Flights and Transfers

Please note that you are liable for the cost of your airfare in the event you need to cancel off the program; if Travel/Study must change the arrival / departure cities; or if Travel/Study is unable to run the program for any reason.

We strongly recommend purchasing refundable or transferrable tickets, or purchasing additional travel insurance to cover the cost of your flights in case you are unable to use your ticket. You may opt to work with your travel agent or call airlines directly or look on your preferred travel websites for flight options.

If you don’t already have a travel agent, we recommend you contact Carol Brazeau at Travel Experts, Inc., located in Oceanside, CA. She would be happy to assist you with air arrangements.

• Carol can be reached by email at carol@travelxperts.com or by phone at 650-823-9958. 

• Note that Carol charges a service fee for making travel arrangements.

Once you have booked your air, please forward a copy of the flight itinerary you receive from your airline or travel agent (including from Carol Brazeau, if you opt to book through her) to travelstudy@alumni.stanford.edu. Include the following details:

• Your airline record locator number

• Arrival date and time at the start of the trip

• The departure and arrival airports for the final leg of your journey at the start of the trip

• Departure date and time at the end of the trip

• The departure and arrival airports for the first leg of your journey at the end of the trip

• Airline and flight numbers

If you are arriving early or departing late, please include any requests for additional services, such as hotel nights or airport transfers, in your email or indicate if you have made your own arrangements.

You may wish to download the app for your airline(s) and explore it prior to the trip by looking up your reservation, etc. The app typically allows you to check-in for your flight in advance of arriving at the airport, manage seat assignments, and provides contact information for the airline.

When to Arrive/Transfers 

Arrive in Marrakech (airport code RAK) by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 18.

Transfer duration: approximately 15 minutes from the airport to the Hotel La Maison Arabe (4 miles)

Check-in time at hotel: rooms will be available beginning at 3:00 p.m. on September 18

First activity: welcome reception and dinner on Thursday, September 18, at our hotel

Transfers from Marrakech Menara airport to the Hotel La Maison Arabe are provided for all travelers, regardless of arrival date. We’ll use the flight information you provide to arrange included transfers. You may be grouped with other travelers arriving on the same flight or at the same time.

If you are arriving to a different airport or transferring to a location other than the group hotel, you will need to request a private transfer at additional cost or make independent arrangements to meet up with the group.

When to Depart/Transfers 

Depart from Rabat (RBA) or Casablanca (CMN) any time on October 1.

Transfer duration: approximately 20 minutes from the Fairmont La Marina Rabat Salé to Rabat–Salé Airport airport (7 miles) or 1.5 hours to the Casablanca airport (75 miles). Note that you are required to arrive at the airport in Morocco 2 hours prior to an international departure.

Final activity: farewell dinner on September 30

Transfers from our hotel to Rabat–Salé airport are provided for all travelers, regardless of departure date. We’ll use the flight information you provide to arrange included transfers. You may be grouped with other travelers departing on the same flight or at the same time.

If you are departing from Casablanca airport or continuing your trip at a hotel other than the group hotel, you will need to request a private transfer at additional cost or make independent arrangements.

Arriving early or departing late?

If you decide to arrive early or depart late, please request your extra hotel nights by emailing Travel/Study at travelstudy@alumni.stanford.edu.

The following are costs for extra hotel nights:

La Maison Arabe, Marrakech – room type varies in this boutique riad-hotel*

$390 per room per night, double or single occupancy

Fairmont La Marina Rabat Salé – run of house

$470 per room per night, double occupancy

$430 per room per night, single occupancy

* These prices include breakfast and taxes.

• Note that the rates above may include booking fees and more restrictive cancellation penalties than the main program and may not represent the lowest available pricing. Fees for additional hotel nights booked through Travel/Study are nonrefundable as of the final payment date for the program.

• You may find better deals online or by booking directly with the hotel.

• You may need to change rooms if you opt to book directly, since hotels cannot always link individual hotel reservations with group reservations.

• If you elect to make your own additional hotel reservations, please notify us at travelstudy@alumni.stanford.edu.

Upgrades

A limited number of upgrade packages are available and include upgrades at La Maison Arabe, the Riad Fes, and the Fairmont La Marina Rabat Salé.

These are on a first-come, first-served basis and pricing will depend on availability and room type. If you are interested in upgrading to a suite, please contact Kristy Harrison at kristyh@stanford.edu.