This trip was organized through College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois USA. Our tour leader was Dr. Werner Kriegelstein who has traveled throughout Morocco many times since the 1970s. Along for the ride were a great mix of high school/college students and working or retired professionals, all adventurous and young at heart.

 

Itinerary
June 10-25, 1999

June 10: Leave Chicago late afternoon
June 11: Brief transfer in Brussels, arrive in Casablanca, drive to Marrakesh
June 12-13 Marrakesh
June 14-18 the desert
June 19-21 Agadir
June 21-22 Essouira
June 23 El Jadida
June 24 Casablanca to Brussels
June 25 Chicago

 

Very brief Facts about the Kingdom of Morocco
Population: Approx. 29,000,000
Religion: 99% Islam
Language: Official-Arabic/Berber, French for business, education, and government
King: King Hassan II passed away July 23 and has been succeded by his son King Sidi Mohamed VI
Learn more about Morocco on the Web click Links at the bottom of the page