Morocco, Senegal & Ghana, 15 Days

Day 1 (Friday) - Nov. 12, 2010 - DEPART US

Evening flight departs from New York’s JFK airport.

Meal(s) Included: No

Day 2 (Saturday) - Nov. 13, 2010 - ARRIVE IN CASABLANCA/RABAT

After an early morning arrival in Casablanca, the economic capital of Morocco, you will be met and assisted at the airport. On the orientation drive through this lively city, view United Nations Square, the Royal Palace, the Medina and the Corniche, with its many seaside cafes. Also pass the impressive seaside Hassan II Mosque. In the afternoon,travel to the Imperial "garden city" of Rabat. Then, check into your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Photo: Palace Gate in Rabat

Meal(s) Included: Dinner

Overnight at Hotel Chellah Rabat or Similar

Day 3 (Sunday) - Nov. 14, 2010 - RABAT/MOULAY IDRISS/VOLUBILIS/MEKNES/FEZ

This morning’s tour in Rabat includes the Kasbah of the Oudayas and the walls of the Mechouar surrounding the Royal Palace, and the magnificent Hassan Tower, situated on the crest of a hill. Visit to the Mohammed V Mausoleum, housing the tomb of the late Kings. Continue to the holy city of Moulay Idriss, where the founder of Islam in Morocco is buried. Stop at the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis before continuing to Meknes. See the monumental gates of Bab Mansour and the Mellah. Drive to Fez for dinner and overnight.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Menzeh Zalagh Hotel or Similar

Day 4 (Monday) - Nov. 15, 2010 - FEZ

Get acquainted with Morocco’s oldest Imperial City, Fez, on a full-day sightseeing tour. Fez is the spiritual, cultural and educational center of the country. Visit the quaint medieval Medina, the Karaouine Mosque with its roof of emerald green tiles, and the splendid Nejjarine Fountain. In the afternoon, walk along the winding cobblestone lanes of the ancient souk. Stop to see the Dyers’ Tanneries — the view is memorable! You can find incredible bargains on a variety of crafts and jewelery. Dinner at the hotel.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Menzeh Zalagh Hotel or Similar

Day 5 (Tuesday) - Nov. 16, 2010 - FEZ/BENI MELLAL/MARRAKESH

Morning departure from Fez. On a full-day's drive via the Middle Atlas region with its beautiful cedar forests, view scenic villages and the charming resort town of Ifrane, nestled amidst towering forests. Stop in Beni Mellal before continuing to Marrakesh. Suddenly, you’ll notice the changes in scenery — the earth becomes red, the sky is clear blue and lush green palm groves are scattered everywhere. Check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Marrakesh.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at El Andalous Hotel Marrakech or Similar

Day 6 (Wednesday) - Nov. 17, 2010 - MARRAKESH/CASABLANCA/DAKAR, SENEGAL

Morning at leisure then travel to Casablanca to board the flight to Dakar.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Novotel Dakar or Similar

Day 7 (Thursday) - Nov. 18, 2010 - DAKAR CITY TOUR

After breakfast, tour Dakar and vicinity. The tour will include colorful markets including Tilen Market, famous for a variety of medicinal herbs and traditional healers. Visit the National Art Gallery, the Presidential Palace and the picturesque residential district of Medina.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Novotel Dakar or Similar

Day 8 (Friday) - Nov. 19, 2010 - GOREE ISLAND

After breakfast, transfer to the ferry for the short cruise to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Goree Island. The tour includes the "Door of No Return" and a visit to the ethnographic museum and a lecture by the curator on the history of Goree Island. After lunch on Goree, return to Dakar or continue to tour the island before returning to Dakar.

 Photo: "Door of No Return", Barry Williams

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight at Novotel Dakar or Similar

Day 9 (Saturday) - Nov. 20, 2010 - PINK LAKE AND FULANI VILLAGE

After breakfast, tour Pink Lake, a rare natural phenomena caused by a unique combination of micro-organism and high concentration of salts which gives the lake its pink colour. Interact with the women harvesting salt and visit the nearby Fulani Village where you will be welcomed by the chief and his wives. Explore the dunes in 4x4 vehicles. Return to Dakar for overnight.

 Photo: Harvesting salt in Pink Lake, Barry Williams

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight at Novotel Dakar or Similar

Day 10 (Sunday) - Nov. 21, 2010 - DAKAR/ACCRA

After an early morning arrival in Accra, you will be met assisted and transferred to your hotel. Later, tour Accra and vicinity including the W.E.B. Dubois Center. Visit Black Star Square and the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial. Pass by Independence Arch-Accra's ceremonial grounds.

 Photo:  Accra's Independence Arch, Barry Williams

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel or Similar

Day 11 (Monday) - Nov. 22, 2010 - ACCRA/KAKUM/CAPE COAST

After breakfast, depart to Cape Coast stopping at Kakum National Park. Kakum Park is one of Ghana’s most famous parks, an original old growth rain forest that is home to several species of primates, antelope, forest elephants, unique species of butterflies and more than 200 species of birds. Though it is unlikely you will see any of the mammal species, birds are plentiful. Kakum is also home to Africa’s only aerial walkway through the tree canopy, a 1000-ft long, seven-bridge walkway with viewing platforms that reaches heights of over 150 ft above ground. After strolling on the aerial walkway, take a short drive to Hans Cottage “Boatel” for lunch. The “Boatel” features walkways and platforms over a small lagoon where you can see monkeys, crocodiles and many bird species. After lunch, continue to Elmina Beach resort.

  Photo: Kakum's Canopy Walkway, Barry Williams 

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Elmina Beach Resort or Similar

Day 12 (Tuesday) - Nov. 23, 2010 – CAPE COAST

After breakfast, tour Elmina Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1482. This castle was the first European structure in sub-Saharan Africa. Continue to Cape Coast Castle and the Castle Museum for a guided tour. Cape Coast Castle is another restored UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was one of the departure points for Africans being sent to the Americas. The castle is home to the infamous Door of No Return.

 Photo: Cape Coast Castle

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight at Elmina Beach Resort or Similar

Day 13 (Wednesday) - Nov. 24, 2010 - KUMASI

After breakfast depart to Kumasi, the realm of the ancient Ashanti Kingdom of Gold. En route, stop at a village school to make a presentation consisting of school supplies among other items. Interact with the students and teachers before continuing to Kumasi, arriving late afternoon. Time permitting, visit the facilities of Anglo-Ashanti Goldfields before dinner and overnight.

 Photo: Students in Ghanaian Village, Barry Williams

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Noda Hotel or Similar

Day 14 (Thursday) - Nov. 25, 2010 - KUMASI/ACCRA

Visit the home of Nana Yaa Asantewaa, the legendary female general who led Ashanti Armies against British Forces in 1900.  Also, visit Manhyia Palace and museum to learn about the history of the Ashanti People. This afternoon, depart to Accra stopping at points of interest including the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Arrive in Accra early evening.

 Photo: Manhyia Palace, Barry Williams

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

Overnight at Novotel Accra City Centre Hotel or Similar

Day 15 (Friday) - Nov. 26, 2010 - ACCRA/DEPARTURE

Morning at leisure then depart for home.

Meal(s) Included: Breakfast

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