Adventure Morocco Imperial Cities Tour - 18th - 28th October 2021 - Frida Schatz
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Adventure Morocco Imperial Cities Tour
18th - 28th October 2021
Morocco - magical, exotic, mysterious, sensuous, and dramatic - a land of extremes,
from high mountain peaks to deserts, lush valleys, and Kasbahs.
Morocco is homeland to a unique Jewish culture that was formed during the age of Islamic ascendancy
and later flourished with the spread of European culture in the Middle East. Linked to the desert palm,
“rooted in Africa, watered by Islam, and rustled by the winds of Europe,” Morocco combines African,
Middle Eastern, and European influences to create a magical kingdom like no other. This trip will bring
to life the history, tradition, and culture of Jewish Morocco - a fascinating place where East meets West.
Day 1 - Monday - OCT 18, 2021 Arrival in Casablanca
Meeting in Casablanca Airport - group transport to the hotel. (See flight times further below)
Accommodation: Barcelo Anfa, Casablanca (5* Hotel)
Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, decorative gates inside Hassan II Mosque
Day 2 - Tuesday - OCT 19, 2021 Welcome to Morocco, Casablanca & Marrakech
Our meeting point is the Casablanca hotel, we will Welcome and gather the group in the hotel’s
Lobby at an agreed time and start our tour.
Casablanca is the Financial Capital and largest city of Morocco with a Jewish community of around
3,000 members - the largest Jewish community in the country. First, we visit the famous Hassan II
Mosque, the biggest Mosque in Africa, where we have time to admire the architecture and the beauty
of this impressive site. Then we visit the Jewish Museum before enjoying a typical Moroccan lunch in
one of the local Kosher restaurants.
After lunch we make our way to Marrakesh, where we stay for the next five nights.
Meals included: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Barcelo Palmerie, Marrakesh (5* Hotel)
Marrakech alleyway with donkey cart, spices in a marketplace
Day 3 - Wednesday - OCT 20, 2021 Essaouira Full Day
Excursion to the town of Essaouira, an old fort and fishing port located within 2 hours’ drive from
Marrakech and considered one of the most popular excursions out of the busy and bustling city.
We will visit the Jewish Cemetery, the Ohel of Rabbi Pinto and the famous and still in use Synagogue
of the city. We also have a chance to visit the Old Port and walk in the small streets of the Old City.
On our way back to Marrakech we visit the village of Chichaoua to learn about the famous Moroccan
Argan oil and visit a local Berbers market. A short visit to the famous Yves Saint Laurent Gardens in
Marrakech will follow, there is the possibility to visit the museum on your own expense before dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Barcelo Palmerie, Marrakesh (5* Hotel)
Coastline and city walls of Essaouira, the Torah from Essaouira Synagogue
Day 4 - Thursday - OCT 21, 2021 Oukaimden, Ourika Valley & Setti Fatma village
After a wonderful Moroccan breakfast, our day begins with a 4x4 jeep tour visiting the station of
Oukaimden, the highest ski resort in North Africa at 3200m above sea level.
Then we continue to the Ourika Valley. Located at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, this is one of
the most beautiful and well-preserved valleys in Morocco. We end the day with a hike in the beautiful
waterfalls of Setti Fatma village before continuing back for dinner in Marrakech.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Barcelo Palmerie, Marrakesh (5* Hotel)
Ourika valley landscape, local woman
Day 5 - Friday - OCT 22, 2021 Marrakech Full Day and Kabalat Shabat
Today we explore Marrakesh which is two cities in one. The distinctive Medina (Old City) consist of
intertwining narrow passageways and charming shops, the Melah (former Jewish Quarter), Lazama
Synagogue, remnants of Jewish communal buildings and Bahaia Palace. In contrast, Ville Nouvelle
(New City) has a modern and cosmopolitan European flair.
In the afternoon we will arrive at our hotel for our Shabbat Preparations. Before our typical Shabbat
Dinner (in the home of the Haliwa Family) we enjoy a typical Kabbalat Shabbat in the beautiful
Marrakech Synagogue.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner (incl. wine)
Accommodation: Barcelo Palmerie, Marrakesh (5* Hotel)
Ruins of 16th century El Badi Palace, Marrakech Synagogue
Day 6 - Shabbat - OCT 23, 2021 Marrakech, Jama El Fna
Shabbat will be a day of relaxing, prayers, sleeping and eating, we will go for a walking tour of the
city. Evening activities – After Havdalah we will visit the busy and Magical Square of “Jemma El Fna”-
a unique experience that you will never forget.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Barcelo Palmerie, Marrakesh (5* Hotel)
Jemma El Fna square, market stall at Jemma El Fna
Day 7 - Sunday - OCT 24, 2021 Waterfalls of Ouzoud & Oasis of Bin el Quidan
Leaving our hotel early morning, towards the Atlas Mountain region, we will visit the waterfalls of
Ouzoud. This is a great spot for a short hike which will keep us busy until lunch time. Then continue
to the Oasis of Bin el Ouidane Hidden in the heart of Berber territory in the Atlas Mountains. We will
enjoy a boat ride on the lake and spend a luxurious night at the magnificent Hotel Widiane.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Widiane Suites & SPA Resort (5* Hotel)
Day 8 - Monday - OCT 25, 2021 Meknez & Fez
This morning we head north towards the magical city of Fez. On our way we visit the city of Meknez,
the Moroccan imperial city is also known as "the Moroccan Versailles". The visit includes Bab El
Mansour and the old synagogue of Meknez before we continue to our hotel in Fez for dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Les Merinides, Fez (5* Hotel)
Bab El Mansour in Meknes, Blue Gate in Fez
Day 9 - Tuesday - OCT 26, 2021 Fez Full Day
Today will be devoted to the Jewish history of Fez. The golden ages of the Jewish community of Fez
lasted from the 9th to 11th century. From a community of some 22,000 in 1947, there are less than
100 Jews today – but the city is rich in Jewish memories, Synagogues and a Jewish Cemetery. We
visit the two Synagogues, the Mikveh and the magnificent Cemetery.
In the afternoon we visit the neighbourhood where the old craftsmen quarter is still alive, the leather
tanneries, the ceramic and the copper stamping art. We also visit the “Hina” market and the Clock
house to learn of its connection to the Rambam. We will have some time to stroll and shop in the
Medina and the Kasbah to enjoy the smells, colours and atmosphere.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Les Merinides, Fez (5* Hotel)
Jewish cemetery in Fez, view over Fez at night
Day 10 - Wednesday - OCT 27, 2021 Volubilis & Rabat
After breakfast we take a one hour drive to visit the archaeological sites of Volubilis and explore the
hillside settlements of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, admiring second and third century Roman ruins at this
amazing UNESCO site. Then we continue to Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Our first stop is the
“Kasbah of Oudayas” before we visit the mausoleum of King Mohammed the V.
In the late afternoon we journey back to Casablanca. In our final night together, we will enjoy a Gala
Dinner prepared for us, at the Jewish Community Centre.
Meals included: Breakfast and Gala Dinner (incl. wine)
Accommodation: Barcelo Anfa, Casablanca (5* Hotel)
Roman Ruins in Volubilis, view over Rabat from the river
Day 11 - Thursday - OCT 28, 2021 Time to say goodbye - departure day
After an early breakfast, we will have group transfer to Casablanca Airport in time for flight departure
– Time to say goodbye to Morocco! (See flight times further below)
Meals included: Early Breakfast
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS See below flight options from Stockholm, Gothenburg and Copenhagen. Flights are with Air France in economy cabin and includes 1 piece of 23 kg checked baggage. Name changes are not possible on the flight tickets, so please ensure that all personal details (all names in full and date of birth) corresponds exactly to each participant’s passport. Please note that all flight times are subject to change. FLIGHT TIMES FROM ARLANDA, STOCKHOLM 18OCT: Stockholm 13.15 – Paris 15.55 18OCT: Paris 19.00 – Casablanca 21.10 28OCT: Casablanca 10.05 – Paris 14.10 28OCT: Paris 16.05 – Stockholm 18.40 FLIGHT TIMES FROM LANDVETTER, GOTHENBURG 18OCT: Gothenburg 12.20 – Paris 14.30 18OCT: Paris 19.00 – Casablanca 21.10 28OCT: Casablanca 10.05 – Paris 14.10 28OCT: Paris 15.10 – Gothenburg 17.15 FLIGHT TIMES FROM KASTRUP, COPENHAGEN 18OCT: Copenhagen 15.00 – Paris 17.00 18OCT: Paris 19.00 – Casablanca 21.10 28OCT: Casablanca 10.05 – Paris 14.10 28OCT: Paris 17.50 – Copenhagen 19.40
GROUP TOUR PACKAGE PRICE
Price per person, in shared double/twin room: 32 950 SEK
Single room supplement, per person: 5 950 SEK
Price per person, excluding international flights: 26 950 SEK
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
• International flights (not included in price option that excludes flights)
• 10 nights’ accommodation in 5* hotels
• Water on the bus
• Half Board - Breakfast and 1 more meal as detailed in the program
(no meals included on arrival day and only breakfast on departure day)
• Meals include water and hot drink
• Wine included in Shabbat and gala dinners
• Kabbalat Shabbat and dinner with Jewish family
• All land transport costs
• Entrance fee to the monuments specified in the itinerary and all activities
• Group airport Transfers
• All the Tips
• Local English-speaking guides
• Aya Massias as tour Leader, with use of headphones
COSTS NOT INCLUDED:
• Travel & Health Insurance including cancelling insurance
• Personal expenses
TERMS & CONDITIONS – WINBERG TRAVEL
Minimum number of participants
A minimum number of full paying participants of 25 is required to confirm the offered
price. Should the number of participants fall below this the trip will either be cancelled, or
an additional fee will be charged.
Deposit payment
A deposit of SEK 5000 will be charged at the time of booking to confirm the reservation.
Final payment
Final payment shall be paid to Winberg Travel no later than 65 days before departure.
Change conditions
For changes after confirmed booking Winberg Travel will charge SEK 350 plus any
additional cost charged by the supplier.
Name changes are not possible and will result in the purchase of a new flight ticket with
all costs covered by the participant. Therefore, it is vital that all personal details agree
exactly with each participant’s passport, including all names in the same order and with
the exact same spelling as in the passport. This is the responsibility of each participant.
Cancellation conditions
For cancellation of a confirmed booking the following charges apply:
- Cancellations made 60 days before departure will be subject to a SEK 2200
cancellation charge.
- Cancellations made between 59-35 days before departure will be subject to a 50%
cancellation charge.
- Cancellations made less than 34 days before departure will be subject to a 100%
cancellation charge.
Complaints
Any complaints must be reported immediately to either Yaya Food & Travel or Winberg
Travel.
Travel Insurance
All participants must have a comprehensive travel insurance that covers cancellation
charges, medical bills, luggage, delays or other damage or loss that may occur to any
participant however caused. Each individual participant is fully responsible for their own
travel insurance.
Winberg Travel can offer travel insurance with ERV and cancellation protection for the trip,
which must be added before the deposit is paid on the trip. If you wish to purchase this,
please contact us immediately and before the deposit payment is made.Passport and travel documentation Each participant is fully responsible for their own passport and travel documentation, so please ensure that the passport is valid for the trip and if you have questions about visas or other travel documents then the country’s embassy will be able to assist. Vaccinations Each participant is fully responsible for any vaccinations that may be required for the trip. Winberg Travel are not allowed to provide any medical recommendation so please contact you care provider in plenty of time to discuss any requirements. It is also important, and the participants own responsibility, to keep up to date and check on any special requirements or restrictions such as tests or certificates in relation to Covid-19. Package tour As this is a package tour, we as tour operators are required to inform you about your rights according to EU 2015/2302. Rejsegarantifonden Your tour is covered under Danish rejsegarantifonden, which we are members of. 2021-01-26
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Winberg Travel offers free cancellation or re-booking for departures after 1st of May 2021
if the Swedish Foreign Ministry still have or impose new travel restrictions for non-essential
travel to your destination. Products in your package tour already in effect, such as
cancellation insurance, will not be refunded.
Cancellation insurance
We strongly recommend that you buy av cancellation insurance to protect you should
anything unforeseen happen before departure, such as serious and sudden illness –
including Covid-19. We offer cancellation via ERV which costs 6% of the total price for
your tour. If you wish to buy this specific insurance, it must be booked before the
deposit payment of the tour itself is paid. Please contact us for detailed information and
purchase.
Travel Insurance – Winberg Travel offers travel insurance with “Europeiska ERV”
Winberg Travel cooperates with Europeiska ERV and we can offer their travel insurance
packages. Please note that this is only applicable to residents in the Nordic countries.
With Europeiska ERV travel insurance you have access to their 24/7 service centre
irrespective of where in the world you are. They will assist you before seeing a doctor or
arriving to the hospital. You will always be renumerated within 48 hours after reporting,
without any deductibles. If you are seriously ill or harmed, you will get assistance – either
with a return journey or it will be arranged for a family member to come and assist you.
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Winberg Travel closely follows all travel information issued by the Swedish Foreign
Ministry which you also can find here: https://www.regeringen.se/uds-reseinformation/
We recommend that you download the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s app “Resklar” in order
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the Swedish Foreign Ministry or the Swedish Embassy in the country you are visiting so
they can contact you if needed: https://www.swedenabroad.se/sv/svensklistan/Resmålsinformation Marocko
• Avresa De flesta flygbolag stänger incheckningen 1 timme före flygets avgång. Vi
rekommenderar att ni är på plats på flygplatsen minst 2 timmar innan avresa då det kan vara
långa köer både vid incheckning och säkerhetskontroller. Märker ni att tiden börjar bli knapp är
det mycket viktigt att ni kontaktar markpersonal omedelbart för att få hjälp.
• Handbagage I handbagaget får man inte ha mer än totalt 1 liter vätska sammanlagt. Kräm,
parfym, hårspray räknas också som vätska. Detta ska förvaras i behållare/burk med
maxstorlek 1 dl som ska stoppas i en förslutningsbar plastpåse. Tänk på att om ni
mellanlandar någonstans inom Europa är det inte tillåtet att medföra vätskor genom
säkerhetskontrollerna. Detta gäller även sprit, vin, parfym och dylikt inhandlat i tax-free
affärerna på flygplatsen. Dubbelkolla gärna med tax-free personalen.
• El I Marocko är det 220 volt och man behöver ingen adapter till eluttaget.
• Klädsel Marocko har behagliga temperaturer större delen av året även om det kan falla till 10
grader på natten vintertid och stiga till upp mot 40 grader i de centrala delarna under
sommaren. Man klär sig bekvämt, män bör ha långbyxor med sig för middagar på restaurang
och kvinnor bör undvika att visa för mycket former och hud.
• Larm Larmnummer till polisen är 17 och till ambulans 15.
• Mat Marocko är känt för sin mat – kryddor, färger och kulinariska upplevelser. Var försiktig
med mat som legat framme länge. Sunt förnuft och gott omdöme är annars de bästa
reskamraterna vad som gäller allmän säkerhet!• Mobil-wifi Fungerar normalt. Många hotell erbjuder wi-fi, vissa tar ut en kostnad. För specifika
kostnader, fråga din operatör.
• Sjukvård Sjukvården håller i allmänhet ganska god standard i städerna i Marocko, dock är det
varierande kvalitet och tillgång på bra sjukvård ute i landet. Se dock till att ha en bra
reseförsäkring – sjukdom utomlands kan bli mycket kostsam.
• Solen När denna är framme är det väldigt varmt. Skydda er med kläder, hatt, solkräm och
drick mycket vatten, speciellt de första dagarna på plats.
• Säkerhet Marocko är generellt sett ett relativt säkert land att besöka, var dock försiktigt med
värdesaker och undvik att bära smycken och dyra klockor.
• Tidsskillnad Marocko ligger en timme efter Sverige.
• Trafiksäkerhet Marocko har högertrafik. Trafiken är mycket intensiv och det sker många
olyckor och man bör vara försiktig när man korsar gator osv.
• Taxfree på flygplatsen vid hemresan Här kan man inte betala med Dirhams om man köper
alkohol och/eller cigaretter. Tillåts endast att betala med lokal valuta om man köper lokala
varor. Lättare att betala med kort och ha spenderat alla Marockanska pengar innan man
kommer in i avgångshallen.
• Valuta i Marocko heter Dirham. Det kan vara lite svårt att växla till sig dirham här hemma men
beställ gärna lite att ha med och sedan är det enkelt att växla från euro till dirham på plats. Det
finns dock gott om bankomater i storstäderna. Kreditkort kan användas i ett begränsat antal
affärer men på de flesta hotell. Det finns gott om bankomater och ta ut de kontanter ni behöver
men var mycket försiktig med hanteringen av pengar.
• Vaccination Ett bra grundskydd rekommenderas. För mer specifika råd vänligen kontakta Er
vårdcentral eller en vaccinationscentral.
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