TEMPLE HAR SHALOM GROUP- DECEMBER 22ND -31ST, 2017 SIGNATURE MOROCCO Jewish Heritage - Imperial Cities - The Great Desert Region
A 10-Day Signature Journey for All Ages of Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Jewish Heritage Sites & the Great Sahara Desert Region
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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: 1 Night in Imperial Rabat 3 Nights in Fes - UNESCO World Heritage Site 1 Night in a luxury bivouac in the Sahara Desert 1 Night in Skoura with views of the Valley of One Thousand Kasbahs 3 Nights in Marrakech, in the Paris of Morocco
MOROCCAN CUISINE THE GREAT SAHARA REGION JEWISH HERITAGE SITES RESERVE SPACE TODAY TEMPLE HAR SHALOM TOUR CALL: 908-347-7785 [email protected] QUOTATION ! TEMPLE HAR SHALOM - SIGNATURE MOROCCO JEWISH TOUR: ! DATES OF TOUR: December 22nd – 31st, 2017 (10 Days/ 9 Nights) NAME OF TRAVELERS: Temple Har Shalom Jewish Group
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4 tar Riads & Boutique Hotels + Classic Luxury Desert Camp: Rates Include General Gratuities for Transport, Guiding + 22 Meals & Porter Fees ! COST PER PERSON: $3,950 / SINGLE SUPPLEMENT RATE: + $2,050 COST PER PERSON FOR SHARED TRIPLE: $3,700 !Non Member Add On Rate: $100 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITY OPTIONS/ RATES: Cooking Class in Marrakech with Sephardic Moroccan, Jewish Dishes (Veg)- Add on Rate: $110 P/P Quad Biking in the Sahara Desert - Add on Rate: $90 P/P - Per Hour (2 People Per !Quad Maximum) ______! EXAMPLE 4 STAR BOUTIQUE RIADS & HOTELS OR SIMILAR + CLASSIC LUXURY DESERT CAMP: ! Casablanca: Val D’Anfa Hotel Rabat: Villa Mandarine, Hotel Diwan Fes: Riad Myra, Ryad Mabrouka, Les Merinides Hotel Merzouga: Classic Luxury Desert Camp with En Suite Facilities Skoura/ Ouarzazate: Riad Dar Chamaa !Marrakech: Le Meriden N’Fis, Riad Star, Les Borj Des La Kasbah ! ! ! RESERVE SPACE TODAY TEMPLE HAR SHALOM TOUR CALL: 908-347-7785 [email protected] QUOTATION
GENERAL INCLUSIONS: Ground Transporta-on in Luxury Bus 4x4 Land Cruisers for Sahara Desert Transfers Licensed Tourism Driver for your En-re Tour/ Country and Culture Expert Na-onal Licensed Guide For En-re Tour: Expert in Jewish Heritage, Moroccan History & Heritage, Culture, Architecture, Religion, CraLs, Cuisine, Art & Andalusian Gardens (Fluent in English, Arabic, French, Berber) Escort Assistant to Guide for Imperial City Guided Tours in Meknes, Fes & Marrakech Airport Transfers on Arrival and Departure All Sightseeing Admission fees / Palaces/Museums/ Kasbahs/ Synagogues/Mosques Portege Fees at Hotel BoUled mineral water on Vehicle for En-re Tour Gratui SPECIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDED: Fes Food Tas-ng Tour – Veg Kosher !Camel Trek & Camel Trekking Guide in Sahara Deser ACCOMMODATIONS AS AGREED: 8 Nights in Deluxe 4 Star Accommoda-ons of Bou-que Riads & Hotels/ 1 Night in Classic Luxury Desert Camp ______MEALS INCLUDED - TOTAL: 21 Breakfasts Included: 9: Breakfast Daily at Your Riad or Bou Dinners Included: 6 Dinner in Rabat (Upmarket Riad or Restaurant, 3 Courses, French or Moroccan) Dinner in Fes (2) (1 Night Luxury Riad with 3 Courses & 1 Night Upmarket Moroccan Restaurant Dar Ha)m or La Maison Bleue) Dinner in Sahara Desert – Arabian Nights Tented Dinner (3 Courses in the Sahara) Dinner in Ouarzazate or Skoura at Hotel or Guest House (3 Courses at Riad or Hotel) Dinner in Marrakech (1) (1 Night Luxury Riad with 3 Courses & 1 Night Farewell Dinner Upmarket !Moroccan Restaurant, 3 Courses Al Fassia, Dar Yacout, Private Kosher or Italian) Excluded Services: Round trip airfare is not included. Group -cket informa-on will be forthcoming. A Trip Cancella-on or Interrup-on insurance is required. All Beverages, Personal Expenses, Health Insurance, Gratui-es for Meals and Services Not Included in Tour. ! ! ! SIGNATURE MOROCCO JEWISH HERITAGE - IMPERIAL CITIES - THE GREAT SAHARA DESERT REGION A 10-Day Signature Journey for All Ages to the Imperial Cities, Jewish Heritage Sites and the Great Sahara Desert Region Morocco is one of the ancient intersections of civilization. Boldly situated on the far northwestern corner of Africa, its expansive shoreline stretches from the Atlantic Ocean through the Strait of Gibraltar to the Mediterranean Sea. Its dramatic landscapes include lush plains, high mountains, and the Sahara Desert. This outstanding private tour offered by Travel Exploration is an opportunity to visit Morocco’s Imperial Cities, ancient kasbahs, UNESCO Heritage Sites, the Great Sahara Desert region, medinas, mosques, and a people whose heritage goes back to centuries BC. Morocco’s ancient culture is steeped in rich traditions not to be missed. You will visit breathtaking Islamic architectural sites, majestic palaces, glorious houses of worship, Jewish heritage sites, and opulent gardens. You will see traditional Moroccan crafts being made by local artisans and shop at the souks of enticing marketplaces. You will savor Morocco’s exquisite cuisine and indulge in elegant boutique riads and hotels on this magical journey. ! ! Some of the Special Activities of this Private, Customized ! Morocco Experience • Explore breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage sites, majestic palaces, glorious houses of worship, and visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis and Ait ! Benhaddou’s adobe village !• Discover historic Jewish Heritage Sites and the Stories of the Mellahs !a • Shop for rugs, leather, and other Moroccan specialties at shops vetted by ! us for quality and value • Sip mint tea and eat couscous and kebabs at a lunch with a Berber family ! in the High Atlas Mountains !• Enjoy the secrets of Moroccan cuisine on a guided Fes food tour • Experience the spectacular natural beauty of Morocco in its mountains, desert, and coast Jewish Heritage Sites: History, Architecture & Gardens Synagogues, the Mellahs, Cemeteries & Community Morocco is one of the ancient intersec-ons of civiliza-on. Boldly situated on the far northwestern corner of Africa, its expansive shoreline stretches from the Atlan-c through the Strait of Gibraltar to the Mediterranean. The cultural diversity of contemporary Morocco reflects its historic vantage point as a gateway to Europe and the world. Morocco’s heritage offers visitors an encounter with an exo-c society and its customs, an incomparable cuisine, and a shopper’s paradise of magnificent markets. Jewels of Jewish Heritage Morocco- History, Architecture & Gardens is for the sophis-cated traveler. In the northern reaches of Africa, the 2,500 year old Moroccan Jewish community has a magnificent and liUle-known history and culture rooted in Africa and the Muslim world. A moderate, pro-western country, Morocco offers millennia-old lessons in peaceful co- existence. Journey through the Maghreb’s most private Jewish and public heritage places. Jewish Heritage of Morocco is an ideal way to discover sacred sites that have leL an indelible mark on Moroccan Jewry. Expert licensed Historical guides on Morocco’s Jewish Heritage will impart history and informa-on in great detail that tells a story of Moroccan Jewish culture and heritage. MOROCCO’S HISTORIC JEWISH HERITAGE SITES; Temple Beth- El, Casablanca Museum of Moroccan Judaism, Casablanca Ibn Danon Synagogue & Jewish Mellah, Fes Jewish Cemetery & Tomb of Solica, Fes Maimonides Home, Fes Jewish Mellah, Cemetery & Lazama Synagogue, Marrakech New Jewish Synagogue, Ville Nouvelle Marrakech ! Example Description of Accommodations or Similar - Part 1 RIAD MYRA, FES RABAT - Villa Mandarine Address: 9 Rue Ouled Bousbaa Souissi, - Phone: + 212 537752077 Nested in the heart of an orange grove, the Villa Mandarine marries comfort and hospitality. This rare place offers peaceful hideaways that have kept the charm of the old family home. Over more than 3 acres, 700 orange trees and hundreds of varieties of flowers grace this property. Property Amenities: Heated swimming pool, Fireplace, Billiard Room, Bar FES - Riad Myra ! Address: 13 Rue Salaj, Batha, Phone: 0533656302 “Riads are restored A traditional Fasis Riad in the Batha region of the medina owned by the Chab Family. This well appointed, riad has magnificent Fasis traditional architecture and is one of the best palace style appointed riads in Fes. Relax with a book in the lounge surrounded by Moroccan art or enjoy the roof top terrace. Order in advance their special artichoke tajine or apricot and accommodations with beef tajine - made to order by season. Each of our the suites contains the work of local courtyards, lush gardens artisans: original mosaic tile floors, intricate carved plaster, rich cedar ceilings and doors, and hand-crafted furnishings. and traditional zellij tile Property Amenities: Terraces, Moroccan traditional dining, Wine available upon request, Traditional Moroccan Hammam, Wifi and Laundry services. work.” Les Merinides Hotel: Address: Avenue des Mérinides، 30000، Fes, Morocco Phone: +212 5356-45226 Perched on the hills of Fez, Les Mérinides hotel offers one of the most magnificent views of Fes from it’s terrace. This classic style hotel is full of charm and traditional Moroccan old world elegance. Property Amenities: Terraces, Moroccan traditional dining, Wine available upon request, Swimming Pool, Wifi and Laundry services. VILLA MANDARINE Example Description of Accommodations or Similar - Part 2 LES MERIDIEN N’FIS, MARRAKECH “Living a few days in a Riad in the heart of a medina is an experience that will stay with RIAD STAR, MARRAKECH you for the rest of your life.” Merzouga – Chez Madu- Luxury Desert Camp Enjoy one of Merzouga’s premium luxury bivouac experiences in the heart of the Erg Chebbi Dunes of the Moroccan Sahara Desert. Dinner in an Arabian Nights setting with music and overnight in a luxury, private tent with en suite facilities and magical decor. OURAZAZATE- Riad Dar Chamaa Address: Tajdar B-P 701,Ouarzazate Phone: +212 5248-54954 Riad Dar Chamaa is a boutique Kasbah guest house in the Berber city of Ouarzazate. Owned and designed by Spanish Moroccan family, Riad Dar Chamaa is the ideal place to stay when visiting the region of Ouarzazate, or passing through this quaint city en route to the Sahara Desert, the Dades Valley, or Todra Gorge. Riad Dar Chamma offers fantastic service and Atlas Mountain views. Built following traditional Moroccan architectural methods of the ancient kasbahs, the riad has a swimming pool, and is well landscaped with a small cactus garden. Located in the district of Tabount, just 10 minutes away from Ouarzazate’s city center, Riad Dar Chamaa combines authenticity with comfort. Property Amenities: Garden, Terraces, Sunbathing, Swimming Pool, Wifi MARRAKECH - Le Meridian N’Fis Address: Avenue Mohammed VI Phone: + 212 524 339400 A prestigious addresses in Marrakech. With an exquisite charm, the N'fis hotel dws its originality from the traditional Marrakchi art where the most beautiful subjects PREMIUM, LUXURY DESERT CAMP, MERZOUGA and colors are married to warm comfort. Rooms are surrounded by luxuriant greenery. Just a few minutes from the gardens of Menara and Koutoubia Mosque, Le Méridien N'Fis Hotel overlooks the magnificent Andalusian gardens and is ideally located in the heart of the Hivernage, the residential district of Marrakech. Property Amenities: Spa/traditional hammam (where natural products from the region of Marrakech are used for treatments), Swimming pool, Wifi, Laundry MARRAKECH - Riad Star Address: Phone: Abdou 0678451893 Riad Star a vibrant boutique riad well appointed next to the Marrakech Museum. A one-time residence of vaudeville star, actress, hero of the French resistance and civil rights pioneer Josephine Baker, Riad Star is a celebration of the human spirit. A private roof terrace offers an outdoor fireplace, space to relax and loungers to soak up the Marrakech sun. Best of all is the Riad’s hammam and massage suite, the ultimate Marrakech luxury just a few short steps from the comfort of your room. Property Amenities: Rooftop terrace, Hammam, Dipping pool, Minibar, Ipod dock, !Satellite TV Laundry, Wifi RIAD DAR CHAMAA, OUARZAZATE MOROCCAN CUISINE - The Ultimate Food Experience Recommended places we can arrange for your evening meals in Fes and Marrakech. In Fes: The Ruined Garden: Riad Idrissy and set in the romantic remains of a crumbling riad, with mosaic floors, fountains and exotic foliage. After 7 years of restoration, it is like stepping back in history with modern touches. Stop by for lunch for a fresh Moroccan style salad such as zaalouk (smoky aubergine, tomato and paprika puree) and street food such as sardines marinated in chermoula, and makuda, spiced battered potato cakes, all cooked to order in the garden. Afternoon tea is a blend of English and “The cuisine of Morocco is rated Moroccan, including tea made from homegrown mint and wormwood. among the best in the world, and La Maison Bleue: La Maison Bleue is one of Fes’ oldest and most stylish rightly so.” traditional Moroccan Fasis restaurants. You sit surrounded by zellij tile, vaulted ceilings and are serenaded by Gnaoua Music. In Marrakech: Djemaa El Fna Square Marrakech: The Djemaa el Fna isn’t a restaurant, but a gourmet experience: a de rigeur degustation in Marrakech’s central square is snails on skewers with sausages and salad. Somewhere beneath the sizzling stalls’ smoke, and amid a frenzied spectacle of singers, sorcerers, and snake charmers, stomach-sated visitors balance on benches, banter with stall-keepers and mop up paper plates with hunks of bread. Al Fassia: Once you pass the traditionally dressed doormen, this place is all- female and is run like a family kitchen. Set up by the well-known Chab family 20 years ago, this popular restaurant is now successfully managed by Myra Chab as a cooperative. A variety of Moroccan dishes are available, including specialties that require a day's notice such as the dalaa mbakhra (steamed lamb shoulder) and chaâra medfouna (steamed vermicelli garnished with pigeon). The tagines and couscous here go against the grain in both ingredients and size. Chicken with caramelized pumpkin and lamb with eggplant are just two of the 13 tagine choices, and you're served a portion that you might actually be able to finish. ! The desserts are delicious, so leave space for some seffa couscous in butter, sugar, milk, and cinnamon. MK Gastro: Found in the Marrakech Medina, just 5 minutes from the famous Jemma El Fna Square. The dining space is in a funky, cool, yet sophisticated Riad where color pops as you enter and quirkiness adorns each corner. A long plunge pool greets you in the main salon and the largest rubber duck you will ever see floats along as master of the domain. The 5 course menu that is served up nightly – lunch is reserved for house guests only – in a delectable French/Moroccan fusion. Starting with canapes on the breezy roof terrace, guests then move downstairs for the main course of soup, salads, pastilla, a choice of duck or sea bass and a scrumptious dessert with cafe or mint tea to finish. Vegetarian choices are also available. La Maison Bleue Dar Hatim Le Fondouk Al Fassia Classically Moroccan Fare - Moroccan Family Style in a Moroccan Cuisine with a Run by Women - Best Pastilla The Oldest Restaurant in Fes Charming 18th Century Riad Modern Touch in Morocco SIGNATURE MOROCCO JEWISH HERITAGE - IMPERIAL CITIES - THE GREAT SAHARA DESERT REGION A 10-Day Signature Journey for All Ages to the Imperial Cities, Jewish Heritage Sites and the Great Sahara Desert Region Friday, December 22nd: Casablanca Early Morning Arrival; Visit the CASABLANCA Museum of Moroccan Judaism and the Hassan II Grand White Mosque, Transfer to Rabat Meals Included: Lunch & Welcome Dinner Visit the Museum of Moroccan Judaism in Casablanca, the first Jewish Museum in a Muslim Country. The Museum of Moroccan Judaism of Casablanca is a museum of history and ethnography, created by the Jewish Community of Casablanca in 1997 with the support of the Founda-on of Jewish-Moroccan Cultural Heritage. The Jewish Museum in Casablanca is tucked into a residen-al neighborhood and holds a treasure trove with it being the Arab region’s only Jewish Museum. It uses world-class standards of conserva-on for its na-onal and interna-onal collec-ons. The Museum of Moroccan Judaism presents religious, JEWISH MUSEUM ethnographic and ar-s-c objects that demonstrate the history, religion, tradi-ons !and daily life of Jews in the context of Moroccan civiliza-on. The Jewish Museum in Casablanca covers an area of 700 square meters, is the first of its kind in the Arab world. It consists of: - A large mul-purpose room, used for exhibi-ons of pain-ng, photography and sculpture - Three other rooms, with windows containing exhibits on religious and family life (oil lamps, Torahs, Chanukah lamps, clothing, marriage contracts (ketubot) Torah covers… and exhibits on work life; - Two rooms displaying complete Moroccan synagogues; - A document library, a video library and a photo library. BERBER JEWISH WOMAN - The Museum offers guided visits, sponsors seminars and conferences on Jewish- Moroccan history and culture, and organizes video and slide presenta-ons. On !special request, it organizes group visits in Arabic, French, English or Spanish. Visit the Jewish Cultural Center and Temple Beth-El Synagogue with its stained !glass windows. Con-nue to the Atlan-c Coast along Morocco’s Corniche with views of the Hassan !II Mosque. Enjoy a Guided Visit of the Mosque of Hassan II. Casablanca is home to the Hassan II Mosque, designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau. It is situated on a promontory looking out to the Atlan-c, which can be seen HASSAN II MOSQUE through a gigan-c glass floor with room for 25,000 worshippers. Its minaret is the world's tallest at 210 meters. It is an enormous architectural masterpiece and the second largest religious building in the world. On Fridays, the Mosque of Hassan II is open to non-Muslims. The Mosque of Hassan II's promontory offers lovely views overlooking !Casablanca in the residen-al Afna quarter. Overnight Rabat. ! MOSQUE EXTERIOR Explore Morocco with Temple Har Shalom A Signature Journey For All Ages On an 10-Day, Private Jewish Heritage Tour to Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Berber Villages & the Great Desert Region Saturday, December 23rd: Rabat Departure. Guided Visit of Meknes, and the Roman Ruins of Volubilis en route to Fes RABAT, MEKNES Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at Your Hotel in Fes & VOLUBILIS !Driving -me: 4 ½ hours Visit the old Jewish Quarter in Meknes. Visit the Mellah, with its narrow lanes and colorful courtyards. The old Mellah (Jewish quarter) was once located on a slanted gorge. In the 1920’s the Jewish community acquired a land next to the old Mellah and constructed a new one. The larger Mellah was built next to the old Mellah. It was walled and locked at night. In 1911 the new Mellah was aUacked and under seige for 3 months un-l the interven-on of the French. The first houses in the new Mellah were built 1924 and the Rabbi Yeoushoua synagogue was inaugurated there in 1926. The Talmud Torah Syngagoue TALMUD TORAH which will be the focus of the Meknes visit was built in 1930. The Jewish SYNAGOGUE presence in Meknes can be seen in an old Hebraic epitaph da-ng from the Chris-an era. There are s-ll Greek inscrip-ons that in synagogues, and a place of pilgrimage where the tomb of Rabbi David Benimdan, “the patron !of Meknes” is buried. !Take the Na MOSAIC Explore Morocco with Temple Har Shalom A Signature Journey For All Ages On an 10-Day, Private Jewish Heritage Tour to Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Berber Villages & the Great Desert Region Sunday, December 24th: Fes Historical Tour: Islamic Architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Historic Monuments, Jewish Heritage (Synagogue and Mellah), Craf Making and Shopping in the Souks IMPERIAL FES & !Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at Your Hotel in Fes JEWISH HERITAGE Begin your day in Fès, the oldest working medina in the world that many refer to as a living museum. Visit The 14th Century Palace Gates of the King. The Royal !Palace in Fes is one of the oldest (14th Century) and largest in Morocco. Jewish Heritage Sites of Monuments in Fes: Next visit the Jewish Mellah, the name of a Jewish quarters located in the old ci-es of Morocco, usually with a walled boundary. The Fes Mellah is also walled and it has a for-fied gateway. These Jewish quarters are located near the royal residences which enabled its inhabitants to be protected from the wrath of the Muslim populace. The Fes Mellah was once solely inhabited by Jews. This was the KINGS PALACE first Mellah in Morocco and originated in 1438. In the early 14th century, it was founded by the Merinids, beside Fes. In contrast with the young Mellah of Casablanca, the Mellah of Fes is over 650 years old. This picturesque neighborhood adjoins the royal palace, noted for its recently constructed bright !brass doors. Next visit a sacred site that many women are especially fond of: the Jewish Cemetery and Tomb of Solica. The Jewish cemetery contains the tombs of more Jewish saints than any other cemetery in Morocco. One of the more important saints is Lalla Solica, who was killed for refusing to convert to Islam. Solica was born in Tangier in 1817. At the age of 16, she was courted by a Muslim man, but JEWISH MELLAH she refused to marry him. To force her hand, the man went to the caid, the local government official. The man told the caid that Solica could not refuse his offer of marriage because she was no longer Jewish, having converted to Islam of her own free will. When called before the caid, she refused to acknowledge having converted. The Sultan called her to Fes, where she again denied her conversion. !As a result, she was condemned to death for apostasy and killed in 1834. Con-nue onward to visit the Ibn Danan Jewish Synagogue. Fes was once home to a flourishing Jewish community during the 17th century and was also the loca-on of two well-known temples: Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Danan Synagogue was built and founded by the Ibn Danan family and the nearby Mansano Synagogue. The Ibn TOMB OF SOLICA Danan synagogue has been added to the 1996 World Monuments Watch List and Fund. The Ibn Danan synagogue was once only one of several inside the walls of Fes, and not the most elaborate. It is entered through a simple doorway indis-nguishable from the doors of nearby houses. The door leads immediately to a short flight of stairs that lead into the high, rectangular space of the synagogue. The construc-on is masonry coated with plaster. The wooden ceiling is beamed and painted. The room is lit by small windows high in the walls. Photos taken of the Ibn Danan Synagogue in 1954 show a ceiling hung with numerous memorial lamps, now vanished. The walls are wainscoUed with blue figured Moroccan -les. The large Torah Ark, a cupboard filling the width of an en-re wall, is made of carved wood. IBN DANAN SYNAGOGUE This day con Sunday, December 24th: Fes Historical Tour: Islamic Architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Historic Monuments, Jewish Heritage (Synagogue and Mellah), Craf Making and Shopping in the Souks (con Sunday, December 24th: Fes Historical Tour: Islamic Architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Historic Monuments, Jewish Heritage (Synagogue and Mellah), Craf Making and Shopping in the Souks (con Monday, December 25th: Fez Food Tour, Afernoon Fes Guided Historical Tour Part 2: Monuments, Crafs, Shopping & Majes TEA MAKER MEET THE LOCALS OLIVE SOUK Explore Morocco with Temple Har Shalom A Signature Journey For All Ages On an 10-Day, Private Jewish Heritage Tour to Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Berber Villages & the Great Desert Region Sunday, July 2nd: Fez Food Tour, Afernoon Fes Guided Historical Tour Part 2: Monuments, Crafs, Shopping & Majes Dinner Recommenda ! PALASI MOKRI !Overnight in Fes. ANDALUSIAN GARDEN Explore Morocco with Temple Har Shalom A Signature Journey For All Ages On an 10-Day, Private Jewish Heritage Tour to Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Berber Villages & the Great Desert Region Tuesday, December 26th: A Journey through the Middle Atlas to the Sahara Desert, Passing Ifrane, known as “Liile Switzerland,” Midelt, Erfoud (the Capital of Fossils), and Rissani, Arriving in Merzouga for a TO THE SAHARA Sunset Guided Camel Trek and Arabian Nights in the Great Sahara DESERT REGION Desert Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch in Midelt and Arabian Nights Dinner !at Your Luxury Desert Camp in the Sahara Desert (Bivouac) !Driving -me: 8 ½ hours Take the road to Merzouga. Enroute to Merzouga, we will pass Ifrane, stopping to see the cedar tree forest and the local barbary monkeys. We will also pass the American- Moroccan University which was built by the Saudis. We will have lunch during our journey in the Ziz Valley or at another local town en route to the Sahara Desert. We will con-nue along CEDAR FORREST !the road to Merzouga and arrive before sunset. Lunch en route: We will have lunch during our journey in the Ziz Valley or at another local town en route to the Sahara desert. !We will con-nue the road to Merzouga and arrive before sunset. Visit Erfoud, the capital of fossils. Visit Royal Palace gate; the panoramic view from the top of the Borj-Est that rises 935 metres (3067 feet) above the city. Erfoud is a city located in south-east Morocco. Although many ancient for-fied villages have existed in the region for several centuries Erfoud was built up by the French troops aLer the victory of Tafilalet IFRANE BaUle, that took place between 1916 and 1932. Erfoud is a very ac-ve city, full of commerce, restaurants and street cafés, hotels, banks and handicraL and souvenir shops. While maintaining its name as a modern Moroccan Sahara Desert town, it s-ll preserves a certain authen-city of an true Arab city with an impressively “wild” market and gorgeous surrounding landscapes filled of oases, dunes and rocky mountains. Erfoud is also a cinema hub for many movie directors. Some well known films had several scenes shot in Erfoud, some include names as Prince of Persia 2010 by Director Dick Richards; March or Die 1977 by Director Dick Richards; The Mummy 1999 by Director Stephen Sommers. CAPITOL OF FOSSILS Visit the Musicians of Khemlia in Merzouga, a century-old Gnaoua group that performs ancient trance music. Tea and nuts will be served !(If Tuesday, December 26th: A Journey through the Middle Atlas to the Sahara Desert, Passing Ifrane, known as “Liile Switzerland,” Midelt, Erfoud (the Capital of Fossils), and Rissani, Arriving in Merzouga for a Sunset Guided !Camel Trek and Arabian Nights in the Great Sahara Desert (con 1001 Arabian Nights Dinner Under the Moroccan Stars & Overnight at a Luxury Desert Camp in the Erg Chebbi !Dunes, Merzouga Sahara ! 1001 ARABIAN NIGHTS IN THE SAHARA DESERT SAND DUNES 1001 ARABIAN NIGHTS IN THE SAHARA DESERT’S ERG CHEBBI DUNES Explore Morocco with Temple Har Shalom A Signature Journey For All Ages On an 10-Day, Private Jewish Heritage Tour to Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Berber Villages & the Great Desert Region Wednesday, December 27th: Sahara Desert Visit and then Departure from the Region to the Saghro Mountains for Lunch in a Berber Village UP CLOSE WITH Enroute to Skoura Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch with a Berber Family, and Dinner at THE BERBERS !Your Hotel Driving -me: 3 ½ hours - 4 Hours THIS ACTIVITY REQUIRES AN ADDITIONAL FEE: $90 P/P !2 Person Capacity Per Quad/ 1 Hour of Quad Biking ! Morning Quad Biking Op Adventure in the Sahara Desert KASBAH VILLAGE ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! SAGRHO MOUNTAINS Discover Morocco’s great Sahara desert by Quad. Morocco is ideal for quad biking. It’s Grand Sahara Desert has glorious terrain provides the perfect atmosphere for adventure. For those who are adventurous at heart we offer !the op-on to ride a quad across Merzouga’s Erg Chebbi Dunes. ______Departure from the Sahara Desert. Take the road via the Draa Valley to Ait Ouzzine. Visit the old ksars and then con-nue the road to the village of Ait Ouzzine, located in N’kob, which is nestled within the Middle Atlas Mountains. ! VILLAGE FIELDS About The Draa Valley Region/ Zagora Region: En route pass the Draa Valley, known as Morocco’s longest river. The forma-on is that of the Dades River and Imini River and flows from the High Atlas Mountains southeastward to Tagounit and from Tagounit mostly westwards to the Atlan-c Ocean somewhat north of Tan-Tan. The Draa Valley is the road of the old caravans that once traveled to transport dates and other goods from the Draa !Region to Marrakech. This day con High Atlas Mountains HENNA Explore Morocco with Temple Har Shalom A Signature Journey For All Ages On an 10-Day, Private Jewish Heritage Tour to Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Berber Villages & the Great Desert Region Wednesday, December 27th: Sahara Desert Visit and then Departure from the Region to the Saghro Mountains for Lunch in a Berber Village Enroute to Skoura Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch with a Berber Family, and Dinner at Your Hotel !Driving -me: 3 ½ hours - 4 Hours Aït Ouzzine is a Berber village inhabited by over 300 families who live in beau-fully painted crenulated kasbahs, with their own henna fields, water wells, livestock, and gardens. This peaceful village is tucked away along an impressive desert route connec-ng the Draa Valley (Tansikht) and Rissani. Meet a local Berber family, sip tea in the Sagro Mountains, and dine on couscous. Then explore and tour the village by foot. Walk in the green fields and see how the tradi-onal Berbers live with their gardens of herbs, livestock, and henna plants. ALer lunch, you can have your hands and !feet painted with henna or your hair adorned with saffron by a local village ar-st and relax. Experience the tradi-on of Berber perfume made from musk and amber along with the villages own spices. End the aLernoon in Ait Ouzzine with mint tea and almonds. Drive through the Draa Valley back to Ouarzazate or the Skoura Palmeraie before sunset. The Draa Valley is the road of the old !caravans that once traveled to transport dates and other goods from the Draa Region to Marrakech. Overnight in Skoura or Ouarzazate. BREAD BAKING WITH THE BERBERS High Atlas Mountains Explore Morocco with Temple Har Shalom A Signature Journey For All Ages On an 10-Day, Private Jewish Heritage Tour to Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Berber Villages & the Great Desert Region Thursday, December 28th: Skoura Depature: Visit the Adobe Village of Ait Benhaddou, Passing via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to Marrakech Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch in the High Atlas & Dinner at Your Hotel KASBAHS !Driving -me: 4 ½ hours ! During the French period, Ouarzazate expanded considerably as a garrison town and became the administra-ve center of the Zagora region. Ouarzazate became famous when its nearby Kasbah, Aït !Benhaddou, appeared in the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia. Visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. 32 km from Ouarzazate lies the picturesque village of Aït Benhaddou, situated in Souss-Massa-Draâ on a hill along the Ouarzazate River. Lawrence of Arabia was filmed here and Orson Welles AIT BENHADDOU used it as a loca-on for Sodome and Gomorrah; for Jesus of Nazareth, the whole lower part of the village was rebuilt. In recent years, more controlled restora-on has been carried out under UNESCO auspices. Aït Benhaddou is one of many loca-ons in this region used for shoo-ng Hollywood films. Aït Benhaddou once served as the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. Your guide will lead you on a private tour through this Berber village of towered and crenulated Kasbahs that !once guarded the lucra-ve caravan route through the Atlas Mountains. ALer visi-ng Ait Benhaddou, con-nue the road to Marrakech. You will pass the olive groves of the Oued Zat as you ascend onto the Tizi-N-Tichka TIZZIN TICHKA PASS Pass Road. Built by the French in the 1920’s, the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass can be described as having mountainous barriers, Mediterranean and oceanic influences and desert borders. Wee panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains as well as sights of fer-le valleys, blue and red colored pise villages and other striking mineral environments. Lunch Recommenda-on: Dine on local Moroccan fare made with fresh, !argan oil from the local coopera-ve run by women. Visit an argan coopera-ve where argan oil, buUer, and cosme-cs are made with the argan nut by hand as Berber women crack the nuts and the TELOUET VILLAGE grind them one by one. Enjoy a complimentary tas-ng. This coopera-ve !is run en-rely by women. Con-nue on to Marrakech. !Diner at Your Hotel. Overnight Marrakech. ARGAN COOPERATIVE Explore Morocco with Temple Har Shalom A Signature Journey For All Ages On an 10-Day, Private Jewish Heritage Tour to Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Berber Villages & the Great Desert Region Friday, December 29th: (Shabbat) Marrakech Historical Tour: The Moroccan Gardens of Yves Saint Laurent and Koutoubia, Historic Sites, Jewish Heritage Places of Worship, the Mellah and Cemeteries, Monuments, the Grand Medina MARRAKECH and its Lively Souks Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch in the Historic District & Dinner at a Moroccan Restaurant Visit the Majorelle Gardens. The Majorelle Gardens, previously the Jardin Bou Saf, bears its name from its original creator, Jacques Majorelle, the French expatriate ar-st who was born in Nancy, France, in 1886. Jacques Majorelle was the son of the celebrated Art Nouveau furniture designer Louis Majorelle. In 1947, the son opened his gardens to the public and, during this -me, also painted a magnificent ceiling at La Mamounia, a five-star hotel with exquisite MAJORELLE GARDENS gardens and the place where Alfred Hitchcock wrote The Birds. Jacques Majorelle studied at the École des Beaux Arts in Nancy in 1901 and in 1919 went to Marrakech to recover from heart problems. He built the garden during those years, using a special blue color that he used extensively in the garden and that is named aLer him, Majorelle blue. Majorelle returned to France in 1962 aLer a car incident and died later that year of complica-ons from his injuries. As a collector of unique plants from five con-nents, Majorelle leL to Yves Saint Laurent one of the more unique collec-ons of flora and fauna of this era as well as a place of inspira-on and contempla-on. Even though Morocco is no longer under the French protectorate, this original French crea-on is one of the most KOUTOUBIA GARDENS !beloved areas in Morocco. See the Koutoubia Mosque and Gardens. The Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakech. The minaret was completed under the reign of the Almohad Caliph Yaqub al-Mansur (1184-1199) and was used as the model for the Giralda of Seville and for the Hassan Tower of Rabat. The name is derived from the Arabic al- Koutoubiyyin for librarian, since it used to be surrounded by sellers of manuscripts. It is considered the ul-mate structure of its kind. The tower is 69 m (221 L) in height and has a lateral length of 12.8 m (41 L). SPICE MARKET Shop in the Old Spice Market. The Rahba Kedima is a colorful market filled with a wide array of typical Moroccan spices including cumin, cinnamon, saffron, dried pepper, and many more. Experience the Jewish Mellah. Founded in 1558 by Moulay Abdallah, the Mellah district was designated as the Jewish quarter in Marrakech. At the -me of the Spanish religious wars, Jewish refugees escaping the country were offered this liUle piece !of security by the Sultan. BAHIA PALACE Explore Morocco with Temple Har Shalom A Signature Journey For All Ages On an 10-Day, Private Jewish Heritage Tour to Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Berber Villages & the Great Desert Region Friday, December 29th: (Shabbat) Marrakech Historical Tour: The Moroccan Gardens of Yves Saint Laurent and Koutoubia, Historic Sites, Jewish Heritage MARRAKECH Places of Worship, the Mellah and Cemeteries, Monuments, the Grand Medina and its Lively Souks (con Visit El Bahia Palace. The El Bahia Palace in Marrakech is a beau-ful building and an excellent example of Eastern Architecture from the 19th century and represents trends and standards of the wealthy who lived at that -me. It was built for Ahmed Ibn Moussa (or Ba Ahmed) between 1894 and 1900 in the Alawi style that was popular at the -me. CraLsmen were brought from Fes to work on this monumental task which took approximately fiLeen years to complete. It is said that the palace was built as a home for Ba Ahmed’s official concubines; it has also been said that the importance or favor of each concubine increased along with the size of their bedroom. The name “Bahia” means “palace of the beau-ful.” LAZEMA SYNAGOGUE There are 160 different rooms in the palace which are sprawled out in an open, rambling fashion. Decora-ons take the form of subtle stucco panels, zellij decora-ons, -led floors, smooth arches, carved-cedar ceilings, shiny marble (tadlak) finishes, and zouak-painted ceilings. The !palace is surrounded by an eight-hectare garden. Visit the Lazama Synagogue in Marrakech, located in the old medina. The Lazama Synagogue dates back to the 16th century and is an important testament to Morocco’s deep Jewish history. This Quarter was created in the Kasbah area in 1558. Meet Ka- Roumani, an GUELIZ SYNAGOGUE anthropologist from London, works as a guide at the Lazama Synagogue. The Jewish community enjoyed autonomy even though Jews weren't allowed to own any property outside the Mellah and controlled the sugar trade. There are approximately 250 Jews s-ll living in Marrakech, and most live outside the Medina. The Mellah area is now almost completely Muslim. Op This day con ! JEWISH CEMETERY RUINS Explore Morocco with Temple Har Shalom A Signature Journey For All Ages On an 10-Day, Private Jewish Heritage Tour to Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Berber Villages & the Great Desert Region Friday, December 29th: (Shabbat) Marrakech Historical Tour: The Moroccan Gardens of Yves Saint Laurent and Koutoubia, Historic Sites, Jewish Heritage Places of Worship, the Mellah and Cemeteries, Monuments, the Grand Medina and its Lively MARRAKECH !Souks (con Visit the Saadian Tombs. The Saadian tombs in Marrakech date back from the -me of the Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603). The tombs were only recently discovered (in 1917) and were restored by the Beaux-Arts service. The tombs, because of the beauty of their decora-on, have been a major aUrac-on for visitors to Marrakech. The mausoleum comprises the corpses of about sixty members of the Saadi Dynasty that originated in the valley of the Draa River. Among the graves are those of Ahmad al-Mansur and his family. The building is composed of three rooms. The most famous is the room with the twelve columns. This room contains the grave of the son of SAADIAN TOMBS the Sultan, Ahmad al-Mansur. The stele is in finely worked cedar wood and stucco. The monuments are made of Italian Carrara marble. Outside the building is a garden and the graves of soldiers and servants. Services: Sunset Shabbat Services at Synagogue in Ville Nouvelle / New City !of Marrakech !Dinner at a Moroccan Restaurant. Overnight Marrakech. ! LOCAL CULTURE ! ! ! ! ! DJEMAA EL FNA AT SUNSET Explore Morocco with Temple Har Shalom A Signature Journey For All Ages On an 10-Day, Private Jewish Heritage Tour to Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Berber Villages & the Great Desert Region OPTION #1: Saturday, December 30th: Marrakech Cooking Class in Morning and Afernoon Visit to La Mamounia Gardens ! COOK UP WITH A THIS ACTIVITY REQUIRES AN ADDITIONAL FEE: $110 P/P DADA CHEF/ VEG !Cooking Class in Marrakech with Sephardic Moroccan, Jewish Dishes Meals Included: Breakfast & Cooking Class Serves as Lunch (VEG/ KOSHER) 10:00am-14:30 (2:30pm) – Private Cooking Class With Sephardic Jewish Cuisine & (Vegetarian) Your workshop will be conducted by a tradi-onal dada (tradi-onal Moroccan cook) or a chef who is a cuisine specialist in Vegetarian cuisine and also will present a Jewish dish as well. This will be a special private group cooking class for your group only and a translator will be provided for the chef who work alongside a translator (Arabic/English/French), working with easy-to-use DAADA CHEF modern equipment found in everyday kitchens. At the end of each workshop, par-cipants dine on the meal they have prepared. At a typical half-day workshop, one learns to prepare an appe-zer and a main dish or a main dish !and dessert. Cooking Class Overview: • Gree-ng and overview of Moroccan cuisine by an English-speaking interpreter • Demonstra-on of how Moroccan bread is made • Visit to a communal bread oven and hotel spice market MOROCCAN • Cooking at your own worksta-on alongside the dadas to prepare a VEGETARIAN SALADS ! delicious Moroccan meal Moroccan Meal Descrip ! SWEET COUSCOUS ! HAMBRIYA ! ! ! ! This day con LA MAMOUNIA GARDENS Explore Morocco with Temple Har Shalom A Signature Journey For All Ages On an 10-Day, Private Jewish Heritage Tour to Morocco’s Imperial Cities, Berber Villages & the Great Desert Region OPTION #2: Saturday, December 30th: A Day of Markets and Gardens, Discover a Tradi Visit La Mamounia Hotel and Gardens for a sunset cocktail: La Mamounia is where Alfred Hitchcock wrote the movie The Birds. It is situated on the edge of the walls of the old city of Marrakech and is named for its 200-year-old gardens, which were given as an 18th century wedding giL to Prince Moulay Mamoun by his father. Today the gardens cover nearly 20 acres and display an incredible variety of flowers and trees. The hotel was designed in 1922 by LA MAMOUNIA GARDENS the architects Prost and Marchisio. They combined tradi-onal Moroccan designs with the popular Art Deco look of the 1920's. Winston Churchill called it, "the most lovely spot in the whole world." He spent many winters at La Mamounia pain-ng the Atlas Mountains and the surrounding !countryside. ! ! !This day con Afernoon at Leisure – Op Use the aLernoon for leisure or choose to visit the Mamounia Hotel and Gardens for tea and lunch or evening drinks. La Mamounia is where Alfred Hitchcock wrote the movie The Birds. It is situated on the edge of the walls of the old city of Marrakech and is named for its 200-year-old gardens, which were given as an 18th century wedding giL to Prince Moulay Mamoun by his father. Today the gardens cover nearly 20 acres and display an incredible variety of flowers and trees. The hotel was designed in 1922 by the architects Prost and Marchisio. They combined tradi-onal Moroccan designs with the popular Art Deco look of the 1920's. Winston Churchill called it, "the most lovely spot in the whole DJEMAA EL FNA SUNSET world." He spent many winters at La Mamounia pain-ng the Atlas !Mountains and the surrounding countryside. Visit the Marrakech Photographie Museum and the Palmeraie Garden !and Art Gallery created by Abderrazak Benchabbine. Evening – Visit Djemaa El Fna Square for an evening of adventure at dusk. Beneath the foothills of the Atlas Mountains in the city center of Marrakech lies Djemaa el Fna, a famous UNESCO-recognized city square. During the daylight, Djemma el Fna is every Moroccan travelers shopping paradise. As the sun sets, the real excitement starts. Enjoy the THE SQUARE DAYTIME nightlife of Gnaoua trance-healers, Andalous musicians, and exo-c snake charmers. Easily, this mysterious place can be compared to a land of Arabian fantasies. With its wild and colorful characters, Djemaa el Fna !will bedazzle and astound you. ! Dinner Recommenda FOOD SELLER AT FNA SIGNATURE MOROCCO JEWISH HERITAGE - IMPERIAL CITIES - THE GREAT SAHARA DESERT REGION A 10-Day Signature Journey for All Ages to the Imperial Cities, Jewish Heritage Sites and the Great Sahara Desert Region Sunday, December 31st: Marrakech - Casablanca Departure !Meals Included: Breakfast Driving -me for Casablanca departures 3 hours; for Marrakech departures 1 hour DEPARTURES...... ! TEMPLE HAR SHALOM * SABABA TRAVEL PAYMENT & TOUR DETAILS What is a Riad? are quite dark with light entering SABABA TRAVEL LAND PACKAGE: A Riad is the traditional from the open courtyards they Moroccan house or palace with face. Most do not have elevators 10 DAYS/ 9 NIGHTS two or more levels built around and stairs can be steep. ! an Andalusian-style Management and service at DEPOSIT/ PAYMENT INFORMATION: courtyard. They often have Riads tend to be more casual interior gardens that contain a and laid-back than at a hotel or Sababa Travel requires a 30% total cost fountain. Riads were once the five-star resort. Your hosts will per person of a non-refundable deposit stately city homes of the embody the finest of Moroccan to secure your reserva !READING LIST (Available on Amazon.com & Barnes & Noble.com) HISTORY (Available on Amazon.com & Barnes & Noble.com) • Morocco That Was – By Water Harris • Morocco Since 1830 – By C.R. Pennell • Lords of the Atlas: The Rise and Fall of the House of Glaoua – By Gavin Maxwell ! • The Conquest of Morocco – By Douglass Porch JEWISH MOROCCO • Two Thousand Years of Jewish Life in Morocco - Haim Zafrani • Jews Under Moroccan Skies - Two Thousand Years of Jewish Life - Rapha ‘el & George Ricketts • The Sultan’s Jew, Moroccan & The Sephardi World - Daniel Schroeter • !Return to Casablanca: Jews, Muslims & an Israeli Anthropologist - Andrew Levy FICTION & NON- FICTION • Culture & Customs in Morocco – By Raphael Njoku • In Arabian Nights: A Caravan of Moroccan Dreams – By Tahir Shah • The Caliph’s House: A Year in Casablanca – By Tahir Shah • The Spiders House – By Paul Bowles • The Sheltering Sky – By Paul Bowles (Book & Film) • Dreams of Trespass: Tales of A Harem – By Fatima Mernissi • A House in Fes – By Susannah Clarke • For Bread Alone – By Mohammed Choukri • The Last Storytellers: Tales from the Heart of Morocco – Richard Hamilton • The Mountains Look on Marrakech – Hamish Brown • The Exile – By Abdullah Laroui • Leaving Tangier - By Tahar Ben Jelloun • The Red City – By Barnaby Rogerson & Stephen Lavington MOROCCAN MUSIC (Available on Amazon.com or I-Tunes Apple Store) • Under the Moroccan Sky – Various Artists • Arabic Groove – Putumayo World Music ! • Rough Guide to North African Café FILMS SHOT IN MOROCCO • Othello (Orson Welles) • Flight to Tangier (Charles Marquis Warren) • The Man Who Knew Too Much, starring (James Stewart) • Lawrence of Arabia, starred Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif • The Jewel of the Nile directed by Lewis Teague, starred Michael Douglas • Kundun directed by Martin Scorsese • Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott, starred Russell Crowe • Rules of Engagement, directed by William Friedkin, starred Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson and Guy Pearce • Black Hawk Down, directed by Ridley Scott GRATUITY IN MOROCCO - A GIFT OF SERVICE Gratuity is a gift of money that is granted for service Charity is a generous action or donation that one or a show of appreciation given without claim or gives from his/ her heart to aid the poor, ill, or demand. Gratuity is one of the best ways you can helpless. Charity is one of the five tenants of Islam, is demonstrate appreciation for the services provided seen as an important part of Moroccan culture and by your driver and guides. Charity is a donation that practiced by Moroccans. Charity by Moroccans is comes from ones heart and also one of the five often provided to the elderly, to children or the poor tenants of Islam. Charity is greatly appreciated by in the form of Moroccan Dirhams, food or clothing. the elderly and children you may come across During your travel journey in Morocco you may see during your journey to Morocco who move your your driver or guides regularly give a few dirhams to heart in some way. Listed below is Travel Exploration elderly people, children or the poor within the old Morocco’s recommendation of the way to handle medina (cities) or in the Atlas Mountain Regions/ “gratuity” and “charity” during your travels in the Sahara Desert. This is their way upholding to the !Maghreb. !tenants of their religion and culture. Gratuity: For Your Driver & Guides Charity: For The Elderly & Children Gratuity is appreciated but not required during your ▶As a foreigner traveling in a Muslim country, Travel Exploration Morocco journey. It is a following the five tenants of Islam- and offering a considerate way to thank your driver and historical small amount of charity is an option but not required. guides for their services. If you wish to offer charity to an elderly person, to ! children or a poor person on the street that moves ▶As a foreigner traveling in Morocco, the amount of your heart, please consider the following: Gratuity that could be given to your driver if you wish ! to show him/ her your appreciation for the services ▶Giving anywhere between 5-10 Dirhams ($0.50 - provided by Moroccan standards ranges from: $1.00) is a considered gracious and will not place a 200-250 Moroccan Dirhams Per Day/Per Person. dent in your wallet but perhaps leave you with an ($25.00-$30.00) experience in your heart. Sometimes the reciprocity ! you may receive as a result of giving a small amount ▶As a foreigner traveling in Morocco, the amount of of charity in a Muslim country like Morocco comes in Gratuity that could be given to your historical guide the form of a big smile, a hand shake, an invitation if you wish to show him/ her your appreciation for for tea or even a hug from the recipient. the services provided based upon Moroccan ! standards ranges from: 200-250 Moroccan Dirhams Gratuity In the Form Of Affection: Per Day/Per Person. ($25.00-$30.00) ▶Traveling in a Muslim country, Gratuity in the form ! of affection is appreciated by a smile, a handshake Gratuity: In Restaurants, Riads & Hotels and even a hug. If you wish to show your driver, ▶As a foreigner traveling in Morocco, the amount of guide or others who assist you during your journey Gratuity given at Restaurants based upon Moroccan this kind of gesture it is most welcomed. !standards ranges from: 10% - 20% ! ▶As a foreigner traveling in Morocco, the amount of “It is more agreeable to have the power to give than Gratuity that could be left in your room at a Riad/ to receive.” (Winston Churchill) Hotel to show appreciation for maid services: 20-30 Moroccan Dirhams per day. ($2.00- $3.00) ! TRAVELINGGRATUITY IN IN MOROCCO MOROCCO - A - GIFTWHAT OF TOSERVICE BRING In preparation for your Moroccan adventure, the following ! is a list of things to consider packing that will make your trip ! !as smooth and comfortable as possible. ! Pre-departure Essentials ! ▶ Personal Identification (drivers license) ▶ Skin Lotion (especially for Eczema)-Sunglasses (or ▶ Passport and visa if required prescription glasses/ contact lenses, and solution)- ▶ Airline Tickets Hydrocortisone cream ▶ Credit Cards ! ▶ Travel Insurance Toiletries ▶ Health Documentation ▶ Feminine hygiene products (tampons, etc.) ▶ Emergency Information ▶ Hairbrush ▶ Guide books & maps ▶ Shampoo, Conditioner ▶ Photocopies of Documentation: (passport and tickets). ▶ Soap You can also scan these, upload them to the internet and ▶ Shaving Cream, razor email them to yourself. Internet access is widely available ▶ Toilet paper/ Mini-Tissues (12 pack) in all major cities and most small ones in Morocco). ▶ Tooth brush, tooth paste ! Medicines Travel Clothing While no shots are required to enter Morocco, it is ▶ Conservative clothing is worn throughout Morocco recommended that you come prepared with a personal (clothes should not be tight or too revealing) medical kit, as you do not to spend time looking for a ▶ Bathing suit (for beach resorts, hotel) pharmacy and risk that they do not carry what you need. ▶ Brimmed Hat, Visor, Hat, headscarf Morocco does have French pharmaceutical shops widely ▶ Long skirts, dresses or pants (for women) available throughout the country in all major cities and ▶ For summer: light weigh clohting many villages therefore if basic things such as cold ▶ Windbreaker or warm sweater for cooler months and medicine, Imodium, allergy creams or over the counter desert cool air. medicine is needed you can visit one of them. Depending ▶ Travel Footwear: broken in sneakers or hiking shoes, on your health condition, you may want to consult with sandals, socks. your doctor before your trip. The climate in Morocco is diverse and different from what travelers are used to, so Electronics come prepared with the following: ▶Camera & Film (Kodak and Fuji is easy to find in Morocco ! but expensive) ▶Antibiotic for traveler’s diarrhoea ▶ Video Camera & Tapes ▶Antibiotic cream & disinfectant for scrapes and cuts ▶ Extra Camera Batteries ▶Band-Aids ▶ International Electrical plug adapter and or converter ▶Disposable antibacterial wipes or cleanser ▶Travel Alarm ▶Pepto-Bismol or Imodium for traveller’s diarrhoea. ▶Flashlight / extra bulbs ▶Insect repellent with DEET 30% ▶Re-hydration tablets ▶Aspirin, Tylenol or other Pain relievers ▶ Skin Lotion (especially for Eczema) ▶ Salt tablets ▶ Sunscreen (SPF 30) ▶ Motion sickness medicine ▶ Cold medicine: Decongestant, antihistamine, cough syrup !▶ Aspirin, Tylenol or other Pain relievers