Spain and Morocco: Shared Histories, Complementary Cultures
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Highlights
- Experts discuss the blend of cultures that define and complement Spain and Morocco.
- Discover the 12th-century Moroccan city of Fes on an expert-led field trip.
- Enjoy performances of traditional music presented with the English translation of the lyrics
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- 13 nights of accommodations
- 8 expert-led lectures
- 16 expert-led field trips
- 3 hands-on experiences
- 4 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
Evening: International flight to Spain.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel H10 Puerta de Alcala
Morning: Arrive at Madrid airport and transfer to hotel. Check-in to your room and rest before lunch.
Lunch: Lunch at the hotel restaurant.
Afternoon: Orientation and city walk in Madrid followed by a welcome reception at the hotel.
Dinner: Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel H10 Puerta de Alcala
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Morning: Explore the medieval capital of Toledo with in-depth visits to the Cathedral, Mosque and the Synagogue/Sephardic Museum. We...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Comfort Dauro II
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Morning: Morning departure from Madrid to Granada. We will stop at an olive oil museum in the town of Baeza to learn about the h...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Comfort Dauro II
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Morning: A morning walking tour of the Albaycin neighborhood where Moorish Spain comes alive in the streets of Granada.
L...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Inglaterra
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Morning: Depart Granada for Seville, stopping in Córdoba, the crossroads of civilizations, and mainstay of Islamic and Jewish heritage...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Inglaterra
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Morning: Explore the Alcázar - Seville's Royal palace and heritage of Muslim and Christian architects and artisans, as well as the Jew...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Inglaterra
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Morning: Morning lectures on "Sephardic Spain" and "Spain Today"
Lunch: On-site staff will give you suggestions for enjoying a tapas d...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Riad Dar Chaouen
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Morning: Depart from Seville to the port of Tarifa via ferry for Tangier. It is about a 35-minute ferry ride. Arrival in Tangier and h...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Riad Dar Chaouen
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Morning: Morning guided tour of the Medina of Chefchaouen, the city center that still preserves its roots as a marketplace and center ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Merinides
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Morning: Morning check-out of the hotel and departure for Fes. En route, bus lecture "Health Care System in Morocco”. Afterwards we wil...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Merinides
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Morning: Guided tour of the Medina of Fes, a city of three centuries: 9th, 14th and 20th.
Lunch: Lunch will be at a restaurant i...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Cantor Hotel Terminus
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Morning: Check-out of hotel and depart by bus for Rabat via Meknes. On the way, bus Lecture on “Educational System". Guided Tour ...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Cantor Hotel Terminus
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Morning: Lectures on "Architecture in Morocco" and "Moroccan Politics and the Arab Spring".
Lunch: Lunch with Moroccan families.
Meals: Breakfast
In Flight
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Morning: Morning departures and return flights from Rabat airport.
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Accommodation
Hotel H10 Puerta de Alcala: 2 nights Madrid
Located in the lovely Salamanca neighborhood of Madrid, close to Retiro Park and the Serrano and Velazquez shopping districts.
Hotel Comfort Dauro II: 2 nights Granada
Located in the monumental center of Granada.
Hotel Inglaterra: 3 nights Seville
Located in Plaza Nueva, central to all of Seville's major monuments.
Riad Dar Chaouen: 2 nights Chefchaouen
Riad dar Chaouen is Located across the mountains and water sources in the center of the city of Chefchaouen. its guests with its privileged location in the city and its striking architecture. For relaxation Dar Echaouen from its terrace offers panoramic views of the Medina of Chefchaouen, the river and mountains.
Hotel Merinides: 2 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.
Cantor Hotel Terminus: 2 nights Rabat
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…
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