Take part in an authentic Moroccan adventure on this funfilled camel trekking experience. From Agadir, there is a 20-minute drive to the Ranch Pyramide where you meet the camel handlers and their camels. Your trek of approximately two hours is over sand dunes and through the fragrant eucalyptus forests, which border the grounds of the 1980s Palace, built for the father of the current Moroccan Monarch, Mohammed VI. Keep watch for pink flamingos as you pass the River Souss, before returning to the ranch for refreshing mint tea and pastries. Your journey back to the ship features a brief guided look at Agadir’s busy souks.

Agadir lies on the shores of the Atlantic near the foot of the mighty Atlas Mountains. Become acquainted with this city’s essential sights without the need for extensive walking. First stop is at the Fish Market in the Old Port, to witness the colorful hub-bub of a fish auction (except Thursday and Sunday calls). Back aboard the coach there is a 15-minute drive to the 16th-century Kasbah (Agadir Oufellah) which lies in a prominent position atop Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, which span all the way from Agadir to Tunis in Tunisia. Etched on this arid hill is an Arabic motto, of great significance to all Moroccans – “God, Country, King.’’ Your guide brings Agadir’s fascinating history to life as you view the remains of the earthquake-demolished “old” Agadir, while viewing expansive views of the present-day city, its port and coastline. After a brief period at leisure you continue to the old area of Talborjt area for a photo stop outside the impressive Mohammed V Mosque. Then proceed to the exotic atmosphere of Agadir’s bustling souk before traversing the main tourist hub beside the beach. We have a refreshing drink at a five star hotel on the Atlantic Coast. Your return to the ship is by way of the Palais Du Sud handicraft cooperative.

The tour leaves the port of Casablanca in direction of the motorway, stopping en route in a roadside café for refreshments. On arrival to Marrkach, the most exotic of the imperial cities of Morocco, which is surrounded by thousands of palm trees and backed by the snow-capped Atlas mountains, we drive pass the Koutoubia Minaret, the Hotel Mamounia (where Sir Winston Churchill spent his Winter months painting), and to visit both Yves St Laurent’s Majorelle Gardens and the El Bahia Palace. Lunch is taken in a Moroccan art style restaurant called Dar Nejjarine,then into the souks and medina on foot, back in time, discovering the different handicrafts and wares in the labyrinth of winding narrow streets, continue through the wool dyers souks and into the heartbeat of Marrakech, the Djemaa El Fnaa Square for free time before returning back to Casablanca.

Depart from your ship to have a look in the Tafira area, the exclusive residential area of Las Palmas city. Also located in this area is the University. After a short time to explore this area, reboard your coach and journey to the “Crater de Bandam”. This area is characterized by an inactive volcanic crater that is approximately 800 meters in diameter, and more importantly, is now inhabited and cultivated! The Crater de Bandama is the result of a great explosion that occurred approximately 5,000 years ago. Fom the interior of the crater erupted lava came out and formed the Mount Bandama and from there you will have a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside. Then, continue to Teror, situated in a strategic position on the slopes of a mountain valley which links the north with the center of the island and is a treasure trove of the Canarian architecture ofs cobbled streets and hand-crafted carved wooden balconies. In Teror there is a Basilica which houses the Virgen del Pino, the island’s patron saint. The Basilica itself is constructed in the traditional Canarian design. Next, it’s off to Arucas. The city is mainly an agricultural centre on the foot of the Mountain of Arucas, a dormant volcano. Agriculture is very important to Arucas, the third largest town in Gran Canaria, and you will see the large banana farms that contribute to the commerce of this area. Arucas’ historical center has a distinctly nineteenth century flavor and is rich in buildings with carved stone façades. After a photo stop here, you will continue the drive towards Altavista, which affords amazing views of the surroundings. After, you will return to your Windstar ship.

Depart from the ship to the “Pueblo Canario”, which located in the Palms of Great Canary (Canary Islands, Spain), made up of a collection of houses inspired by the canary traditional architecture. Enjoy the square which is surrounded by stores of local crafts and a hermitage. You will then visit, the Casa Museo de Colón (Columbus´House Museum). Casa Colón commemorates the discovery of America´s connection with the city; it is dedicated to the study of the history of the Canary Islands and its relations with America. The Columbus House represents many elements of Canarian architecture. Then you will visit the Plaza Santa Ana (Saint Anne´s Square) that is the heart of the old district of Vegueta. Nearby, stands the Museo Canario (Canary Island Museum) mainly devoted to the island´s prehispanic culture. The Canarian cultural Museum was founded in Palmas de Gran Canarias in 1879 by a small number of citizens from the local bourgeoisie. The Museum soon became a point of reference in a city that was about to engage in a process of economic expansion based on the development of its port. The museum, which was created as an expression of the flowering of modern thinking at the end of the nineteenth century, boasts the world´s most extensive collections of Cro-Magnon remains. The museum also possesses a library and archives. The Canarian Museum currently aims its efforts at the preservation, research and exhibition of its archeological and documentary collections. The museum has also a library, a periodical library and an archive specialized in Canarian subjects and offers its services to researchers, students and the general public. The guests will then have an opportunity to see Altavista and the “Crater de Bandama” It is called “Caldera” in the Canary Islands for all volcanic craters, and in this beautiful place there are an inactive crater of about 800 meters of diameter and 200 meters of depth. It emphasizes being one of few craters of the world whose ground is inhabited and cultivated. The Caldera de Bandama is the result of a great explosion associated to the volcanic cone of happened Bandama does about 5,000 years and from the interior of the crater that once, the lava came out and formed the mount Bandama from there you can have a privileged panoramic. You will stop for photos and admire the scenery, before you will be driven back to the ship.

Combine a panoramic city tour of Santa Cruz with the Pyramid Park of Tenerife. You will drive through the boulevards of Santa Cruz passing several luxury hotels, the local botanical park and the old bullring (bullfighting is now prohibited in the Canary Islands). You will head far into the hills for a panoramic view of the entire city of Santa Cruz. En route to the Pyramid Park and Candelaria, you’ll cross the Guimar Valley where the pre- Hispanic pyramids are situated. Pyramid Park is Tenerife’s newest attraction. The world-famous adventurer Thor Heyerdahl, who captained the Kon-Tiki and Ra boats across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans respectively, discovered the pyramid site on one of his voyages. After your visit to the park, you will head to the airport via the town of Candelaria, visiting the basilica where the figure of the Black Madonna, Patron Saint of the Canary Islands, is housed. Legend has it that well before Christianity was brought to the Canaries, an image of the Virgin Mary washed ashore in Candelaria and was worshiped by the local Gauches who were oblivious to its significance.