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Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Morocco, a country which is a mélange of European, Arab and Berber cultures, has long fascinated travelers. From her dazzling royal palaces and ancient medinas to the awe-inspiring Sahara and rugged Atlas Mountains, this is a land that delights the senses. Accompanying us is Josephine Berger-Nadler, known for her lively and popular talks on the Metropolitan’s collections of Islamic, Southeast Asian and ancient Near Eastern art. She has traveled extensively in and is very pleased to be returning with us to Morocco to share her enthusiasm for the country’s rich culture. The imperial cities of Rabat and Fes, as well as enchanting , are the focus of this program. We begin in Morocco’s capital, Rabat, encircled by 8th-century pink stone ramparts that survive to this day. Following two nights at the elegant Sofitel Jardin des Roses, we travel on to Fes, stopping en route to visit the ancient Roman city of Volubilis, whose forum and Arch of Caracalla still tower over the plain. Fes, the spiritual capital of Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the best preserved medieval Islamic cities in the world. Experiencing life as lived by the pashas, we will stay for four nights at the historic Palais Jamaï hotel. Among the splendid sights is the architecture of Al Karaouine University, with its impressive . Discover the 1,200-year-  old medina, home to master craftsmen who are experts in the arts of rug weaving, metal and

leather work, and stroll through the old jewellers’ souk. The rose-red city of Marrakesh, at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, is known for the lovely and the elaborately arched . We will spend three nights at the restored La Mamounia, the legendary former palace located within the city walls. At the heart of Marrakesh is the lively Djemaa el F’na Square with its snake charmers, dancers and

storytellers. Also experience the peace and beauty of the city’s landscaped gardens, including the vibrant Majorelle Gardens.

Mediterranean All of the details of our program have been

Sea arranged for your comfort and traveling ease. As

Fes planned private events become finalized, updates Rabat will be sent to those traveling in the group. Casablanca MOROCCO Won’t you join us?

Marrakesh Atlantic Sincerely, Ocean

ALGERIA

Emily K. Rafferty President

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M A suggested flight schedule will be offered, and airfare will  HE AGIC OF OROCCO  b A fee of $75 per person will be charged for any T M M r To redeem frequent flyer miles, please contact the Palaces, Deserts & Kasbahs a Please note that AAA can assist with rebooking flights only on air r

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o NEW YORK RABAT Friday, April 1 Sunday, April 3 The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole c Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their a

Depart New York on an overnight flight to Casablanca. Following a breakfast lecture, a city orientation tour includes anything beyond their reasonable the Mechouar, or Royal Palace precinct; Chellah Necropolis; c AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and CASABLANCA  RABAT At a workshop on the outskirts of the city, c In the event it Hassan Tower and the white marble tomb of King Stroll through the s Saturday, April 2 w Return to Fes b Mohammed V. In the afternoon visit the Archaeological Lunch is at leisure. Gather f This evening walk to the nearby Museum and the (fort). Dinner is at leisure. i Baggage and personal Upon arrival in Casablanca, continue to the vast Hassan D Lunch and the after- e AAA and the Met RABAT  FES r II Mosque to admire its dramatic architecture and exquisite Then admire the traditional handicrafts n A festive farewell dinner is planned craftsmanship. After lunch drive along the coast to the Monday, April 4 a t capital city of Rabat, where accommodations are at the

Sofitel Jardin des Roses. Gather for a welcome dinner Travel through forests of cork, oak and eucalyptus en

at the hotel, with introductory remarks by Josephine route to Volubilis, one of the best-preserved Roman

Berger-Nadler. towns in North Africa, where houses are adorned with All cancellations must be made in writing to the o All refunds mosaics from the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Following a lunch and a visit, stop in to see the beautiful Bab  At the time AAA receives written This afternoon arrive in Marrakesh, n Mansour gate before continuing to Fes for four nights t at the elegant Palais Jamaï hotel, with rooms overlooking the medina (old city). Dinner is at the hotel. Air cancellation charges, if any, w All group fare tickets must be Dinner and the evening are at leisure. i NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met s M Please Print. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA w However, A _ In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a

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g E-mail photo © Richard Ishida photo © Roberto Gennaro We will also A Mausoleum of Mohammed V, Rabat (left) and the kasbah, Rabat (right). v The evening is at leisure.

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212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944  212-344-7493  [email protected]  

FES M A suggested flight schedule will be offered, and airfare will  b A fee of $75 per person will be charged for any Tuesday, April 5 r To redeem frequent flyer miles, please contact the a Please note that AAA can assist with rebooking flights only on air Begin our exploration of this historic r

imperial capital with a walking tour in the medina. Visit the Final payment, by check only, must be r Ensemble Nejjarine, a 14th- Depart for Casablanca This program involves long touring century (inn) w d Any condition that may require assistance that is now a museum o of wooden arts I

and crafts. See the C A shrine of Moulay

Idriss II, founder of

Fes; the 9th-century All prices quoted  a Al Karaouine Mosque; Deviations from the markets and the tannery t

quarter. After lunch at the Palais Walls of Marrakesh. AAA acts only Glazed composite body. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Medina Restaurant, a restored home, discover the royal a P AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume no gate and the mellah, or old Jewish quarter. The balance FES r

of the day is at leisure. Thursday, April 7

FES The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole We are invited for a special visit to the residence Dar El c Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their Wednesday, April 6 a Hadara, where the owner will show us the ongoing

restoration work and original craftsmanship of his anything beyond their reasonable A lecture on calligraphy precedes a morning stroll c AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and property. At a workshop on the outskirts of the city, c In the event it through the Spice Market and the glittering jewellers’ Stroll through the s watch as pottery and mosaics are created. Return to Fes b souk (market), Bab Smarines. Lunch is at leisure. Gather for an afternoon at leisure. This evening walk to the nearby Dinner is at leisure. in the afternoon for a private cooking demonstration of Baggage and personal e AAA and the Met Dar Al Anebar (traditional house) for dinner. Lunch and the after- R tagines and other local specialties at the renowned La r

Maison Bleue. Then admire the traditional handicrafts FES  MARRAKESH n A festive farewell dinner is planned After lunch drive along the coast to the at , a 19th-century palace set in lovely gardens. Friday, April 8 t c This evening return to La Maison Bleue for dinner. Gather for a welcome dinner Depart for a full-day journey along the Middle Atlas a mountain range, an area known for its spectacular beauty All cancellations must be made in writing to the and picturesque villages. Stop briefly in the hill station of o All refunds Following a l Ifrane, then drive past orange and olive groves to Beni  At the time AAA receives written Mellal for lunch. This afternoon arrive in Marrakesh, n

the rose-red oasis at the foot of the High Atlas mountains, T

where we will stay for three nights at the restored La Mamounia, the legendary palace hotel situated within Air cancellation charges, if any, w All group fare tickets must be the city walls. Dinner and the evening are at leisure. i NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met s MARRAKESH Please Print. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA w However, Saturday, April 9 A _ In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a

Attend a morning lecture before a visit to the Kutubiyya p

Mosque, whose superb 12th-century was conserved with the assistance of the Met’s Department of Islamic

Art and is now housed at El Badi Palace. Then view the State Zip The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the d Upon payment of the graceful arcades of the 16th-century Saadian Tombs, bur- _ I/We agree to full payment by check 120 d ial ground of the royal family. Return to the hotel for a (Business) d E CST 2059789-40

buffet lunch served poolside. In the afternoon admire the _

gardens and beautifully painted rooms at the Bahia Palace, E-mail

photo © Nor El Rafai former home of a 19th-century Grand Vizier. We will also A Colorful tagine (top) and the tannery, Fes (above). visit a contemporary art gallery. The evening is at leisure.

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MARRAKESH  CASABLANCA A suggested flight schedule will be offered, and airfare will b A fee of $75 per person will be charged for any Monday, April 11 r To redeem frequent flyer miles, please contact the a Please note that AAA can assist with rebooking flights only on air Enjoy the lush and colorful Majorelle Gardens, created r

in the 1920s by the French painter Jacques Majorelle. Following lunch at the gardens, visit the home of the late Final payment, by check only, must be r fashion designer Yves St. Laurent. Depart for Casablanca This program involves long touring where dinner and overnight accommodations are at the d Any condition that may require assistance Hyatt Regency Hotel. o I  CASABLANCA NEW YORK See the Tuesday, April 12 C A s

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After lunch at the Palais AAA acts only photo © Narvikk Glazed composite body. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. M a P Djemaa el F’na Square. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume no The balance F r o MARRAKESH Sunday, April 10 The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole c Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their a

Begin the day at the Ben Yousef , a beautifully anything beyond their reasonable restored 16th-century Koranic school, and see the nearby c AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and At a workshop on the outskirts of the city, c In the event it Museum of Marrakesh. Stroll through the souks on our w Return to Fes b Lunch is at leisure. Gather way to the famous Djemaa el F’na Square, an ancient f This evening walk to the nearby Dinner is at leisure. i meeting place where dancers, storytellers and snake Baggage and personal D e AAA and the Met charmers still practice their trades. Lunch and the after- R r Then admire the traditional handicrafts noon are at leisure. A festive farewell dinner is planned After lunch drive along the coast to the a this evening at Dar Moha, the former home of designer photo © Dainis Derics c Pierre Balmain. Museum of Marrakesh. Gather for a welcome dinner a

T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT All cancellations must be made in writing to the o All refunds Following a l The Magic of Morocco  April 1 to 12, 2011 At the time AAA receives written This afternoon arrive in Marrakesh, RESERVATION APPLICATION n t To reserve a place, please return this form along with your deposit of FORM OF PAYMENT

$1,500 per person (of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative  Enclosed is my check (payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad) fees) payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, 1040 Avenue of the  Credit card (may be used for deposit only) Air cancellation charges, if any, Americas, New York, NY 10018-3721. w All group fare tickets must be Dinner and the evening are at leisure. i NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met ______s M Names in Full as on Passports. Please Print. Name on Credit Card In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA w However, A ______In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a Credit Card Number p ______Address ______

______3- or 4-Digit Security Code Expiration Date Then view the City State Zip The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the I/We confirm that I/we have carefully read and agree to the Terms & d Upon payment of the g ______Conditions of this Program. I/We agree to full payment by check 120 d Return to the hotel for a Telephone (Home) (Business) days prior to departure. Each participant must sign below. CST 2059789-40 b In the afternoon admire the ______

g Fax E-mail ______Signature (Required) Date We will also ACCOMMODATIONS v The evening is at leisure. I wish to share a room with ______Morocco. Linen, silk. Purchase, Everfast Fabrics Inc.   Double  Twin  Single (at a supplement of $2,725 ) Signature (Required) Date T Gift, 1970 (1970.272) Back cover: Window in the m For additional information, please contact Academic Arrangements Abroad Telephone: 212-514-8921 or 800-221-1944  Fax: 212-344-7493  E-mail: [email protected]  www.metmuseum.org/travel

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PROGRAM RATE PER PERSON $9,495 (double occupancy) As SINGLE SUPPLEMENT $2,725 p RATE INCLUDES  Ten nights hotel accommodations as per itinerary

 Buffet breakfast daily, seven lunches and six dinners with wine; bottled water and coffee / tea with meals

 Enrichment program of lectures

 Escorted sightseeing and entrance fees for all included visits

 Gratuities to local guides and drivers

 Airport / hotel group transfers

 Taxes, service and porterage fees for one suitcase per person NOT INCLUDED IN RATE International airfare; passport fees; alcoholic beverages other than wine at dinners; meals not specified; transfers for those not on suggested flights; personal items and expenses; trip insurance; excess baggage; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

   1  T ERMS & C ONDITIONS  AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with M air travel arrangements. A suggested flight schedule will be offered, and airfare will  be quoted on an individual basis. A fee of $75 per person will be charged for any reservations other than the suggested flight schedule; private transfers can be arranged at a supplemental cost. To redeem frequent flyer miles, please contact the airline directly. Please note that AAA can assist with rebooking flights only on air reservations booked directly with AAA. PAYMENT SCHEDULE A deposit of $1,500 per person, payable to Academic Arrangements Abroad, of which $350 is non-refundable for administrative fees, is required with the reservation application. Final payment, by check only, must be received 120 days prior to departure. Depart for Casablanca HEALTH All participants must be in good health. This program involves long touring w days, extensive walking over uneven surfaces and climbing stairs at monuments and other locations not handicapped accessible. Any condition that may require assistance or special medical attention must be reported at the time of your reservation. INSURANCE TRIP CANCELLATION / EMERGENCY MEDICAL EVACUATION / BAGGAGE / ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. See the CANCELLATION PENALTIES ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED. AAA will send an insurance s application upon receipt of deposit, although you may select an alternative insurer of your choice.

CHANGES IN ITINERARY & COSTS The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (the Met) and AAA. All prices quoted  are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfares and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and are subject to change without notice. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual.

RESPONSIBILITY CLAUSE The participation of the Met is limited to educational After lunch at the Palais sponsorship of the program described in this brochure (The Program). AAA acts only Glazed composite body. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. M as an agent for the participant with respect to transportation, accommodations and all P other services, relating to The Program. AAA, the Met and/or their agents assume no The balance responsibility or liability for any act, error or omission, or for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any aircraft, o ship, train, bus or other carrier, or through neglect or default of any subcon-tractor or other third party, which may be used wholly or in part in the performance of their duty to the participants of The Program. The passage ticket issued by the carrier is the sole contract between the participant and the carrier. Nor will AAA or the Met and/or their agents be responsible for loss, injury, damages or expenses to persons or property, due

to illness, weather, strikes, local laws, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature or other such causes in connection with The Program or anything beyond their reasonable control. AAA is not responsible for transportation or other program delays and At a workshop on the outskirts of the city, changes, nor additional expenses or loss of time that may be incurred. In the event it Stroll through the s w Return to Fes becomes necessary or advisable for the comfort or well-being of the participants, or for Lunch is at leisure. Gather any reason whatsoever, to alter the itinerary at any time, without notice to the f This evening walk to the nearby participants, such alterations will be made without penalty to AAA or the Met. Dinner is at leisure. i Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the participants. Baggage and personal

D Lunch and the after- effects are the sole responsibility of the participant at all times. AAA and the Met R reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a participant at any time, or to require any participant to withdraw from The Program at their own expense when such Then admire the traditional handicrafts n A festive farewell dinner is planned After lunch drive along the coast to the an action is determined by AAA or the Met to be in the best interest of the participant’s a t health and safety, or the general welfare of the other participants. c CANCELLATION POLICY AAA must strictly adhere to its cancellation policy to Gather for a welcome dinner offset costs incurred prior to the commencement of The Program, which may include a but are not limited to: advance payments to land operators; ship charters; communica- tion expenses; development/promotional expenses and the loss of time that might have permitted resale of reserved space. All cancellations must be made in writing to the offices of AAA and are subject to a $350 non-refundable administrative fee. All refunds Following are limited to amounts actually received by AAA and are the sole responsibility of l  AAA; the Met shall have no liability for refunds. At the time AAA receives written This afternoon arrive in Marrakesh, notification of cancellation, the following cancellation charges will apply: cancellations received between 120 and 91 days prior to departure, 20 percent of the program cost per t person; those received between 90 and 61 days before departure, 50 percent of the program cost per person; no refunds will be given for cancellations received within 60 days of departure. No refunds are given for cancellation on or after the day of departure, or for unused portions of the tour, for any reason. Air cancellation charges, if any, will be assessed in accordance with airline regulations. All group fare tickets must be Dinner and the evening are at leisure. issued no less than 30 days prior to departure. NOTE: Neither AAA nor the Met shall be liable for any airline cancellation penalties incurred by the purchase of a non- M Please Print. refundable ticket. In the case of a cancellation due to shortage of participants, AAA will attempt to notify all participants at least 45 days prior to departure. However, AAA reserves the right to cancel The Program prior to departure for any reason and, in _ such case, reimbursement of refundable costs of the trip by AAA shall constitute full settlement with the participant. In the unlikely event that a dispute arises between a

participant and AAA or the Met, the following conditions will apply: (a) the dispute will be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in New York, NY; (b) the dispute will be governed by New York Law; (c) the maximum amount of recovery to which a participant shall be entitled under any and all circumstances will be the sum of all monies actually received from the participant Then view the State Zip by AAA. The participant agrees that this is a fair and reasonable limitation on the damages, of any sort whatsoever, that a participant may suffer. Upon payment of the g _ I/We agree to full payment by check 120 deposit to AAA, the participant agrees to be bound by the above terms and conditions. Return to the hotel for a (Business) d E Copyright © 2010 Arrangements Abroad, Inc. CST 2059789-40 b In the afternoon admire the _

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We begin in Morocco’s capital, Rabat, encircled by 8th-century pink stone r Following two nights at the elegant Sofitel Jardin des Roses, w

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