Travel Info

Flight

Royal Air Maroc

Royal Air Maroc (OneWorld Alliance partner) has direct flights from JFK, Washington and Tel Aviv to Casablanca, which is an hour away from Rabat. The easiest and safest way to get from the Casablanca airport to your hotel in Rabat is by coordinating with the following driver service via whatsapp: +212666936976

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From Casablanca Airpot to Rabat & Driver info

Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN) is a little over an hour from Rabat. To organize your lift, please contact my most trusted driver, Najib via whatsapp: +212 666-936976. Provide him with your name and flight info and he or one of his fleet of drivers will be waiting for you at the exit of terminal 2 to take you to your hotel. He is also a great resource if you need a driver at any time during your trip.

Hotel

Dar Shâan

For a Moroccan experience, stay in this beautiful, traditional riad in the medina of Rabat. We have reserved a block of rooms available by contacting at the following rates and mentioning Mike Pariente's wedding: reservation@dar-shaan.com Standard Room: 1000MAD per night with breakfast & taxes included Double Delux Room: 1200MAD per night with breakfast & taxes included Suite: 1400MAD per night with breakfast & taxes included

Hotel

فندق قصر صومعة حسان Hotel Tour Hassan

This is an upscale hotel with beautiful Moroccan traditional decor. It is walking distance to the synagogue.

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Hotel Sofitel Rabat Jardin des Roses

For a more luxurious, full-service hotel that is close to the wedding venue (but not in walking distance to the synagogue), enjoy the Sofitel!

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Hôtel Mercure Rabat Sheherazade

This mid-range hotel is in a convenient, central, safe area in walking distance to the synagogue. Please contact Zineb KHAYAR ar H2962-RE@accor.com and ask for Mike Pariente's wedding rate to reserve a room at the discounted rates below: Single room with breakfast and taxes included: 613.20 MAD Double room with breakfast and taxes included: 726.40 MAD

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L'Amphitrite Palace Resort & Spa Skhirat

If you want to make this visit into a beach vacation, you can stay at this beautiful hotel on the beach just 35 minutes away from Rabat. This is Alex's mom's favorite place to stay.

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Travel Itinerary North Morocco

If you'd like to visit Morocco more, here is a 4-5 day loop you could do in the north of the country Fast train from Casablanca (or Rabat) to Tangier : 2 day visit Tangiers 2 day visit Chefchaouen & Akchour (really nice to swim in the summer) --> you can also hike from chefchaouen, overnight in the mountains at a rustic bed and breakfast and walk to Akchour the next day! 1 day Fes - visit the old medina, leatherworks and see historic (and jewish) sites (although it can be hot in the summer!) Add-on: 2 days Spain - if you're up for it, from Tangiers, ferry across to Tarifa, which you can do very easily from Tangiers port using the company FRS, to enjoy an old Spanish city with great tapas and nightlife

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Travel Itinerary South Morocco

South Morocco: For a great guide to visit mountains or desert, contact Rachid +212 639-607475 Take ONCF train from Rabat or Casablanca (airport or Gare L'Oasis) to Marrakech (get first class ticket) 2-3 days in Marrakech - visit souk, medina, have a hammam at Les Bains de Alhambra, synagogue in old city, Jmaa el Fnaa (tip 10dh for a pic). Stay in a beautiful riad in the old city or at La Mamounia, super lux 1-2 days outside Marrakech - day trip to Ourika to see the mountains & people's way of life. Visit Anima, a gorgeous private garden with hidden Picasso & Rodin statues. Rustic overnight at Bab Zouina or the fabulous Kasbah Bab Ourika (a bit farther, but more luxurious). For high end luxury, visit Richard Branson's Kasbah Tamadot. OR 1-2 days outside Marrakech - desert trip, overnight in desert, or one day in the Agafay desert with an overnight at La Source or Scarabe Camp, two luxury rustic experiences AND 1-2 days Essaouira - take CTM or Supratour bus (tickets at Marrakech train station), both have 1st class options to Essaouria for fresh sea air. Visit Jewish sites. Bus or domestic flight back to Casablanca.

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Travel Itinerary South Morocco Tips

Notes of caution - don't be scared, don't get upset, just know it's part of life and smile: 1. Marrakech and anywhere inland in Morocco is hot in the summer and Morocco does not have much in the way of central cooling. 2. Marrakech is known as a city where everyone gets ripped off. It's just how it is. Don't get too worked up over it in any case. Tips: -Ignore unsolicited conversation. -When you want to buy something in the medina, try not to pay more than 1/3 of the original price (but if you love it and it's not too much, don't torture yourself over it either). -Look at the official medallion number of the taxi before you get in, tell the taxi driver to put on the "counter" (the meter) when you get into the cab, and if s/he does not, feel free to leave the taxi. -Remeber everyone is just trying to make a living, and be kind. -If something goes awry, call the tourist police at +212524384601.