Hassan Tower When construction began in 1195 CE, Hassan tower was intended to be the tallest minaret in the world. However, the project was never completed. While the massive structure is amazing by itself, the site also provides amazing views of Rabat.
Rabat Souks Rabat’s central souks are located in the Medina (old city) and are a great place to interact with Moroccans and also a great place to shop.
Chellah Chellah was established in Phoenician times before eventually becoming a Roman city. At the fall of the Roman empire, it was abandoned until approximately 900 CE when the Arabs repopulated the area.
Rabat We will be immersed in the culture through short, afternoon field trips within Rabat. The program includes excursions to Rabat’s historic and cultural sites such as Chellah, Hassan tower, Rabat Souks, Andalusian gardens and the Kasbah.
Marrakech The weekend group excursion visits Marrakech, the first of Morocco’s imperial cities. Marrakech is famous for its traditional souks, beautiful parks and gardens, historical monuments, and the Jemaa el-Fnaa square, a lively and vibrant marketplace.
Fes We visit Fes, Meknes, and Volubilis, Morocco’s religious and cultural capitals. We visit these old cities and see the major imperial sites and stop en route at the Roman ruins of Volubilis.
Chichén Itzá, named as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Students love swimming in the cenote, a beautiful underground swimming hole rich with lush green vines. Cenotes were spiritually important to the Maya, and there are many theories about their significance to death rituals, fertility offerings, and a connection to the underworld.
Izamal The most important landmarks to see here is the Franciscan convent that was built over one of the Maya pyramids. This convent is also famous for the monk Fray Diego de Landa, its founder, who burned all the Indian scripts, and then, feeling remorse for what he had done, tried to rewrite all he…
Uxmal is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site where students will appreciate Mayan culture, art, and architecture. After visiting Uxmal and the Chocolate Museum, we visit an authentic hacienda. Dating from the late 1600s to the early 1900s, haciendas are Mexico’s equivalent to American southern plantations or mid-western ranches. (Yucatan Today Magazine).
Mercado Lucas de Gálvez This marvelous local traditional market is the only place where you can buy all the ingredients for the delights of Yucatecan food. Mayan and mestizo people come to town to sell these goods, as well as locally grown fruits and vegetables. You can also find Yucatecan jewelry and affordable beautiful clothes,…