Georgia State University, Marrakech & Casablanca & Rabat, May 05 - May 18, 2016
Thu, May 05, 2016
afternoon
welcome to Morocco!
day 1
arrive Marrakech
meet ISP Program Manager at the airport
transfer to hotel, check-in
air
bus transfer
free to freshen-up
evening
cultural event: Dinner & Moroccan Show at Restaurant Chez Ali
enjoy a night of traditional Moroccan dining and entertainment in Marrakech!
The complex of the Arabian Nights, "Chez Ali" offers a dinner show in Berber
tents in a captivating atmosphere with, among others, dancers, acrobats,
equestrians & folk music; enjoy a typical Moroccan dinner combined with a
traditional event including an opportunity to see the Berber folklore, the
jugglers performance, the flying carpet, the belly dancing and finally the
fantasia show
bus transfer/restaurant
return to hotel
Fri, May 06, 2016
morning
afternoon
late afternoon
evening
Sat, May 07, 2016
morning
afternoon
evening
1/5
bus transfer
discover the Red City
day 2
breakfast
visit: evolution of the hospitality management - creating a premium
customer experience
e.g. Four Seasons Resort Marrakech
management presentation, discussion, tour of the hotel
lunch on your own
cultural event: guided tour of Marrakech
discover the highlights of historical Marrakech and admire its spectacular sites
and palaces such as the Bahia Palace and the bustling and colorful souks in
the Medina
visit of a traditional pharmacy: own arrangements
hotel
bus half day
bus/walk
group dinner
hotel
cultural excursion
day 3
breakfast
cultural event: scavenger hunt in Marrakech's souks
overcome fun team challenges, uncover hidden locations throughout the
souks, compete against time and other teams and explore Marrakech in a
unique way
lunch on your own
hotel
free to relax
recommendation: Camel Ride in Marrakech Palmeraie
enjoy a 2-hour camel ride through the Palm Grove of Marrakech and
surrounding Moroccan countryside, where you can explore traditional villages,
tour green palm groves, and immerse yourself in the local culture; along the
way, stop for a break to enjoy sips of lovely mint tea, surrounded by the unique
landscape of sand and palm trees
group dinner
Georgia State University, Marrakech Casablanca Rabat, May 05 - May 18, 2016
bus/walk
hotel
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Sun, May 08, 2016
morning
late morning
transfer to Casablanca
day 4
breakfast
hotel
check-out, store luggage at the hotel
free for sightseeing & shopping
lunch on your own
late afternoon
evening
transfer to Casablanca (duration approx. 3 hours)
transfer to the hotel, check-in
late evening
Mon, May 09, 2016
bus transfer
arrive Casablanca
bus transfer
group dinner
hotel
eco-political system
day 5
breakfast
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM lecture at ESCA: own arrangements
hotel
bus full day
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM lunch on your own
afternoon
late afternoon
visit of U.S Consulate: own arrangements
Jewish Heritage Museum: own arrangements
evening
group dinner
hotel
Tue, May 10, 2016
local fame
day 6
breakfast
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM lecture at ESCA: own arrangements
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM lunch on your own
visit: gaining competitive advantage in a traditional industry: a Moroccan
success story
afternoon
e.g. Damandis Group (Sultan Tea Brand)
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
evening
group dinner
Wed, May 11, 2016
hotel
bus full day
hotel
entrepreneurial spirit
day 7
breakfast
hotel
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM lecture at ESCA: own arrangements
bus full day
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM lunch on your own
afternoon
evening
2/5
consulting project: meeting the needs of Casablanca's growing startup
community: investment, mentors and office space
e.g. Endeavor Morocco
labs: team-up with local entrepreneur teams to exchange information & ideas
and tackle real-world challenges facing their businesses
management presentation, discussion, labs, networking activity with local
entrepreneurs
group dinner
Georgia State University, Marrakech Casablanca Rabat, May 05 - May 18, 2016
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Thu, May 12, 2016
morning
afternoon
evening
Fri, May 13, 2016
morning
foreign investment
day 8
breakfast
cultural event: Hassan II Mosque
visit the jewel of Casablanca, the Hassan II Mosque - covering over 22 acres
of land, the Mosque is the largest in Africa and the 7th largest in the world, and
this tour of the Mosque will give you wonderful insight into the beauty and
functions of this amazing structure and a well-rounded understanding of the
Muslim religion
lunch on your own
visit: Morocco's thriving auto industry: moving into top gear and becoming
a regional leader
e.g. Toyota Morocco
management presentation, discussion, brainstorming session
group dinner
hotel
bus full day
hotel
marketing strategies
day 9
breakfast
hotel
case study: local consumer behavior - what do the customers want?
e.g. Procter & Gamble
management presentation, case study, discussion
lunch on your own
afternoon
evening
Sat, May 14, 2016
recommendations: Morocco Mall
looking for a western shopping experience? go to the largest shopping center
in all of Africa, with more than 600 shops including high-street chain stalls,
exclusive designer boutiques, international fast food chains and much more
group dinner
day at leisure & transfer to Rabat
breakfast
morning
hotel
day 10
hotel
check-out, store luggage at the hotel
free day for sightseeing & shopping
recommendations: Old Medina
for traditional Moroccan goods, the best place to go is the walled Old Medina,
where market stalls sell a range of handicrafts, pottery and leather goods,
including popular souvenirs like tagines, hookahs and jewelry
lunch on your own
evening
transfer to Rabat (duration approx. 1 hour 30 mins)
bus transfer
arrive Rabat
transfer to hotel, check-in
late evening
3/5
group dinner
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Sun, May 15, 2016
discover the Capital
breakfast
day 11
hotel
lunch on your own
early afternoon
cultural event: guided tour of Rabat
Rabat, Morocco's political, administrative and financial capital is an attractive
city of domes and minarets, sweeping terraces, wide avenues and green
terraces; Rabat dates back to around 40 AD, when it was a Roman Settlement
known as Chellah; visit the famous Kasbah of the Ouadayaand built in 1150
AD, then continue to the Mohammed V Mausoleum, thought to be one of the
finest examples of modern Alaouites dynasty architecture and finish at the
Royal Palace, the official residence of King Hassan II
late afternoon
free to relax
bus/walk
recommendation: Abul Hassan Medersa
directly across the Bou Regreg River, facing Rabat, the town of Sal is home
to several interesting medersas (madrassa - Islamic school of learning) and
mausoleums; the Abul Hassan Medersa dates back to the Merinid era in the
14th century and has an interior covered with beautifully restored examples of
traditional religious decoration, including zellige tile-work and carved wood
panels; from the roof you also can enjoy the breathtaking views of Rabat
evening
Mon, May 16, 2016
morning
afternoon
evening
4/5
group dinner
social awareness
breakfast
case study: fighting the socio-economic inequality and looking towards a
brighter future
e.g. World Bank
management presentation, case study, discussion
lunch on your own
hotel
day 12
hotel
bus full day
visit to DARI Couscous: own arrangements
group dinner
Georgia State University, Marrakech Casablanca Rabat, May 05 - May 18, 2016
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Tue, May 17, 2016
day at leisure & farewell dinner
day 13
breakfast
morning
afternoon
hotel
cultural event: Museum Mohamed VI of Modern and Contemporary Art
free for sightseeing & shopping
recommendation: Rabat Archaeology Museum
built in 1932 and enlarged a few years later to display excavated findings, this
museum is home to Morocco's best archaeological collection; the prehistoric
section brings together human remains from the middle Palaeolithic period to
the Neolithic, illustrating the continuity and size of the population at this time
recommendation: Les Jardins Exotiques de Bouknadel (Exotic Gardens of
Bouknadel)
short ride from Rabat you will discover one of the most beautiful gardens;
Marcel Francois, a French horticulturalist, built the garden in 1951; it has been
designed in a unique way as it is set up like a maze with tunnels, hanging
bridges, and bamboo bridges; spend several hours wandering around the
gardens, climbing over and under things, admiring the amazing flora this place
has to offer
evening
late evening
Wed, May 18, 2016
farewell dinner
optional cultural event: hammam experience
visit one of the local hammams and experience this Moroccan tradition firsthand; get a massage or other treatment as you relax Moroccan-style
return to hotel
bus transfer/restaurant
sts pay individually
depart for USA
breakfast
late morning
check-out, transfer to Casablanca airport
depart for USA
5/5
Georgia State University, Marrakech Casablanca Rabat, May 05 - May 18, 2016
bus transfer
day 14
hotel
bus transfer
air
2/9/2016
