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Itinerary Morocco

DAY 1

SATURDAY - JUN 12, 2021 Depart from the USA. Board your international flight from the USA to reach Morocco in the next day. Two meals will be served on board the airline flight.

DAY 2

SUNDAY - JUN 13, 2021 Arrival to Casablanca - Then start discovering Morocco’s largest city and economic capital, Casablanca. It is the best representation of the modern 4

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nation. The city's handsome Moresque buildings, which meld French-colonial design and traditional Moroccan style, seen best downtown area, the Quartier Habous and in the beachside suburb of Ain Diab, and the flamboyant building of Hassan II Mosque (exterior). Continue to your hotel to freshen up. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax. Late in the evening, enjoy your "TRAVEL DIVAS WELCOME DINNER" at the hotel then overnight.

DAY 3

MONDAY - JUN 14, 2021 Casablanca, Rabat, Fes After breakfast, enjoy a short tour of the capital of Morocco, Rabat.

You will enjoy a short walk of the Mohammed V Mausoleum.

Mosaics rise from the marble floor to a ceiling of gold leaf and hand-carved cedar wood, while the three ground-floor tombs are carved from white onyx. Next to the Mausoleum is Le Tour Hassan (the Hassan Tower), which is the towering minaret of the Hassan Mosque, which began construc-

tion in 1195. The morning ends with a visit to the Kasbah of the Udayas, Rabat's medina. This is the fortification constructed on a mountain, overlooking the ocean.

The Kasbah was constructed during the realm of the Almohads. Inside the Kasbah one can come across Andalusian gardens full of orange trees, flowers and palms. Drive to Fes and check in to the hotel and relax. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4

TUESDAY - JUN 15, 2021 Fes, City Tour - Welcome to Fes, the most monumental of the Imperial Cities. The medina of Fes el-Bali (Old Fez), a World Heritage site, is the city's great draw card. It's an assault on the senses, a warren of narrow lanes and covered bazaars bursting with aromatic food stands, craft workshops, mosques and an endless parade of people. In the souks of its famed medina, experience a cornucopia of sights, sounds and smells. We will walk along narrow, uneven alleyways, with daylight filtering down from above high gray walls, flanked by tables heaped with spices,

dried fruits, fresh fish or silk and leather garments. They've been selling goods and working metal by hand in the medina since medieval times, and today's generation works in the same stalls their ancestors once did. And everywhere, there are cats, scrounging, prowling and sleeping - the mascots of the medina. Here, in the heart of Fez, the old and the new constantly collide and the man driving the donkeys and mules is likely to be chatting on his mobile phone, while the ancient skyline is punctuated equally with satellite dishes and minarets. The city tour will include Bab Boujloud, Mellah, Jamaa Al-Karaouine the oldest continually operating university in the world. Founded in 859, virtually every surface of its quiet inner courtyard is decorated with highly detailed, delicately carved geometric patterns. Entering this graceful place hidden in the medina, lifts a veil on an ancient culture that once kept outsiders at arm's length. The Medersa Bouanania complex is the spiritual heart of Fez & Morocco. The Chaouwara tanneries are the city's most iconic sights (and smells), offering a unique window into the pungent, natural process

of producing world-class leather by methods that have changed little since medieval times. After that and time permitting, we will visit clay workshops, artisan quarters, the souks of largest and oldest medina in Morocco and Batha Museum (a former Royal Palace converted into a museum in 1916 with over 6,000 collections). Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

DAY 5

WEDNESDAY- JUN 16, 2021 Fes, Volubilis, Meknes, Fes - After breakfast, we drive to the ancient Roman city of Volubilis to explore its stunning ruins. Impressive stone arches and columns, some tumbled down and others still standing tall against the vivid blue sky, invite us to take a step back in time. Only about half of the 40-hectare UNESCO site at Volubilis has been excavated.

The better-known monuments are in the northern part of the site, farthest from the entrance in the south: The Capitol, dedicated to the Triad of Jupiter, Juno and Minerva, dates to 218AD the Basilica and 1300 sq. meter Forum are nearby. Here, floors of

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what were once family dwellings are still covered with decorative tile mosaics depicting mythological beings, such as Orpheus charming animals with his lyre and Hercules performing his legendary 12 labors. That so many of these tiles are still in place and exhibiting their colors after centuries of exposure to the elements, is astonishing. Next, we will visit the whitewashed town of Moulay Idriss, about 2 miles from Volubilis. It sits astride two green hills in a cradle of mountains, where Morocco's first Arab conquerors

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settled. Off to the Imperial city of Meknes, the one-time home of the Moroccan sultanate with its all-winding narrow streets in the medina and grand buildings that warrant it as an imperial city.

Remnants of three sets of fortifications, ingeniously incorporated into the city's road networks, emphasize its past importance & glory. The king's tomb sits at the heart of what remains of the original imperial city, flanked by the magnificent Bab el-Mansour.

Drive back to Fes for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6

THURSDAY - JUN 17, 2021 Fes, Ifrane, Benni Mellal, Marrakech - Departure to Marrakesh passing by the Berber village of Immouzer du Kandar and Ifrane (In case of bad weather in winter time, itinerary can be modified via Meknes, Adaroch passing by farms and of husbandry cows, Mrirert, Khenifra). Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

DAY 7

FRIDAY - JUN 18, 2021 Marrakech, City Tour - Unearth the secrets of Marrakech, beginning in the medina, the old walled section of town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This thousand-year-old city was long a political, economic and cultural center. Marvel at its architectural jewels, including the soaring Koutoubia minaret. Continue to the Bahia Palace, an exemplary specimen of privileged life in the 19th century. Your next stop is at the Tiskiwin Museum (Maison Tiskiwin), which houses an impressive collection of North African arts and crafts. The museum, which was founded by a Dutch anthropologist, is organized into geographically themed exhibits, with each room focusing on artifacts from different towns and regions along the ancient trade route from Marrakech to Timbuktu. The works on display include exquisite hand-woven carpets and textiles, traditional Berber clothing and jewelry, intricate basketwork and tribal handicrafts. Later you visit Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakech's main square, which is filled with orange juice stalls and vendors, along with fire-eaters, mime artists, snake-charmers and street musicians performing at every turn.

You may also take the opportunity to explore the city's fabled, labyrinthine souks, their bustling alleyways brimming with all manner of wares. Following your visit, return to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure, a perfect opportunity to freshen up and get ready for a dinner then overnight at the hotel.

fast at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or wander on your own.

At 4PM, departure to discover Marrakech's green oasis from the top of a camel through the Palm grove. After a safety briefing, wear your Nomad dress with the Shesh (turban) and climb into the saddle on the back of a camel and relax as you enjoy a ride through the verdant palms, after 30 min ride you will stop for a break in a Berber tent to enjoy snack and mint tea in the open air, after that you will take your camel again to continue the ride, take your camera out to snap some photos of the beautiful

sunset as the sky changes colors through the trees. When your ride is complete, you will travel back to your hotel in Marrakech.

The remainder of the day is at leisure, a perfect opportunity to freshen up and get ready for "WAKANDA FAREWELL DINNER" in a local restaurant. Return to your hotel and overnight.

DAY 9

SUNDAY - JUN 20, 2021 Marrakech - Departure after breakfast. Check out from hotel.

Transfer from hotel in Marrakech to airport.

DAY 8

SATURDAY - JUN 19, 2021 Marrakech Camel Ride - Break-

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Meet Your Hosts & Join Facebook Group THE. COUNT. DOWN. IS. ON. 09.00

Shaw Rashida

Lizzy Boykins

In just a few days, you’ll be off-work, clocked out of the hustle and clocked into some serious fun.

You’re going to meet so many amazing women, and we wanted to give you a head start on that by extending our virtual hands and inviting you to our Morocco only Facebook group.

Inside, you’ll get the chance to connect with your fellow travel divas, drool over the itinerary (again, don’t worry – we’re not judging), meet your hostesses and get daily tips so you’ll #stayready.

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Accommodations

Adam Park MARR AKECH

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A 15-minute walk from the Agdal Gardens, this hotel offers a daily breakfast, an outdoor pool and free Wi-fi. It features several restaurants serving a variety of cuisine, including several restaurants with a variety of cuisines.

Each room at Adam Park Marrakech Hotel & Spa is air-conditioned and has a patio or balcony with a view of the surrounding area. All rooms are en suite and include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

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Guests can choose between the Traviata restaurant, with Italian music and specialties served on the terrace with a pool view; Sidibibi restaurant, serving Moroccan specialties; the contemporary-styled XS restaurant or the Art Deco-styled L’international, both serving international specialties.

After a work-out on the cardio machines in the fitness centre, guests can relax with a body treatment.

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Les Merinides Hotel Perched high up on the hills of Fez the magnificent, the luxurious Mérinides offers excellent service and comfort of a grant hotel. Islet of calm and serenity, you will appreciate all of the joys of relaxation and attention to detail of every moment.

Les Mérinides Hotel was designed to make your stay an unforgettable memory: Swimming pool in the terrace, tennis courts, and golf in the vicinity. Borad infrastructure offering all the conveniences necessary to you within a framework favorable with your meetings.

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Le Palace d’Anfa Hotel Enjoying a unique location in the center of the golden triangle of Casablanca, near the department stores, Le Palace d'Anfa is located a 30 minute-drive from the Casablanca's Mohammed V airport, and five minutes from the historical monument that makes the pride of a whole nation, namely the Hassan II mosque.

hotel has always been for the business community the privileged place for meetings and events where we offer you in all circumstances a service characterized by excellence.

The same amount of time would be enough to reach the seafront wall (the "Corniche") with its beaches and swimming pools, and even less to discover the best of Casablanca: old medina, business center, shopping malls, parks, museums, and the Casa-Port and Casa- Voyageurs train stations.

As a worthy ambassador of the art of living, the Palace d’Anfa Hotel Casablanca is one of the most prestigious hotels in Morocco. Being a place where intimacy meets boldness, the

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SAFE TRAVELS MOROCCO TRAVEL PROTOCOLS

What are the steps to follow before coming to Morocco?

For the Covid-19 (PCR) test, it must be less than 72 hours prior to shipment from the date of collection.

All passengers must complete a passenger health form online, then print and sign the form, to be presented on arrival in Morocco.

During your tourist stay in Morocco, it is strongly recommended to download the Wiqaytna (our security) an application put online by the Ministry of Health to notify the person to the exposure to the Coronavirus "Covid-19".

DOWNLOAD THE MOBILE APP HERE:

Regarding the Covid-19 (PCR) test, the latter must be dated less than 72 hours before boarding from the date of sampling.

All passengers and tourists, are required to present on their arrival on Moroccan territory, the “Passenger Health Card” filled in, printed and signed. To obtain and digitally complete this sheet, access the following link: www. onda.ma/form.php

COVID-19 PROTOCOL TO ENTER BACK INTO THE UNITED STATES The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires all passengers entering the United States to present a negative COVID-19 test, taken within (3) calendar days of departure. Airlines must confirm the negative test result prior to boarding.

During your stay at the Adam Park Marrakech Hotel & Spa PCR Testing will be available.

Cost: 600 Moroccan Dirham | $70 USD. You are RESPONSIBLE to pay this fee for the testing in CASH only. Testing will begin at 8 AM. Your Travel Host will let you know when the group will meet.

STAY SAFELY IN

USEFUL NUMBERS DURING YOUR STAY In case of COVID-19 Systems, you can call this phone number: (+212) 801 004 747 IMPORTANT NOTE: For tourists not subject to the visa requirement, a confirmed hotel reservation in a classified hotel and tourist establishment (including Riad) must be presented at the airport.

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MOROCCO Please note a mask is required at all locations listed below. Make sure to bring several masks with you on this trip. Restaurants Cafés  Shopping malls and convenience stores  Beaches, bathing establishments and wellness centers Hotels and accommodation facilities Museums and places of culture Cinemas and theaters Natural parks, green spaces and play areas

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TOP 9 EXCURSIONS IN

MOROCCO

1. Chefchaouen Bleu City Day Trip from Casablanca Chefchaouen Bleu City Day Trip from Casablanca. Explore this amazing belu city in the north of Morocco during only one day from Casablanca.

Pick up from your hotel in Casablanca at 07:00AM and head up directly to Chefchaouen Moroccan bleu city. Once you 16

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arrive this wonderful bleu city you will have free time to visit it. It is a city located in the Rif Mountains, north-west of Morocco. It is famous for the remarkable buildings of different tones of faded blue of its old town. Leather and weaving workshops line its steep cobbled alleys. In the shaded central

square of Outa el Hammam is the casbah with red walls, fortress and keep of the fifteenth century with ethnographic and artistic exhibitions. As well as the octagonal minaret of the Great Mosque rises not far from there.

In the evening after the visit of the bleu city Chefchaouen back to your Hotel in Casablanca.

2. Moroccan Cooking Class + eating with locals

Have you ever wanted to know how a typical Moroccan Tajine is made from scratch ? Or the secrets behind a GREAT green tea ? You’re in the right place ! After a visit of the local market, you will have the opportunity to learn how to make a lamb, beef or chicken tajine with an assortment of local, seasonal and fresh vegetables, as well as all the steps to make the perfect mint tea. You will also taste a variety of seasonal appetizers such as “Taktouka” (grilled pepper salad), “Zaalouk” (Caviar aubergines), spinach etc. The class is given by a moroccan mother of two: you will discover the local culture, customs and traditions because the best way to understand and get to know a new culture is through food !

3. Casablanca: The Medina and Beyond Morning Cultural Walking Tour

Seeing Casablanca’s highlights is one thing; getting to know the real city quite another. This small-group tour obliges: with a guide to show you places many visitors overlook and provide glimpses into local culture. Admire the Hassan II Mosque and Mahkama du Pacha—the latter inaccessible alone— see Rick’s Café from the 1942 Casablanca movie, sample freshly baked bread, and stroll the medina to shop and sample culinary treats. Get under the skin of Casablanca on a small-group half-day culture tour See and learn about top sights and hidden gems many visitors miss Visit Mahkama du Pacha, see Rick’s Café, visit a bakery, and shop in the medina Includes fresh bread tasting, mint tea, and hotel drop-off for convenience.

4. Fez Cooking School at Palais Amani Experience

Learn to prepare delicious Moroccan cuisine in the beauty of a restored palace. This cooking class at Palais Amani begins with a visit to a traditional souk in the medina to purchase ingredients and taste local treats. Return to the Palais for a rooftop cooking class. Enjoy your lunch or dinner in the lush palace gardens.  Learn about Moroccan food and culture  Guided visit to a local souk  Cooking class in a restored palace  Enjoy your meal in the palace gardens www.thetraveldivas.com

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5. Pottery and Ceramics Workshop

Animators/Craftsmen, who will guide you on the working techniques, tools and the materials used. The detailed program of the workshop is defined by the trainers, and could be readjusted during the session to provide training tailored to the participants. All the necessary equipment will be provided and you will leave with your finished products.

6. High Atlas Mountains and 5 Valleys Day Trip from Marrakech Explore Africa’s majestic Atlas Mountains on this guided, full-day hiking and riding tour from Marrakesh. On this smallgroup tour, visit varied landscapes and valleys with spectacular views.

Travel through traditional Berber villages, learning about their customs and culture and soak up the atmosphere from one valley to the next. Lunch plus a Marrakesh hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit the Atlas Mountains from Marrakesh Travel from one valley to the next on a hiking tour Discover traditional Berber villages along the way Lunch and transportation are provided

7. Majorelle Gardens

Explore the magnificent Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, created

by Frenchman Jacques Majorelle in the 1930s and bought by Yves Saint Laurent fifty years later. The sumptuous Majorelle gardens were a source of inspiration for the designer. Majorelle is a tourist botanical garden of around 300 species on almost 1 hectare (10,000 m2), an Art Deco villa labeled Maisons des Illustres since 2011, and a museum of the History of the Berbers, in Marrakech, Morocco.

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8. Atlas Mountains Hot Air Balloon Ride from Marrakech with Berber Breakfast and Desert Camel Experience

Enjoy bird’s-eye views of Morocco’s deserts and the foothills of the Atlas Mountains on a sunrise hot-air balloon ride from Marrakech. Ride a 4x4 to the launch spot in the early morning and drift through the dawn skies over the desert valleys and hillsides just as the sun casts them in gold, orange and pink. Then, land safely back on ground to enjoy a tasty Berber breakfast and memorable camel ride.

A flight certificate to commemorate your balloon ride is also included.

Sit down to a typical Berber breakfast after your flight  Enjoy a camel ride through the Moroccan desert  Take home a flight certificate as a souvenir of your Morocco hot air balloon ride  Make use of a hotel pickup and drop-off service from central Marrakech 

9. Marrakech Tanneries

After breakfast, at 9:30 am, your Fez tour guide will come to meet you at your Riad or Hotel. Your Moroccan driver will be at the nearest parking and the following will be your itinerary to visit some of the major sites in this city: Start with a stop at the magnificent Royal Palace gates in Morocco. Take a short walk through the Jewish quarter (Mellah) nearby Fes Jdid. Drive to the southern fortress from where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Old Fes and then onto the pottery quarter for a short drive around the ramparts. Go to one of the Entrances of the old Fes (Medina) from where you can enjoy touring the Medina. Go back to the 9th century with its Medersas, the Chouara Tannery, the Karaouiyne Mosque University, Moulay Idriss Mausoleum, Nejjarine Fountain and the Medersa El Bouanania. After lunch, continue the visit through the alleyways here that houses plenty of merchants and craftsmen with their products. At the end of the tour, drive back to your hôtel/Riad.

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KRISTALL CLARKE CHISLEY Made it back to the states!

I had a fantastic time in Dubai with you all. Looking forward to reunion!

Shanterria thank you, as always, for creating such an amazing experience!

You know that I love you.

Until next time Divassss…

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I have taken three trips with Travel Divas. Organized, which is very important to me. The hosts are fun and engaging.

You meet new people from all over who you will keep in touch with after the trip. And…I love Shanterria Earley! She’s the bomb!

I’ve had an amazing time. This has been the best birthday ever!!! I’ve met some beautiful divas on this journey and EVERYTHING was BEYOND my expectations. Thank you Stan Earley, Shanterria Earley and Mehul Bulsara for an AMAZING job coordinating my dream vacation.

And a special thank you Shanterria, for following your dream and making other’s dreams come true!!

See you in Milan!!!

HOLLY LAWRENCE ALL OF THIS!!! I love TD and Shanterria Earley is the sweetest, most personable and professional owner!!

VERONICA COCKRELL As I return home from such an amazing trip with TRAVEL DIVAS AND A TRAVLE DUDE..just want to say I’m grateful for such a wonderful experience. These past two years have been life changing for me. Meeting extraordinary women and men, going to places I never dream of going with the safety of a tour guide that protects and directs you with an interpreter when needed for other languages…

So I stand with and behind MY TRAVEL GROUP/AGENCY FOR BEING NUMBER ONE IN MY BOOK of life changing experiences for me.

Thanks Travel Divas! Thanks Shanterria Earley and staff. Love you guys to pieces. #truedivasrepresentalldayeveryday okkkkk!!!!

GLORIA THOMAS I’ve taken 4 trips with the Divas, I was on the first international trip to Dubai, and it was an amazing experience! Shanterria Earley and her staff are there for you!

Everything is well organized, they are professionals and friendly, they pay attention to detail, go out of their way to be helpful and to make you feel safe. You can tell wherever you go, that Shanterria, has built a very good reputation and rapport with the host country. When we travel together, we become a close knit community, a sense of family and friends. When we go our separate ways, upon returning we have made life long lasting memories and had amazing experiences, and for some, our dreams have been realized! Some of us stay in touch with each other and become roommates n the next trip. I know I have, stayed in touch with several Divas that I now consider my friends! I can’t say enough good things about my experience with the Divas! Shanterria is a BEAST! The BESTEST! I have also been traveled to South Africa, Egypt, and Japan, all amazing!

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The customer service is the best!! I love the trips and the details in planning our trips. I love the colorful pictures for advertising. Every trip I’ve gone on ALL the women get along. I love the payment plans. Lastly, I love the friendships that are made within this group.

My first experience with Travel Divas was great…even though it was 4 years ago I thoroughly enjoyed myself and made friends with your truly…Shanterria…love her spirit. We road the bus to New York…didn’t know how that would work but it ended up being a wonderful trip. Still trying to get on one of the other tips. Love Travel Divas!

I love the camaraderie of the ladies on every single trip I’ve gone on with the Divas and I have to recognize their professionalism in all aspects of business; from the creation and communication of trips, private FB Groups for each trip, customer service, and on-site hosts to take care of everything.

There is a reason we keep coming back! Love y’all!

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DIONNE MBEC Home and rested from a FABULOUS trip to London & Paris with the Travel Divas. Thank you to the best hosts Shanterria & Stan. You guys rock! To deal with all us DIVAS and to keep a professional & pleasant demeanor is a true testament to your hard work and commitment to your business.

I will forever be grateful for my European vacation and I owe that to the two of you…Well done! I will definitely be booking more trips with the TRAVEL DIVAS in the near future.

JAN FOUNTAIN To the new members that may have some doubts or concerns you can put those aside. I assure I assure you the best travel decision you can make is to do business with Shanterria Earley. You will not be disappointed. Shanterria gives 100% and more in planning her trips and her staff that assist here are the best. I can write this because of my personal and my family and friends travel experience with her and her company. Trying to decide what will be the next trip I plan to take with Travel Divas!

BELINDA JACKSON These last 2 weeks have been amazing. We made the decision to go to the place our ancestors were stolen from. Although I didn’t get the feeling Steve Harvey claimed he had nevertheless, it was still exceptional. From our game drives in Kenya to seeing an actual cheetah hunt and kill a wildebeest, surviving campliving (which ws amazing), visiting the Maasai tribe, the Kenyan women surround our vehicle to sell their goods, sunset cruise in Zanzibar, Slavery museum, Karen Blixen museum, the palace, market shopping (in the rain), and all the many other things we did (too many to spell out) I am humbled by this experience and even more humbled and blessed I was able to do it with you all.

This trip right here is the start to something even more wonderful and beautiful to come!

WE ARE BLESSED! I love you all for free!!

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STYLE GUIDE E C L E C T I C

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Colorful shawl: How to coverup in style

Gold cuff bracelet: Gold is always opulent

Straw bag: Hold it all together

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Colorful tassel earrings: Playful and boho style

Boho Maxi Dress: Stylish and cool wrapped in one

Gold Braclet: Large and in charge

Gold Sunglasses: Large and in charge

White fedora: White, crisp and clean

Gemstone gladiator sandals: Rich Rich look

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TRAVEL REMINDERS

YOUR PASSPORT Guess who’s about to jet set to a magical destination in the next few weeks? YOU! Now, here’s the thing … flying requires this major document known as your passport.

So, if you haven’t already, find your passport this week and do these things: Double check to make sure the name on your passport matches

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the name on your reservations with Travel Divas.

Check the expiration date – make sure it doesn’t expire 6 months before your travel return date Snap a pic of your passport and email it yourself.

Photocopy your passport and keep a copy in your luggage.

Get ready!

Listen, no one wants to lose their passport. And you definitely don’t want to spend hours on end at the U.S. Embassy trying to get a new one. But in the event that happens, doing these steps will make it easy for the U.S. Embassy to replace it.

Trust us when we say, a travel diva always stays ready so she doesn’t have to get ready.

Morocco PACKING GUIDE

U LT I M AT E PAC K I N G L I S T F O R T R AV EL D I VA S PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

■ Valid Passport ■ A photocopy of your passport in your luggage ■ Email a copy of your passport to yourself ■ Travel Documents or Paid in Full Invoice ■ Negative COVID-19 test results ■ Prescribed medications in original containers (your name on your prescription and your passport should match) ■ Cash - The MorocCan Dirham (can be exchanged at airport or ATMs.) ■ Travel Insurance Policy

CARRY ON BAG

■ Toiletries of 3 ounces or less ■ One full outfit with undies ■ Mobile Phone/Tablet ■ Charger for Mobile Phone and Tablet ■ Headphones/ Ear Buds ■ Neck Pillow ■ Gum/Mints ■ Nuts/Granola Bar/Chocolate ■ Magazine/Book ■ Large Scarf to double as a blanket ■ Slippers for when you need to walk to restroom while on the plane ■ Face and Feminine Wipes ■ Jewelry

ACCESSORIES

■ Floppy Hat ■ Sunglasses ■ Hand Fan ■ Travel Adapter ■ Power Bank ■ Sunscreen ■ Beach Bag ■ Ziploc bag to collect sand and/or to place wet items ■ Camera and batteries ■ Writing Journals ■ Crossbody Purse/ Fanny Pack ■ Back Pack ■ Hand Sanitizer ■ Face Masks

CHECKED LUGGAGE

■ Shoes including sandals, flip flops, wedges and sneakers ■ Undies, bras and socks ■ Hair Bonnet/Shower Cap ■ Colorful, cotton trendy tops (3) ■ Capris or Pants (3) ■ Maxi dresses (5) ■ Swim cover up (1) ■ Swimwear (1) ■ Large Scarves/Shawls (3) ■ African Attire for Wakanda Dinner ■ T-shirt/shorts for morning workouts www.thetraveldivas.com

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MAKING

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You’ll Be Healthier

A PRIORITY IS AN ACT OF LOVE

Constantly putting others before you is stressful. That alone can take a toll on your physical and mental well-being. If you’re not getting a good night’s rest regularly and eating well, you’re also bound to see negative effects to your overall health.

Taking time to see to it that you’re taking good care of your body and mind is self-care that is necessary.

You’ll Feel Happier

You’ll simply feel happier when you start to do the things you enjoy and make a concerted effort to prioritize yourself. While caring for others and being generous can bring satisfaction, focusing exclusively on others is apt to burn you out. Making sure your wants and needs are met will lead to contentment. In order to achieve true life satisfaction, you need to address all aspects of it.

This includes focusing on yourself.

You’ll Have More to Give

Putting yourself first is crucial when it comes to self-care. You have to be able and willing to believe that you deserve to consider your own needs, feelings, interests and comfort if you’re going to truly excel at taking care of yourself.

It truly is not selfish to prioritize yourself. In fact, making you a priority is an act of love. It’s good for you and for others when you take the time to engage in self-care.

Let me show you what I mean.

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You’ll Be More Confident

When you make yourself a priority, you’ll slowly begin to see that what you want matters. This is something you may be resistant to at first, especially if you’ve been taught to always put others first.

It’s hard to step out of the role of caregiver or people pleaser. The more you do it, the easier it will be to see your own value. You’ll become more confident in yourself and your ability to do what needs

Finally, the truth is, you’ll simply have more energy to give to others and to pay attention to their needs when you’re caring for yourself. Think of the advice flight attendants give to put on your own oxygen mask before attending to those around you.

It’s like that. You can’t properly give of yourself to others if you aren’t addressing your own needs.

These are just some of the many advantages that come with prioritizing yourself. It’s not selfish. Doing so will help you to be a better person who has more energy to devote to the important people in your life.

Wanna make sure you’re catching flights, sunshine and good vibes … and not a cold or some other fun-killing illness? We put together a few tips to help you stay healthy while traveling. Getting sick is SO not the vibe.

Here are a few ways you can stay healthy: GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP: Sleep is how we replenish our bodies, so prioritize your rest ahead, during and after the trip.

PACE YOURSELF: It’s easy to let the excitement get to you, but

don’t overdo it trying to go on every tour offered throughout your vaca. Rest as need be.

BREATHE: Girlfriend, travel anxiety is R.E.A.L. If you find yourself feeling anxious, take a deep breath, hold it and then exhale – then repeat a few times more.

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PUT ON THAT SPF: While it’s true Black doesn’t crack, it can still burn. Bring a hat, scarf, sunglasses and SPF because sunburn is not where the fun resides.

EXERCISE: Move your bawdy, sis!

Just 30 minutes will do wonders – even if it’s just a brisk walk.

Also, if you’re currently under the care of a physician, advise them you’re traveling and see if they have any additional medical advice for you.

EAT BREAKFAST: It’s the most important meal of the day for a reason. Divas prep their day by fueling their body with breakfast.

Keep up with your prescribed medicine while traveling and account for any delays you may have.

HYDRATE: Drink that water! Aim for at least 8 cups (maybe more if you’re active or in a hot place).

SANITIZE: Unfortunately, germs are everywhere. Ugh, we know. So, before you put any food in your mood, wash your hands and hand sanitize.

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TAKE YOUR VITAMINS: Keep your immune system boosted and grab some extra Vitamin C for your luggage. Take it everyday while you’re out sprinkling your Black girl magic all over your new www.thetraveldivas.com

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H O W

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S U R V I V E

LONG FLIGHTS

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GIRL, GET SOME SLEEP We know this one’s hard, but pack several days before by creating a packing list, getting some exercise, drinking some soothing teas, AND then slip under the covers at a decent time to get a full night’s sleep the night before.

STAY HYDRATED Water is the source of life. It’ll keep your body running on 100 and help your blood flow.

STAY ENTERTAINED Download the whole season of Bridgerton (or the latest Netflix series), bring books you’ve been dying to finish and download all your fav Apple Music & Spotify playlists so you can podcast and jam on the plane.

STAY AWAY FROM THE ALCOHOL AND CAFFEINE Sis, we know it might be tempting, but both caffeine and alcohol dehydrate you and decrease your blood circulation. No go's for a smooth-sailing flight.

STAY FLY AND PACK AN AIRPLANE KIT Get out your favorite eye mask, lotion with SPF and hand cream (no, the plane windows do not block UV rays and yes, you can damage your skin being closer to the sun at 20,000 feet up), face cream and hand sanitizer; as well as a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss.

STAY ON YOUR DESTINATION’S TIME ZONE As soon as you get on the plane, switch your clock to your getaway’s time zone and try to sleep during the night time of that destination.

STAY MAGICAL Black girl magic can’t be bought, but you can sure bring some of that spirit on the plane with you.

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Magic

LITERARY

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ong flights are the PERFECT time to catch up on all those books you said you were gonna read but were too busy making professional and life miracles happen.

Luckily, we’ve put together a list of inspiring, dope reads to keep your vibes high, your calm in check and your Black girl magic swirling in the air:  Well-Read Black Girl by Glory Edim  Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi  The Promised Land by Forever President Barack Obama Just As I Am by Cicely Tyson  Our Time is Now by Stacey Abrams  Life after Death by Sista Souljah  Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick by Zora Neale Hurston  The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennet  This is Major by Shayla Lawson  So We Can Glow by Leesa CrossSmith We’d give you the tea on each one, but there are too many good things to say. These are just a few of our favorite reads, but feel free to download them as audiobooks if that’s your style.

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