We as a couple and as a group have cruised the Carribian many times and we were looking to travel somewhere different. This cruise certainly filled that requirement!
Arriving at Barcelona Airport we found out there was a Taxi strike. Taxis parked all over the main roads, we spent two additional days prior to the Cruise Touring this beautiful City, upon boarding we found the ship to To meet our every desire, Morocco with the exception of the Mosque and “ Ricks Cafe” was a bit of a disappointment. The Canery Islands were spectacular! The Volcano Trek is incorrectly listed it should be a class 3-4 out of 5
Between the elevation and steep terrain not to mention the pace of the tour it certainly should be upgraded for Safety reasons.and if you have any Heart, weight or mobility issues to take a different Tour!
As previously stated Our Attendant did a wonderful job.
The Mosque tour was a very interesting exposure to the Muslim faith. The Detail and effort put forth in its construction are spectacular. Lunch at “Ricks Cafe” was very good and a memorable experience We were brought to a Fruit and vegetable market no purchase was allowed since we could not bring food onto the ship. So it was pointless . also we were brought to a Berber carpet store where we were under the impression we would see how these Magic Carpets were made. Instead it was nothing more than a High Pressure sales pitch commercial, lastly we were taken to a Snake oil salesman who tried to encourage our group to purchase various cosmetic oils. When no one stepped up to make a purchase the salesman turned a bit sour and left.
Wonderful bus tour and then a cable car up the the highest peak. Where we viewed the Scenes from the bus ride on foot, the church and surrounded grounds were peaceful and beautiful children in a local school came out at 1200 noon formed a large heart and sang we are the World. Sampled the local coffee and pastries which were rich and strong. Another great city and tour