October 15 - 25, 2023
A journey into our Past...
Historically, Morocco has strived to be a place of acceptance. Several different cultures and religions have inhabited its cities and towns throughout the centuries. Today, the majority of its population is Muslim, but it is not hard to find a wide array of remnants of the country’s Jewish heritage throughout its many cities. Jews first arrived at Morocco as early as 70 CE. A second wave of migration takes place as the result of the expulsion from the Iberian Peninsula in 1492. These Jews created mellahs (Jewish Quarters), that were often found in a corner of the city fortified by Kasbah walls for protection. These mellahs became a city within a city for the Jews with their own synagogues, fountains, and markets lining narrow streets and alleyways.
Departure Date: Oct 15, 2023
Return Date: Oct 25, 2023
This tour includes:
All ground transportation is by private bus. We provide a local national English-speaking guide. All breakfasts and dinners (vegetarian option always available) are included. Entrance fees and local taxes are included throughout. In addition to our national and local guides, the Academic Leader on this tour is Dr. Vanessa Paloma, Senior Fulbright Scholar and Artist to Morocco, an expert on Judeo-Spanish women's songs.
Among the cities to be visited:
Rabat, Fes, Marrakech, Essaouira and Casablanca.
5-Star Hotels:
SOFITEL JARDINS DES ROSES (Rabat)
MARRIOTT JNAN PALACE (Fez)
SAVOY LE GRAND HOTEL (Marrakech)
SOFITEL MOGADOR GOLF & SPA (Essaouira)
HYATT REGENCY (Casablanca)
Cost for the all-inclusive land package including breakfast and dinner, all hotels, all tours, entrance fees and transfers:
$4,500.00 per person based on double occupancy.
Single occupancy add-on is $850.00.
Space is limited and reservations provided on a first come, first serve basis.
A fully refundable deposit of $1000 is required to secure (hold) your place on the tour. Final payment by August 1st, 2023
Please call 877.398.1461 for more details and or to make a reservation
or email to [email protected]
The price quoted is based on a minimum of 21 paying participants. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the trip in the event we do not have 21 paying participants. Participants may choose to take the revised date and or get a full refund.
Day by Day Outline:
Day 1,Oct 15: Sunday: USA / Casablanca
Day 2, Oct 16: Monday: Arrive Casablanca (transfer to Rabat + orientation meeting)
Day 3,Oct 17: Tuesday: Rabat - Meknes City include Local Talmud Torah + cemetery+ wine tasting with lunch – Fes
Day 4,Oct 18: Wednesday: Fes – Full day visit historical and Jewish (sites)
Day 5, Oct 19 : Thursday : Thursday : Fes/ Ifrane + Benimellal/ Marrakech
Day 6, Oct 20: Friday: Marrakech – city tour of Jewish quarter and stunning Saadian Tombs & Bahia Palace- Shabbat eve
Day 7, Oct 21: Saturday: Marrakech walking tour - Shabbat
Day 8, Oct 22: Sunday : Marrakech – transfer to Essaouira – city tour
Day 9, Oct 23: Monday: Essaouira – Safi – Oualidia – El Jadida – Casablanca panoramic bus tour
Day 10, Oct 24: Tuesday: Casablanca – full day visits to Jewish museum -Hassan II Mosque & other sites
Day 11, Oct 25: Wednesday: Departure
