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

  • Arrival in Casablanca

    • Welcome dinner & intro to Moroccan culture

  • Fes Medina Exploration

    • Guided tour with historian

    • Map ancient trade routes

  • Artisan Workshops

    • Tile-making & calligraphy with local artists

    • Create personal trade tokens

  • Sahara Sustainability Workshop

    • Travel to Merzouga

    • Solar cooking & desert ecology lesson

  • Camel Trek & Berber Village Visit

    • Cultural exchange & storytelling

    • Journal prompt: “What is home?”

  • Global Bazaar Simulation

    • Students create booths representing trade goods

    • Role-play as historical merchants

  • Marrakech Market Challenge

    • Budgeting & negotiation activity

    • Visit spice market & textile souks

  • Closing Forum

    • Student-led discussion: “Cultural exchange today”

    • Final dinner & celebration

  • Departure

    • Airport transfer & farewell