Morocco: Trades Routes & Cultural Exchange
Focus: History, Economics, Intercultural Dialogue
Duration: 9 Days
Standards Alignment: C3 Framework (History, Economics), AP World History, IB Global Politics
*This sample itinerary is for planning purposes only and may be modified due to availability, logistics, or group customization requests
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Arrival in Casablanca
Welcome dinner & intro to Moroccan culture
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Fes Medina Exploration
Guided tour with historian
Map ancient trade routes
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Artisan Workshops
Tile-making & calligraphy with local artists
Create personal trade tokens
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Sahara Sustainability Workshop
Travel to Merzouga
Solar cooking & desert ecology lesson
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Camel Trek & Berber Village Visit
Cultural exchange & storytelling
Journal prompt: “What is home?”
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Global Bazaar Simulation
Students create booths representing trade goods
Role-play as historical merchants
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Marrakech Market Challenge
Budgeting & negotiation activity
Visit spice market & textile souks
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Closing Forum
Student-led discussion: “Cultural exchange today”
Final dinner & celebration
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Departure
Airport transfer & farewell