• Festive Mimouna-inspired dinner celebration with leaders of the local Jewish community.
• Visit local synagogues and Jewish day-schools
• Shabbat at the Beth-El Synagogue hosted by Jackie Kadosh, President of the Jewish community of Marrakesh, followed by a traditional Moroccan Shabbat dinner, offering a unique culinary experience.
• A private tour and dinner at the luxurious Riad Kniza Museum
• Traditional Moroccan pottery workshop
• Moroccan Cooking Class at Lotus Chef, first cooking school founded in Morocco
• Explore the impact we help make on the local Jewish community through our support
• Exploring the Moroccan-Israeli connection: An evening with scholar Einat Levi, Israeli Office of Liaison in Rabat.
• Explore the famous Majorelle Gardens at Yves Saint Laurent Mansion 
• Desert Experience with private lunch
• Discovering Berber Culture: A 4x4 excursion to Ourika Valley's Berber villages and Jewish heritage

        Itinerary is subject to change

Pricing:

$16,500 per person

Pricing includes:

• VIP airport service upon arrival and departure.
• Airport transfers upon arrival and departure.
• 6 nights hotel accommodation as per the itinerary.
• Meals: Daily buffet breakfast, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners as per the suggested itinerary.
• 7 days of touring in luxury air-conditioned black Mercedes minivans.
• English-speaking professional drivers.
• Local English-speaking, government-licensed tour educator.
• All activities and entrance fees as per the suggested itinerary.
• Security for the duration of the trip.
• Porterage at hotels and airports.
• Gratuities

Not Included:

• Personal expenses.
• International flights.
• Travel or medical insurance.

Insurance

All participants must have a valid travel and medical insurance.

Payment:

• A deposit of $2,500 per person is required upon registration.
• A payment of 50% of remaining balance is due 9/30/2024.
• Full payment is required by 11/27/2024.

Cancellation policy:

• Full payment is to be made by 11/27/2024
• Cancellation prior to 90 days, the cancellation fee is 30% of trip cost 
• Cancellation between 89-50 days prior to arrival, cancellation fee is 45% of trip cost
• Cancellation between 49-30 days prior to arrival, cancellation fee is 55% of trip cost
• Cancellation between 29-15 days prior to arrival, cancellation fee is 75% of trip cost
• 14 days or less, 100% cancellation fee

Should the mission be canceled by Jewish Federation of Broward County, funds will be refunded back to participants.

Itinerary (Subject to Change):

Thursday, February 27

• Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport

• Royal Mansour Marrakech

• Casablanca Panoramic City Tour and Hassan II Mosque

• Opening Session at the hotel 

• Welcome Dinner Celebration

Friday, February 28

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Royal Mansour Marrakech

• Synagogue Beth El, Casablanca

• Visit a Jewish Day School

• The Museum of Moroccan Judaism

• Lunch at Rick's Café

• Depart to Marrakesh

• La Mamounia

• Welcome Shabbat at Beth-El Synagogue - Candle Lighting and Shabbat Dinner

Saturday, March 1

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Optional: Attend Shabbat service at Beth-El Synagogue OR enjoy a relaxed morning at the hotel

• Discovering Marrakesh: A guided tour of its iconic landmarks and hidden gems

• Refuel and Unwind: Enjoy a laid-back lunch at Cafe Arabe

• Please choose one of the following options:

Option #1: Continue discovering Marrakesh historic landmarks

Option #2: Horse and Carriage Ride - Panoramic Tour

Option #3: Head back to your hotel and enjoy a relaxed afternoon

• A meaningful Havdallah with guests from the local Jewish community 
• A private tour and dinner at the luxurious Riad Kniza

Sunday, March 2

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Briefing by JDC and JAFI on their work in Morocco and the Jewish Community

• Cooking Class at Lotus Chef

• Guided Tour of the Jewish Quarter

• Reflecting on Our Journey

• Exploring the Moroccan-Israeli connection: An evening with Einat Levi

Monday, March 3

• Breakfast at the hotel

• La Mamounia

• Guided Tour of the Majorelle Gardens

• Drive to the majestic Atlas Mountains

• Desert Experience with private lunch

• Continue our scenic drive to our resort facing the Atlas Mountains

• The Oberoi, Marrakech

• Discovering the charm of The Oberoi

• A night of exquisite dining at The Oberoi

Tuesday, March 4

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Discovering Berber Culture: A 4x4 excursion to Ourika Valley's Berber villages and Jewish heritage

• Authentic lunch in a Berber village

• Free Afternoon to Relax at the Oberoi

• Festive Farewell BBQ dinner at a private villa

Wednesday, March 5

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Depart to Casablanca

• Farewell lunch with HE André Azoulay at restaurant du SOC "Chez David"

• Transport to Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport for your flight home

Itinerary is subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond the Jewish Federation’s control

While you are free to book whichever flights that work best for you, we recommend booking the below direct flights, as they best align with our program itinerary:

Recommended departing flight-

• Flight: Royal Air Maroc AT 205 (7h 55 min)
• Departure: Miami International Airport (MIA) on Wednesday, 2/26/2025 at 9:20 PM
• Arrival: Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) on Thursday, 2/27/2025 at 11:15 AM

Recommended returning flight-

• Flight: Royal Air Maroc AT 204 (9h 15 min)
• Departure: Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) on Wednesday, 3/5/2025 at 4:05 PM
• Arrival: Miami International Airport (MIA) on Wednesday, 3/5/2025 at 7:20 PM

To comply with the 6-month passport validity rule, please ensure that your passport is valid through September 5^th at the earliest, which makes 6 months past the last day of our trip. Additionally, we strongly recommend booking flight and travel insurance to cover any unexpected situations.

Once you’ve booked your flight, please share your flight details via email with ldonner@Jewishbroward.org so we can keep track.