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

Thu, May 05, 2016

welcome to Morocco!

2:20 PM - 2:20 PM

arrive Casablanca
meet ISP Program Manager at the airport

3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

transfer to Marrakech (duration approx. 3,5 hours )

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

check-in, free to freshen-up

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

group dinner

Fri, May 06, 2016

discover the Red City

6:30 AM - 9:00 AM

breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:00 AM

meet in hotel lobby

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

orientation talk by ISP Program Manager

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

AF 1596
bus transfer

Hotel restaurant Le
Jardin - Ground Floor

day 2
Hotel restaurant Le
Jardin - Ground Floor

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

visit: creating a luxurious experience exclusively for women

Harem Escape
Sandra Zwollo , Founder
Frederick Vreeland
management presentation, discussion

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

lunch on your own

2:30 PM - 2:30 PM

meet in the lobby, depart for the guided tour

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

visit of a traditional pharmacy

7:00 PM - 7:15 PM

meet in the hotel lobby, depart for the welcome dinner

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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

1/6

day 1

bus half day

bus/walk

bus transfer

Chez Ali restaurant

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Sat, May 07, 2016

cultural excursion

6:30 AM - 9:00 AM

breakfast

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

cultural event: Marrakech Palmeraie

enjoy 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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

lunch on your own

1:30 PM - 7:30 PM

free to relax

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

group dinner

Sun, May 08, 2016

transfer to Casablanca

Hotel restaurant Le
Jardin - Ground Floor

bus/walk

Hotel restaurant Le
Jardin - Ground Floor

day 4
Hotel restaurant Le
Jardin - Ground Floor

6:30 AM - 10:00 AM

breakfast

10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

check-out, store luggage at the hotel

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

free for sightseeing & shopping

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

lunch on your own

2:00 PM - 2:00 PM

meet in hotel lobby

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

transfer to Casablanca (duration approx. 3 hours)

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

arrive Casablanca, check in

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

group dinner

Mon, May 09, 2016

eco-political system

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

breakfast

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

lecture at ESCA: own arrangements

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

lunch on your own

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

visit of DAR America: own arrangements

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

group dinner

2/6

day 3

bus transfer

Hotel restaurant Ground floor

day 5
Hotel restaurant Anfa ground floor

bus full day

Hotel restaurant Ground floor

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Tue, May 10, 2016

local business climate

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

breakfast

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

dress code: business casual

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

lecture at ESCA: own arrangements

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

lunch on your own

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

meet at ESCA, depart for visit

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

visit: challenges and opportunities of doing business in Morocco

Swissport Maroc
Christophe P. de Figueiredo , CEO
management presentation, discussion

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

group dinner

Wed, May 11, 2016

foreign investment

6:30 AM - 8:15 AM

breakfast

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM

meet in the lobby, depart for the cultural event

dress code: business casual

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

visit: Morocco's thriving auto industry: moving into top gear and becoming a regional
leader
Renault
presentation, tour of facilities

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

lunch on your own

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Jewish Heritage Museum: own arrangements

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

group dinner

3/6

day 6
Hotel restaurant Anfa ground floor

bus full day

Hotel Restaurant Ground Floor

day 7
Hotel restaurant Anfa ground floor

bus full day

Hotel Restaurant Ground Floor

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Thu, May 12, 2016

entrepreneurial spirit

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

breakfast

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

dress code: business casual

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

lecture at ESCA: own arrangements

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

lunch on your own

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

meet at ESCA, depart for visit

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

consulting project: meeting the needs of Casablanca's growing startup community:

investment, mentors and office space
Blaan
Ismail Bargach , CEO & Co-founder
CEED Morocco
Fatima Oukacha , Director
management presentation, discussion

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

group dinner

Fri, May 13, 2016

marketing strategies

6:30 AM

day 8
Hotel restaurant Anfa ground floor

bus full day

Hotel Restaurant Ground Floor

day 9
Hotel restaurant Anfa ground floor

breakfast
meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit
dress code: business casual

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

case study: local consumer behavior - what do the customers want?

Procter & Gamble
management presentation, case study, discussion

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

lunch on your own

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Morocco Mall + Marjane

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

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

group dinner

Sat, May 14, 2016

day at leisure & transfer to Rabat

day 10
Hotel restaurant Anfa ground floor

6:30 AM - 10:00 AM

breakfast

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

check-out, store luggage at the hotel

11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

free day for sightseeing & shopping

11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

lunch on your own

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for Rabat

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

transfer to Rabat (duration approx. 1 hour 30 mins)

5:30 PM - 5:30 PM

arrive Rabat

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

check-in, free to relax before dinner

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

group dinner

4/6

Hotel Restaurant Ground Floor

bus transfer

Hotel restaurant SKY - 6F

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Sun, May 15, 2016

discover the Capital

6:30 AM - 9:00 AM

breakfast

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

recommendation: Cathedrale Saint-Pierre

The Saint Peter's cathedral was inaugurated in 1921 and it is still functioning as the only
catholic church in Rabat open for public. The service takes place every Sunday from
9AM.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

lunch on your own

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

cultural event: Museum Mohamed VI of Modern and Contemporary Art

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

group dinner

Mon, May 16, 2016

social awareness

6:30 AM - 9:00 AM

breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

meet in hotel lobby, depart for visit

dress code: business casual

Hotel restaurant SKY - 6F

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

lunch on your own

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

visit to DARI Couscous: own arrangements

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

group dinner

5/6

bus/walk

Hotel restaurant SKY - 6F

day 12
Hotel restaurant SKY - 6F

case study: youth unemployment driving up inequality

World Bank
Diego Angel-Urdinola , Senior Economist
management presentation, case study, discussion

10:00 PM - 11:00 PM

day 11

optional cultural event: hammam experience

visit one of the local hammams and experience this Moroccan tradition first-hand; get a
massage or other treatment as you relax Moroccan-style

bus full day

Hotel restaurant SKY - 6F

sts pay individually

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Tue, May 17, 2016

day at leisure & farewell dinner

day 13

6:30 AM - 10:30 AM

breakfast

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

free for sightseeing & shopping

9:00 AM - 7:30 PM

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

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

farewell dinner

Dar Ribatia restaurant

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

return to hotel

bus transfer

Wed, May 18, 2016

depart for USA

5:00 AM - 5:15 AM

check-out, load luggage onto the bus

5:15 AM - 7:15 AM

transfer to Casablanca airport (duration approx. 2 hours )

10:20 AM - 10:20 AM

6/6

Hotel restaurant SKY - 6F

depart for USA

Terminal 1

day 14
bus transfer

Flight 8475

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