Louisville Federation Special Mission

DISCOVERY OF MOROCCO

March 14-25, 2026

Day 1- Shabbat, March 14 – Depart the USA for Casablanca.

Day 2- Sunday, March 15 –- ARRIVAL IN CASABLANCA – Arrival at Mohamed V Casablanca airport, you will be welcomed & assisted by our staff to be transferred to your hotel. (Please note that checking times apply at our start hotels, but you can store your luggage at the hotel if you arrive early.) Meet at 5PM for briefing and orientation - An Inside Look at Moroccan Culture: Orientation dialogue with your tour Expert Educator & local Moroccan tour guide, including an overview of your journey. We will hand welcome kit and short discussion on the target of our mission.

Dinner and overnight: Marriott Casablanca

Day 3 – Monday, March 16 - CASABLANCA – After breakfast, visit of Casablanca, located on the Atlantic Ocean is the business center of Morocco. It was established as a commercial center by the French. The architecture is a mix of modern, Art Deco and traditional.
First up on your tour is the magnificent Hassan II Mosque, one of the biggest mosques in the world and a magnificent example of Islamic architecture. Admire its amazing elements, which include the magnificent tilework and superb craftsmanship throughout the mosque, as well as the impressive minaret that towers over the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the Beth-El Synagogue, which is still very active and is considered Casablanca's “main” synagogue.  Meet with a member of the local Jewish community to discuss what life is like for a Jew today in Morocco. Guided visit through the Museum of the Jews of Morocco. Then, take in the vibrant atmosphere of Mohammed V Square, the beating center of the city. Admire the stunning clock tower, the elegant center fountain, and the courthouse with a French influence, among the other impressive architectural features of the surrounding area. As residents and visitors gathered in this lively public area, you can feel Casablanca's vibrancy.
After Ocean view lunch in a local restaurant, you will discover the quaint Habbous Quarter, also referred to as the New Medina. Wander through its narrow paths, filled with traditional shops, busy markets, and aromatic spice sellers. Enjoy the vibrant ambiance while taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of typical Moroccan life. Without taking in Casablanca's coastline charm, a visit would not be complete. Visit the magnificent Corniche, a promenade by the sea that is bordered by palm trees and has chic eateries, cafés, and shops. Enjoy the fresh coastal breeze while taking a leisurely stroll along the shore and taking in the stunning sights of the Atlantic coast. End the day with a Yoga class before heading to your rooms to refresh and get ready for Dinner. we will enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight: Marriott Casablanca

Day 4 – Tuesday, March 17 – CASABLANCA-RABAT – After breakfast, departure to Rabat, the city of Kings, recently granted UNESCO Heritage Site status. Rabat, the Administrative capital of Morocco, was founded in 1146 by the Almohads, as a fortress (the name Rabat comes from the Arabic Ribaat, meaning "fortified place") from where to launch attacks on Spain a few years after the capital of the Empire was moved there by Yaqub al Mansour, under whose reign the Koutoubia in Marrakech had been built. He started to build in Rabat what would be the world's largest mosque at the time, but works stopped when he died; the unfinished minaret known as Hassan Tower – less than half its intended height – bear witness of this attempt. Yaqub al Mansour also erected the city walls and expanded and restored the Kasbah of the Udayas, former stronghold of the Almoravids in the area.

We will explore Morocco’s beautiful capital, Rabat, on this private half-day tour. You’ll visit the major landmarks, and hear some stories you wouldn’t find in any guide book from your local guide. Visit Chellah, the mausoleum of Mohannad V, Hassan Tower, Kasbah des Oudayas, and much more including lunch at a local restaurant.

1. Chellah is a necropolis and complex of ancient Roman Mauretania Tingitana and medieval ruins at the outskirts of Rabat. It is the most ancient human settlement on the mouth of the Bou Regreg River.
2. Mausoleum of Mohammed V Located on the opposite side of Yaakub Al Mansour esplanade. It contains the tombs of the Moroccan king Mohammed V and his two sons, late King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah.
3. Hassan tower It's the minaret of an incomplete mosque.
4. Kasbah des Oudayas - the Kasbah is located at the mouth of the Bou Regreg River, built in the twelfth century by the Almohads who called it “Al Mahdia”.
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Dinner and overnight: Dar Lys Luxuary Riad & Spa