Neighborhood Walk A walk through the neighborhood where the group will spend a month will allow everybody to have a look at a true Parisian neighborhood and will allow participants to get a feel for the location of local landmarks, everyday shops, restaurants and so on.
Münchner Stadtmuseum With both permanent and short term exhibitions, we visit the Stadtmuseum to gain a deeper understanding of the rich history of Munich and Bavaria. Located in the city center, it highlights the long-standing beer culture in Bavaria, as well as the history of Munich through the First and Second World Wars, as well…
Historical Center During the first days of the program, we embark on a city excursion to help orient all participants around downtown Munich. This basic historical tour provides us not only with a general orientation of the city itself, but the historical overview of the rich history Munich has to offer, highlighting the historic Marienplatz,…
Neuschwanstein An iconic symbol of Bavaria, Schloss Neuschwanstein once served as the inspiration for Walt Disney’s castle. A day trip from Munich, we visit the town of Füssen and then hike the mountain to arrive at the castle. Though never finished, we take a tour of the castle and learn about the history of the…
Bad Tölz Nestled in the foothills of the Alps, Bad Tölz offers we look into small town Bavarian life and culture. You also visit the glacial waters of the Isar river, as well as visit the Kalvarienberg and accompanying churches, which offer an outstanding view of the city, river and Alps.
Oulja Pottery Oulja is a traditional artisan exhibition and pottery factory located in Rabat’s sister city of Salé. While visiting Oulja, we have a unique opportunity to watch traditional masters as they display their methods and crafts.
The Coastline The expansive Atlantic coastline is located just fifteen minutes by taxi from Qalam wa Lawh Center. There are amazing views and several beaches within easy reach of the city.
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.