Morocco: Melting Pot of Cultures
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- Watch the sun set over the desert, then enjoy traditional Moroccan music under the stars.
- Enjoy hands-on lessons in the techniques and flavors of Moroccan cooking.
- Discuss the issues facing modern Morocco at schools and nongovernmental organizations.
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- 15 nights of accommodations
- 14 expert-led lectures
- 15 expert-led field trips
- 1 hands-on experience
- 3 performances
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
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In Flight
Accommodation: Rabat Cantor Hotel Terminus
Afternoon: Arrival to Rabat Sale Airport and Meet the group leader. Check in at the hotel Orientation Session: Morocco 101
Evening: Bus leaves for Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Cantor Hotel Terminus
Activity note: All the lectures are going to be in a conference room with air-conditioning, the lectures last for about 1:30 with a break of 20 minutes coffee break. The tour of Raba...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Cantor Hotel Terminus
Activity note: All the lectures are going to be in a conference room with air-conditioning, the lectures last for about 1:30 with a break of 20 minutes coffee break.
Breakfast...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Riad Chaouen
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Departure to Chefchaouen Via Assila Field trip: The Murals of Asilah
Lunch: Lunch with the group
Afternoon: Continue the drive ...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Riad Chaouen
Activity note: The city of Chefchaouen is located on hills. The field trip through the town is 3 hours with 20 min stops at the different sites. Participants can be transferred back to the hotel at a...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Merinides
Activity note: The drives between each of the cities are 1.5 hours in duration with a rest stop between each city. In Ouezzane, choose between walking on an uneven terrain or getting a rid...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Merinides
Activity note: The field trip through Fes is 5.5 hours in duration including several stops and lunch in between. Participants can be transferred back to the hotel at any point during the field tri...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Merinides
Activity note: The visit to Volibulis is two hours in length. The bus will be parked within a 15 minute walking distance from the site and participants can return to it at any time
Breakfas...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Chergui Kasbah Hotel
Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel
Morning: Bus leaves to Erfoud via Errachidia Bus Lecture: Amazighi Issues
Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant - Midelt
Afternoon: Res...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Nomadic Tents
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Bus leaves for Rissani Field Trip: The souk of Rissani, Field Trip: Ksour of Tafilalt, the medieval city and the largest Saharan oasis of Mo...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Ibis Moussafir Ouarzazate
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Take Jeeps to Erfoud Bus leaves to Ouarzazate via Tinjdad and Tinghir Field trip: Oasis and Palm Trees
Lunch: Lunch...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Atlas Medina
Activity note: The drive to Marrakech will cross the high Atlas Mountains in which part of this drive will be at an elevation of 7,200 ft.
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
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Accommodation: Hotel Atlas Medina
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Orientation field trip through Marrakech. Known as the Red City and an important former imperial city, it lies at the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Atlas Medina
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Departure to the Boulouane village
Lunch: Lunch and open group discussion with the villagers
Afternoon: Tea ceremony Optional walk in the village Departure for Marrakech
Dinner: Dinner with the group.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Ibis Casa City Center
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel
Morning: Bus leaves for Casablanca Check in at the Hotel
Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant- Casablanca
Afternoon: Guided visit of Casablanca (Hassan II Mosque) Questions and Answers Program Wrap-up session
Dinner: Farewell dinner
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast: Early breakfast
Morning: Depart for Mohamed V airport
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Cantor Hotel Terminus: 3 nights Rabat Rabat, Morocco
The Cantor Hotel Terminus is a century-old hotel known as the Terminus. An architectural marvel constructed in 1902; the building was the first hotel to be built in Rabat. Completely renovated, the Art Deco character of the building has been showcased alongside a touch of modernity that was brought to the interior design, offering a product where comfort, luxury and quality of service come together to make sure that your stay and your events at the Cantor Hotel Terminus are unforgettable experiences.
Riad Chaouen: 2 nights Chefchaouen
Overlooking the beautiful mountainous town of Chefchaouen (or Chaouen), Hotel Riad Chaouen is the unique hotel of its standing in town, with a fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding area. Renovated in 2006, it features an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness area, a hammam and a Jacuzzi.
Hotel Merinides: 3 nights Fes
Located on the heights of the oldest city Fes, the Merinides Hotel is a few minutes walking distance from the Merinides dynasty tombs and other main sites to be visited during the program. Its proximity to Al Karaouiyine Mosque, Dar Batha Museum, the Andalusians mosque and the Thermal baths of Moulay Yacoub contribute to make of Merinides Hotel an address of charm for a stay for discovering and relaxation.
Chergui Kasbah Hotel: 1 night Erfoud
The hotel is newly built in Kasbah style (old fortresses of the south of Morocco); its architecture is a unique feature, the decoration and the Hammam are unique features of the hotel
Nomadic Tents: 1 night Hassia Labiad
Evening, dinner and private live musical performance in the camps; night under nomadic comfortable tents in double and single accommodation as requested for the whole program. The experience is unique in the setting of tents, the natural environment, the meeting with the locals and the magical rhythms of the gnaoua genre inspired from Sub-Saharan origins. An optional camel ride, at extra cost on site and upon request, is also available. And hopefully a nice sunset and sunrise to all...
Hotel Ibis Moussafir Ouarzazate: 1 night Ouarzazate
The Ibis Moussafir Ouarzazate hotel is located in the center of Ouarzazate close to the desert and 10 minutes from the airport. Each of the hotel's 104 rooms is fully equipped with satellite TV, free Wi-Fi Internet access, air conditioning and direct telephone line.
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