In terms of the meeting with the US
Ambassador and the press first evening Nov 4, 2001, a proper business attire
will be recommended, besides that casual and comfortable dress is the best.
Please note that during the day the temperature is around 65 - 70 but at night
it about 50. therefore a warm coat /jacket will be useful.
Nov
3 / Day 0 JFK / Casablanca Royal
Air Maroc Flight # AT 205 (
8:00 pm local time to 8:00 am next day)
Depart
from New York, JFK Airport, on Royal Air Moroc, Moroccan national carrier,
overnight flight to Casablanca. starting your journey as soon as you take off.
In addition to superb Moroccan service and friendliness, you will enjoy beverage
service, delicious dinner and a complimentary movie. Your professional and
experienced Moroccan escort will give you every possible assistance.
Nov
4 / Day 1 - Casablanca / Rabat ( 90 Km)
An
early arrival at 7:40 am at Casablanca Mohamed V airport.
Welcome and transfer to Casablanca for sightseeing the economic capital
of Morocco : the central market, the Habous district, the Royal Palace, the
Mohamed V square, the residential area of Anfa and the outside of the Hassan II
Mosque. Lunch at the association of " Solidarite feminine" .
Afternoon, departure to Rabat, Rabat
was founded in the 1Oth century. It was briefly the capital under Yacoub el
Mansour who ruled an empire from Tunisia to Spain. It became the modern day
political capital under French occupation and today has a population of over one
million. Rabat's Tour Hassan is
known as one of the best examples of Moroccan architecture and is the most
famous symbol of the city. sightseeing in this Imperial City begins in the
Medina with the Kasbah of the Oudayas. Visit
the venerated Mohamed V Mausoleurn, the Hassan Tower, the Mosque, and the
ramparts and walls of the Mechouar surrounding the Royal Palace. * MEETING with
U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Margaret Tutwiler and Peace Corps Morocco Director,
Barbara Durr. Return to your hotel,
the Rabat
Hilton, for dinner and Overnight stay. 212. 37 67 56 56 Fax :
67 14 92
Nov
5 / Day 2: Rabat/Meknes/Fes ( 220 Km)
After
breakfast, departure Meknes. Meknes,
has been called the "Versailles of Morocco.' It was founded in the 1Oth
century by a Berber tribe known as Meknassas and passed through the hands of the
12th century Almohads to the Merinids and Saadis. Its most famous
ruler was Moulay Ismael who was known for his murderous reign and love of
architectural grandeur. Visit to sacred city of Moulay Idriss. Then on to the
Roman ruins of Volubilis. After lunch at 1:00 PM. Continue to Fez where you
check into the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at the Sheraton
Fez.
212-55 93 09 09 Fax:
55 62 04 86
Nov
6 / Day 3: Fez
After
breakfast, the whole day will be devoted to a sightseeing tour of the city of
Fez. Fez is the past: mysterious
aristocratic and for all the warmth of its people, a hidden place. It is the
spiritual and intellectual capital of Morocco. It is the oldest of the Imperial
Cities and is known for its 1.000 year old medina where artisans carry on age
old traditions, and for the Karaouine Mosque, a Koranic university founded in
the year 859. lunch at a Moroccan traditional
restaurant in the medina. Afternoon, visit of Fes Jdid.
Dinner & accommodation at the Sheraton
Fez.
212-55 93 09 09 Fax:
55 62 04 86
Nov
7 / Day 4: Fez - Beni Mellal / Marrakech ( 485 Km)
Traveling
to Marrakech, you will witness the breathtaking beauty of the Moroccan
landscape. As you pass through the countryside, you will see the majestic
backdrop of Marrakech: the snow-capped Atlas Mountains in the distance. En route
to Marrakech, you will see the lake of Dait Aoua and Ifrane a famous ski resort,
as well as Azrou, a Berber village known for its handicraft cooperative filled
with wood carving and carpet weaving. Several
stops are included. Lunch will be
in Beni Mellal at 1:30 PM. Arrival in Marrakech, check in at the Hôtel Compaville Club, dinner
and overnight stay.
Phone: 212 - 44 - 30 30 39 fax : 44 - 30 72 17
Nov
8 / Day 5: Marrakech
One
of the most famous Imperial Cities in Morocco, Marrakech is known as the
"Pearl of the South" Situated at the edge of the Sahara. Marrakech was
historically a beautiful oasis and trading center. It was founded in the 11th
century during the reign of the Almoravids and was the capital of a vast empire
covering most of the Maghreb and a large part of Europe. More recently it was
the favorite vacation spot of Winston Churchill. At 8:00 AM breakfast At 9:00
AM, sightseeing. You will visit the famous Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia, the
Bahia, Djemaa el Fna Square, and souks for your shopping. At 8:00 PM, a special
Moroccan dinner party followed by folkloric dancing and a colorful Fantasia
show. Then, return to the Hôtel Compaville Club and overnight stay.
Phone: 212 - 44 - 30 30 39 fax : 44 - 30 72 17
Nov
9 / Day 6: Marrakech/ Casablanca ( 250 Km)
After
breakfast, free morning at leisure. Departure
to Casablanca. Dinner at the hotel Hyatt
Regency Casablanca.
Phone: 212.2.26.12.34 Fax: 212. 2. 20.44.46
Nov
10 / Day 7: Casablanca / Mohammed V
airport
After
Breakfast, Transfer to Mohamed V airport for your return flight on Royal Air
Maroc 204 departing at 10:00 am and arriving JFK at 12:30pm the same day with a memorable
trip of a life time.
Services:
Our
package will include:
1/ Round trip JFK / Casablanca / JFK
Other
services:
1/ Accommodation at 4* /"5* hotels on half board.
2/ Transportation with an adequate deluxe air-conditioned vehicle according to
number of participants
3 / Guides: English/French speaking driver as a guide for up to 9 participants.
Multilingual speaking tour escort/guide throughout the trip if more than 10
participants + Multilingual local guides in each major city
4 / Monuments: / Entrance fees to all monuments indicated in the program
5 / Tips for luggage handling : a/ Only at the airport and hotels
6 / Meals : a / (half board daily
breakfast, lunch or dinner, according to the program.
7/ Hassan's show dinner under tent at "Chez Ali"
in Marrakech
8 / All taxes
Optional
Extras:
Casablanca Travel and Tours can arrange
for travel to RPCV work sites by rental car, grand taxi, bus or train from
bases in Fez and Marrakesh or during optional extension. No credit for
missed meals or unused hotel room.
Casablanca Travel and Tours can book your
airline travel from your departure city and return or you can make your own
independent booking.
