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1 Explore exotic Northern Africa s mountains, deserts and coasts with our trip through Morocco s enticing cities and villages. Dive into the colorful and rich history of the country from camel rides in the desert to wandering old cities in the bright afternoon sun. Morocco is the place to wander through the land of spices, sand, sea and starry nights. Expect the unexpected and get lost (and that you will) in the ancient medinas, UNESCO s World Heritage sites and the carnivalesque Djemaa el-fna in Marrakesh.

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Depart USA to Marrakesh, Morocco Day 1: Thursday, November 8, 2018 Explore Marrakesh Marrakesh is the perfect place to get lost! Our itinerary is not set.

2 Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Depart USA to Marrakesh, Morocco Day 1: Thursday, November 8, 2018 Explore Marrakesh Marrakesh is the perfect place to get lost! Our itinerary is not set. We are going to explore the city and see what kind of adventure we can find. We suggest: Visiting Bahia palace; built by Bahmad Grand visor of Marrakesh with its incredible mosaics and stucco and hear some interesting stories about four wives and the 24 concubines! The extraordinary architecture of Saadian Tomb, royal necropolis of 17th century. Spending some great time in the famous souks of Marrakesh; you're going to get lost in the different smells, colors, and the enormity of the souks of Marrakesh. Yves Saint Laurent's museum and Jack Majorelle garden, a peaceful spot in the ville nouvelle, contains botanic and exotic plants brought from all over the world, with dominating indigo blue to paint the wall. Finish your day at the square Jamaa El fina. A bustling place where there are snake charmers, monkeys, food stalls and musicians the most animated square in Marrakesh! Day 2: Friday, November 9, 2018 Explore Marrakesh Day 3: Saturday, November 10, 2018 *Optional Atlas Mountains trip, or keep exploring Marrakesh This excursion will take you an hour and a half outside the city walls of Marrakesh to Imlil by lake Lalla Takrkoust, then continue to the plateau kik where we will stop for a cup of traditional mint tea. After that, we continue to Imlil via Asni and Moulay Brahim and see the nearby waterfalls. Once we arrive to Imlil, we will enjoy an hour hike to a Berber house where you will sip on fresh mint tea and enjoy lunch with breathtaking views of the villages below. Day 4: Sunday, November 11, 2018 Marrakesh to Dades Valley After breakfast, we will travel towards Ouarzazate (gateway to the desert). From there, we will venture through many Berber villages, heading into the desert, where you will admire a riverside oasis and barren hillsides clustered with Kasbahs. Enroute you will stop at the ancient fortified city of Ait Benhaddou used as the backdrop for many films, including Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After lunch, we will travel further into the Valley of the Roses, with stunning views of the Dades valley. Here in the heart of the rose valley, damask roses were first planted by French settlers, and are harvested to produce an essential oil, often used in a variety of perfumes. Overnight in the Hotel in Dades Valley.

Day 5: Monday, November 12, 2018 Sahara Desert Camping We will venture to Todra Gorge

On arrival at Merzouga at the dunes of Erg Chebbi, you will ride camels into the

After seeing a beautiful sunset, you will enjoy a fantastic dinner.

spectacle. Day 6: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Sahara to Marrakesh.

3 Day 5: Monday, November 12, 2018 Sahara Desert Camping We will venture to Todra Gorge to take an agricultural hike and see all the villagers working in the bountiful fields and the palmeraie at Tinghir. We will be welcomed into a Berber home to see the women making beautiful Berber Rugs. On arrival at Merzouga at the dunes of Erg Chebbi, you will ride camels into the dunes, where you will spend the night in Berber tents. After seeing a beautiful sunset, you will enjoy a fantastic dinner. Underneath clear skies, you will stay overnight in a Berber camp and see a stellar spectacle. Day 6: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Sahara to Marrakesh. After viewing the most beautiful sunrise and having breakfast at the camp site you will ride the camels back to the auberge. We will drive back to Marrakesh, where we will arrive in the early afternoon. Overnight in Marrakesh.

It is located amongst some of the most spectacular seashore; virtually untouched beaches lie only a few miles away from the heart of the town.

4 Day 7: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 Essaouira Drive to Essaouira and check into your hotel. Nestled along the southwestern Atlantic coast of Morocco, Essaouira s beautiful, white and quite coastal town, founded in the 16th century as a trading post for the Portuguese. It is located amongst some of the most spectacular seashore; virtually untouched beaches lie only a few miles away from the heart of the town. Day 8: Thursday, November 15, 2018 Essaouira We suggest: There are few things in Morocco more pleasurable than a stroll along its whitewashed streets and crenellated ramparts, looking out over the Atlantic Ocean. And given its location, it boasts some of the very best seafood in the country. Try it for yourself! Day 9: Friday, November 16, 2018 Essaouira

5 Day 10: Saturday, November 17, 2018 Casablanca After lunch, we will transfer to Casablanca where you will have time to explore the city. Day 11: Sunday, November 18, 2018 Departure Day- Casablanca to USA PRICING Total Trip Cost= $1, (Per Person, Based on Double Occupancy) Total Trip Cost= $2, (Based on Single Occupancy) To confirm booking and reserve your spot, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required. The final payment will be due, September 1, Payments Schedule Deposit $ Payment 1- July 15 $ Payment 2- September 1 $ TOTAL $ 1, WHAT S INCLUDED? - Accommodation at 4 Star Hotel or Riad - Knowledgeable, 5 star, English-speaking guide throughout the trip - Breakfast included everyday - Tips to guides and drivers - Airport Transfers and all transportation NOT INCLUDED: - International flights - Personal expenses such as laundry, beverages, phone calls, etc. - Travel Insurance - Meals not specified in the itinerary/meals at leisure/room service - Atlas Mountain Day trip $100 NOTES: - The tour must have a minimum of 10 passengers to operate - Maximum guests are 20 passengers GENERAL INFORMATION Your accommodations Riad is traditional house in Morocco. It is characterized by having an inner courtyard or a garden as the central element of the building. As a matter of fact, the name comes from the Arab word ryad garden.

6 Following the Islamic idea of privacy and inward reflection, a riad doesn t usually have large windows facing the outside. Instead, rooms in a riad will have windows facing the opened-ceiling inner courtyard/garden. International Airfare and Transfers Limitless Planet is happy to book your international airfare for your trip to Morocco. If you use miles, you will be responsible for booking your airfare on your own. Airport transfers available at an additional cost to and from the hotel. We are happy to make those arrangements for you. Private transfers are not included in the trip price. If you are arranging your own flight arrangements, please send a copy of your itinerary to kathryn@limitlessplanettravel.com Passport Each traveler will be required to have a passport valid for at least six months after your travel departure date. Limitless Planet is happy to assist you with your passport application or renewing an expired passport. Additional fees may apply. Please send a copy of your valid passport with your deposit payment. Travel Insurance Travel insurance is not included in the quote of this itinerary. Limitless Planet partners directly with TravelEx Insurance. We are happy to offer you a special rate if you would like to purchase travel insurance. A Limitless Planet Travel staff member will be onsite to assist in case of any emergency. Tours All activities on this trip are optional. Tours will meet in the hotel lobby prior to departure to travel as a group. Any passenger that is not in the lobby upon designated time will be responsible for their transportation to that day s activity location. If you would like to sleep in and skip a tour, no problem! It is your trip; we want you to enjoy it as you wish. Guides Limitless Planet s guides are chosen for their absolute dedication to interpreting those wonders that make every place unique. Intelligent, knowledgeable, and supremely organized, our guides oversee every detail of your itinerary and are an indispensable part of your journey. Historians by nature and guides by trade, Limitless Planet s guides provide the ultimate experiences worldwide. Concierge Service Limitless Planet is happy to provide on-site VIP Concierge Service for the duration of your trip. Our on-site travel directors will ensure your restaurant reservations are made, museums visits are arranged, and your flights are on time. You will also be provided the lists and locations of the Paris Fashion Week runway shows and events. Travel Directors are experienced in managing the most intricate on-site details of today s complicated programs. Be rest assured, you will have on-site assistance for any issue that occurs during your travels. Health & Wellness Your health and wellness are very important to us. We are happy to accommodate any dietary restriction and special requests. All participants of Limitless Planet s tours must be physically fit enough to participate on the tour. Limitless Planet reserves the right to deny participation on any of our tours, according to the tour itinerary. Who This Trip is For This tour is curated especially for those who want to immerse themselves in a culture unlike their own. Someone who wants to experience culture, beauty, and a rich history that they have never experienced before.

IMPORTANT: For every booking entrusted to us, we require the following information: - Full passengers name, date of birth, nationality & passport number - International arrival/departure flight (if

7 IMPORTANT: For every booking entrusted to us, we require the following information: - Full passengers name, date of birth, nationality & passport number - International arrival/departure flight (if not arranging through Limitless Planet) - Active medical problems - Bed preference (subject to availability) For booking inquiries, please contact Limitless Planet. Limitless Planet 3407 S Jefferson Ave, Suite 211 St. Louis, MO O: (314) info@limitlessplanettravel.com What to learn more about us? Visit our website at LIMITS ON LIMITLESS PLANET S RESPONSIBILITY: Limitless Planet acts as Tour Operator. It purchases transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant and other services from various independent suppliers that are not subject to its control. Limitless Planet cannot, therefore, be liable for death, personal injury or any other loss that may occur due to any act or omission of any such a supplier or by reason of any other event over which it has no control. Domestic flights are, occasionally, subject to overbooking, cancellation and schedule changes. If this occurs, Limitless Planet will do all in their power to assist clients in boarding flights or finding alternate arrangements. It must be stressed that this is done as a courtesy to clients and Limitless Planet cannot be held responsible for denied boarding, nor for the additional costs thus incurred; nor for payments not recovered for missed land arrangements due to airline delays. Optional Activities that may be Dangerous Depending on the itinerary you have selected, optional activities will be available at some of the places they will visit. Some of these activities carry with them the inherent risk of serious personal injury. These activities include, but are not limited to: horseback tours, canoe trips, hiking, river rafting, etc. You should be aware that your personal safety cannot be guaranteed and Limitless Planet assumes no responsibility for your safety. Acts of God and the Like Limitless Planet is not responsible for acts of God, fire, acts of local government or other authorities, wars, civil disturbances, riots, terrorist acts, strikes, thefts, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, earthquakes, adverse weather conditions, dangers incident to sea, land, and air travel and other similar acts or incidents beyond its ability to control or its suppliers. COPYRIGHT LIMITLESS PLANET, LLC

Thursday, September 27, Depart USA to Paris, France

Thursday, September 27, Depart USA to Paris, France Thursday, September 27, 2018- Depart USA to Paris, France Friday, September 28, 2018- Arrive Paris, France *Option- Private Tour & Talk at Pierre Cardin Museum with Curator (must be Wed or Fri) 3:00 PM