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had a large Jewish community (1/5th of its total population)
which emigrated to Canada, Israel and France.

Today, Safi is mainly modern, home to a fishing port and
diversified industries. The old town which lies within the city is
still very much alive. Here you may be tempted to buy pottery
typical of this part of the region.

This is our first port in Morocco and we have a short video to
give us the do’s and don’ts of visiting Morocco.

 Online VIdeo: The Don'ts of Visiting Morocco

Marrakech

By air-conditioned motor coach
Minimum 20 participants, no maximum
Approximately. duration 11 hours
Lunch included
€ 114
The Pearl of the South, also known as the "Pink City" for the
ochre color of its walls, Marrakech has long been host to
international personalities and jet-setters. Since time
immemorial, Marrakech has been an important crossroad of
Arabic, Berber and Sudanese civilizations. The city itself was
founded by a mysterious warrior from the Sahara, Yussef ben
Tachfine over 900 years ago. Its wonderful dry climate and its
unequalled setting in the midst of a 3,500-acre palm grove at
the foot of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains make it one of
Morocco's most popular travel destinations.

The excursion starts with a visit to the aristocratic Bahia Palace
with its magic Moorish gardens surrounding its buildings with
their remarkable finely wrought ceilings. You will continue

toward the ancient Medina, guarded by its numerous

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