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TRAVELING WITH YOU

Dr. Maryam Ekhtiar is an Associate Curator in the Metropolitan

Museum’s Department of Islamic Art. Dr. Ekhtiar is a scholar

and specialist in the field of later Persian art and culture, with

an expertise in calligraphy. She received her Ph.D. from the

Department of Middle Eastern Studies at New York University

in 1994 and has worked and taught at the Brooklyn Museum of

Art, New York University, and Swarthmore College. She was

co-editor of and contributor to the catalogue, Royal Persian

Paintings: The Qajar Epoch, 1785-1925. She served as co-editor

of the catalogue Masterpieces from the Department of Islamic

Art and played a key role in the curatorial vision of the new

Galleries for the Art of the Arabs Lands, Turkey, Iran,

Central Asia, and Later South

Asia. In particular, Dr. Ekhtiar

was involved in the design and

implementation of the Patti

Cadby Birch Court, based on

Moroccan late Medieval design

and constructed by craftsmen

from Fes. She has extensively

published in the fields of Islamic

art, Iranian art, and contempo-

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Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Travel with us next spring as we explore the remarkable history and Islamic architecture

of North Africa and Southern Spain. We are delighted to be accompanied by Maryam Ekhtiar, an

Associate Curator in the Metropolitan Museum’s Department of Islamic Art.

From Casablanca, Morocco, journey to the capital city of Rabat with its splendid kasbah

(fort). Then discover Volubilis, one of the best-preserved Roman towns in North Africa, en route to

the captivating city of Fes. During three nights in this historic imperial capital, attend a calligraphy

demonstration; enjoy a private cooking class; and visit the spice market, madrasas (theological

schools), and the Medieval Jewish quarter.

Crossing to Spain by ferry, spend three nights in Málaga, with excursions to the cities of Córdoba,

where we will see the magnificent Great Mosque, and Granada, home to the legendary Alhambra

Palace. In romantic Seville, discover the Alcázar, Museo de Bellas Artes, and the renowned bullring.

For those who wish to spend more time

in intriguing Morocco, an optional prelude in

Marrakesh is offered.

I hope you will join us.

Sincerely,

Emily K. Rafferty

President

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NEW YORKFriday, April 12

Depart on an overnight flight to Casablanca, via Madrid.

CASABLANCA u RABAT, MOROCCOSaturday, April 13

Upon arrival in Casablanca, drive along the coast to the capital city of Rabat, where accommodations are at the Hotel Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses. Gather for a welcome dinner at the hotel, with introductory remarks by Maryam Ekhtiar.

RABATSunday, April 14

After a morning lecture, a city orientation tour includes the Mechouar, or Royal Palace precinct; Chellah Necropolis; the Hassan Tower; and the white marble tomb of King Mohammad V. In the afternoon, visit the Archaeological Museum and the kasbah (fort). Dinner is at leisure.

RABAT u FES, MOROCCOMonday, April 15

Travel through forests of cork, oak, and eucalyptus to see Volubilis, one of the best-preserved Roman towns in North Africa, where houses are adorned with mosaics from the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Following lunch, stop in Meknes to view the beautiful Bab Mansour gate before continuing to Fes for three nights at the elegant Hotel Sofitel Fes Palais Jamaï, with rooms overlooking the medina (old city). Dinner is at the hotel.

Roman mosaic, Volubilis.

Hassan Tower and guard, Rabat. Bab Mansour gate, Meknes.

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FESTuesday, April 16

Our exploration of this 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. Marvel at the beautifully decorated Al Karaouine Mosque and two madrasas (theological schools). Glimpse through open doors the shrine of Moulay Idriss II, founder of Fes. Experience the bustling spice market and the tannery quarter, where the centuries-old tradition of crafting leather lives on. After lunch at the Palais Medina Restaurant, a restored home, discover the royal gate and the mellah (Medieval Jewish quarter). The balance of the day is at leisure.

FESWednesday, April 17

Attend a morning lecture on calligraphy. At a workshop on the outskirts of Fes, watch as skilled artisans demonstrate the craftsmanship still practiced in Morocco today and evident in the Met’s new galleries of the Department of Islamic Art. Gather in the afternoon for a private cooking class at the renowned La Maison Bleue, where a chef will show us how tagines and other specialties are prepared. Admire the traditional handicrafts at Dar Batha, a 19th-century palace set in lovely gardens. Return to La Maison Bleue for dinner.

FES u TANGIER, MOROCCO u MALAGA, SPAINThursday, April 18

Drive through the Moroccan countryside to the lively port of Tangier, where we will have lunch. In the afternoon, board a ferry to Spain, crossing the Mediterranean Sea. Continue to Málaga on the coast, where we will stay for three nights at the Vincci Posada del Patio Hotel. Dinner is at leisure.

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CORDOBA, SPAINFriday, April 19

Depart in the morning by high-speed train for Córdoba, arriving in less than an hour. Walk through the medieval streets of the Jewish Quarter to see the finest of the city’s colorful courtyards en route to the pre-Inquisition Córdoba Synagogue. Following a traditional lunch, tour the famed Mezquita (Great Mosque) with its banded arches and forest of 856 columns. Built in the 8th century during the Umayyad period, it is considered one of the greatest examples of Islamic architecture in the West. Time permitting, we will explore the ruins of Medina al Zahra, a 10th-century palace city near Córdoba, before taking the train back to Málaga this evening.

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Decoration at the 9th-century Al Karaouine Mosque, Fes.

GRANADA, SPAINSaturday, April 20

Drive to Granada, where the highlight is Spain’s Islamic masterpiece, the Alhambra. Stroll through the courtyards of the palace and the gardens of the Generalife, with their watercourses and fountains; then tour the palace interior to view its exquisite plaster and tiling. In the afternoon, admire the stained-glass windows and sculptures of the Cathedral of the Incarnate, built by Queen Isabella on the site of a mosque after the conquest of the city. Return to Málaga and the hotel for an evening at leisure.

Gardens of the Generalife, Granada.

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Treasures of Morocco & Andalusia u April 12 to 23, 2013R E S E R V A T I O N A P P L I C A T I O N

P RO G R A M R AT E $ 8 , 9 95(Per Person, Double Occupancy)

S I N G L E S U P P L E M E N T $1 , 8 2 0(Limited Availability)

RATE INCLUDES

u Ten nights hotel accommodations as per itinerary

u Breakfast daily, six lunches, and four dinners. Wine with included dinners

u Enrichment program of lectures and special events

u Escorted sightseeing by motorcoach and entrance fees for visits

u Ferry from Morocco to Spain

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and Moors. There will be free time for lunch to sample the local specialties. We also hope to visit the Museo de Bellas Artes when it is closed to the public. Gather this evening for a festive farewell dinner at the hotel.

SEVILLE u NEW YORKTuesday, April 23

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The Cathedral of Seville.

MALAGA u SEVILLE, SPAINSunday, April 21

Visit Málaga’s 11th-century Alcazaba, the military citadel of the city’s Moorish rulers, which included living quarters for the governors. Following lunch at leisure, drive to the romantic city of Seville, with a stop en route for refresh-ments at a restaurant in a 14th-century Moorish citadel. Accommodations are at the elegant Hotel Alfonso XIII. Attend a flamenco performance this evening.

SEVILLEMonday, April 22

Today discover Seville’s highlights with tours of the famous corrida (bullring); the picturesque Old City; the immense Gothic cathedral with its beautiful Giralda, an Almohad minaret that became a bell tower; and the Alcázar, a fortified royal palace in the Mudéjar style developed by Arabs

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O P T I ONA L M A R R A K E S H P R E LU D EApril 9 to 13, 2013

Spend three nights in Marrakesh at the iconic La Mamounia. Stroll the colorful Majorelle Gardens and visit the Kutubiyya Mosque and the beautifully restored Ben Yousef Madrasa. Walk through the souks (open-air market) to arrive at famous Djemaa el-Fna Square, an ancient meeting place where dancers, storytellers, and snake charmers still practice their trades. Spectacular views await when we spend a day in the High Atlas Mountains and stop in a Berber village, with Sir Richard Branson’s lovely Kasbah Tamadot as our destination for lunch. We will also have time to visit the magnificently decorated 16th-century Saadian Tombs, burial ground of the royal family, and to admire the gardens and painted rooms at Bahia Palace. u

Majorelle Gardens.

Djemaa el-Fna Square.

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AIRFARE Academic Arrangements Abroad (AAA) will be pleased to assist with air travel arrangements for this program, including specially negotiated group airfare when available, suggested flights, or individual requests for a processing fee of $40 per person. Complete details will be provided in your confirmation mailing.

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