Lets go to Morocco

Study trip of ESSEC MS SMIB 20/02/2011-26/02/2011

Welcome to the SMIB study trip to Morocco!

Airport info ................................................................................................... 3 The detailed schedule for the week .............................................................. 4 Before we leave France ................................................................................. 8 Info about companies we are going to visit ................................................... 9 Info about the economy ............................................................................. 11 What do you know about Morocco? ........................................................... 12 Practical Information .................................................................................. 15 Cities and Sightseeing ................................................................................. 16 Free time .................................................................................................... 21 A little entertainment to pass the time23 Emergency phone nos and hotel addresses ................................................. 25 SMIB Morocco team Facebook .................................................................. 27

Our study trip has three objectives - Company visits - Sightseeing - Team-building

Airport info

RDV 9H20 at PORTE G on 1st Floor in lAroport dOrly Sud de Paris

For those who are in Paris Metro 6 Denfert Rochereau / Metro 4 les Halles / Metro 5 La Chapel to get on the RER B Or Metro 13 Porte de Clichy / Metro 3 Pereire Pereire / Metro 1 Neuilly Porte Maillot / Metro 9 La Muette / Metro 6 Bir Hakeim / Metro 8 and 13 Invalides / Metro 4 Saint-Michel / Metro 14 Bibliothque to get on the RER C, get off at Pont de Rugis, and take the shuttle bus to the airport.

The detailed schedule for the week Day1 - 20/02/2011 Departure to Morocco Paris Bring/buy something to eat at the airport 12 H20-14 H20 Paris-Rabat JET 4 U airline 9H20 RDV 9H20 at PORTE G of 1st Floor in laroport dOrly Sud de

14 H20 Transfer by coach to the hotel Rihab 4*, received by an English-speaking guide, distribution of rooms, dinner at hotel Night and Breakfast at the hotel Rihab

Day 2 - 21/02/2011 Company visits, Departure from Rabat to Casablanca 9H30 12H30 Company visit: Web help Lunch (not included) Sightseeing Palais royal Mausoleum of Mohammed V Hassan tower Grande esplanade Kasbah of the Udayas

17H00 21H00 Company visit: Mission Economique (Cocktail included) Departure from Rabat to Casablanca (1.5h journey) Night and Breakfast at the hotel Ajiade 3*

Day 3 22/02/2011 Casablanca, company visits, leisure time 8H30 11H00 Company visit: BMCI-BNP Paribas Lunch (not included) 14H30 17H00 Company visit: Valyans Consulting

Leisure time (some options: Tour dorientation de

Casablanca, Esplanade des Nations Unies, Residence ofAnfa,)

Night and Breakfast at the hotel Ajiade 3*

Day 4 23/02/2011 Casablanca, company visits, leisure time 8H30 12H30 Company visit: Stock Exchange

Lunch (not included) 15H30-17H00 Company visit: LOral Leisure time Night and Breakfast at the hotel Ajiad 3*

Day5 24/02/2011 , Sightseeing, Departure from Casablanca to Marrakech, leisure time 9H00-10H00 Sightseeing: Visit of Hassan II Mosque (60Dh)

Departure journey)

for

Marrakech

(3hour

Lunch in a snack stand on the way Sightseeing and free time: The open-air market (les souks) and the square of Djemaa el fna and a nice dinner together (included) Night and Breakfast at the hotel RIAD MOGADOR OPERA 4*

Day6 25/02/2011 Sightseeing, leisure time, departure from Marrakech to Casablanca

Sightseeing: Palace of Bahia(10Dhs) Tomb of Saadiens(10Dhs) Koutoubia(Outside) Garden of Majorelle(30Dhs) 18H 21H Departure for Casablanca (3 hour journey) Night and Breakfast at AJIAD 3*

Day7 26/02/2011

Back to Paris

7H10 Depart from Casablanca airport, register the luggage and board the flight JET 4 U Casablanca-Paris 07:10- 09 :10 JET 4 U

9H10 Arrival in Paris. Home!

Before we leave France - Luggage restrictions 1 piece of luggage only in the hold, maximum 20 kg -Regulations for hand luggage If you need certain liquids during the flight, you can take them into the cabin in limited quantities as follows: containers must hold no more than 100ml even if they are only partly full containers must be carried in a single, transparent, re-sealable plastic bag, which holds no more than a litre and measures approximately 20cm x 20cm contents must fit comfortably inside the bag so it can be sealed the bag must not be knotted or tied at the top each passenger can carry only one of these bags the bag must be presented for examination at the airport security point -Take a suit Take a suit for company visits -For girls For girls, avoid dressing in miniskirts or tank tops and also take a scarf to cover your head when we visit a mosque. It doesnt have to be a special scarf. -Student card Remember to take your student card -Copy of passport Put the original of your passport in the hotel safe and keep a photocopy with you. Passports sometimes get lost -Mobile phone Check with your operator that your mobile phone works in Morocco -Phone no. of the bank Note the phone number of your bank in case you lose your credit card -Small change Prepare small change, as shopkeepers and stall holders often dont have change for large bank notes

Information about companies we are going to visit

LOreal L'Oreal Group is the world leader in cosmetics and beauty products. It is present in 130 countries, deploys 42 factories around the world and possesses 628 patents and 28 brands. Established in Morocco in 1943 under the name of UFCI (French Union for Trade and Industry), it was not until 2000 that L'Oral decided to unify the name of all its subsidiaries around the world, and thus gave birth to L'Oreal Morocco. L'Oreal Morocco has three operating divisions: 1) The Consumer Products division, present in the self-service distribution channels and retailers. It includes: L'Oreal Paris (Excellence, Elsve, Dermo Expertise Men's Expert, etc), Garnier (Ultra Doux, Fructis, Nutrisse), Lascad (Jacques Dessange, Mixa, Narta, Ushuaia, Wellness, etc), and makeup Gemey Maybelline. 2) The Professional Products division, distributed in salons, with products as L'Oral Professionnel, Krastase and Matrix. 3) The Active Cosmetics Division, whose products are sold in pharmacies, offers the brand Vichy and La Roche-Posay. L'Oreal employs hundreds of people in Morocco.

- BMCI Group BNP Paribas BMCI Group is the Moroccan subsidiary of BNP Paribas Group. It offers a wide range of banking products and services to private individuals, professionals and corporate/ institutional clients. The network covers more than 40 cities in Morocco with more than 250 branches. It also established special subsidiaries as ARVAL (long term car rental), BMCI Assurance (insurance brokerage), BMCI Bank Offshore (Offshore operations), BMCI Bourse, BMCI Finance (Equity investment), BMCI Leasing, etc. - Valyans Consulting It is the Moroccan leader in the consulting sphere specializing in Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting and Information and Communication Technologies. The company was created as a result of the merger between New.e.com Ernst & Young and Business Consulting. Valyans Consulting brings together over 50 professionals. To offer its customers a complete service, the company has developed strong partnerships and alliances that provide support and expertise in targeted customers areas, i.e. Crargie Morocco (a marketing research firm that collects quantitative and qualitative data and performs the analysis), Tourism & Leisure ( a consulting firm specializing in tourism and real estate), AOA (a consulting firm specializing in project management in the insurance and social security industry).

- Mission Economique The Mission Economiques are branches of French Embassies, which deal with economic matters. Their mission: To ensure economic and business relations between France and the country they are established in Endorse french companies that want to do business in a particular country - Webhelp Webhelp is an international call center operator. It was founded in 2000, and it grew exponentially to become one of the major players in customer relationship management.Its clients are diverse: SFR, Orange, Axa Key data: 5000 collaborators 19 call centers located in France and abroad (Romania, Morocco) Turnover: 108 Million (2008) Message for potentially interested students:

Our ambition is to maintain a policy of high investment, high potential recruitment and research and development

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Casablanca Stock Exchange

The Casablanca Stock Exchange was established in 1929. Its mission consists in ensuring the running, growth and promotion of the Moroccan stock market, by: Monitoring and managing trading sessions Publishing and disseminating market information Providing assistance to insurers in the listing of their securities and in the execution of their financial transactions Intervening to ensure successful transaction completion between the various parties Guaranteeing that transactions are cleared in the event of some default by some intermediary Ownership: In 2009, the stock exchange was owned by brokerage firms that operated in the marketplace.

Information about the economy - Key areas and sectors Morocco's market economy benefits from the country's relatively low labor costs and proximity to Europe, which aid key areas of the economy such as agriculture, light manufacturing, tourism, and remittances. Morocco is also the world's largest exporter of phosphate, which has long provided a source of export earnings and economic stability. It is the world's biggest exporter and third producer of phosphorus. It houses approximately 2/3 of the world's phosphate reserves, putting it in a higher league than major competitors China, Russia, and the United States. Although it employs only 2% of the population, phosphate mining is responsible for half of the nation's income. Morocco, however, still depends to an inordinate degree on agriculture. The sector accounts for only around 14% of GDP but employs 40-45% of the Moroccan population. - Economic policies and challenges Economic policies pursued since 2003 by King MOHAMMED VI have brought macroeconomic stability to the country with generally low inflation, improved financial performance, and steady progress in developing the service and industrial sectors. In 2006, Morocco entered a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US, and in 2008 entered into an advanced status in its 2000 Association Agreement with the EU.

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However, poverty, illiteracy, and unemployment rates remain high. In response to these challenges, King MOHAMMED in 2005 launched a National Initiative for Human Development, a $2 billion program aimed at alleviating poverty and underdevelopment by expanding electricity to rural areas and replacing urban slums with public and subsidized housing, among other policies. Morocco's trade and budget deficits widened in 2010, and reducing government spending and adapting to sluggish economic growth in Europe will be challenges in 2011. Morocco's long-term challenges include improving education and job prospects for young Moroccans, closing the disparity in wealth between the rich and the poor, confronting corruption, and expanding and diversifying exports beyond phosphates and low-value-added products. Some key data GDP - Purchasing power parity: $153.8 billion (2010 est.)(Country comparison to the world: 58 ) GDP Real growth rate: 4.2% (2010 est.)(Country comparison to the world: 73 ) GDP per capital (PPP): $4,900 (2010 est.)(Country comparison to the world: 148 ) GDP Composition by sector: agriculture: 17.1%, industry: 31.6%, services: 51.4% (2009 est.) Labor force: 11.63 million (2009 est.)(Country comparison to the world: 43 ) Labor force by occupation: agriculture: 44.6%, industry: 19.8%, services: 35.5% (2006 est.) Unemployment rate: 9.8% (2010 est.)(Country comparison to the world: 109 ) Population below poverty line: 15% (2007 est.)

What do you know about Morocco? - Brief Introduction The Kingdom of Morocco is a country located in North Africa which is less formally known as simply Morocco. It has a population of nearly 33 million and an area of 710,850 km. Morocco has a rich indigenous culture and civilization, and its cuisine has long been considered to be one of the most diverse in the world. The Capital of Morocco is Rabat, the largest city is Casablanca.

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History

The History of Morocco spans over 12 centuries. The country was first unified by the Idrisid dynasty in 780, representing the first Islamic state in Africa autonomous from the Arab Empire. Under the Almoravid dynasty and the Almohad dynasty, Morocco dominated the Maghreb and Muslim Spain. Under the Saadi dynasty, Morocco would consolidate power and fight off Portuguese and Ottoman invaders. In 1578, the reign of Ahmad al-Mansur brought great wealth and prestige to the Sultanate. After the death of al-Mansur the country was divided among his sons. In 1666 the sultanate was reunited by the Alaouite dynasty. This dynasty distinguished itself in the 20th century by maintaining Moroccan independence. In 1912, after the First Moroccan Crisis and the Agadir Crisis, the Treaty of Fez was signed, effectively dividing Morocco into a French and Spanish protectorate. In 1956, after 44 years of occupation Morocco regained independence from France as the Kingdom of Morocco. - Culture Morocco is a country of multi-ethnic groups with a rich culture and civilization. Through Moroccan history, Morocco hosted many people in addition to the indigenous Berbers, coming from both East (Phoenicians, Jews and Arabs), South (Sub-Saharan Africans) and North (Romans and Vandals). All of which have had an impact on the social structure of Morocco. It conceived many forms of beliefs, from paganism, Judaism, Christianity to Islam. Each region possesses its own uniqueness, contributing to the national culture. Morocco has set among its top priorities the protection of its diversity and the preservation of its cultural heritage - Language The official language is Arabic but French is the dominant business language in central and southern Morocco and something you can get along with about anywhere. Spanish is often spoken in the north. English is fairly widely spoken. The Berber languages, once dominant throughout Morocco, have declined in importance, and in the early 1990s about 25 percent of the people used Berber as their first language. - Religion Islam is the established state religion of Morocco. Almost the entire population is

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Sunni Muslim. The monarch is the supreme Muslim authority in the country. About 1 percent of the population is Christian, and less than 0.2 percent is Jewish. Food + drink Pastilla Pastilla is an elaborate meat pie traditionally made of squab (fledgling pigeons). As squabs are often hard to get, shredded chicken is more often used today; pastilla can also use fish as a filling. It is typical of Morocco and highly regarded as a national dish of that country. Tajine Tajines in Moroccan cuisine are slow-cooked stews braised at low temperatures, resulting in tender meat with aromatic vegetables and sauce. They are traditionally cooked in the tajine pot, whose cover has a knob-like handle at its top to facilitate removal. While simmering, the cover can be lifted off without the aid of a mitten, enabling the cook to inspect the main ingredients, add vegetables, mix the contents, or add additional braising liquid. Mint tea Moroccan mint tea is a green tea with mint leaves. It contains caffeine. Moroccan-style mint tea is now commonly served all through the West Arab World (North Africa). It is served not only at mealtimes but all through the day, and it is especially a drink of hospitality, commonly served whenever there are guests. Harira Harira is the traditional soup of Morocco. It is usually eaten during dinner in the Muslim holy month of Ramadan to break the fasting day. It is considered as a meal in itself. It is also served to relatives and friends after a special celebration, such as the morning after a wedding night, and its recipe varies then slightly from the harira eaten during Ramadan. Of course, it could be prepared any time, however, some families prefer to stick to tradition and serve it on special occasions.

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Practical Information - Currency 100EUR=1117.74MAD (This rate is flexible, please check it before exchange by visiting the link (http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi?Amount=1&From=EUR&To=MAD&image.x=37 &image.y=7) There are foreign exchange offices in most banks. Credit cards are accepted, but there is some loss of exchange rate discrepancies The cheapest way is to have it changed in the local bank. The principal local banks are BMCE, BMCI, BCM and Morocco Credit. Most of them have contacts with International banks or French Banks such as SG, Citybank and ABN. Dont rely on the ATMs as they are often out of order, its best to withdraw money while the bank is open(8:30-12:00/14:00-16:00) Never trust the exchange service in the street although the exchange may be offered at a preferential rate. The coins range from 5 dirhams to 10 dirhams; the notes range from2O dirhams to 200 dirhams Transport Take the taxis with meters or negotiate the price before departing. The minimal fare is around 1,4 Dh (1Dh per kilometer after). Add 50% to the cost of your ride during the night (starting around 8-9pm). Avoid taking taxi in front of the hotel gate, its incredibly expensive Taxis take a maximum of 4 passengers Prepare small change/coins and you can pay a tip of 10-15% if youre satisfied with their service - Weather Morocco has a Mediterranean climate that is generally hot and dry for most of the year, with cooler, yet still mild, temperatures and rainfall during the winter months between November and March. Winters in Rabat and Casablanca are enjoyable in the winter months, with temperatures very rarely falling below 8C, and daily highs of about

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17C to 18C, Marrakech lies in Moroccos interior. In the winter the average temperature is a very enjoyable 22C - Clothes Please take with you warm medium weight wears for the evenings, during the winter. Waterproofing is advisable in the wet season, particularly on the coast. Remember to pack a suit which is necessary for company visits. And for women, you should avoid provocative clothes. Last point, you could bring your swimming suit with you. - Customs+Politeness Morocco is a Muslim country, so you should dress properly, if you are invited to their home. Dont take photos without asking for consent of the host. Its impolite to refuse an invitation to drink. Use your right hand for meal while your left hand for toilet Never disturb people during their prayers and never criticize their religion Show respect while visiting Mosques Dont criticize the monarchy Try not to smoke in public places. - Health+Safety We have already subscribed insurance for all of you Drink mineral water instead of tap water Dont eat raw food and salad, wash your hands carefully before the meal Pay attention to pick-pockets in souks, and go to the nearest police station for help if something has been stolen. Never go out alone

- Shopping Bargaining is a tradition and is expected. People will try to sell you fake copies of famous brands; its not worth risking buying fakes. As you probably know that the fines are very high, if you are caught.

Cities and Sightseeing Casablanca Casablanca is a city in western Morocco, located on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Grand Casablanca region.

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Casablanca is Morocco's largest city as well as its chief port. It's also the biggest city in the Maghreb. Casablanca is considered the economic and business center of Morocco, while the political capital city of Morocco is Rabat. Casablanca hosts headquarters and main industrial facilities for the leading Moroccan and international companies based in Morocco. Industrial statistics show Casablanca retains its historical position as the main industrial zone of the country. The Port of Casablanca is one of the largest artificial ports in the world, and the largest port of North Africa. Sightseeing Hassan II Mosque The Hassan II Mosque is the largest mosque in Morocco and the fifth largest mosque in the world. Designed by the French architect Michel Pinseau and built by Bouygues. Built on reclaimed land, almost half of the surface of the mosque lies over the Atlantic water. This was inspired by the verse of the Qur'an that states "the throne of Allah was built on water." While some say part of this floor is glass and overlooks the sea, this is not the case; above, spotlights shine at night from the top of the minaret toward Mecca. These features were specifically requested by King Hassan II, who declared, "I want to build this mosque on the water, because God's throne is on the water. Therefore, the faithful who go there to pray, to praise the Creator on firm soil, can contemplate God's sky and ocean." It also includes a number of modern touches: it was built to withstand earthquakes and has a heated floor, electric doors, and a sliding roof. Rabat Rabat is the capital and third largest city of the Kingdom of Morocco. The city is located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the river Bou Regreg. On the facing shore of the river lies Sal, Rabat's bedroom community. Silting problems have diminished the Rabat's role as a port; however, Rabat and Sal still maintain important textile, food processing and construction industries. In addition, tourism and the presence of all foreign embassies in Morocco serve to make Rabat one of the most important cities in the country.

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Sightseeing Kasbah of the Udayas The Kasbah of the Udayas is a kasbah(a type of Islamic city or fortress) in Rabat, Morocco. It was built during the reign of the Almohads. When the Almohads had captured Rabat and destroyed the kasbah of the Almoravids in the town, they began reconstructing it in AH 544 / AD 1150. They added a palace and a mosque and named it al-Mahdiyya, after their ancestor al-Mahdi Ibn Tumart. After the death of Yaqub al-Mansur (AH 595 / AD 1199) the kasbah was deserted. Hassan Tower Hassan Tower is the minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat, Morocco. Begun in 1195 AD, the tower was intended to be the largest minaret in the world along with the mosque, also intended to be the world's largest. In 1199, Sultan Yacoub al-Mansour died and construction on the mosque stopped. The tower only reached 44 m (140 ft), about half of its intended 86 m (260 ft) height. The rest of the mosque was also left incomplete, with only the beginnings of several walls and 200 columns being constructed. The tower, made of red sandstone, along with the remains of the mosque and the modern Mausoleum of Mohammed V, forms an important historical and tourist complex in Rabat.Instead of stairs, the tower is ascended by ramps. The minaret's ramps would have allowed the muezzin to ride a horse to the top of the tower to issue the call to prayer. Mausoleum of Mohammed V The Mausoleum of Mohammed V contains the tombs of the Moroccan king and his two sons, late King Hassan II and Prince Abdallah. It is located on the opposite side of the Hassan Tower on the Yacoub al-Mansour esplanade in Rabat, Morocco. The building is considered a masterpiece of modern Alaouite dynasty architecture, with its white silhouette, topped by a typical green tiled roof. Its construction was completed in 1971. Hassan II was buried there following his death in 1999. Palais royal Principal residence of royal family of Morocco since 1912 Grande esplanade It is a large plaza with a beautiful panoramic view of the river that separates Rabat from Sal.

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 Marrakesh Marrakesh, known as the "Red City", is the most important former imperial city in Morocco's history. The city of Marrakesh is the capital of the mid-southwestern economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, near the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains.Like many North African cities, the city of Marrakesh comprises both an old fortified city (mdina) and an adjacent modern city(Gueliz). Marrakech has the largest traditional market (souk) in Morocco and also has one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world, Djemaa el Fna. The square bustles with acrobats, story-tellers, water sellers, dancers and musicians. By night food stalls open in the square turning it into an huge busy open-air restaurant. Sightseeing Majorelle Garden The Majorelle Garden is a botanical garden in Marrakech, Morocco. It was designed by the expatriate French artist Jacques Majorelle in 1924. Though Majorelle's gentlemanly orientalist watercolors are largely forgotten today , the garden he created is his creative masterpiece. The special shade of bold cobalt blue which he used extensively in the garden . The garden has been open to the public since 1947. Since 1980 the garden has been owned by Yves Saint-Laurent and Pierre Berg. After Yves Saint Laurent died in 2008 his ashes were scattered in the Majorelle Garden. The garden also houses the Islamic Art Museum of Marrakech, whose collection includes North African textiles from Saint-Laurent's personal collection as well as ceramics, jewelry, and paintings by Majorelle. The garden hosts more than 15 bird species, which can be found only in the area of North Africa. Djemaa el Fna Djemaa el Fna is a square and market place in Marrakesh's medina quarter (old city). The place remains the main square of Marrakesh, used equally by locals and tourists. During the day it is predominantly occupied by orange juice stalls, youths with chained Barbary apes, water sellers in colourful costumes with traditional leather water-bags and brass cups, and snake charmers who will pose for photographs for tourists.[2] As the day progresses the entertainments on offer change: the snake charmers depart, and in the afternoon and evening the square becomes more crowded, with Chleuh dancing-boys (it would be against custom for girls to provide such an entertainment), story-tellers (telling their tales in Berber or Arabic, to an audience of appreciative locals), magicians, and

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peddlers of traditional medicines. As dark descends the square fills with dozens of food-stalls, and the crowds are at their height. Koutoubia Mosque The Koutoubia Mosque is the largest mosque in Marrakech, Morocco. The minaret was used as the model for the Giralda of Seville and for the Hassan Tower of Rabat.The name is derived from the Arabic al-Koutoubiyyin for librarian, since it used to be surrounded by sellers of manuscripts. It is considered the ultimate structure of its kind. The tower is 69 m (221 ft) in height and has a lateral length of 12.8 m (41 ft). Six rooms (one above the other) constitute the interior; leading around them is a ramp by way of which the muezzin could ride up to the balcony. It is built in a traditional Almohad style and the tower is adorned with four copper globes.According to legend, the globes were originally made of pure gold, and there were once supposed to have been only three globes. The fourth globe was donated by the wife of Yacoub el-Mansour as compensation for her failure to keep the fast for one day during the month of Ramadan. She had her golden jewelry melted down to flab the fourth globe. Bahia Palace The Bahia Palace is a palace and a set of gardens located in Marrakech, Morocco. It was built in the late 19th century, intended to be the greatest palace of its time. The name means 'brilliance'. As in other buildings of the period in other countries, it was intended to capture the essence of the Islamic and Moroccan style. There is a 2 acre (8,000 m) garden with rooms opening onto courtyards. Set up at the end of 19th century by Si Moussa, grand vizier of the sultan, for his personal use, this palace would bear the name of one of his wives. Here, the harem, which includes a vast court decorated with a central basin and surrounded by rooms intended for the concubines. As the black slave Abu Ahmed raised to power and wealth towards the end of the 19th century, he had the Bahia palace built by bringing in craftsmen from Fez. The structures tell a lot about the taste of the nouveau-riche of its time, and can appear vulgar to modern tastes. It was intended to become the greatest palace of its time, but it is really dominated by hasty planning as well as uninspired detail work. Saadian Tombs The tombs have, because of the beauty of their decoration, been a major attraction for visitors of Marrakech. The building is composed of three rooms. The most famous is the room with the twelve columns. This room contains the grave of the son of the sultan's son Ahmad al-Mansur.

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Free time Restaurants (Average price: $: Rabat Le Petit Beur-Dar Tajine Specialty: Delicious tajine and pastillas Contact: 8 Rue Damas Price: $ $ Restaurant de la Libration Specialty: Many choices for tajines and excellent couscous Contact : 256, av. Mohammed-V Price :$ Best food Specialty: Nice food with good service Contact: 6, rue du Dads Price : $ -

< 4,5 euro

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<7.3 euro

$$$: < 13,6 euro)

Chez El-Ouazzani Specialty: Nice pincho offered with typical Moroccan decoration Contact : Pl. Ibn- Yassine Price : $ $ $ Casablanca: Central market Specialty: Various kinds of fresh sea food offered and could be cooked by the nearby small restaurants with low prices Contact: Central market. Price: $ La Marina Specialty: Very popular place for delicious tajine and couscous Contact: 77, rue El-Arrar Price: $

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Snack Amine Adam SpecialtyFish and sea food plate Contact: 22, rue Chaouia (Opposite the central market) Price : $ $ $ Marrakesh: The stands of the Jemaa-el-Fna Specialty: All kinds of Moroccan food offered to you: Tajines, couscous, soup, salads, pinchos, fish.. Contact: Djemaa el-Fna Price: $ Chez Chegrouni Specialty: Considered to sell the best tajine in the city Contact: 4-6 Djemaa el-Fna Price: $ $ Toubkal cafe Specialty: Breakfast, mint tea Contact: Avenue Ahmed Ouaqala (beside la place jemma) Price : $

Restaurant Oscar Progres Specialty: Mediterranean Moroccan cuisine Contact : 20, rue Bani Marine Price : $ $

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La Lune dOr Specialty: Shawarma of snack Contact : Place Jemaa el Fna, rue Bab Agnaou (near la Place Jemma and beside librairie Ghazil) Price : $ Chez Haj Brik Specialty: Toaste and pincho Contact : Rue BaniMarin (besides la Gazelle) Price : $

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Agana Specialty: ice cream! Contact: Jemma (at the begining of souk and also opposite la ptisserie des Princes ) Price: $ Clubs and bars (Average price: $:

> 10 euro, $$: > 15 euro, $$$: > 20 euro) Rabat: Bloom Specialty : a quite new one Contact: Complexe le Dawliz - Rabat Bouregreg, +212 6 59 70 21 02 Price : $ $

Casablanca: - La Petit Roche Specialty : Exotique and leisure atmosphere Contact : Boulvard de la Corniche, Phare El-Hank , 022 395748 Price : $

Marrakesh : Pacha Specialty: Famous DJ Contact: Complexe pacha Marrakesh, boulevard Mohammed VI 024 388 405 Price: $ $ $

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A little entertainment to pass the time

A man runs to the doctor and says, "Doctor, you've got to help me. My wife thinks she's a chicken!" The doctor asks, "How long has she had this condition?" "Two years," says the man. "Then why did it take you so long to come and see me?" asked the shrink. The man shrugs his shoulders and replies, "We needed the eggs."

Smith goes to see his supervisor in the front office. "Boss," he says, "we're doing some heavy house-cleaning at home tomorrow, and my wife needs me to help with the attic and the garage, moving and hauling stuff." "We're short-handed, Smith" the boss replies. "I can't give you the day off." "Thanks, boss," says Smith "I knew I could count on you!"

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Emergency phone nos and hotel addresses Emergency phone numbers : SOS Mdecins Maroc Tel: 05 22 98 98 98 Police Tel: 19 S.O .S. accidents Tel: 150 Protection civile Tel: 15 Pompiers Tel: 15 Ambulance Tel: 15 Our hotel address Casablanca: the hotel Ajiad 3* http://www.hotelajiad.com/ Tel: +212(522)449226 Fax: +212(522)449228 Address: on the corner of Rue Kamal Mohamed and fakir Mohamed, Casablanca

Rabat: the hotel Rihab 4* Tel.: +212 5 37 70 48 34 Adresse: 45 Avenue Moulay Ismail, Rabat

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 Marrakesh: the htel RIAD MOGADOR OPERA Tel: +212 5 24 33 93 90 Fax:+212 5 24 33 93 92 Address: Av Mohamed Vi, Marrakech

Useful contacts Rabat - Embassy Rue Sahnoun Agdal - BP 602 Rabat Tl : [212] 37 68 97 00 Fax : [212] 37 68 97 01 http://www.ambafrance-ma.org

Casablanca - Consulate Rue du Prince Moullay Abdallah 15810 Casablanca Tl : [212] 22 48 93 00 Fax : [212] 22 48 93 05 http://www.consulfrance-casablanca.org

Marrakech - Consulate Dar Moulay Ali - 1 rue Ibn Khaldoun - BP 518 Marrakech Tl : [212] 44 38 82 00 Fax : [212] 44 38 82 32 http://www.consulfrance-marrakech.org - Some useful words in Arabic - Hello: Salam Marhaba - Thanks: Shukran - Welcome: Ahlan Wa Sahlan - Sorry: Aasif - Goodbye: Ma'assalama - Yes: Na'am Aaywa - No: La'a - Excuse me, I want to go to.....: Afwan Biddi

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SMIB Morocco team Facebook

Organization team DENCH Linda B00004658 0680923043 DE WAAL Eduard B00178344 0626781870 GROMOVA Viktorija B00307797 0668320043 CAI Minjie B00310088 0646048018 GUO Ning B00295963 0623259021 TOUSSAY Lysiane B00164055 06 82 18 62 69 MAHAJAN Ankit B00286488 0627521135 YAO Jiajie B00180208 0679922093 YANG Jiali B00312305 0622715881

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Our team members YU Jing B00179187 0614308025 LI Sum-Yee B00309972 0638397060 COGNET Christophe B00030574 0632471149 LIM Xin Yan B00306909 0628950834 BAI Yu B00294423 0646321780 XIA Cheng B00312861 0626597966 KIYOTO Motoko B00312738 0659059791 LOURTIOUX Romain B00299953 0672138419 CABROLIER Romain B00023150 0648658315 LE BRAS

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