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afternoon
7:30pm
8:00pm
Monday
March 8, 2015
day one
arrive in Casablanca
transfer to hotel, check-in
free time to freshen-up
meet in hotel lobby, depart for dinner
welcome dinner
let the vivid sights and smells of a traditional meal introduce
you to Morocco
return to the hotel
March 9, 2015
morning
afternoon
evening
2/20/2015
bus transfer
Basmane restaurant
bus transfer
day two
breakfast
morning visit: Morocco's thriving industries: automotive industry at a glance
and what to know about doing business in Morocco
Toyota Morocco
Mr. Adil Bennani - Country Manager
http://www.toyota.co.ma/toyota-maroc
management presentation, discussion, interactive brainstorming session
lunch on your own
afternoon
visit: gaining competitive advantage in a traditional industry: a Moroccan
success story
Damandis Group (Sultan Tea Brand)
Mr. Hamid Raji - CEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8lyXvwjU1E
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
approx. 3:30pm guided tour of Casablanca
explore Morocco's largest city and economic center; visit the beautiful
and impressive and Hassan II Mosque, the old medina and much more
rest of the day at leisure
recommended hammams to visit:
Tuesday
welcome to Morocco!
own arrangements
own arrangements
Casablanca in color
hotel
bus full day
bus/walk
day three
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Wednesday
8:00am
8:30am
9:00am
10:00am
late morning
afternoon
Thursday
morning
afternoon
evening
Friday
morning
afternoon
evening
2/20/2015
day four
foundations of success
breakfast
hotel
check-out, load luggage on the bus
depart for visit
visit: obstacles, opportunities, and cultural considerations of
bus full day
investing in Morocco
General Electric
Mr. Anas Kabbaj - Global Growth Commercial Development Manager, North West Africa
http://www.ge.com/about-us/building
management presentation, discussion
end of visit, tranfer to Settat (duration approx. 1 hour)
visit: building businesses in rural areas: the impact of microfinance
on small, developing businesses
Young Entrepreneur Foundation
Mr. Rida Lamrini - President
http://fjemaroc.ma/index.php?lang=ang
management presentation, discussion, networking activity with local entrepreneurs
group lunch with local entrepreneurs
transfer to Marrakech (approx. 3 hours)
continued bus transfer
arrive in Marrakech, check-in
rest of the day at leisure
day five
breakfast
panel discussion: legitimizing businesses in Marrakech: what are the
main industries, opportunities & challenges?
British Business Group Marrakech
http://www.britishbusinessgroupmarrakech.com/
presentation, panel discussion
lunch on your own
guided tour or Marrakech
discover the highlights of historical Marrakech and admire its spectacular
sites and palaces such as the Bahia Palace and the bustling and
colorful souks in the Medina
rest of the day at leisure
free to relax
OR
optional cultural event 2: belly dancing workshop
experience the romance of the Harem and immerse yourself in the
sensuous art of belly dancing and oriental rhythms
rest of the day at leisure
morning
breakfast
check-out, transfer to the airport
depart for the USA
bus / walk
day six
breakfast
visit: examining social enterprise in Marrakech
Peacock Pavilions
Ms. Maryam Montague - Owner
Mr. Chris Redecke - Owner
http://peacockpavilions.com/stay
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
lunch on your own
transfer to Casablanca (duration approx. 4 hours)
arrive Casablanca, check-in
farewell dinner
one last taste of Moroccan flavor before returning home
return to hotel
Saturday
business in Marrakech
hotel
bus full day
day seven
farewell!
hotel
bus transfer
own arrangements
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