Join esteemed leader Lorraine Von Eeden, DNP, CPNP-BC, FNP-PC in Morocco to explore how nursing and other healthcare services are delivered in urban and rural communities. Meet with fellow healthcare practitioners while also exploring the rich culture and heritage of Rabat, Fez and Marrakech. 

8 CE credits will be sought for this journey through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Guests are welcome and will participate in cultural activities while you attend professional engagements. 

Professional Focus

· Examine health policies in Morocco and gain a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of their healthcare system. 

· Achieve a better understanding of their religious and cultural practices and how that influences health related decisions.

· Explore the role of advance practice nurses in Morocco.

· Discuss the prioritization of care including for women and children, those with mental health issues as well as more vulnerable populations. 

Focus on the Community & Culture

· Tour the iconic Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, a marvel of contemporary Moroccan architecture. As a comparison you will visit the Mohammed V Mausoleum in Rabat with its white marble.

· Test your bartering skills while shopping at local medinas.

· Discover the hidden gems of the country including the Majorelle Gardens, Hassan II Mosque, Bahia Palace, Jemaâ el Fnaa Square and more.

· Explore one of the most amazing gates in the world, Bab Mansour.

"Nanda journeys is very special. It gives you the opportunity to follow your passion while making a sustainable difference in the lives of people and places in areas of significant need. The experience not only provides significant opportunity for professional and cultural growth but it makes you a more culturally aware for professional work of all people at home. The logistics, the accommodations, the companionship with like minded colleagues makes the journeys more than an ordinary tour. It is a life changing experience. Can't wait to do it again sometime and somewhere soon."

Dr. Dolores Battle

Past president, ASHA and IALP
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Depart from NYC area airport today for Casablanca. Group flights will be offered from NYC area airport. Nanda Journeys can assist with domestic connections, upgrades and early arrival if you choose. 

Upon arrival at the Casablanca Mohammed V Airport, you will be met by your local guide. Make your way onward to Rabat to check into your local hotel. 

Settle into your lovely Sofitel Jardin des Roses Hotel this evening. Your rooms will have a coffee maker, mini bar, free in room mineral water, high speed internet, data port in room, alarm clock, safe, daily paper, blackout curtains, slippers, iron, hairdryer, AC, robe, and bathroom amenities. The hotel has onsite dining and bar options for your convenience, meeting space, a spa, indoor heated pool and more. 

A welcome dinner will be provided today.

Overnight: Sofitel Jardin des Roses (or similar) 

Included meals: Dinner

After breakfast, meet your guide and start an exploration with a delightful a visit to the iconic Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. As a marvel of contemporary Moroccan architecture, the mosque stands as an intricate showcase of traditional arts, providing a captivating introduction to the country's rich cultural heritage.

After lunch at a local restaurant return to Rabat, with a visit to the Mohammed V Mausoleum. This splendidly adorned monument, crafted from white marble, stands as a symbol of the country's rich history. Explore the exquisite design and pay homage to the last two kings of Morocco, entombed within this architectural marvel. 

Continue your journey with a visit to the National History Museum, where artifacts from various historical periods are on display. Marvel at the Roman statues in the opulent "Bronze Room," offering a glimpse into Morocco's diverse past.

Enjoy some time to relax this evening with dinner on your own. 

Overnight: Sofitel Jardin des Roses (or similar) 

Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Today is dedicated to professional interaction with your Moroccan counterparts. Meetings will be requested with a local healthcare professionals including a visit to a local hospital or clinic. Examine health policies in Morocco and gain a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of their healthcare system. 

The primary objective for this journey is to achieve a better understanding of their religious and cultural practices and how that influences health related decisions as well as interaction with your counterparts to learn about advance practice nursing in Morocco. 

Accompanying guests: Explore Rabat including a stop to see the raising of the flag at the Royal Palace before exploring the Chellah Necropolis, the last residence of the Merinide sovereigns and former location of the old Roman city of Sale. 

Lunch will be provided this afternoon at a local restaurant.

Dinner is on your own this evening.

Overnight: Sofitel Jardin des Roses (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Check out of your hotel and depart Rabat this morning as you head toward Fez. Your first stop today is in Meknes to visit one of the most amazing gates in the world, Bab Mansour. Built at the beginning of the 18th century, and completed in 1732 by his son, Sultan Moulay Ismail designed the gate as the grand entrance to the Imperial City of Meknes. 

Lunch will be provided in Meknes this afternoon at a local winery including a tasting.

The afternoon will be dedicated to a visit to the Roman ruins in Volubilis (a UNESCO World heritage site). A Mauritanian capital, founded in the 3rd century B.C., this city became an important outpost of the Roman Empire and was graced with many fine buildings. Extensive remains of these survive in the archaeological site.

Check into your local hotel with dinner on your own this evening.

Overnight: Hotel Le Mérinides (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch

This morning, continue your professional exchange at a local university hospital such as Fez University Hospital or a similar medical facility.

Accompanying guests: Fez has meticulously preserved its medieval charm and way of life. Explore artisan workshops, unlocking the secrets of ancestral arts, and witness the artistry in public bakeries and pastry makers nestled in residential quarters, all against the backdrop of historical fountains, mosques, and sanctuaries. 

Lunch will be provided this afternoon.

After lunch, the group will explore the most complete medieval city in the Arab world. Visit the Karaouine Mosque, one of the most imposing in Morocco. It houses a university which is thought to be the oldest in the world and which was founded in the middle of the 9th century at a time when theology, grammar and Koranic law were the basic subjects taught. The El-Attarine medersa, situated opposite it, is the most beautiful in the medina. Also visit Fondouk el-Nejjarine – known as the “Wood Museum” – which faces the old Place el-Nejjarine or the “Carpenter’s Square.” The fondouk was constructed in the 18th century and originally served as a roadside inn for travelers and traders.

Dinner is on your own this evening. 

Overnight: Hotel Le Mérinides (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch 

Immediately after breakfast, depart for Marrakech via the mountains and the cedar woods of the middle Atlas, passing by Ifrane, a charming ski resort and Beni Mellal, one of the agricultural centers of Morocco. 

Lunch will be provided in Beni Mellal this afternoon before continuing your drive onward.

Check into your local hotel this afternoon. Enjoy some time to relax with dinner on your own this evening.

Overnight: Kenzi Menara Palace (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch

This morning the professionals will have a chance for a last professional visit to a local medical facility.

Accompanying guests: Guests will have some free time to explore the magnificently decorated 16th-century Saadian Tombs, wander through the old Kasbah and the Jewish Quarter.

Lunch is on your own this afternoon. 

This afternoon the group will take part in a cooking class with Chef Tarik followed by dinner. The experience takes place in the Amizmiz Valley, populated by Berbers who still stick to their traditional way of life. Just a short ride from Marrakech, this valley has been little affected by tourism and modernity. Seizing on the knowledge transmitted to him by the elders, Tarik is an expert on aromatic herbs. The chef will advise and guide as you prepare the dishes.

Overnight: Kenzi Menara Palace (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Spend the day exploring Marrakech, founded by the Almoravids at the end of the 11th century. The historical sites you will visit today include the Koutoubia Minaret, one of the best examples of hispano-moresque art; Bahia Palace and gardens; and Majorelle Gardens built by famous French painter Jacques Majorelle. immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of the Garden. This captivating botanical oasis offers a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Indulge in the lush greenery, vibrant flowers, and majestic trees that adorn this paradise. With its tranquil ambiance and stunning vistas, Majorelle Garden invites you to unwind and rejuvenate.

Lunch is by individual arrangement today.

After lunch visit the famous Jemaâ el Fna Square and the souks. The traditional meeting place for peasants and merchants has become the heart of the city with its snake charmers, musicians, and other entertainers.

Your final farewell dinner will be provided at the Jad Mahal Restaurant (or similar).

Overnight: Kenzi Menara Palace (or similar)

Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Head home today saying goodbye to Morocco! Transfer to the airport in Marrakech to check in and depart for the U.S. 

Included meals: Breakfast

Lorraine serves as the  Lorraine serves as the current President of the Nurse Practitioner Association (NPA) of New York State Region 5 as well as the chair of the Education Committee.  She was born in Guyana before migrating as a teen to the US. She completed her nurse practitioner studies at Columbia University and Pace University Lienhard School of Nursing and her career path has focused on providing primary health care and urgent care to newborns, infants, children, adolescents and to a lesser extent, to adults.  

A lover of travel she is passionate about medical volunteerism and missions to give back to those less fortunate in needed populations. 

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