May 7-18, 2010

May 7-18, 2010
W
elcome to the third in a series of exciting decorative painting and cultural discovery trips to the exotic
city of Marrakech, Morocco! Marrakech is a jewel in the desert; a city with a rich history and iconic
architecture that benefits from African Berber, Arab and European influences.
A visit to Marrakech is a true delight for all the senses: sights, sounds, smells and tastes, and an experience that will never
be forgotten.
Our painting project, once again, will be at Peacock Pavilions, a boutique hotel built by Maryam Montague and her husband
just outside of Marrakech. Maryam is an internationally famous blogger and soon-to-be author of her own book on
Moroccan decorating and entertaining. This project will involve the decoration of an entertainment and separate bar tent
that will be used on-site at Peacock Pavilions to host special occasions and events. http://moroccanmaryam.typepad.com/
Prior trip projects have been executed inside the main house and guest houses and have incorporated designs and imagery
from henna designs and classic Moroccan zelij tile patterns. For this trip our design muse will be Moroccan embroidery
designs in the distinct styles of both Fez and Rabat, two important cities and cultural centers within Morocco.
We will divide our stay between Peacock Pavilions and the Hotel du Tresor, a boutique hotel located in the historic Medina
(old city) area of Marrakech. At both locations we will enjoy unparalleled hospitality, food, and delightful accommodations.
In our free time we will explore historical cities and sites together, shop in the souks and “new city” with Maryam at her
“special sources”, and enjoy entertaining nightlife and delicious dining. You will also have the opportunity to spend free time
on your own exploring this amazing city, immediate area, and all it has to offer.
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Our Itinerary
(subject to slight changes)
Friday May 7
Depart JFK on Royal Air Maroc Flight 201@8:20pm
Saturday May 8
Arrive in Marrakech@10:30 on Royal Air Maroc Flight 401 from Casablanca
Van to Peacock Pavilions http://www.peacockpavilions.com/
Welcoming Group Lunch
Van to the Medina (old city) for late afternoon souk shopping with Maryam
Stay in the Medina for group dinner at Le Tanjia or similar
http://letanjia-marrakech.blogspot.com/
Sunday May 9
Van to Medina for all-day guided walking tour of historical sites around the
Medina w/local guide
Group lunch at restaurant surrounding the Jemaa el Fna square
Henna party in late afternoon at Peacock Pavilions
Dinner at Peacock Pavilions
Monday May 10
Paint Day!
Van to gardens and group dinner at La Mamounia
http://www.mamounia.com/uk/index.php
Evening Van
Tuesday May 11
Paint Day!
Van to Medina for independent souk shopping and dinner on your own in the
Jemaa el Fna square or surrounding restaurants
Wednesday May 12
Paint Day!
Dinner at Peacock Pavilions (includes a cooking class!)
Thursday May 13
Final Paint Day!
Transfer to Hotel du Tresor
Dinner independently
Friday May 14
Morning shopping in Gueliz (new city) with Maryam
Group lunch in Gueliz
Trip to Majorelle Gardens http://www.jardinmajorelle.com/en/
Van to Chez Ali for group dinner and “entertainment”
http://www.ilove-marrakesh.com/chezali/index_en.html
Saturday May 15
Independent Day!
Group dinner at Le Comptoir
http://www.comptoirdarna.com/restaurant-comptoir-darna-marrakechmaroc-eng.html
Sunday May 16
Day trip to Essaouria
http://i-cias.com/morocco/essaouira.htm
Group lunch on the beach, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
Independent dinner back in Marrakech
Monday May 17
Independent day!
Farewell group dinner at Hotel du Tresor
Tuesday May 18
Depart Marrakech airport @ 6:15am to JFK on Royal Air Maroc flight 400.
Arrive JFK @ 2:45
This exclusive trip includes:
Cost for this trip: $3295
Save! If you Pay in full by Jan. 15,
2010, the trip cost is only $2995
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Breakfast each day
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8 lunches
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7 dinners with wine, including at the historic La
Mamounia, a belly dancing show at chic Le Comptoir, and
the fantasia show at Chez Ali (you need to see to believe!)
Payment Plan:
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Double and single accommodations at Peacock Pavilions
and Hotel du Tresor (respectively)
$765 due Feb 15, 2010
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Henna party at Peacock Pavilions
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Moroccan cooking lesson
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Private Van transportation for all group activities
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Day trip to the seaside city of Essaouira
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All taxes and tips
Not included: Airfare - Meals where indicated
Flight Information
There is really only one good flight option directly from the US to
Marrakech-through Royal Air Maroc. (They are a Delta code-share
partner so if you book your flight to NY through Delta you will not
have to recheck your bags on the way over)
$1000 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot
$765 due March 15, 2010
$765 due April 15 2010 (no refunds of any kind after this date!)
Make Payments to:
Modello Designs
3517 Main Street. Suite 301
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Ph. 619.621.5093/F. 619.271.1472/ [email protected]
Note: A 3% surcharge will be added to ALL payments made by
credit card.
For additional trip information or questions, please contact
[email protected]
Going: Leave JFK Flight 201@ 8:20pm
Returning: Leave Marrakech (RAK) Flight 400 @6:15am
Both flights have transfers in Casablanca
The best way to book is through a site like Kayak.com. The
cost of the flight has always varied between $800 and $1300. I
recommend that you do a search on the flight at www.kayak.com
and set up an email fair alert for the search so you can try to catch
the fare when it is low and BOOK it then.
Alternatively, you can look at booking flights through other cities
in Europe, as most European countries have regularly scheduled
flights into Morocco. You will just want to arrange to arrive on that
same Saturday morning.
For your viewing pleasure: Good basic
site on Marrakech/Morocco
http://looklex.com/morocco/
marrakech.htm