Rusty Pickett, ECC, VTA, LCS, MBA : Feb 15

Morocco

Marrakech

2.27.15 - 2.28.15 72 °F

Today we finally had some time to visit Marrakech. We started off and drove by the largest Mosque in the city and then had a wonderful lunch at a restaurant that was in a old residence in the city. We then went into the old part of the city - 15th century - to visit and old mosque/residence that is now part of the city. Marrakech inside the ancient city walls, is the city we all see in movies etc. It is quite wonderful.

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Morocco

Marrackech

2.26.15 - 2.26.15 71 °F

I had nothing scheduled for most of the day, which allowed some time for time zone correction.

I had a wonderful lunch along side the adult pool at the resort
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Last night we had our opening reception and party at Chez Ali which was all things Moroccan plus a show called Fantasia similar to Medievil Times in format. We had more food than anyone could possibly eat, some good Moroccan wine and plenty of entertainment.

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Morocco

Marrakech

2.24.15 - 2.25.15 70 °F

This adventure is to Morocco, for the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) International Destination Expo in Marrakesh. I flew to JFK where I boarded a brand new 787 Dreamliner for the non-stop to Casablanca, Air Maroc's hub. We arrived early in the morning, and the airport was essentially shut down. Tough when you have a 3 hour+ layover. We did find an interesting companion in the waiting area. The Casablanca cat. I am not sure where it was traveling to, but it apparently had finished the paper!
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Once on the ground in Marrakech, we took a short ride to the Four Seasons, where I will be staying for the next 5 nights before taking a three night tour to Casablanca and Fes. A beautiful view of late afternoon in the Atlas Mountains, and dinner of a beef tagine - typical local food.