Friday June 21 Reception by the Embassy of Morocco
Residence of His Excellency  Ambassador Aziz Mekouar
Join us in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Peace Corps in 2001 and the 40th Anniversary of service to Morocco by over 4000 Peace Corps volunteers and staff on Friday June 21, 2002 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the invitation of Embassy of Morocco at the Residence of His Excellency  Ambassador Aziz Mekouar and Mrs. Mekouar

Space is limited so contact (703) 660 9292 or Tresch@att.net  for reservation, questions and directions.  While recommended, Conference registration is not required to attend this reception, however, current membership in Friends of Morocco is required.  Membership status is noted on the Winter 2001 Newsletter mailing address.  Friends of Morocco membership information and application forms, including electronic payment to NPCA and Friends of Morocco, are available at http://home.att.net/~morocco/memberinfo.html.

The Ambassador's residence is at 9109 Clewerwall Dr, Bethesda, MD.  See Mapquest at neighborhood, area and city scale for directions.  From Washington, DC:  take Massachusetts Ave to Goldsboro Road (there is a light); turn right on Goldsboro Road at the end of Massachusetts Ave; Turn left on River Road (towards Potomac) at the light; go past the beltway; Continue past Cabin John Fire Department and up the hill; At the top of the hill, turn right on Clewerwall Rd; bend to the right to the last house on the long cul-de-sac.  From Beltway 495:  take exit to River Road (190) on Maryland side; go towards Potomac on River Road past the fire station; turn right on Clewerwall Rd; bend to the right to the last house. 

Personal vehicle is the best way to arrive.  The nearest metro station is at Grosvenor-Strathmore and taxis are available from there.  For assistance in carpooling, call carpool coordinators Mike and Jean Hickey 301 593-7861 or email Jeh217@aol.com.  

NPCA Fundraising Reception and Dinner Saturday June 22 (6 pm – 10 pm Omni Shoreham) (Bill Moyers is the emcee.)Tickets will be available by April 8.  A separate ticket is required to attend this event.  Saturday night’s Salute to Sarge promises to be an evening of celebration and fun, when RPCVs, members of the international and corporate communities and Peace Corps supporters come together to hail the ongoing legacy left by Peace Corps’ first director. Entertainment, good food and wine and a chance to visit with old friends promise to make the event one to remember.  Join the Morocco table(s) and, God willing, dine with the Ambassador. 

Saturday June 22 Feast at Casablanca restaurant  7 pm – 10 pm.  Join those unable to attend the NPCA Reception and Dinner for a Moroccan feast at the Casablanca Restaurant in old town Alexandria.  For further information contact restaurant coordinator Megan Myers at xthanax@yahoo.com.  For reservations contact Tim Resch at tresch@att.net or 703 660 9292 at home or 703 470 3166 on cell.

Casablanca Restaurant  1504 King Street  Alexandria, VA.  22314  (703) 549-6464
$30 “prix fixe” menu includes meal, tax, and tip featuring the following:
·        Herira soup
·        Bastilla
·        Roasted lamb “meshoui”
·        Vegetarian couscous 
·        Mint Tea
·        Pastry 
·        …and a belly dancing show!
(Beer and wine are available for an additional charge.)  (All dishes will be served Moroccan style.)

To reserve a place, please RSVP by Sun. June 16, 2002.  Payment of $30 cash is due at the time of the Moroccan meal.

Directions:   

• Metro:  Take the Blue or Yellow Line train to the King Street Metro Stop.  Turn left at the metro exit and walk down King Street approximately 2 blocks.  You will see Casablanca on your right.
• Driving from I-395, take the Route 7 exit east toward Alexandria. Route 7 becomes King Street after crossing through the light at Callahan Drive. You will see the Amtrak station on your right; King Street Metro is behind it.  Continue on King Street through 2 more lights until you see Casablanca on your right.
• Driving from Rosslyn or DC, drive south on the George Washington Parkway to Alexandria.  (The parkway becomes Washington Street in Old Town Alexandria.)  Turn right on King Street (landmark = Cosi Café) and drive up King Street approximately 1 mile.  You will see Casablanca on your left at the top of King Street before reaching the King Street Metro.  Parking is available along the street. 

Sunday, June 23 Lunch at 1:30 the Taste of Morocco restaurant following the Morning Procession to Arlington across Memorial Bridge.  This is a free activity open to non-conference registrants.  Sunday morning at the playing fields by the Lincoln memorial, groups will gather by country with their host’s flag to march across the bridge to Arlington. NPCA has invited ambassadors in Washington to join us in the procession. Country dress is encouraged. FOM will march together under the Moroccan flag. You too can carry the flag.    NPCA is planning a picnic and games but FOM will meet for lunch at the Taste of Morocco Restaurant in Arlington, VA owned by FOM member, Abdel Moumen.  For further information contact restaurant coordinator Karen Van Roekel at karenvr@msn.com  or (703) 837-1453.  For reservations contact Tim Resch at tresch@att.net or 703 660 9292.

Taste of Morocco Restaurant 3211 N. Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA.  22201   (703) 527-7468

$25 “prix fixe” menu includes 7-course meal, tax, tip and soft drinks featuring the following:
·        Herira soup
·        Salad
·        Bastilla
·        Couscous with 7 vegetables
·        Lamb with prunes or with raisins and almonds
·        Chicken with lemon and olives
·        Mint Tea and Fruit  
(Beer and wine are available for an additional charge.)
(All dishes will be served Moroccan style for tables of 6-8 people.)
Payment of $25 cash is due at the time of the Moroccan meal

To reserve a place, please RSVP by Sun. June 16, 2002.  Please indicate your preferences for (1) vegetarian or chicken bastilla and (2) lamb with prunes or lamb with raisins and almonds.

Directions:  
Metro:  Take the Orange Line train to the Clarendon Metro Stop.  At the top of the escalator from the Metro, turn left and walk 1 block up Wilson Blvd.  Turn right on Washington Blvd. and you will see Taste of Morocco on your right side.
Driving: From Rosslyn, drive west on Wilson Blvd. past the Clarendon Metro.  Turn right on Washington Blvd.  You will see Taste of Morocco on your right side.  Parking is available along the street.