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

hotel

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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

Georgia State University, Marrakech Casablanca Rabat, May 05 - May 18, 2016

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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

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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