For the price of commuting to work, you could take a camel train into the Moroccan desert.
According to G.A.P Adventures CEO, Bruce Poon Tip, “Morocco is the ideal destination for travellers with a sense of adventure. The ancient history, mix of cultures and superb scenery make it a country with many hidden gems worth discovering.”
Travellers will also save 10% when they book any new G.A.P Adventures tour in Morocco by November 15th, and travel by April 30, 2009. When booking, quote promo code: New Trips 2009. G.A.P Adventures’ new trips in Morocco include:
Moroccan Sojourn (10 days)
From the swirl of Marrakech to the rugged beauty of the Atlas Mountains, the nomads of the Sahara to the beaches of the Atlantic coast, Morocco is a land of contrasts. Experience some of the country’s greatest extremes on this jaunt around southern Morocco’s sand, sea, peaks and medinas.
Included Highlights:
-Crossing the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, then descending into the pre-desert countryside and visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou - a popular film location.
-Ride a camel to the oasis of Nakhla, where travellers will stay in authentic nomad tents.
-A guided historical walking tour of Marrakesh, and exploring charming Essaouira, are also included.
Price: $689 CAD/ $649 USD + 250 EURO local payment
For more information: www.gapadventures.com/tour/DCMS
South Morocco Adventure (10 days)
Travel from the desert through the Atlas Mountains to the beaches of the south Atlantic coast, staying in a small fishing village and finishing with the colourful souks of Marrakech.
Included Highlights:
-After visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, visit Ouarzazate, a former Foreign Legion stronghold and base for the powerful Glaoui family. Stop at one of their Kasbahs, and visit a film studio.
-Travel to Zagora by camel, then follow the Draa Valley back to Agdz and Tazenakht, famous for their exquisite carpets. The winding mountain roads of the Anti-Atlas Mountains offer magnificent views along the way.
-A full day in the heart of the Anti-Atlas Mountains, descending in the afternoon to the Atlantic Coast, passing by the garrison town of Tiznit which known for its silverware, where travellers will have a full day exploring this beautiful part of the coast. Swim in the ocean or spot rare birds such as the bald ibis.
Price: $689 CAD/ $649 USD + 300 EURO local payment
For more information: www.gapadventures.com/tour/DCSM
Morocco Kasbahs and Desert (8 days)
For those looking for a bit more adrenaline in their adventure, try the ‘Morocco Kasbahs and Desert’ tour which gives travellers the best of Morocco with maximum flexibility. Experience a gripping 4x4 excursion of the dunes of the Sahara, climb high-walled kasbahs, cross the High Atlas mountains, and wander the rabbit-warren alleys of Fez and Marrakech.
Included Highlights:
-Tour historic Rabat, including the Mohamed V mausoleum, the Hassan Tower, the exteriors of the Royal Palace and the Chellah Gardens. Travel to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis and later on to Meknès.
-Experience a sensational sunrise excursion in 4 x 4 vehicles to the highest dunes in Morocco.
-Visit the superb Todgha Gorges followed by a visit to the Tineghir palm grove.
-Starting with the Dadès Gorges, follow the “Route of a Thousand Kasbahs” through the lush Dadès Valley to Ouarzazate.
Price: $689 CAD/ $649 USD + 200 EURO local payment
For more information: www.gapadventures.com/tour/DCKD
G.A.P Adventures new trips to Morocco are available for booking now at www.gapadventures.com/new.
About G.A.P Adventures
G.A.P Adventures is a world leader in the adventure travel industry offering small group adventures on all seven continents and beyond to more than 85,000 global travelers annually. The award-winning trips, which focus on culture, nature and active travel, are ideal for those with a sense of adventure – people who want to leave the beaten path and authentically immerse themselves in a local culture or environment to experience the real world in a sustainable manner. Demonstrating its ongoing cultural, social and economic commitment to responsible tourism, G.A.P Adventures established the Planeterra Foundation, as a way the company and its passengers can give back to the communities visited. For more information, please visit www.gapadventures.com and www.planeterra.org
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