FEBRUARY 19 TO 28, 2014

TREASURES OF

MOROCCO

Dear National Trust Travelers,

Please join us on a journey to the palaces, kasbahs, and imperial cities of exotic Morocco. Explore superb Roman ruins, stroll in ancient souks, and sip mint tea in tiled courtyards as we travel from the royal monuments of Rabat to the museums of Marrakesh.

We are pleased that architectural historian John Meffert will be joining us on this program. A much-loved travel companion, Mr. Meffert has delighted many study tour groups over the years with his lively lectures and insights on preservation.

In Rabat, the capital city, see the kasbah (fortress), the Royal Palace precinct, and the white marble tomb of King Mohammed V, and marvel at the treasures in the Archaeological Museum. Discover nearby Volubilis, Morocco’s best-preserved Roman town and a UNESCO World Heritage site, en route to 11th-century Meknes, with its striking Bab Mansour gate.

Continue to Fes for two nights’ accommodations at the splendid Palais Jamaï Hotel, originally built in 1879 as the Grand Vizier’s palace. In this historic imperial capital, visit

the mellah (old Jewish quarter); the 9th-century Al Karaouine Mosque; and the Ensemble Nejjarine, a 14th-century inn that is now a museum of wooden arts and crafts. Enjoy lunch at the Riad Myra, a restaurant in a restored home. Drive through the spectacular Atlas Mountains with a brief stop at Ifrane, a 1920s hill station nicknamed “Little Switzerland” for its Alpine climate and European-style architecture. Arrive in the rose-red oasis of Marrakesh, the “Jewel of the South,” for a four-night stay. See the Kutubiyya Mosque, whose outstanding 12th-century minbar (pulpit) was conserved with the assistance of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Department of Islamic Art. Explore the Dar Si Said Museum of Islamic Arts, housed in an extravagant palace; Djemaa el F’na Square, home to storytellers and snake charmers; and the opulent Majorelle Garden, designed in the 1920s by an expatriate French painter. Admire the stunning collection of Berber jewels and textiles at the recently opened Berber Museum within the garden, and dine at intimate Dar Moha, former home of fashion designer Pierre Balmain.

We hope you will join us on this extraordinary discovery of the historic treasures of Morocco.

Sincerely,

Scott Gerloff Director, National Trust Tours

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America’s communities. For more information, visit the Trust’s website at www.PreservationNation.org/tours or phone (888) 484-8785.

TRAVELING WITH YOUFrequent study leader and architectural historian, John Meffert is a longtime proponent of preservation. As a former director of the National Trust’s Southern Office, John now serves as a consultant on heritage

conservation services in his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, where he has also served as the director of the Preservation Society of Charleston.

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Wednesday, February 19 Depart New York on an overnight flight to Rabat.

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Thursday, February 20 Upon arrival in the capital city of Rabat, transfer to the Sofitel Jardin des Roses for check in. This evening, gather for a festive welcome dinner at the hotel, with introductory remarks by John Meffert.

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Friday, February 21 A city orientation tour includes the Mechouar, or Royal Palace precinct; the Chellah Necropolis; Hassan Tower; and the white marble tomb of King Mohammed V. Following lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Archaeological Museum and the kasbah (fort). Dinner is at leisure.

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Saturday, February 22 Travel through forests of cork, oak, and eucalyptus en route to Meknes to see the beautiful Bab Mansour gate. After lunch, stop in Volubilis, one of the best-preserved Roman towns in North Africa, where houses are adorned with mosaics from the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Then continue to Fes for two nights at the elegant Palais Jamaï Hotel, overlooking the medina (old city). Traditional Moroccan cuisine and ambience highlight this evening’s dinner at La Maison Bleue.

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Sunday, February 23 Our exploration of this historic imperial capital begins with a walking tour in the medina. Visit the Ensemble Nejjarine, a 14th-century caravanserai (inn) that is now a museum of wooden arts and crafts. See the shrine of Moulay Idriss II, founder of Fes; the 9th-century Al Karaouine Mosque; the markets; and the tannery quarter. Lunch is at the Riad Myra, a restored home. This afternoon, discover the royal gate and the mellah, or old Jewish quarter. The balance of the day is at leisure.

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Monday, February 24 Depart for a full-day journey along the Middle Atlas Mountain range, including a stop in the picturesque hill station of Ifrane, an area known for its spectacular beauty. This afternoon, arrive in Marrakesh, the rose-red oasis at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains, where we will stay for four nights at the Sofitel Marrakesh Palais Imperial. Dinner is at the hotel.

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Tuesday, February 25 See the Kutubiyya Mosque, whose superb 12th-century minbar was conserved with the assistance of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Then view the graceful arcades of the 16th-century Saadian Tombs, burial ground of the royal family. Following lunch, admire the gardens and beautifully painted rooms at Bahia Palace, the former home of a 19th-century Grand Vizier. Also discover the Gueliz, the modern part of the city built by the French in the early 20th century, and visit a contemporary art gallery. The evening is at leisure; you may wish to enjoy drinks in the legendary Churchill Bar at nearby La Mamounia.

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Wednesday, February 26 Begin the day at the Ben Yousef Madrasa, a beautifully restored 16th-century Koranic school, and see the nearby Museum of Marrakesh. Stroll through the souks on our way to the famous Djemaa el F’na Square, an ancient meeting place where dancers, storytellers, and snake charmers still practice their trades. After lunch at Dar Moha,

the former home of Pierre Balmain, visit Dar Si Said museum of Islamic Arts, a sumptuous palace housing Moroccan art, furniture, and carpets. Return to the hotel where the balance of the day is at leisure.

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Thursday, February 27 Today admire the lush and colorful Majorelle Gardens, created in the 1920s by the French painter Jacques Majorelle. The excellent Berber Museum within the gardens, houses a stunning collection of jewels, textiles, and tools. The afternoon is at leisure for independent activities. This evening, traditional horse-drawn carriages take us to a sumptuous farewell dinner at Palais Soleiman.

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The tannery, Fes (top), and Djemaa el F’na Square, Marrakesh (above).

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