ROTARY CLUB OF WINNETKA-NORTHFIELD
DISCOVER MOROCCO
A Rotary Friendship Trip • June 17–25, 2027
Moha has organized a Rotary Friendship Tour to Morocco to dedicate the Women’s Sewing Co-op in his hometown of Timoulilt.
The trip is planned to accommodate those wishing to attend the Rotary International Convention in Barcellona with runs June 26 – June 30. Convention related expenses are not included.
See full itinerary below. The trip requires 24 travelers and is limited to 32. Our club has an exclusive booking opportunity until September 1. If you are ready to book, a non-refundable but replaceable deposit of $300 should be made to Journey Softly or by Zelle to rick@journeysoftly.com. Full payment is due by April 15.
For more information or questions, contact Moha (m_bouacha@yahoo.com) or Rick Resenfeld (rick@journeysoftly.com) of Journey Travel and the Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise.
ITINERARY
| Thu 6/17 | Depart Chicago overnight for Rabat (Air France) or Casablanca (multiple options); no nonstop options. | |
| Fri 6/18 | Arrive Casablanca/Rabat; possible stop at Sophia’s home en route. Overnight: Rabat. | |
| Sat 6/19 | Sightseeing in Rabat; hopeful joint activity with Rabat Rotarians. Overnight: Rabat. | |
| Sun 6/20 | Morning activity in Rabat; afternoon transfer to Beni Mellal. Overnight: Beni Mellal. | |
| Mon 6/21 | Rotary project visit — dedication of the Timoulilt Women’s Sewing Cooperative — and possible other visits; transfer to Marrakech. Overnight: Marrakech. | |
| Tue 6/22 | Possible Rotary visit; sightseeing in Marrakech. Overnight: Marrakech. | |
| Wed 6/23 | Full-day tour of Marrakech. Overnight: Marrakech. | |
| Thu 6/24 | Full-day tour of Marrakech and environs, likely including Toubkal/Imlil. Overnight: Marrakech. | |
| Fri 6/25 | Morning free; fly back to Chicago or on to Barcelona for the Rotary International Convention. | |
TRIP PACKAGE INCLUDES • 2 nights hotel in Rabat, 1 night in Beni Mellal, 4 nights in Marrakech, breakfast daily • 45-seat private coach and private guide throughout • Sightseeing in each city, including excursion to Imlil/Toubkal from Marrakech • Water on the coach • Tips for driver and guide | NOT INCLUDED • International airfare from/to Chicago • International airfare Marrakech – Barcelona for convention-goers • Airport transfers to Rotarian Sophia’s house for early arriver reception, and to Marrakech airport • Lunches/dinners, unless specified • Additional sightseeing or services not specified | |
OUR HOTELS
Rabat: Diwan MGallery Rabat • Beni Mellal: Tazarkount Beni-Mellal • Marrakech: Kenzi Rose Garden Marrakech
PACKAGE PRICING: $2,175 per person shared occupancy, $2,875 single occupancy. Maximum 32 spots available.