Morocco and the Canary Islands

World Traveller This newly constructed small ship, an intimate yacht appointed in retro‑chic elegance, is able to dock in smaller ports inaccessible to larger ships. Each of the 95 suites and staterooms (up to 465 square feet) features a stunning ocean view, and most include a private balcony. All accommodations in your private haven at sea offer a queen-sized bed that can be separated into two twin beds, a private bathroom with spa shower, and luxury hotel-style amenities—including bath products from L’Occitane. Complimentary alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverages and Wi-Fi access are available throughout the cruise. All meals aboard ship are included, featuring culinary adventures that rival your discoveries ashore.

Pre‑Program Option – Las Palmas
April 18 to 21, 2024 (Tour Begins: April 19)
Explore historical Las Palmas, the capital city of Gran Canaria, where cobblestone streets and 15th-century colonial architecture tell stories of its iconic past. Walk in the path of Christopher Columbus in Las Palmas’ old town of Vegueta with a visit to Casa de Colón, the house where the Spanish explorer is believed to have stayed in 1492 while repairing La Pinta before crossing the Atlantic. Experience some of the Canary Islands’ rarely visited sites, including the magnificent Viera y Clavijo Botanical Gardens, the Gardens of the Duchess in Arucas, and Teror’s Neoclassical basilica, Our Lady of the Pine—which honors the legend that the Virgin Mary appeared on a pine tree in the center of the village.
Spend two nights at the 5-star Hotel Santa Catalina.
Price per person, based on double occupancy: $710
Price per person, based on single occupancy: $930

Post‑Program Option – Fez
April 29 to May 2, 2024 (Tour Ends: May 2)
Experience the sights and sounds of Fez, the oldest of Morocco’s imperial cities, on this three-night tour extension. Travel from Casablanca through Morocco’s fortified city of Mekenes before arriving in Fez, a carefully preserved imperial city which embodies the essence of the country. Ancient embattlements still partially enclose the ninth‑century, UNESCO-designated Medina of Fez, known as the “Athens of Africa” for its university—the oldest in the world. Visit the Bab Boujloud (the blue gate), the 14th century El Bouanania Medersa, and stop by the religious shrine of Moulay Idress II, founder of the city.
Accommodations are for two nights in Fez at the 5-star Hotel Sahrai
and one night in an ideally located hotel in Casablanca.
Price per person, based on double occupancy: $1,395
Price per person, based on single occupancy: $1,495

Airport transfers and luggage handling abroad are only included if air arrangements are booked through Gohagan & Company. If travelers make their own air arrangements, transfers and luggage handling are not included; transfers can be organized through Gohagan & Company and purchased by the traveler.

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  Grace Gary

  > Grace Gary’s relationship with the National Trust began when, while in graduate school, she was chosen as a National Trust Maritime Intern.  She’s hard to pin down on how many years ago that was, but she admits to having served as a lecturer on more-than fifty Trust tours over a span of more-than thirty years.  She is also the author of two titles in the Trust’s “Information” series and served as director of the Trust’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Office.  She also served as executive director of Preservation Pennsylvania, Longue Vue House and Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg’s Tourism Leadership Program, and Nemours Mansion and Gardens.  While at Nemours she oversaw an $80 million restoration program, which received the highest award from the AIA ever bestowed on a restoration project.  She and fellow National Trust Tours lecturer Dwight Young also co-authored “Nemours: A Portrait of Alfred I. DuPont’s Home,” which was published by Rizzoli.  She is a graduate of Randolph-Macon Woman’s College and has a Master’s in architectural history from the University of Virginia, where she had the privilege of living on the Range in one of the original, Thomas Jefferson-designed rooms.

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A non-refundable administrative fee of $300 per person will apply for all cancellations received more than 7 days after booking and before other fees take effect at 120 days:
120 days $300 per person admin fee after 7-day grace period from booking
120 – 91 days 25% of full invoice fare
90 – 61 days 50% of full invoice fare
60 – 31 days 75% of full invoice fare
30 – 0 days 100% of full invoice fare
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