Random Walks - Morocco
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Itinerary Description |
Morocco is a country full of possibility. It is replete with diversity, beauty and charm. There is something for everyone here—rich history, stunning architecture, majestic mountain ranges and picturesque beaches. On this program, you will explore the markets of Marrakesh with a cooking class for lunch. Next is a one-night excursion to the Atlas Mountain range where you will ride in 4x4 Jeeps through the desert. After the desert camping experience you will spend a few days in Essaouira, the “Windy City of Africa,” kitesurfing and horseback riding on the beach. Wrapping up the program in Casablanca and Rabat, you will explore culture and history including a visit to Oudayas Kasbah and Gate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
Preliminary Itinerary* |
Dates: Friday, August 30 to Saturday, September 7, 2024 View the Morocco itinerary via WorldStrides. *Activities and hotel selections subject to change. |
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KEY DATES
April 19
Random Walks Fair
April 22
Virtual Random Walks Fair
April 22
Online registration opens
April 25
Trip registrations suspended
April 26
Waitlist registration begins
Late May
Trip notifications
Mid June
Waitlist placements begin
Late June
Waitlist registration deadline
August 29- Sept 3:
Trips depart
Trip Leaders |
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E-mail: dphilli3@chicagobooth.edu Hometown: Atlanta, GA Undergrad College: Princeton University Undergrad Major: Politics Work Experience: Corporate Banking & Asset Management Booth Concentrations: I literally couldn’t care less 2023 Random Walk: Croatia Hobbies: Skiing only so I can do Apres Ski, Door dashing taco bell after a night out, Ubering when it’s a 10 minute walk, Tik Tok doom scrolling, Adding randos on Find My Friends Fun Facts: I have a severe phobia of birds - I will cross the street if I see a pigeon. There’s a boutique named after me (Deasee’s Boutique) and it’s kinda weird. Criminal Minds helps me fall asleep. I went clubbing with Kevin McHale even though I hate Glee |
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E-mail: jessica.satalic@chicagobooth.edu Hometown: Chicago Undergrad College: Wash U. in St Louis Undergrad Major: Psychology Work Experience: Consulting Booth Concentrations: Not sure (but probably Strategy & something else) 2023 Random Walk: Turkey Hobbies: Eating food that Jen makes, making people look at my Lego collection, sleeping/being horizontal, drinking wine every day Fun Fact: An ATM ate my debit card on day 2 of my random walk so I had to borrow money from everyone (that I had just met <3) for the rest of the trip |
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E-mail: lee.jennifer@chicagobooth.edu Hometown: Weston, MA Undergrad College: Washington University in St. Louis Undergrad Major: Psychology/Pre-Med Work Experience: Abandoned the med school track for a startup Booth Concentrations: Accidentally entrepreneurship but my resume says strategy and finance 2023 Random Walk: Slovenia!! Hobbies: Being at Jess’s apartment more than mine, being influenced by whatever martini Kendall Jenner makes, telling people I lived in Iowa City to tell my one story about corn fields Fun Facts: I’m on a website for an art museum because 5 years ago I agreed to pose for stock photos in exchange for food, learned during LEAD that I have incurable RBF (but I swear i’m nice) |
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E-mail: gheisler@chicagobooth.edu Hometown: Atlanta, GA Undergrad College: Georgia Tech Undergrad Major: Business and International Affairs Work Experience: Govt → tech → venture capital Booth Concentrations: Finance & entrepreneurship (pitch me your startup!) 2023 Random Walk: Turkey (gobble, gobble) Hobbies: Taking hawt pics with Jess, spilling the tea with Deasee, gabbing about Korean food with Jenn <3 Fun Facts: I cook a new recipe every week, Morocco will be my 46th country, catch me at the gym or hanging with friends |
Deasee Phillips
Jessica Satalic
Jen Lee
Gillen Heisler