THE MAGIC OF MOROCCO

Come with us to Morocco! Souks, spices and the sea! Trek the High Atlas and Rif Mountains, and photograph the famous Blue and White cities of the North. Culinary and cultural experiences that will stay with you forever!

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MAGIC OF MOROCCO

Explore off the beaten path Morocco on our journey to some of the most spectacular and remote regions of the country. Souks and spices will fill your senses before we take you into the High Atlas and Rif mountains for some of the best trekking in Northern Africa. Sit with local Berber families and share experiences over mint tea. Wind through the ancient souks and spices, learn to make delicious Tajine from what you buy! Step back in time, while your photography reaches new heights. It's easy, when you are on top of the world in Morocco! We’ve combined our North and Central Moroccan trips into one amazing life altering experience!

OUR NGO PARTNER

Dar Zerhoune donkey project
For all you animal lovers, we’ll not only be riding well cared for donkeys, but we’ll also be raising money and awareness for their well being, vet care, vaccinations and owner training! This project is generated out of our hotel in Moulay Idriss and is a wonderful, helpful initiative to further animal rights in the country, while being respectful of Moroccan traditions. Dar Zerhoune also supports art workshops with kids, so we’ll do our usual giving-back photo workshop with the kids while we’re there

MArch 13-27, 2024

Cost – $4700
Arrival airport – Marrakech
Departure airport - Tangier

Quick Pack list

Camera equipment, layered clothing, warm outerwear, rain jacket, bathing suit, school supplies for children, small art supplies, extra reading glasses.

Travel level

Comfortable, some strenuous trekking and walking. Accommodations comfortable boutique hotels All have full western bathroom facilities. 

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ITINERARY

Arrival - Marrakech airport
TRAVEL DAY.
Welcome to Marrakech Morocco!

DAY 1
Meet your guide for a walkabout with Nance in the souk, then meet the team. We will be heading out to the Medina, the Jewish Market and afterwards treat you to an authentic local Hammam bath and massage. Say goodbye to several layers of your skin!
Photograph the warm evening magic light in the ancient city before dinner. 
Cocktail photo class

DAY 2
We head out, after breakfast, to the High Atlas Mountains and will visit with Berber families on the way to our amazing oasis in the mountains.  We'll have an evening photo class as the sun sets.
Accommodations - Douar Samra

DAY 3
Up at dawn to trek to the summit of Outosse, then down into the village of Armed for a portrait class in magic hour light.

DAY 4
We say goodbye to the High Atlas and travel on to Essaouira, once the port that served Timbuktu! And along the way keep your eyes peeled for goats in Argan trees. Yes, you read it correctly!
Accommodations - Villa Maroc

DAY 5
Ahhh Essaouira! The souks, the sea and spices. We photograph craftspeople creating the famous
Moroccan mosaics, jewelry and Thuya woodcrafts.
Then it’s back to Marrakech for your flight to Fes

DAY 6
In Fes, you’ll enter the dazzling 12th century medina through one of its four medieval gates and discover a mile-long network of souks (markets), open-air cafes, courtyards, hammams (traditional steam baths), and gardens.
Then it’s a visit to the tanneries followed by a cooking class with a Moroccan chef, in the afternoon/evening.
Accomodations -  Riad Al Bartal or similar


DAY 7
Our travels take us on to Moulay Idriss, one of Morocco’s holiest places. Discover whitewashed houses that sparkle with sunlight, work with Nance on your ‘Tableau’ photography, in this beautiful city. 
We’ll arrive to our Guesthouse, midday.
Accommodations: Dar Zerhoune

DAY 8
Morning spent with our NGO donkey project partners followed by a lavish lunch at a private home.
Sunset donkey ride up to Volubilis - a world UNESCO ancient archeological site

DAY 9
After our Breakfast photo class, we head north to Chefchaouen!
Beautifully perched beneath the raw peaks of the Rif Mountains, “The Blue City”is one of the prettiest towns in Morocco – a blue-washed mountain village that feels like its own world with hidden secrets around every corner.
Critiques on the terrace at our beautiful Riad looking out over the town.
Accommodations: Dar Jasmine or similar

DAY 10
Trek to Mt. Tissououka in the heart of the Rif Mountains - stop in Dardara Village to visit a women’s weaving cooperative! Then it’s up to 1450m to the top of Mt Tissouka and return in 6-7 hours. 
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If you aren’t up for a full day hike, stay in Chefchaouen to explore the culinary side of this Blue Berber town! You’ll explore the local cuisine with a tasting tour and/or another amazing Moroccan cooking class with a local chef!

DAY 11
After our early breakfast, you’ll continue your journey North to the tip of the country, the mountain town of Tetouan (the white city) which is chock full of art, clothing, carpets, metalwork and ceramics
Lunch in Tetouan
In the afternoon, we leave Tetouan to drive further North around the tip of the country as the sun sets over the sparkling Mediterranean. You’ll have a view of Spain and the Rock of Gibraltar – the closest point between Europe and Africa
to the Port city of Tangier. You’ll plan to arrive at our Victorian Mansion in time for Cocktails.
Dinner (dinner included) Accommodations: Mimi Calpe 

DAY 12
Spend the day by the pool, editing your photos, or enjoy a luxurious massage and Hammam, or wander the streets of the
Medina and Kasbah in Old Tangier…it’s up to you! 

DAY 13
TRAVEL DAY
Depart to Tangier airport for flights home.
Or to your Desert Add-on, excursion
Travel safely! We will miss you!

WHAT OUR TRAVELLERS SAID

Nance — you are an engaging, motivating, inspiring teacher. Laurie, you are an organized, sensitive, flexible tour leader. Both of you are great, great fun!   ...Greta

Keep up the good work-your work is changing the world for the better-one photo/one person at a time. You certainly have changed my life forever! Many thanks! ...Dea

 

SAHARA DESERT CAMP ADD-ON

Ask us about our Sahara Desert Add-on Excursion! We can have that arranged for you, after your trip with us. Starting in Marrakech, you will wind your way southwest, down to Erg Chigaga, at the edge of the desert, to meet your Bedouin guide and ride your camel over the Sahara dunes. With the sun setting, you’ll arrive at your desert camp and have the best sleep of your life under the desert stars!