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S T a N F O R D T R a V E L / S T U D Y March 13 to 29, 2012 STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY FROM THE SAHARA TO THE SEA March 13 to 29, 2012 a program of the stanford alumni association Few destinations offer as much exotic intrigue as Morocco, a land of impressive mosques, exquisite palaces and bustling souks. Morocco has a surprisingly diverse landscape with its snow-capped Atlas Mountains, haunting Roman ruins, quaint fishing ports and vast Saharan sand dunes. Above all, Morocco’s people are welcoming and hospitable, inviting travelers into their homes in the centuries-old Berber tradition. On this trip you’ll meet local educators, students and artisans who will share with us their experiences and perspectives as citizens living in a multifaceted kingdom. We invite you to join us on this remarkable adventure! Brett S. THompson, ’83, Director, Stanford Travel/Study Highlights MEET with Moroccan ENJOY the romantic DISCOVER the secrets academics at The Center thrill of taking a camel of Moroccan cuisine for Cross-Cultural Learn- ride through the dramatic at a cooking workshop ing, a private institution windswept dunes of the in Marrakech conducted located in Rabat’s charm- Sahara Desert. by a dada (traditional ing 19th-century medina. Moroccan cook). DJEMAA-EL-FNA SQUARE, MARRAKECH FRANCE PORTUGAL Rabat Volubilis Fez SPAIN Casablanca MOROCCO ALGERIA M OROCCO n a e c O Essaouira Marrakech c i Erfoud t n a l Merzouga t Ouarzazate A ALGERIA aret-studded city of Fez. HOTEL Meet with students at a SOFITEL PALAIS JAMAI FEZ (B,L,D) local school to gain a better Itinerary understanding of what daily life Tuesday & Wednesday, Saturday, MARCH 17 is like for Morocco’s youth. MARCH 13 & 14 FEZ HOTEL SOFITEL PALAIS JAMAI FEZ (B,L) U.S. / CASABLANCA Walk the narrow alleys of OR RABAT, MOROCCO / Fez, exploring the medina RABAT Tuesday, MARCH 20 Depart the U.S. on an over- with its bustling bazaars, FEZ / ERFOUD / MERZOUGA night flight to Casablanca or colorful tanners’ quarter and fragrant spice market. Visit Drive across the Middle Atlas Rabat. Arrive on Wednesday Mountains to Erfoud, Morocco’s and transfer to our hotel the mellah, or Jewish quarter, of the city including the Aben gateway to the Sahara, pass- in Rabat. HOTEL SOFITEL RABAT ing through a kaleidoscope of JARDIN DES ROSES Danan Synagogue and the nearby Jewish cemetery. The scenery, then travel by four- evening is at leisure to continue wheel-drive vehicle to Merzou- THursday, MARCH 15 ga and watch a sunset work RABAT exploring Fez on our own. View King Hassan II’s royal HOTEL SOFITEL PALAIS JAMAI FEZ (B,L) its magic on the magnificent palace and the mausoleum of pink sand dunes of the Sahara King Mohammed V, magnifi- Sunday, MARCH 18 Desert. Spend the night in cently decorated with intricate VOLUBILIS a luxury tented camp where stucco carvings and exquisite Drive to the well-preserved we enjoy dinner and a Berber tile mosaics. Enjoy an optional Roman ruins of Volubilis, folklore performance. visit to the small, charming a distant outpost of the LUXURY BEDOUIN CAMP (B,L,D) Rabat Archaeological Museum. Roman Empire and a World Wednesday, MARCH 21 This evening enjoy a welcome Heritage site. Marvel at the majestic triumphal arch and MERZOUGA cocktail reception. HOTEL SOFI- Choose from a variety of TEL RABAT JARDIN DES ROSES (B,L) the exquisite floor mosaics preserved intact in many of optional activities this morning: the original Roman homes. go on an early-morning camel Friday, MARCH 16 ride to see the sun rise over RABAT / FEZ Return to Fez this evening. Visit the Center for Cross- HOTEL SOFITEL PALAIS JAMAI FEZ (B,L,D) the dunes, or, in Merzouga, Cultural Learning (CCCL), visit the famous Erg Chebbi, a private cultural institution Monday, MARCH 19 windblown sand dunes that founded and directed by FEZ have served as the stunning Moroccan academics, where Tour New Fez including the backdrop of many notable CCCL scholars provide deeper brilliantly decorated gateway films’ desert scenes. This insights into Moroccan culture. to the royal palace and Dar afternoon is at leisure to rest After lunch on the Center’s Batha Museum, a converted before tomorrow’s long drive. lovely terrace, drive to the min- 19th-century sultan’s palace. HOTEL AUBERGE TAMBOUKTOU (B,L,D) FRANCE PORTUGAL Rabat Volubilis Fez SPAIN Casablanca MOROCCO ALGERIA M OROCCO n a e c O Essaouira Marrakech c i Erfoud t n a l Merzouga t Ouarzazate A ALGERIA THursday, MARCH 22 Museum of Moroccan Arts, Tuesday, MARCH 27 MERZOUGA / the remarkable 12th-century ESSAOUIRA OUARZAZATE Visit the portside fish market, Drive through the valley of Koutoubia Mosque and the Bahia Palace, a 19th-century then stroll through the narrow Todra with its famous gorges, streets of the medina, lined stopping to admire trilobite nobles’ residence. HOTEL SOFITEL MARRAKECH (B,L) with crafts workshops, cafes fossils and other mineral sam- and buildings displaying both ples of the region. Continue Sunday, MARCH 25 Moroccan and Portuguese through the scenic Dades MARRAKECH influences. Enjoy time at Valley to Ouarzazate, a desert Attend a private cooking class leisure to explore local oasis city known for its Berber- and visit the Saadian tombs, galleries in this city, which is influenced architecture and a 16th-century royal burial site. considered a major center fine handicrafts. HOTEL LE Stroll through the Majorelle for Moroccan artists. This BERBERE PALACE (B,L,D) Gardens, a sanctuary of calm evening, gather for a farewell in the Ville Nouvelle (New reception and dinner. HOTEL Friday, MARCH 23 Town). Return to the medina SOFITEL MOGADOR (B,D) OUARZAZATE / MARRAKECH this evening to experience Depart Ouarzazate early famous Djemaa-el-Fna Square. Wednesday, MARCH 28 this morning, crossing the Explore this colorful and lively ESSAOUIRA / marketplace independently CASABLANCA High Atlas Mountains via the Drive along the coast, as the lights come up and spectacular Tizi-n-Tichka Pass. stopping to visit the port city snake charmers, acrobats and Stop to visit Aït Benhaddou, of Safi, famous for its pottery, arguably the most striking magicians take center stage. HOTEL SOFITEL MARRAKECH (B,L) and the World Heritage- Atlas village and a World designated 16th-century Heritage site. This evening fortified city of El Jadida. This arrive in the pulsating city Monday, MARCH 26 MARRAKECH / evening arrive in Casablanca, of Marrakech. HOTEL SOFITEL ESSAOUIRA Morocco’s largest city as MARRAKECH (B,L,D) Drive to the coastal city of well as its economic and Essaouira, noted for its lovely commercial hub. HOTEL HYATT Saturday, MARCH 24 blue-and-white architecture, REGENCY CASABLANCA (B,L) MARRAKECH Today’s exploration includes 18th-century ramparts and visits to the 16th-century Ben colorfully painted fishing boats. THursday, MARCH 29 CASABLANCA / U.S. Youssef Medersa, the largest Take a walking tour of the old city, including the fascinating Visit the monumental mosque Quranic school in the Maghreb of King Hassan II and after (Arab West.) Explore the Jewish quarter. After a sunset stroll along the oceanfront, lunch at the charming Rick’s medina’s labyrinthine souks Cafe, continue to the air- (markets), the Dar Si Said enjoy the evening at leisure. HOTEL SOFITEL MOGADOR (B,L) port for flights home. (B,L) FEZ NOT INCLUDED Information International and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Immunization costs DATES Meals and beverages other than those March 13 to 29, 2012 (17 days) specified as included Trip-cancellation/ interruption and baggage insurance SIZE Excess-baggage charges Personal items Limited to 34 participants such as email, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for non-group services COST* $8,195 per person, double occupancy WHAT TO EXPECT $9,975 per person, single occupancy We consider this program to be physically *Association nonmembers add $200 per person demanding and strenuous, suitable only for travelers in excellent health with greater- INCLUDED than-average stamina and an enthusiasm for 14 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations, 1 adventurous travel experiences. Participants night in a luxury tented camp 15 breakfasts, must be physically fit, active and in good 14 lunches, and 7 dinners Welcome and health. This program involves a great deal of farewell cocktail receptions Bottled water travel in areas not always geared to tourism on excursions Gratuities to porters, guides and, in some parts of the country, with a and drivers for all group activities All tours developing infrastructure. Daily activities and excursions as described in the itinerary include one to three miles of walking, often Transfers and baggage handling for on uneven and rocky terrain. Stairs may not all arrivals and departures Mini- have handrails, and elevators may be limited mal medical, accident and evacu- or unavailable. Our journey at times requires ation insurance Educational several hours of travel by motorcoach, the program with lecture series longest drives being up to ten hours. Medical and pre-departure treatment and care are not always available materials, including or up to U.S. standards. Due to poor repair recommended reading and some unpaved rural roads, travel may be list, a selected book, slow at times. In many ways, the challenges map and travel informa- of this program are part of the learning tion Services of our experience. Temperatures in Morocco at this professional tour time of year range from the upper 50s (°F) manager to assist to the mid 80s, with chances of rain. We you throughout welcome travelers 15 years of age and older the program on this program. ROMAN RUINS, VOLUBILis Terms & Conditions Deposit & Final Payment and Terrorist Acts if you postmark beyond our control. All such losses A $1,000-per-person deposit is your insurance payment within or expenses will have to be borne by required to hold space for The 15 days of the date listed on the the passenger as tour rates provide Kingdom of Morocco.
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