Battlefield Tour Morocco Operation Torch
The
United
States
had
last
sent
armed
forces
to
Morocco
during
the
Second
Barbary
War
of
1815.
However,
on
8th
November
1942
US
forces
would
again
be
off
the
coast
of
Morocco.
The
Western
Task
Force
was
landing
on
the
coast
between
Port
Lyautey
and
Fedala
and
Safi.
This
was
the
beginning
of
American
involvement
in
North
Africa,
other
landings
would
take
place
in
Algeria
and
before
the
end
of
the
year
American
and
British
forces
would
be
on
the
outskirts
of
Tunis.
The
Panzerarmee
Afrika
counter-attacked
delaying
the
end,
but
six
months
to
the
day
of
these
landings
the
war
in
North
Africa
would
finally
be
over.
While
in
Morocco
we
will
also
look
at
the
most
famous
desert
fighters
of
them
all
–
the
Foreign
Legion.
We
shall
cross
the
Atlas
Mountains
and
follow
one
of
their
longest
marches,
see
their
longest
tunnel
and
examine
two
of
their
typical
“No
Surrender”
battles.
Who
wouldn’t
want
a
drink
in
Ricks
Café
in
Casablanca?
This
is
a
5*
exclusive
and
exciting
tour
that
encompasses
WW2
and the romance of the desert and the Foreign Legion.
5th August
Arrive Casablanca, met and transferred to our hotel; check in at hotel. Dinner & overnight. (D)
6th August
After breakfast we visit the Ben Msik war cemetery. We then start a sightseeing tour of the
economic capital Casablanca. See all of the major sites in Casablanca including the Imperial
Hotel Pattons HQ. You will be able to admire the enchanting mixture of modern and
traditional influences that shape the city while visiting the Central Market and the Habous
District for a closer look at the Habous market. Proceed to the Mahkama (law court) and visit
the Royal Palace from outside. Continue on to visit of the seaside resort and the residential
district of Anfa Hil and then on to panorama visit to Hassan II Mosque which is the largest
mosque in the Islamic world after that of Mecca in Saudi Arabia and Mohammed V Square.
The afternoon is at leisure to relax at the hotel or to stroll by the Atlantic beach. (B D)
7th August
Today we visit the landing beaches at Fedala where Patton and the 3rd Infantry Division
landed. We then move onto the landing beaches at Port Lyautey where units from the 9th
Infantry Division and 66th Armoured Regiment landed, under command of General Truscott.
At both sites we shall examine the landings and the bridgehead and the fight for the “Kasbah”
Return to Casablanca. Back to the hotel, freshen up. Dinner at Restaurant Rick’s Café, back
to the hotel & overnight (B D)
8th August
After breakfast we head to Marrakech via the landing beaches at Safi, Where, under the
command of General Harmon the remainder of 9th Infantry Division and the 67th Armoured
Regiment landed. We will also visit the defensive position at Pointe de la Tour and La
Railleuse. We then continue to our hotel in Marrakech. Dinner is at a local restaurant. (B D)
9th August
“In the footsteps of the Foreign Legion”
After an early departure, we cross the High Atlas Mountains and reach the 2260 m-high Tizi
N’Tichka pass and the Foreign Legion Memorial. Then we continue on until we reach the
Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Then continue towards Ouarzazate through the implacable
Hamada. Overnight at Ouarzazate. (B D)
10th August
After breakfast, we head down the “road of a thousand kasbahs” for Errachida, via the
Taourirt Kasbah, then to the Legion battlefield at Skoura. On through Tineghit, to our hotel
in Errachida. (B D)
11th August
An early start with 4x4s, as we head towards the Legion stronghold of Boudenib. We shall
spend the day in this area examining Legion fortifications and battlefields and the dramatic
story of the “40 against 400”. We then return Errachida. Dinner & overnight at hotel (B D)
12th August
This morning we head north to Fez via the “Tunnel der Legionnaire” and Midelt another
Legion stronghold. Overnight in Fez. (B D)
13th August
Breakfast at hotel, departure to Fez Airport for your afternoon flight home, or join our flight
to Marseille. (B)
Included in price
TBC
A/C bus for all transfers and battlefields as per itinerary,
4x4 vehicles.
1 bottle of mineral water per day per person while touring,
5 and 4* Hotels,
Meals as itinerary (B D),
Entrance fees to monuments.
Arrival & departure transfers,
Battlefield Guide.
Campaign booklet