Discovering Morocco
Who can sign up?
Grade 11 and 12 only
Locations: Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Chefchaouen
Departure: September 1 - Sunday
Arrival: September 7 - Saturday
Overnight trip: Yes
Cost of the trip: 45 000 CZK
Meals: All food excluding lunch on travelling days is included
Spending money for food and snacks: 70 EUR
Transportation: By plane
Accommodation: List of accommodation
Insurance: Arranged by ISP along with flight tickets
Visa requirements: PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR EMBASSY
Itinerary of the trip, logistics and packing info is available here.
FOR PARENTS, you can get regular updates from the trip on this site, using password: envoys19
Who can sign up?
Grade 11 and 12 only
Locations: Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Chefchaouen
Departure: September 1 - Sunday
Arrival: September 7 - Saturday
Overnight trip: Yes
Cost of the trip: 45 000 CZK
Meals: All food excluding lunch on travelling days is included
Spending money for food and snacks: 70 EUR
Transportation: By plane
Accommodation: List of accommodation
Insurance: Arranged by ISP along with flight tickets
Visa requirements: PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR EMBASSY
Itinerary of the trip, logistics and packing info is available here.
FOR PARENTS, you can get regular updates from the trip on this site, using password: envoys19
Course Description
Explore Morocco will be an exciting travel-packed trip guided by Theory of Knowledge concepts that will introduce you to the rich and diverse histories, cultures, and languages of North Africa. We will encounter both contemporary and ancient histories by traveling to 4 different cities that will cover French, Spanish, Arabic, and Berber influences as well as important Jewish, Muslim, and Christian sites. You will have the opportunity to meet Moroccan students, learn some of the local Arabic dialect (Amazing), and experience tasty Moroccan food!
Itinerary and some FAQ are available here (subject to change)
Day 1 — September 1st, 2019
Day 2 — September 2nd, 2019
Day 3 — September 3rd, 2019
Day 4 — September 4th, 2019
Day 5 — September 5th, 2019
Day 6 — September 6th, 2019
Day 7 — September 7th, 2019
Explore Morocco will be an exciting travel-packed trip guided by Theory of Knowledge concepts that will introduce you to the rich and diverse histories, cultures, and languages of North Africa. We will encounter both contemporary and ancient histories by traveling to 4 different cities that will cover French, Spanish, Arabic, and Berber influences as well as important Jewish, Muslim, and Christian sites. You will have the opportunity to meet Moroccan students, learn some of the local Arabic dialect (Amazing), and experience tasty Moroccan food!
Itinerary and some FAQ are available here (subject to change)
Day 1 — September 1st, 2019
- International Flights
- Arrival to Casablanca Airport (CMN)
- Transport to Hotel
- Drop off luggage
- Health, Safety, and Security Briefing
- Visit to Jewish Museum
- Visit to Casablanca Cathedral and Cultural Center
- Dinner as a Group
Day 2 — September 2nd, 2019
- Breakfast and Check out of Hotel
- Guided visit to Hassan II Mosque
- Reflection at the Mosque
- Private Bus to Rabat
- Lunch at the Center for Cross Cultural Learning in Rabat
- Session: French-Moroccan Relations
- Round Table Discussion with Local University Students
- Sunset by the oceanside cliffs of Rabat
Day 3 — September 3rd, 2019
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Session: Survival Moroccan Arabic Class
- Historical Tour of Rabat
- Lunch
- Travel to Fes by Bus
- Meet with University Professor (expert on critical issues)
- Meet with Local Religious Leaders
Day 4 — September 4th, 2019
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Transport to the American School of Fes (ASF)
- Cross-cultural exchange with students from ASF
- Lunch of traditional Moroccan fare
- Guided Tour of Fes
- Dinner at Hotel
- Fes by Night explorations and inquiries
Day 5 — September 5th, 2019
- Very early Breakfast at Hotel
- Transfer to Chefchaouen
- Lunch in Chefchaouen
- Visit Ras El Ma and the Mosque Bouzâafar
- Explore the Medina through an interactive Scavenger Hunt
Day 6 — September 6th, 2019
- Breakfast
- Bus from Chefchaouen to Casablanca
- Site Visits in Casablanca
- Closing Ceremony in Casablanca
Day 7 — September 7th, 2019
- Early Breakfast
- Bus to airport
- Check-in and Security
- Flight Casablanca to Prague (with connection)