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Alumni Travel Program: Morocco and the Canary Islands

April 20, 2024 - April 29, 2024

Explore the stunning natural beauty of the Canary Islands and treasures of the rose-pink cities of Morocco on this one-of-a-kind, 8-night journey, featuring scenic coastlines and idyllic ports rarely visited by larger vessels. Visit La Palma’s Mirador de la Concepción for panoramic views of Caldera de Taburiente. Enjoy excursions to the spectacular island of Tenerife, the 1,000-year-old city of Marrakesh, iconic Casablanca, and the ancient city of Rabat. Enhance your journey with the Las Palmas Pre-Program and/or the Fez and Casablanca Post-Program Options.

Cost: from $5,495 plus air

Program Dates: April 20 to 29, 2024

Reserve Your Spot

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Itinerary At A Glance
  • Day 1: Depart home city
  • Day 2: Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain
  • Day 3: Las Palmas / Embark World Traveller
  • Day 4: Santa Cruz de La Palma
  • Day 5: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
  • Day 6: Day at Sea
  • Day 7: Safi, Morocco, for Marrakesh
  • Day 8: Casablanca
  • Day 9: Casablanca for Rabat
  • Day 10: Casablanca / Return to home city

View detailed itinerary.

Highlights
  • Extraordinary 10-day, 8-night voyage from Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain, to Casablanca, Morocco, combining the stunning natural beauty of the Canary Islands and Moorish treasures of the rose-pink cities of Morocco.
  • Cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, luxurious World Traveller, featuring only 100 suites and staterooms, each with spectacular ocean views.
  • Explore the old quarter of Santa Cruz and see its statue of La Virgen de las Nieves (Madonna of the Snow), the island’s patron saint.
  • Visit La Palma’s scenic Mirador de la Concepción overlooking the Caldera de Taburiente for views of the “Pretty Isle.”
  • Embark on a full-day excursion to the 1,000 year-old city of Marrakesh that includes a visit to the Medina, the 12th-century Koutoubia Mosque, and the city's iconic markets to see Jemaa el-Fnaa, the “Square of the Dead.”
  • Discover masterpieces of Moorish architecture, including the glorious Menara Gardens and the exquisite Bahia Palace.
  • Half-day cultural immersion in Casablanca, including the Royal Palace, Hassan II Mosque, and Place des Nations Unies.
  • Journey to UNESCO-inscribed Rabat, Morocco's modern capital city, to discover the 12th-century Hassan Tower, the Mohammed V Mausoleum, and the Old Quarter Medina.
  • Excursions in every port, featuring 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • Two-night Las Palmas Pre-Program Option and 3-night Fez and Casablanca Post-Program Option.

What's Included
  • Transfers and luggage handling abroad if you made your air arrangements through Gohagan & Company. (If you made your own air arrangements, transfers and luggage handling is not included.)
  • Experienced, English-speaking local guides for included excursions.
  • Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
  • Hospitality desk at the hotel and aboard ship.
  • Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors at your service.
  • All Program Features are contingent upon final brochure pricing.

Cruise Map

Morocco 2024 Cruise Map

About the World Traveller

  • Exclusively chartered Luxury Yacht
  • Only 95 suites and staterooms, each with spectacular ocean views.
  • All meals included on board the ship, as well as alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages throughout the cruise.

Pre- & Post-Cruise Options

Las Palmas Pre-Program Option: Start your journey with a 3-night tour of Las Palmas’ old town of Vegueta that includes a visit to Casa de Colón, the house where Christopher Columbus is believed to have stayed before crossing the Atlantic. Experience a full-day excursion to explore Grand Canaria and its rarely visited sites. Accommodations are in an ideally located 5-star hotel.

Fez and Casablanca Post-Program Option:Conclude your tour with 2 days in Fez, Morocco's carefully preserved Imperial city and known as the "Athens of Africa." Discover the history of Seffarine Place and see its 16th-century marble fountain decorated with fleur-de-lys, and explore the renowned Medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Accommodations are for 2 nights in a 5-star hotel in Fez and 1 night in Casablanca.

Pre- and Post-Cruise Options are available at additional cost. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation.

This program is offered by Gohagan & Company. Call Gohagan with cruise questions or to reserve your spot at 1.800.922.3088.

Please direct questions to Sabrina Polidoro, director of alumni relations, at spolidor@nyit.edu.