JOURNEY TOCASABLANCA | FES | RABAT | MARRAKESH

6 NIGHT / 7 DAY PROGRAM

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 TO WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

OPTIONAL 2-NIGHT EXTENSION TO MARRAKESH

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 TO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

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LAW & CULTURE: MOROCCO

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Casablanca Fes Rabat

AT A GLANCE: MOROCCO

Morocco?s locat ion at the crossroads of Europe and Africa has endowed the country with a richness of culture and heritage preserved and perpetuated to this day. Join our journey through Morocco?s diverse food, music, customs, and architecture ? visit ing Casablanca, Fes, Rabat and Marrakesh.

Today Morocco is a thriving society embracing modernity and diversity. Our delegat ion will learn about Morocco?s social fabric and polit ical systems, rewarding the open-minded t raveler with a bet ter understanding of the nature of Islam, erasing many popular preconcept ions from the western world.

Roundtrip airfare to/ from Morocco

Addit ional meals not listed in it inerary

Incidentals / Individual hotel expenses

Trip cancellat ion insurance

NOT INCLUDED

INCLUDED6 or 8 nights' accommodat ions as selected

Meals as described in it inerary ( including t ips)

Full t ime tour leader and specialized local guides

Full-t ime ground t ransportat ion equipped with bot t led water

Admission to all museums and public buildings listed in it inerary

Pre-t rip departure t ravel t ips

VIP airport t ransfers

Pr i ce Per Person

Core 6 Nigh t /7 Day ProgramCasablanca, Rabat & FesSeptember 3-9, 2020

3/4 st ar Accom m odat ion sOccupancy Single: $3,795

Double: $3,275Triple: $3,110

5- st ar Accom m odat ion sOccupancy Single: $4,795

Double: $3,985Triple: $3,810

Opt ion al 2 Nigh t Ext en sionMarrakeshSeptember 9-11, 2020

Occupancy: Single: +$1,075Double: +$895Triple: +$845

TOUR COST

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B - Breakfast | L - Lunch | D - Dinner

DAY 1THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 (D)CASABLANCA

DAY 2FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 (B,L,D)CASABLANCA | MEKNES | FES

DAY 3SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 (B,L,D)FES

DAY 4SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 (B,L,D)FES

DAY 5MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 (B,L)VOLUBILIS & RABAT

DAY 6TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 (B,D)RABAT

DAY 7WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 (B,L)RABAT & MARRAKESH

DAY 8THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 (B,L,D)MARRAKESH

DAY 9FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 (B)MARRAKESH

JOURNEY TO MOROCCOCASABLANCA | FES | RABAT | MARRAKESHTHE VIRGINIA BAR ASSOCIATION WITH CLE ABROAD

M orn in gPart icipants arrive independent ly to Casablanca Mohammed V Internat ional Airport (CMN). Recommended f light i t ineraries will be provided at group closure.

Lunch on your own. Suitable recommendat ions near the hotel w ill be provided.

Af t ern oonCheck-in to the 5 Star Ken zi Tow er Hot el or 4 Star Hôt el Gaut h ier (or equivalent)

Twin CENTER, boulevard zerktouniTel. +212 5 22 97 80 00

Opt ional visit to Casablanca?s Art Deco neighborhood, the Habous Quar t er , or the Dist r i ct Cour t house.

INTRO TO THE M OROCCAN LEGAL SYSTEM S

Morocco has a dual legal system consist ing of secular courts based on Fren ch legal t radi t i on as well as courts based on the religious precepts of I slam . We meet with a local at torney to help explain the basic tenants of the Moroccan legal system and how these two legal t radit ions coexist .

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN M ODERN M OROCCO

Panelists include Rabia El Alam a, Managing Director of the Am er i can Cham ber of Com m erce in M orocco and entrepreneurs Zin eb D. Kai t oun i and Salm a Chak i r .

Meet in the hotel lobby and depart for our Welcom e din n er at the nearby Le Bist rot Ch ic, f ine French cuisine.

After dinner, return to hotel or opt ional late-night cocktail at Rick ?s Caf é, designed after the movie classic Casablanca (1942) starring Hum phrey Bogar t and In gr id Bergm an . ?Everybody Comes to Rick?s.?

Complimentary breakfast and coffee is served daily at the hotel.

M orn in gGuided tour of the awe-inspiring Hassan I I M osque. Completed in 1993, the mosque is a celebrat ion of ornate craftmanship and over the top grandeur on a scale that has to be seen, to be believed. The interior can accommodate a staggering 25,000 worshipers while the exterior courtyard will host addit ional 80,000 of the faithful. Hassan II t is the largest mosque in Africa, the f i f th largest in the world and boasts a 700-foot-tall m inaret (world?s tallest ) . It is also one of the few mosques in the world that w ill allow non-Muslims to enter.

Depart to the Ci t y of Fes by coach, stopping along the way for lunch at the imperial city of M ek n es, former home of the Gran d Sul t an M oulay Ism ai l in the 17th century. His former palace is surrounded by massive walls interspersed with and grand entryways decorated with mosaics. The palace has been granted UNESCO Wor ld Her i t age status. Highlights include the imposing yet ref ined Bab el M an sour Gat e and the imperial stables.

Af t ern oonLunch and wine tast ing at the local Meknes winery, Chat eau de Roslan e.

After lunch, we cont inue our journey to Fes.

Check-in to the 5 Star Riad Braya or 3/ 4 Star Riad Fes Aut hen t i c Palace (or equivalent) .

Dinner at our Riad/ Hotel.

Founded in 781 AD, Fes is considered the world?s largest car- free urban area, with 80,000 people inhabiting the walled city center, known as the Medina. The entire medina is a confusing labyrinth of narrow alleys filled with artisans, vendors and residents. Without motorized vehicles, the residents rely solely on people- power and donkey- drawn carts to receive their daily deliveries. Of

Day 1 Thursday, September 3 Day 2 Friday, September 4

Day 3 Saturday, September 5

the 9,000 alleyways forming the Medina, 8,000 have no exit, giving the first- time explorer to Fes a mind- boggling navigational challenge. Fortunately, we will be shepherded through this maze by our local tour guides who will share their intimate knowledge of the ancient cultural, religious and educational institutions tucked into this warren of alleyways.

M orn in gTHE LAW OF ASSOCIATIONS IN M OROCCO

Meet ing with local at torney and representat ives of the Nat ion al Net w ork f or Readin g an d Cul t ure (NNRC) which - among other goals - promotes li teracy inside prisons as a means to combat the spread of terrorist ideologies.

After our morning presentat ion, we divide into small groups to bet ter navigate the narrow passages.

Tast in g t our of Fes: Our m idday will be spent exploring the various souk s (marketplaces) spread across the medina. Each souk specializes in a specif ic product or t rade. A chance to witness the happy and persuasive merchants of Fes in act ion and feel the wonderful energy of a slight ly chaot ic bazaar that has prospered for a m illennium relat ively unchanged. The shops and stall of fer a vast assortment of locally produced goods. These include spices, delicate handmade Moroccan clothing, wood carvings, Fes pot tery, leather goods and int ricate metal work.

Af t ern oonVisit to the colorful and legendary open-air Leat her Tan n ery of Fes, to see and smell the st inky ancient all-natural techniques st i ll used for tanning high quality Moroccan leather. An unforget table sensory experience for the eyes and nostri ls!

Remainder of the afternoon free. You may decide to cont inue exploring the Medina and Souks at your own pace or return to your hotel. Try and set aside some t ime to enjoy a relax ing Moroccan spa t reatment (Hamman) .

Even in gHome hosted group dinner.

Fes is the oldest imperial city and considered the ?Athens of Africa? for its concentration of educational and religious institutions known as madrasas. These schools were designed by the ruling elite both as a training ground for state bureaucrats learning law and a

theological learning center. The madrasa forged links between the religious scholars who directed Islamic education, and the ruling government authorities. Fes is home to the oldest university in the world, the University of Karueein (Quaraouiyine) first opened its doors in the year 859 and currently enrolls 8000 students. Prospective students are required to have memorized the entire text of the Qur?an. (77,000 words).

M orn in gANIM AL RIGHTS, WELFARE & THE HUM AN CONNECTION

Visit the Am er i can Fon douk , A veterinary clin ic founded in 1927 by an American t raveler, Amy Bishop, who build the clin ic with support f rom the Massachuset ts Society for Protect ion and Care of Animals (MSPCA). The American Fondouk is dedicated to providing free veterinary care for the hard-working donkeys, mules, and horses of Morocco. Treat ing working animals in the developing world is considered to offer a signif icant contribut ion towards safeguarding the livelihoods of the poorest and most vulnerable members of the community. We will meet with the Director of the clin ic, Dr . Gigi Kay .

Visit a local ceram ic f act ory where talented art isans showcase their ski lls at craft ing int ricate mosaics and pot tery. We will enjoy a step by step explanat ion of the process used to create t radit ional Moroccan ceramic designs.

Af t ern oonLunch at Palai s Le M edin a.

After lunch, we visit Fes Jdid , the historic Jewish Quarter and an ancient synagogue. Time perm it t ing, we also visit the medieval school of Bouan an ia, 12th century home of Jewish scholar M aim on ides.

After lunch we see the el - At t ar i n e M adrasa, built in 1325. An architectural masterpiece f i lled with dazzling geometric mosaics and int ricately carved plaster and cedar.

Group dinner at Nur , f ine dining in the Medina of Fes featuring f lavors of the Middle At las.

M orn in gWe will check-out of our Fes accommodat ions and make the 1.5-hour drive to visit the ancient Berber and Roman ruins of Volubi l i s, a UNESCO World Heritage

Day 4 Sunday, September 6 Day 5 Monday, September 7

Site. We explore the dramat ic ruins of homes, temples and public buildings of the original Greek, Syrian and Jewish city dwellers.

Af t ern oonCont inue our drive to Rabat . (aprox. 2 hrs.)

Lecture on Bus:

LINGUISTICS & THE LAW: THE JOURNEY OF THE AM AZIGH LANGUAGE

Arrive in Rabat , the polit ical capital of Morocco.

Lunch at Restaurant M arsa along the Salé waterfront .

US- M OROCCO RELATIONS & DEM OCRACY: LEGAL AND DIPLOM ATIC PERSPECTIVES

At lunch we will be joined by representat ives of USAID and the US Em bassy?s Foreign Com m ercial Serv i ce.

After lunch, check into your accommodat ions at the 5 Star La Tour Hassan Palace or 4 Star Hot el Rabat .

Dinner on your own. Suitable recommendations will be provided.

Rabat is the political capital of Morocco and known for its public gardens and parks, upscale neighborhoods populated with embassies and important monuments to past leaders and heroes.

M orn in gWe visit Rabat?s Kasbah of t he Oudayas, a UNESCO Wor ld Her i t age Si t e located at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river, and adjacent to the old medina of Rabat . Before depart ing, we see the An dalusian Garden created between 1915 and 1918 during the French occupat ion

Lunch on your own.

Af t ern oonTRIAL PRACTICE IN M OROCCO w i t h COURTHOUSE VISIT

This afternoon we meet with representat ives from the Moroccan Bar Associat ion - Associat ion des Barreaux du Maroc (ABAM) and visit a local Courthouse.

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ANTI- CORRUPTION AND TRANSPARENCY IN M OROCCO

Lecture by M r . Ahm en d Bern oussi of Tran sparen cy M aroc, part of Transparency Internat ional, a

non-prof it watchdog organizat ion operat ing in over 100 countries that gives voice to vict ims and witnesses of corrupt ion. Working together with governments, businesses and cit izens to stop the abuse of power, bribery and secret deals.

Even in gGroup dinner at Suf ra, delight ful Middle Eastern cuisine.

M orn in gCheck- out of our accommodations in Rabat and drive to Casablanca airport (1hr) for those not continuing to Marrakesh.

For those cont inuing on, hotel check-out and drive to Marrakesh (3.5 hours from Rabat .)

Marrakesh, located in the temperate foothills of the Atlas Mountain, has always been a must- see destination for globetrotters in- the- know. The French left Morocco in 1956 but their cultural influence is very evident in this cosmopolitan city that still retains many remnants of their occupation. Wide boulevards, tasteful neighborhoods and hip modern shopping centers are all trademarks of Marrakesh. Toss in a thriving art and design scene and it?s not hard to understand why this city is at the top of the list of so many global wanderers.

Af t ern oonArrive in M ar rak esh .

GENDER RIGHTS & LABOR LAWS IN M OROCCO

Lunch & Lecture at Am al Caf é. The Amal Foundat ion is a Non-Prof it associat ion dedicated to the empowerment of disadvantaged women through culinary skills, restaurant t raining and job placement. Founded by Nora Fi t zgerald Belahcen , an American-Moroccan who conceived Amal due to her desire to help disadvantaged women of Marrakesh.

Check into 2Ciel s Bout ique Hot el & Spa in New Town Marrakesh (or equivalent) .

Even in gSunset visit to the Jem m a el - Fn a Square. Expect a full-blast sensory overload as you jost le thru this popular public square packed full of barking venders, horn-blowing snake charmers and Berber musicians whacking drums and clanging metal tambourines in one big un-orchestrated sonic at tack. Bazaar sounds will be accompanied by bizarre sights. No place else like it on earth.

Day 6 Tuesday, September 8

Day 7 Wednesday, September 9

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Dinner on your own. Suitable recommendations will be provided.

M orn in gHalf day historical walking tour of Marrakesh including the Jewish Quarter, Medina and spice market .

We see the Kout ubia M osque completed in 1157, before cont inuing to the Bah ia Palace. Created in the late 19th century, the Palace was designed to showcase the essence of Moroccan and Islamic style. A vast courtyard sits at the center of the complex, surrounded by numerous rooms to accommodate his sizeable harem consist ing of 4 wives and 24 concubines.

We cont inue to Dar Si Said or Dar Bacha, before visit ing the Jewish Quarter en route to Lunch.

Af t ern oonOpt ion (A) Lunch and head to the souks for more shopping OR return to hotel to relax

Opt ion (B) Lunch and visit to t ranquil oasis of green in the m iddle of the city. M ajorel l e Garden s was created over 40 years by French art ist Jacques Majorelle as a private botanical garden that highlighted landscape design using succulents and cact i. It was restored to its former glory by longt ime Marrakesh resident , Yves St . Lauren t , and his partner Pier re Berge. Adjoining the property is the YSL M useum , dedicated to the Berber culture as well as the fashion career of Yves St . Laurent .

Even in gFarewell dinner and live entertainment at Le Com pt oi r Darn a in New Town Marrakesh.

M orn in gCheck-out of hotel and t ransfer to Marrakesh Airport .

Day 8 Thursday, September 10

Day 9 Friday, September 11

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