Desert Passage

IMA

Premier Destinations  (Arizona West Airlines)

Writer:  Deborah Greenspan

Time:  4:00


 

MONTAGE OF LAS VEGAS NIGHTLIFE, SHOPPING, ENTERTAINMENT, DINING ETC.

NARRATOR (V.O.):

An oasis in the desert, Las Vegas welcomes travelers to shed their cares and delight their senses, leave home and hearth behind and step into a bustling marketplace where the world’s top nightlife, shopping and dining can be experienced.

 

SPOKESMODEL WALKING ON THE STRIP

 

SHE WALKS THROUGH THE MOROCCO GATE

 

 

SPOKESMODEL INSIDE

 

SHOTS OF INTERIOR INCLUDING THE SKY, THE BUILDINGS, THE SHOPS, RESTAURANTS ETC.

 

SHOTS OF DETAILS

 

 

 

 

ARABIAN DANCERS

But in the middle of this frenetic city, we can step off the strip, go through the formidable 90 foot high Morocco Gate, and enter an ancient desert world brought to life with remarkable authenticity.

 

Desert Passage...here, adventurers can travel through interweaving landscapes to places like Morocco where meticulous details—glistening mosaic tiles, intricate iron carvings, and ancient buildings plastered with mud and straw--create a setting for genuine Moroccan antiquities and artifacts.

 

SFX: MUSIC FOR DANCERS—MUSIC SLOWLY DISSOLVES TO PERCUSSIONISTS

 

 

SPOKESMODEL IN FRAGRANCE MARKET

 

 

 

SPOKESMODEL TRYING OUT WARES

 

 

SPOKESMODEL IN FRAGRANCE MARKET

NARRATOR (V.O.):

The haunting rhythms of Arabian percussionists fill the streets of the Fragrance market where the air is permeated with subtle aromas and perfumes...

SPOKESMODEL (ON CAMERA):

The health and beauty essentials presented here are intoxicating (sniffs perfume) and intriguing.

 

 

SPOKESMODEL WALKING TOWARD TREASURE HOUSE

 

SHOTS OF TREASURE HOUSE

 

 

NARRATOR (V.O.):

A dramatic desert fortress guards the enchanting Treasure House and its array of riches waiting to be discovered. This feast for the eyes features an exquisitely hand-painted domed ceiling.

 

SHOTS OF LOST CITY INCLUDING MOUNTAINSIDE, SKY, RESTAURANT WITH VIEW FROM CLIFF

 

SPOKESMODEL AT TABLE LOOKS DOWN AT VIEW

 

 

 

SHOTS OF ACROBATS, FOUNTAIN, WALKWAYS, RESTAURANTS ETC.

But our journey has barely begun.  In the majestic Lost City, a grand public square nestles amid dome shaped buildings and towers at the base of an 85-foot mountainside.  Here, adventurers can dine on balconies carved into the cliffs while surveying the lively marketplace below.

 

Moroccan acrobats build a three story human tower, and the view captures the intricately tiled public fountain, the cobblestone walkways and the rich variety of tantalizing food and tasty delights served and displayed under the breathtaking desert sky.

 

SPOKESMODEL WALKING THROUGH SMALL PASSAGE –COME OUT IN FRONT OF SULTAN’S PALACE

 

SHOTS OF EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF SULTAN’S PALACE

 

 

 

 

CEILING

 

 

SHOTS OF SULTAN’S GARDEN

 

 

FASHIONS AND ACCESSORIES

SPOKESMODEL (ON CAMERA):

Treasures and curiosities fill these passageways but none are more spectacular than the dramatic Sultan’s Palace with its golden dome and its grand hallway. 

 

NARRATOR (V.O.): From the elegant ceiling golden monkey chandeliers and hand-blown orange bulbs lend this luxurious Orangerie its name.  The Sultan’s garden offers sanctuary within its Moorish arches.  But the Sultan’s Palace also has a practical side--housing an opulent collection of fashions and accessories for the home.

 

 

SPOKESMODEL HEARS SOMETHING AND STARTS WALKING TOWARD SOUND

 

 

SHOTS OF MERCHANT HARBOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPOKESMODEL ON STEAMSHIP—ZOOM INTO MEDIUM SHOT

 

 

 

 

 

 

SKY, CLOUDS, RAIN

 

 

MONTAGE OF BOUTIQUES AND FASHIONS

(SFX:  SOUND OF WATER)

 

The sound of water lapping the shore draws visitors onward to Merchants Harbor, a breathtaking North African harbor front whose charm is captured in a blend of architectural styles from coastal Morocco, Colonial France, and the Mediterranean...

 

(SFX: SOUNDS OF LONGSHOREMEN)

 

SPOKESMODEL (ON CAMERA):
In the harbor is a 155 foot European steamship.  And I can hear the longshoremen scrambling to unload new trade goods. But wait, I think it’s going to rain.

 

NARRATOR (V.O.):

Scattered clouds drift across the sky, far-off thunder rumbles and rain falls several times each day.  Here, boutiques burst with styles from New York, Paris, Great Britain and L.A.

 

SPOKESMODEL ENTERING DOME OF SPIRITS

 

PAN ACROSS DOME

 

 

SPOKESMODEL WALKING ACROSS AREA AND ENTERING HALL OF LAMPS

 

SHOTS OF STORES AND THEIR WARES

Just beyond the harbor is the  Dome of Spirits.

 

Whispers of ancient spirits lead leading travelers onward to the graceful Hall of Lamps inspired by Andalusian Spain. 

 

This elegant corridor presents a sophisticated collection of art, designer fashions, jewelry, and accessories.

 

 

 

MONTAGE OF LAMPS, BENCHES, MATERIALS, ENTERTAINERS, STORES, RESTAURANTS, FASHIONS, MORE RESTAURANTS, ENTERTAINMENT ETC.

 

 

 

REPRISE OF DESERT PASSAGE SHOTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPOKESMODEL IN DRAMATIC SETTING

Authentic lamps, benches, and materials...musicians, dancers, acrobats, puppets, contortionists!

130 stores...14 world class restaurants...valet parking...

 

Desert Passage sweeps across history, offering the bounty of ancient trade routes.  A celebration of riches, it is the most extraordinary collection of fashions for the home and body, internationally renowned cuisines, and sensational nightlife in Las Vegas. 

 

SPOKESMODEL (ON CAMERA):
Desert Passage—it’s a shopping adventure and an absolute must-see for visitors to this incredible city.