Festival des Andalousies Atlantiques Experience

Oct 21-31, 2022 10 nights / 11 days

Dror Sinai
PO Box 3226
Santa Cruz, Ca. 95063
dror@rhythmfusion.com
831/234-0619

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I was blessed to attend Andalous Atlantique festival couple times. In a BEAUTIFUL Essaouira, one of the “Blue Cities” in Morocco to the shore of the Pacific…Portuguese, Roman, British, Muslim, Jews…you can see and feel all in this place…

It feels like time travel just being there, the beautiful beaches and the old medina…and then ad this festival that brings in Jews and Arabs from around Morocco and the World. There are of course all kinds from around the world yet the peaceful, respectful, joyful collaborations of Jewish and Muslim musicians makes it VERY special !!!

Due to the “surreal Era” most all festivals in Morocco has not woken up yet, however, last week I was aware that the Andalous Atlantique Festival is ON Oct 27-30/2022

I got so excited! I’m creating this special tour for the few special people, Are you one of them?

We will enjoy our stay in Essaouira for the whole festival, after we toured southern, out of the way , unique places in Morocco: Including Tazenakht- The center of carpet weaving in Morocco. Tilaouin- Safron center of Morocco and the only area in the world where Argan trees grow…

We’ll be inland for few days and then arrive to Essaouira on the shore of the Atlantic for the duration of the festival.

This is a change from the original tour on these dates. Very unique itinerary and lower cost. For very small group of the right people. Check it out and register now!

Mugic (Music & Magic) of Andalous Atlantiue Festival, Essaouira, Morocco, Oct 21-31, 2022

Oct 21: Casablanca

We will be greet you at Casablanca airport and transfer to the hotel. we’ll have a full day of explorations including Orientation tour of Casablanca while we visit the only Jewish museum in a Muslim country, overall tour of the city, it may feature the downtown colonial area, walls of the medina (old city), a visit or a look at the impressive Hassan ll mosque (varies), Visit services at a Jewish synagogue. An opportunity for a Hamam, Short orientation, Dinner and Accommodations

Oct 22: Casablanca-Rabat-Casablanca

Rabat, Morocco’s capital, rests along the shores of the Bouregreg River and the Atlantic Ocean. It’s known for landmarks that speak to its Islamic and French-colonial heritage, including the Kasbah of the Udayas. This Berber-era royal fort is surrounded by formal French-designed gardens and overlooks the ocean. The city’s iconic Hassan Tower, a 12th-century minaret, soars above the ruins of a mosque

Breakfast and dinner included

Oct 23: Casablanca-Marrakech

Following delicious breakfast, we’ll journey southward to Marrakech. This unique city is located where the desert and mountains meet. Known is the “Pearl of the South” or the Red City it was established in the 11th century by the Almoravid Dynasty. We’ll arrive at our hotel for lunch and rest by the pool. Later in the afternoon we’ll go on an introductory tour of monumental Marrakech featuring ramparts and gates, gardens and Jamaa el Fna square where there is colorful action of acrobats, snake charmers, water servers, many people… we’ll enjoy a mint tea at the roofs of Café Argana overlooking the never ending entertainment of this square. Usually the day will end with dinner and a musical evening

Breakfast and lunch included.

Oct 24: Marrakech

We will devote our morning to the exploration of Marrakech’s many historical sites, including the Saadian Tombs, the Bahia Palace, and the city’s focal point: the 12th century Koutoubia Minaret. After lunch, we will have an opportunity to visit the souks, a plethora of alleyways with multicolored shops, and the Jamaa El Fna Square, where snake charmers, acrobats, and fortune-tellers put on a never-ending show. We will conclude the day with dinner and optional another evening of music with local Chaabi Band, Andalousi music at an amazing looking restaurant.

Breakfast and lunch included.

Oct 25: Marrakech-Ouarzazate

After breakfast, departure to Ouarzazate Through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass , the beautiful Atlas mountains(2260m).We will discover a remarkable region characterized by the magnificence, beauty of its landscapes dominated by Berber villages and their farms.Before arrive Ouarzazate we may (I said may since many times we prefer to just swim in the pool…) Look over Ait Ben Haddou- unesco site -Ksar (Kasbah that is a village) town has a long list of film and TV credits, including Lawrence of Arabia, Game of Thrones and Gladiator. Ouarzazate is know as “Mollywood”= “Moroccan Hollywood” where many known movies has been filmed, benefiting from the very special blue sky and light of Ouarzazate. we arrive in Ouarzazate for dinner and night in a beautiful Dar.

Breakfast and Dinner included

Oct 26: Ouarzazate-Tazenakht-Taliouine-Taroudant

After breakfast w’ll take of to Tazenakht- The carpet center of Morocco. Continue to Taliouin-Safran center of Morocco.
Arrive at Taroudant possibly visit the ramparts, souk for the night. Breakfast included.

Oct 27- Taroudant- Agadir- Essaouira.
Andalous Atlantique Festival
Breakfast included.

We’ll have few days at this beautiful city.
Lots of free time, meeting people, enjoying the beach, cafe’s ‘ delicious see food…in between the CONCERTS and festival events like lectures, movies, presentations…Imagine this: wake up in the morning whenever you naturally wake up.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast , stroll through the medina, colorful, creative, interesting, crafts,,, stroll to the beach… meet the new friends from last night concert…and another concert…and delicious dinner…after party?…

• Oct 28: Essaouira- Andalous Atlantique Festival
• Oct 29: Essaouira-Andalous Atlantic Festival.
• Oct 30: Essaouira-Andalous Atlantique festival/
• Oct 31: Essaouira- Casablanca Airport-full and happy flying back home.