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morocco

June 10-17, 2019

Step foot into the vibrant and tradition seeped Jewish community of Morocco. Witness how this once numerous community has managed to remain vibrant and strong despite mass emigration and unstable environments. Explore the culture and history of Fez, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech, and their distinct, but interconnected Jewish communities.

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highlights

FAQ
  • Travel with other young professionals from the Los Angeles area.
  • Explore the ancient Jewish communities of Fez, Meknes, Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech, while connecting with local Moroccan community members.
  • Participate in a meaningful dialogue about coexistence in Morocco with Jewish & Muslim teens and young professionals.
  • Learn about JDC’s welfare assistance programs, made possible through partnerships like the one with The Jewish Federation, through home visits to elderly community members and residents of the Fred and Velva Levine Residence in Casablanca.
  • Dine with Jewish community leaders and enjoy tea with the US Consul General at Villa Mirador.
  • Explore the bazaars and Jewish quarters of Fez and Marrakech, Bahia Palace, King Hassan II Mosque and ancient synagogues throughout Morocco.
  • Participate in a traditional cooking lesson and belly dance performance!

“Excellent balance between being with the Jewish community and learning about that community as well as learning about the history and culture of Muslim Morocco. Possibly the most meaningful trip I have ever been on.”

– Insider Trip Participant

PARTICIPATION FEE

$1,600*

(This trip has been highly subsidized in order to provide greater access and opportunity. Average actual cost of an Entwine Insider Trip is estimated at $4,500/person)

INCLUDES:

International flights between Los Angeles & Morocco and local transportation within Morocco

Meals

Hotel accommodations

Site visits, briefings, tours, etc.

Medical and emergency evacuation insurance.

Trip Dates

June 10 – 17, 2019

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About JDC in Morocco

For the past decade Morocco has enjoyed unprecedented stability under the rule of King Mohammed VI, who remains popular with his people despite developments in the region. The millennia-old Jewish community of Morocco traces itself back to the destruction of the Second Temple and the expulsion from Spain in 1492. Rich with history and Sephardic tradition, Jewish life in Morocco today is strong and dynamic, with some 3,000 Jews living in Casablanca and smaller communities sprinkled throughout the country’s periphery. JDC began working in Morocco in the 1940s, assisting refugees from Nazi Europe who had escaped to Tangier. Throughout the country, JDC partners with and provides critical assistance to local Jewish institutions to help implement a range of relief, education, and community strengthening programs.

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