OPENING
DOORS IN
May 20-
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We invite you to join us for a once in a lifetime
trip to the warm and welcoming country of
As
curious travelers, we’ll learn about families and traditions, customs and
cuisine, clothes and kids from the people who live there.
Photo by Susan Schaefer
Davis
Of course
we’ll also see the magnificent sights and enjoy the fabulous food, but as
important are the visits to private homes, musical encounters and a myriad of
other unique experiences. We want to
limit the trip to 14 people, so please sign up as soon as possible in order to
reserve your spot for this unique opportunity.
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“The Land of the Farthest West”, at the extreme northwest
of corner of
Photo by Sandy Groves
Its people are welcoming and highly aware of their
special place between
Photo by Susan Schaefer Davis
Due to late colonization, traditional ways of life often exist nearly undisturbed.
Photo by Sandy Groves
Exotic spices, winding narrow streets lined with artisans using techniques from ancient times, local people in their long caftans and djellabas, as well as those in Western dress—donkey traffic and modern cars.
Photo by Sandy Groves
Stark, high mountains, lush green oases, the rugged
Atlantic coast, lush cedar forests home to
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The arresting and intriguing architecture, cuisine, history and natural beauty will entice you into further exploration. Good highways, comfortable hotels, delicious food and special activities combine to make this a most memorable journey.
Join us and
discover Morocco!
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• Unique meetings and meals with local people
in their own homes and villages
• Special lectures on Moroccan culture
* Special music presentations
• Khemisset and other open air markets
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• The
• Optional overnight in tents in desert
• Desert camel ride
• Marrakech
• Essaouira
Dr. Susan Schaefer
Davis is a social scientist with extensive research experience with women and adolescents,
and development work in North Africa for agencies including the World Bank,
FAO, USAID and the Peace Corps. She has held teaching or research
positions at Haverford College, the University of Pennsylvania, Rutgers
University and Al Akhawayn University in Morocco. Susan has a Ph.D. in
anthropology from the University of Michigan and did post-doctoral work at
Harvard.
She is a vivacious,
witty leader who has lived and worked in Morocco for many years, fluent in the
Arabic and French spoken there. We will meet with many of her friends and
colleagues, and throughout the trip she will share insights and observations
with us. Her extensive research has produced books on Moroccan women and
adolescents Many of you know her website www.marrakeshexpress.org where she shares
her knowledge and collection of Moroccan textiles. In the “Women Weavers
OnLine” section she introduces a program to put women weavers on the Internet
directly, and on this trip we will meet some of the women you can see on this
site. Susan looks forward to introducing you to Morocco, where she will
open the doors into this fascinating society for us.
Joan Noble has been
traveling the world for over 35 years and brings her curiosity, sense of humor
and people skills with her wherever she goes. Her experience in Morocco
goes back many years, researching and planning programs, and accompanying
groups from Massachusetts Audubon Society, Harvard Museum of Natural History,
University of Colorado and many others to this magnificent and inviting
country. She previously worked and lived for many years, as a graphic
designer in New York, Milan, Paris and London and brings her artistic
sensitivities to each of her trips, along with her excellent organizational
skills. Morocco is a particular love of hers, and she looks forward to
sharing her Morocco with you!
YOUR MOROCCAN GUIDE
Speaking excellent English, along with 7 other languages, Ismail Bourkadi is bright, dedicated to his chosen profession and very welcoming, a marvelous ambassador for his country. Working with Joan Noble for several years, he continues to enlighten and enchant his travelers. He is well known and respected throughout the country by his peers, hoteliers and others, and is a very welcome member of our team.
Sky Holidays in
Casablanca has for many years produced excellent trips for travelers from
Greece, Spain, England, Israel and Japan, as well as for Americans.
Their delight in sharing their country with you is evidenced in the many
special touches to be experienced throughout the trip. Joan has chosen them for their
professionalism and attention to detail and has worked with them for over 10
years.
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DAY 01 MAY
20 JFK –
Depart on overnight flight to Casablanca.
DAY 02 MAY
21 CASABLANCA—
We arrive early this morning in Casablanca, where we are met
by our guide and board our deluxe, air-conditioned bus which takes us to a
delicious, buffet breakfast, followed by a guided tour of the renowned Hassan
II mosque, one of only two mosques in Morocco which non Muslims may enter. Completed in 1994, with space for over 80,000
worshippers, this architectural marvel is the second-largest mosque in the
world. Our guide will discuss Islam and
the unique architecture associated with one of the world’s great religions. The calligraphy, mosaics, carved cedar panels
and sheer grandeur of this holy place will hold us in awe.
Driving into a typical middle class neighborhood in
Casablanca, we meet our first Moroccan family and experience our first taste of
Moroccan hospitality. Our hostess,
Halima, taught in a women’s center with Susan Davis when Susan was in Morocco
in the Peace Corps in the 1960s. Halima
and her family have prepared a delicious lunch for us, featuring family
specialties, and will be pleased to answer our questions—and she may have a few
of her own!
Bidding farewell to the family, we drive an hour north along
the Atlantic coast, arriving in the capital city of Rabat. En route, our team will describe the
activities of the next several days. Arriving in Rabat, we’ll enjoy a city tour
including the grounds of the royal palace, the Hassan Tower and colonnaded
esplanade, and the magnificent tomb of Mohammed V, the sultan who enabled
Morocco to achieve independence in 1956.
HOTEL MAJLISS
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner=BLD
DAY 03 MAY
22
Joining us for breakfast is one of the most famous women
writers of Morocco. She’ll share her
fascinating history with us, as a woman in a man’s profession—in an Islamic
country. After breakfast, we’ll stroll
through the medina (old city) of
Rabat. A short walk through narrow
streets lined with interesting shops will lead us to the Museum of Moroccan
Arts, located in the Kasbah des Oudaias, over 1000 years old. Kasbah
means a fortified town and refers to the architecture of this place. The museum, in opulent buildings that are
part of a 17c palace, is home to a dazzling array of traditional dress and
jewelry from all over the country, ancient Berber instruments and beautifully
illustrated Korans. During our stroll through the neighborhoods, we can observe
the differences between the layout of buildings in Europe and North Africa, see
examples of the classic horseshoe arch, and pass by the oldest mosque in Rabat,
dating from 1150 AD. We walk to the
nearby artisan center for a preview of the variety of crafts, following
traditions of many centuries, to be seen during our trip.
Lunch will be in a typical restaurant. Susan has arranged for a friend from the
Women’s Action Union to join us and we’ll then visit one of their projects
which benefits Moroccan women.
HOTEL MAJLISS BLD
DAY 04 MAY
23 RABAT-KHEMISSET-FES
We drive east to Khemisset and visit the weekly open-air souk, a market where rural people still
purchase most of their clothes, household items and food. The vendors, who come in from the countryside,
display their wares under canvas, sheltering themselves and their products from
the sun; fruits, vegetables, herbs, clothing, tools, hand-woven rugs and many
other items are on sale for the local people who come to shop. This is a market as yet undiscovered by
tourism.
Lunch will be in the home of a family Susan has known for
years, weavers who help Susan locate some of the rugs on her website. We’ll stop to see the looms of nearby local
weavers and can purchase some of their work, if desired.
Our drive continues through the fertile landscape to Fes,
the quintessential Islamic city. Founded
in 909 AD, Fes is the intellectual and spiritual capital of today’s Morocco.
We’ll stop at a ceramic workshop to see tiles, bowls and mosaics being made
using traditional techniques. Purchases
can be packed for shipping or carry-on.
We arrive at our hotel in the early evening.
HOTEL WASSIM BLD
DAY 05 MAY
24
Today we enjoy a full day tour including the massive city
walls, the king’s palace, the Andalucian area, a historic Koranic school or medrasa and so much more. Lunch will be in a classic restaurant in the
medina. Later we will explore the narrow
streets where no cars or trucks may enter—only donkeys, which carry produce,
materials, and any other items requiring transport in or out of the
medina. We see coffee shops filled with
men in their djellabas (classic
hooded robes), deep in conversation, carts selling nougat and colorful prayer
candles, mounds of fragrant mint and shops where woodcarvings, clothing and
jewelry are sold. Entering the
extraordinary world of the leather tanneries, we climb several flights of
stairs for a dramatic view of the dye vats below, with men working them as they
have for centuries. The surrounding
rooftops are spread with drying skins in a myriad of brilliant colors.
HOTEL WASSIM BLD
DAY 06 MAY
25 FES – MIDELT
Our drive south, about 2 hours, takes us through the green
countryside into the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Our destination is the tiny village of Ben Smim, where we are greeted by
Habiba, another of Susan’s friends, She and other women of the village have
prepared lunch for us and we’ll talk about their trials and successes in taking their traditional weavings to the
internet. Susan has assisted them in
their marketing efforts. Go to Susan’s www.marrakeshexpress.org and click
on Women Weavers Online for more information and photos. You will see Habiba and other women we will
meet.
After lunch, we continue south for a few hours, through
several dramatic and every-changing geological areas, across agricultural
plains and over forested mountains.
We’ll enter the lush cedar forests near Azrou, and can stop for a walk
to look for the Barbary apes which often can be seen foraging on the ground or
sitting in the trees—a sight unexpected in Morocco! Our bus climbs into the Middle Atlas
Mountains, where the landscape changes yet again. Moorlands, granite outcroppings, brooding
skies and sheep pastures are reminiscent of the British Isles. Arriving in the thriving town of Midelt, we
go to our charming hotel, a modern reconstruction of a traditional kasbah.
You may choose to relax around the lovely pool or take an optional walk
through the small medina to see local minerals, madder root for dying wool and
other local products.
HOTEL KASBAH ASMAA BLD
DAY 07 MAY
26 MIDELT-ERFOUD-MERZOUGA
Heading further south, we witness yet another geological
change as we enter the dramatic Ziz Valley, often called “The Grand Canyon of
Morocco”. The River Ziz has cut a deep
gorge through the Atlas Mountains, creating magnificent scenery. We climb high into the mountains and descend
into valleys of green oases. Stopping in
the desert town of Erfoud, we change to Land Rovers to make our way into the
Sahara. After an hour’s drive, we arrive
in Merzouga in time for a sunset camel ride into the towering, majestic dunes
of the Sahara. This is the Erg Chebbi,
the largest area of sand dunes in Morocco.
The stars become bright in the darkening sky and huge masses of sand
rise up before us as we ride into the dunes.
As the sun sets, the desert around us is transformed: the light on the
sand changes from beige to orange to ochre to purple—a stunning
experience. Dinner under a Berber tent
awaits us, complete with music and dance.
There are two choices for an overnight. (Remember you are now in the desert, where it
is likely to be very hot.) You may
choose to spend the night in a Berber tent, with mats on carpets over the sand;
full bathrooms are available in the adjoining small hotel (which is also hot,
no air conditioning) OR return to the town of Erfoud, after the dinner and
music, to stay in a charming and comfortable air-conditioned hotel. Our 2005 trip stayed at the desert hotel ,
some in tents and some in rooms, and it was so hot no one slept—but we laughed
a lot, between dragging our mats around looking for a breeze and covering
ourselves with sheets when a small sand storm came up. You must decide this tent option before we
leave the US in order to secure the space.
There is a small supplemental charge for this option to cover the
additional Land Rover transport back to Erfoud.
The desert group would return to Erfoud in Land Rovers and meet up with
those at the Erfoud hotel the following morning after breakfast.
HOTEL XALUCA (Erfoud)
or AUBERGE DU SUD (in the dunes)
BLD
DAY 08 MAY
27 MERZOUGA
–TINERHIR-TODRA-SKOURA
After breakfast, those who stayed in the desert will visit
an area rich in fossils; they can easily be seen underfoot. Returning to Erfoud, we change to our bus,
pick up those at the hotel, and drive on to Tinerhir, a town along the road of
the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. We
drive a short distance into the stunning Todra Gorge, where we’ll walk along
the riverbed into the gorge to have lunch beside a clear stream. Returning to
Tinerhir, we’ll visit a Berber carpet shop.
Here we will have the time to learn about the carpets we’ve seen along
the way; they have an exceptional collection of all types. Susan will talk about the various styles,
colors, designs and concepts as we are shown typical examples—while sipping the
ubiquitous mint tea, the classic offering of hospitality in Morocco. Rugs can be purchased and either shipped
home, or packed for carrying on the plane.
Be sure to bring color swatches and measurements from home—you will find
yourself irresistibly drawn to a carpet--or two! Our 2005 folks were totally smitten with the
rugs and bought several each!!!
Our drive will continue along the Valley of a Thousand
Kasbahs toward the oasis town of Skoura.
We spend tonight in a beautifully -renovated Kasbah that originally
housed many families and was fortified against raiders from the desert.
HOTEL BEN MORO BLD
DAY 09 MAY
28 SKOURA-MARRAKECH
Susan has prepared another enjoyable and informative
experience for us at the nearby village of Zawiyat Tidrhest. We can visit the homes, the literacy
classroom for women, the combined pre-school/Koranic school and the inspiring
small museum they have created. The
women here worked with a U.S. development organization, the Near East
Foundation, which helped them set up cooperatives for weaving, raising chickens
and other income-generating projects.
They’ll demonstrate their weaving techniques, which we can also
try. Rugs, wall hangings, embroideries,
charming and interesting small paintings can be purchased. We’ll discuss the economic development with
the members of the local village association, made up of both men and
women. Other villagers will prepare
lunch for us and join our group.
Bidding farewell to these hospitable and enterprising
people, we head for Marrakech. We drive
through Ouarzazate, the administrative center for most of the south, and gateway
to the southern oases, but better known for its film industry. “The Gladiator”, “The Mummy” and “Sahara” are
some recently made here. We climb up and
over the High Atlas Mountains through the Tiz-n-Tichka pass, at 7400 feet,
through the ever-changing gorgeous landscape into Marrakech.
With its red walls, the great souk, ancient monuments and
blue backdrop of the often snow-covered High Atlas Mountains, Marrakech is one
of the world’s most distinctive cities.
Compared with the European flavor of Casablanca, and the Arab character
of Fes, Marrakech moves to the beat of an African drum. The exciting square of J’ma el Fna awaits us,
taking us back 2000 years in time.
Storytellers, clairvoyants, snake charmers, trance dancers and water
sellers in traditional dress abound; enticing aromas add to the rich
texture—the colors and pulse of Morocco.
HOTEL KENZI SEMIRAMIS BLD
DAY 10 MAY
29 MARRAKECH
We spend a full day exploring this exciting city—the
Koutoubia Mosque, 14th c Ben Youssef Medersa (an ancient university)
and of course the fabulous souk, filled with stalls and shops selling olives
and preserved lemons, dried figs and dates; workshops of handcrafted wood,
leather and brass, both decorative and practical. An informative visit to a gallery selling the
very best of the crafts will educate us as to what we’ll see in the other
shops, and help us to judge the various qualities available. We’ll visit a
fascinating Berber pharmacy to learn of ancient and current curative practices,
medicines, and spices. This is a great
place to purchase gifts!
Our stroll continues through the narrow streets, giving us a
sense of the pace of daily life. We may
see a young boy or girl taking the family’s bread to the community bakery, veiled
women in djellabas, children playing and people coming to and going from the
many neighborhood mosques. All this
accompanied by delicious smells wafting from open windows of living quarters
hidden behind the walls, with perhaps a contented cat asleep on a window sill.
HOTEL KENZI SEMIRAMIS BLD
DAY 11 MAY
30 MARRAKECH
You have the entire day at leisure to spend relaxing at the
hotel pool, or exploring the streets and markets on your own. Our guide is always available to suggest
activities and restaurants for you.
HOTEL KENZI SEMIRAMIS B
DAY 12 MAY
31 MARRAKECH-ESSAOUIRA
We’ll visit the beautiful Majorelle Gardens this morning, a
peaceful oasis in town recreated by French couturier Yves St. Laurent; his
villa adjoins the garden. It is part of
the former residence of French painter Louis Majorelle. The Islamic Art Museum, within the garden
walls, houses a small collection of exquisite artifacts selected by St.
Laurent.
A two hour drive takes us west to Essaouira, on the Atlantic
coast. Long known as Mogador, from the
Phoenician word migdal, or lookout
tower, it has been home to Phoenicians, Romans, Portuguese, and a large Jewish
population, including the father of Benjamin Disraeli. The Romans were interested in the purple dye
extracted from local shellfish. Pliny
the Elder wrote of the dye’s power to pacify the gods, and describes its use
with gold in ceremonial dress reserved for royalty. Essaouira is also the location where Orson
Welles’ “Othello” was filmed, and has long been a destination for artists and
musicians from all over the world. You
can even see Bob Marley’s room in our hotel!
We’ll enjoy a delicious seafood lunch along the
oceanfront. Essaouira is charming: a
clear blue sky accents the white shops and houses; motorized traffic is not
permitted in most of the narrow streets.
We’ll stroll through town and along the colorful harbor, stopping to
admire the plethora of crafts spilling out of tiny shops and the many art
galleries.
DAY 13 JUNE
01 ESSAOUIRA
The whole day is for your exploring pleasure, to have coffee or mint tea in the squares to watch the world pass by, shop in the many stalls and stores offering hand made slippers, antiques, jewelry, rugs—or perhaps stroll through the small souk and admire the beautiful displays of spices and fish fresh from the port. Photo opportunities abound!
HOTEL RIAD EL MEDINA B
DAY 14 JUNE
02 ESSAOUIRA –
Mid morning we leave this special place and drive north
towards Casablanca, stopping for lunch at a delightful restaurant on the
beach. The colorful garden is worth the
stop! We arrive in Casablanca late
afternoon, allowing us time for last minute organizing and packing. A farewell dinner is planned for this
evening.
HOTEL HYATT REGENCY BLD
DAY 15 JUNE
03 CASABLANCA--
We leave the hotel this morning and transfer to the airport for our return flight to the U.S., taking with us memories and new friendships that will last a lifetime. B
NOTE: Our itinerary
has been carefully constructed to assure participants of the best Morocco has
to offer. However, should events arise
that are beyond our control, itinerary, activities, hotel arrangements, etc.
are subject to change without notice. Be
assured we will make substitutions that are as similar in quality and interest
as possible.
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PRICES:
$2,793 PER PERSON, IN DOUBLE ROOM, land only, minimum of 11 travelers
$470 SINGLE
SUPPLEMENT if you desire to room alone, if
available.
$60 PER PERSON SUPPLEMENT
FOR NIGHT IN DESERT TENT OPTION
(no single available) Susan and Joan would be happy to discuss this option with you, so don’t hesitate to ask us questions! Contact information at the end of this document.
AIRFARE is estimated at approximately
$750 pp from JFK, round trip, on Royal Air Maroc; it often can be found for
less closer to the date. (We always use
this airline going to Morocco as it is the only non-stop flight from the U.S, and
is a good airline.) The trip begins
the morning of May 21 at 7:00 a.m., when the Royal Air Maroc plane arrives
from JFK. If you fly in via Europe, the
flights arrive only after 11:00 a..m. Should you decide to do this, you must
arrive the day before. We can also give you the name of our air consolidator to
assist you in getting the best fare.
EARLY ARRIVAL: We can make hotel
and transfer arrangements for you if you want to arrive before May 21. Many travelers like to come a day or two in
advance to relax and get over jet lag.
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
• Additional meals are approximately $25.00 per
person for a full dinner.
The guide and your tour leaders are always available to make dinner
recommendations and assist in every way to make your trip enjoyable.
• Tipping is recommended but optional to guide
and driver. Suggested tips are $6 a day for the guide and $4 a day for the
driver.
We have chosen comfortable, centrally located 3, 4 and 5
star hotels in the cities. The country hotels are the best available; we
have included ones of architectural and cultural interest.
The trip is not strenuous, and anyone who is reasonably fit
and in good health should be able to participate. The international flight from
JFK/New York City is six-and-a-half hours. Some days the group will spend
several hours in a vehicle traveling between destinations. Rest stops and photo
stops are planned approximately every two hours.
The maximum altitude you will reach on this trip is about
10,000 feet above sea level, while crossing over the mountains. If you have any
questions about your ability to participate in this trip, please contact us for
more information.
You should also be aware that medical services or facilities
may not be readily available during all or part of your trip. This could
include emergency medical care, presence of physicians, or adequate
medication. Each participant must be
covered by medical insurance that is valid overseas. We urge you to take
out trip cancellation and interruption insurance, available through Joan Noble
Inc., or other carriers (see Insurance category on Conditions &
Responsibilities by scrolling down past the Reservation Form).
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OPENING DOORS IN
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supply services that include, but are not limited to, transportation,
accommodations, meals, and excursions using local guides. While we endeavor to
make travel arrangements with reputable suppliers, SD/JNI is not responsible
for the willful or negligent acts and/or omissions of such suppliers, their
employees, agents, servants, or representatives, including, without limitation,
their failure or inadequate delivery of services. All travel and arrangements
are subject to the terms and conditions specified by the suppliers, air
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transportation or any service can accept no responsibility for losses or
additional expenses due to but not limited to delay, inconvenience, changes to
or cancellation of itinerary, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine,
terrorism, defects in vehicles, breakdown in equipment, any act, omission,
negligence or other causes beyond their control. All such losses or expenses
will be borne by the passenger, as tour rates provide for arrangements only for
the time stated. SD/JNI is not responsible for expenses incurred by trip
members in preparing for the trip (i.e.: air tickets, visa/passport fees,
equipment, medical expenses, individual transfers, etc.).
Assumption of Risk: I am
voluntarily participating in the trip with knowledge that it involves some
inherent risks and danger including, but not limited to, forces of nature,
terrorism, civil unrest, strikes, wild animals, theft, cancellation or changes
in itinerary, negligent action of others or their agencies, or means of
conveyance or accommodation which may not be operated nor maintained to
standards common in the United States. This includes health-related issues, and
I am aware that medical services or facilities may not be readily available or
accessible during all or part of my trip. This includes emergency medical care,
presence of physicians, and adequate medication. It is the passenger’s
responsibility to judge the appropriateness of the travel activities to their
own physical capabilities. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies
they agree with these terms and conditions and that they do not have any
mental, physical or other condition or disability that would create hazard for
them or other passengers. SD/JNI and its suppliers take no responsibility for
special arrangements or problems incurred by passengers unable to participate
in the planned activities. The right is reserved to decline any person as a
member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour at
any time.
INSURANCE: You must be covered by medical insurance that
is valid overseas. We strongly recommend that you obtain travel insurance as
well, including coverage for trip cancellation, loss and theft of baggage, and
emergency evacuation. SD/JNI cannot be responsible for these expenses. JNI
offers insurance through Travel Insured International; contact us for
additional information. AccessAmerica and
TravelGuard are other reliable agencies. You may also use your own insurance;
check with your agent to be sure all eventualities are covered.
CHANGES IN SERVICES
Rates: Rates are based on tariffs,
U.S. exchange rates and supplier fees in effect at the time of printing. We reserve
the right to alter our prices. Individual transfers for those traveling
independently are not included in the land cost unless otherwise stated. If the
group falls below the minimum paying passenger requirement, the expedition is
subject to cancellation or re-pricing.
Itinerary: SD/JNI
reserves the right to cancel or make changes in the published itinerary
whenever, in its judgment, conditions warrant, without consulting the
participants. Participants have no right to any refund or other considerations
in the event of these itinerary changes. SD/JNI reserves the right to cancel
any tour before departure, in which case a full refund of all amounts paid to
SD/JNI will be made.
The
supplier(s) for your trip can include, but are not limited to: SKY HOLIDAYS,
CASABLANCA. The above conditions and responsibilities also apply in full to the
supplier(s), SD/JNI and their representatives.
CANCELLATION POLICY
SD/JNI may
cancel the trip at any time; a full refund of payments sent to them will be
returned to clients who paid. Final
payment is due 45 days prior to departure. If client cancels without written
notification to JNI by 60 days prior to departure, the deposit is forfeited. If
client cancels in writing 59-46 days prior to departure, $350 will be deducted
from the deposit to cover administrative costs. If client cancels 45 days or
less prior to departure, there will be no refund. There are no refunds on any
service/activity during trip which client does not use.
ARBITRATION
Any
controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the
performance thereunder, including without limitation any claim related to
bodily injury, property damage or death, shall be settled by binding
arbitration in Tucson, AZ, in accordance with the rules of the American
Arbitration Association and AZ law. This agreement to arbitrate does not waive
or modify the liability relates contained in the foregoing paragraph.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
As a condition of acceptance each participant
understands and has agreed to all information above and the following release
of liability. I/We have carefully read the schedule of activities,
requirements, the “Conditions and Responsibilities” provided by the brochure,
and I/we are aware that the tour involves the risk of personal injury, death or
loss (damage) to property. In consideration of the benefits derived by the
trip, I/we voluntarily recognize and accept all risks thereof. I/we understand
and agree on behalf of myself, my dependents, heirs, executors, and assigns, to
release and hold harmless SD/JNI and any of its officers, employees, agents, or
representatives, from any and all claims, including but not limited to
liability for delays, monetary damages, illness, injuries, death, or for the
loss of or damage to property resulting directly or indirectly from any
occurrences or conditions. I/we agree to abide by the conditions set forth
under the “Conditions and Responsibilities” and other sections as stated herein
or elsewhere published. I/we affirm that I/we are covered by medical insurance
which is valid overseas. I/we affirm that I/we have not relied on any
additional oral or written representation of SD/JNI or their suppliers for
executing this release. I/we further acknowledge receipt of this release and
I/we understand and accept its terms and conditions. Any questions I/we had
concerning this release have been answered to my full satisfaction.
Details as of
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But if you would like to discuss the trip, or need immediate answers,
please telephone Joan Noble at (800) 566-9228 after November 7, 2005, or contact Susan and/or Joan at the
following email addresses.
SUSAN DAVIS can be reached at sdavis@uslink.net
JOAN NOBLE can be reached at jungljoan@yahoo.com