CONFERENCE DATESSeptember 16th (9:00am) -19th (12:00pm), 2016
CONFERENCE HOTELKenzi Farah Hotel September 16-19, 2016Avenue du Président Kennedy Marrakesh 40000 Morocco (MAP) GETTING HEREThe conference venue/hotel is in the L'Hivernage district of Marrakesh, a 10 minute drive from Marrakesh Menara International Airport (RAK). When you arrive at the airport you will need to complete an arrival card before arriving at the front of the queue for passport control. Arrival cards are found near to the entrance door of passport control or may be passed out on your flight.Groups of 10 or more flying together from their home airport may contact Patti George at patti@groupsbydesign.com for quotes on discounted group airfare BY TAXI/PRIVATE TRANSFERTaxi stands are right outside the terminal doors, but it’s recommended you go beyond these to the grouping of taxis outside the gate for better fares and be sure to agree the fare before beginning your journey. Alternatively, you can book a transfer in advance with Menara Tours: send an email to reservation@menara-tours.comwith the subject "FFI Conference". In your message please include your name, arrival date and flight number, and number of people. They will respond to you quickly with a quote. The driver of your Menara Tours air-conditioned minibus (suitable from 2 to 13 people plus luggage) will meet you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name. PRICINGAll fees quoted are in US Dollars.The conference fee is $375 and includes: three plenary sessions with speakers, entertainment and coffee breaks; a belly-dancing class; two lunches at the hotel; our popular gala banquet; and a series of both traditional workshops and interactive "unconferenced" sessions offered during four workshop periods, covering FF-related topics and topics of local cultural significance such as Moroccan cooking and argan oil production. Additional options include: accommodation at the Kenzi Farah Hotel with breakfast; seven different half-day tours; an evening in the Medina with dinner; an opportunity to see the sunrise by hot air balloon; pre- and post-conference tours around the country; and pre- and post-conference homestays in Morocco, Egypt, Ghana and South Africa. All options are available for an additional fee. See FEES tab above for more information, and our cancellation policy for details of deadlines and refunds. HOW TO REGISTERWhen ready, click the "New Registration" button on the top right of your screen. You will be able to register yourself as well as any additional members of your family and/or guests attending with you.PRE & POST CONFERENCE HOMESTAYSWe invite you to extend your time in Morocco or visit Egypt, Ghana or South Africa by participating in an optional pre- or post-conference homestay. The dates, type of itinerary, host fees and the length of stay vary from one host club to another. Please contact the conference homestay manager, Pallie Savoie, at pallie@friendshipforce.org if you have specific questions or require information about the homestay. Pallie will email you the details of your homestay assignment within 30 days of registration.See the PRE & POST CONFERENCE OPTIONS tab above for more information about the homestays as well as tours. |
On Marrakesh
FFI's Learn Before We Go Series
Part I: Moroccan-themed books and films
Part II: Moroccan Arabic: Language for Conversing with Locals
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