TTo Whom it May Concern: This is my schedule for next week... It could be fun to look at, or boring/it dyou don't care. I am VERY excited for this trip. We leave Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
SOUTHERN EXCURSION
Midelt (via Ifrane/Azrou), Merzouga (via Rissani/Hassilabied), Ouarzazate (via Tineghir), Marrakech, Essaouira
Sat, Feb. 18th – Fri, Feb. 24th · To understand the dynamics of rural development
· To understand the challenges of sustainable development in different regions in the Atlas and the south
· To study different NGOs and their development projects
· To have a sense of the diversity of Moroccan geography
· To relate Morocco’s geography and ecology to its diverse cultures
· To understand the impact of tourism on Moroccan towns
· To understand the historical roles of the different regions, towns and cities visited
Saturday, Feb 18th Midelt (Hotel Taddart) 7:30 am Meet at CCCL Laalou
7:45 Bus loading with luggage & water from CCCL
8:00 Bus to Midelt – via Ifrane
11:00 Arrival to Ifrane
Explore Ifrane & visit AlAkhawayn University
Lunch at the university
2:30 Resume Trip to Midelt – via Azrou
Presentation 1 Forest & Deforestation
Presentation 2 Middle Atlas Presentation
6:30 Expected arrival time to Midelt – Check in at Hotel Taddart
7:00 Dinner at the hotel
8:00 Group Session, Abdelhay
Sunday, Feb 19th Merzouga (Auberge du Sud)
7:30 Breakfast at the hotel
8:00 Bus departure to Erfoud
Presentation 3 Drought, Water and Water Resources
Presentation 4 The Towns of Midelt, Errachidia & Erfoud
Presentation 5 Camels and the Desert
1:00 Lunch in Rissani at Panorama Restaurant
Visit Rissani Souk
2:30 Take Land Rovers to Merzouga
Visit Hassilabied Association
4:30 Check-in at Auberge du Sud - Merzouga
Camel ride to the dunes
6:30 Dinner at Auberge du Sud
7:30 Musical Performance “Gnawa”
Monday, Feb 20th Association Tishka (Dar Taliba) 7:00 Breakfast
8:00 Take Land Rovers back to Rissani
Bus departure to Ouarzazate – via Tineghir
Presentation 6 Sijilmassa Ruins
Presentation 7 Palms, Palm Groves and Dates
1:00 Lunch at Yasmina Restaurant – Tineghir
2:30 Resume trip to Ouarzazate
5:00 Expected arrival to Ouarzazate
General presentation & discussion of Association Tishka
7:00 Group Session, Abdelhay
8:00 Dinner & night at the association
Tuesday, Feb 21st Marrakech (Hotel Mont Guéliz)
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Bus Leave for Marrakech
Presentation 8 Kasbahs and Ksours
Presentation 9 High Atlas and Walnut, Almond and Olive Trees
Presentation 10 Marrakech and Tourist Industry Presentation
1:00 Lunch at the hotel
Free afternoon
7:30 Dinner at the hotel
Wednesday, Feb 22nd Marrakech (Hotel Mont Guéliz) Free time to explore Marrakech
(Suggested sites: Djamea Lefna, Medina, Koutoubia Bahia Palace, Dar Si Said Museuem,
Minaret, Majorelle Garden, Saadi Necropolis)
If you bring receipts, we can reimburse!
Thursday, Feb 23rd Essaouira (Hotel Borj Mogador) 7:00 Breakfast at hotel
8:00 Bus Leaves to Essaouira
12:00 Arrival to Essaouira & Check-in at the hotel
1:00 Lunch at Chez Sam restaurant
Free time to explore Essaouira (Suggested sites: The port, La Scala, The Medina)
Optional: Play soccer on the beach with MOJ students at 4:30
7:30 Dinner at Restaurant Hotel des Iles
Friday, Feb 24th Rabat 7:00 Breakfast at hotel
8:00 Bus leaves for Rabat
1:00 Lunch in Al Jadida - Restaurant le Petit Paris
2:30 Resume trip to Rabat
5:00 Expected time of arrival
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