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Whether you're a master of your DSLR or a lover of your compact camera, you're sure to come home with great memories to add to your wallet. Highlights include: - excellent lessons taught by an experienced professional photographer - explore the ancient medina of Marrakech - travel by 4x4 over the magnificent Atlas mountains - visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, a World Heritage Site of UNESCO- Cross the Sahara Desert in Style and Stay in a Nomadic Tent- Discover the Charming Seaside Town of Essouaria Course: We will have the opportunity to see and photograph some of Morocco's spectacular landscapes and discover hidden Morocco.We will hone our photographic skills by discovering the elements of good photography and practicing our camera techniques on a wide range of subjects including landscape, portraits, architecture and photography of street. Peer feedback sessions will take place most evenings, and all participants will receive a one-on-one tutorial during the week with Toby on any aspect of their work. Accommodation: We will stay in various riads and comfortable hotels, with one night in tents in a bivouac of nomadic tents.
Accommodation in 4 * hotels for 6 nights, in a Riad, hotels and Luxury Camp
1 night and in a luxury bivouac in the Sahara of Chegaga
Daily Breakfast / Meals: 5 dinners
Air-conditioned van
4x4 Jeep Safari
Camel ride in the Sahara
Airport transfers.
All the activities and visits mentioned in the program
Free travel for children under 4 years old sharing parents room
Free wifi during your trip : an international mini router delivered before departure.
Participants will be transferred to our riad in Marrakech. The week will begin with an introductory session and dinner. Walking Time: 1h to 2h Driving time: 30min to 1h (10 km) Meals included: breakfast, Dinner Accommodation : Hotel : Option - Confort : Option - Luxury : Steps : Marrakech
We will discover the famous medina of Marrakech in the morning. The afternoon will be free to explore the city. In the evening we will discuss and compare our best shots. Walking Time: 3h to 4h Driving time: 1h to 2h (50 km) Meals included: breakfast Accommodation : Hotel : Option - Confort : Option - Luxury : Steps : Marrakech
Departing in a 4x4 through the Atlas Mountains, we will stop at the spectacular Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, made famous in many Hollywood films before continuing to Ourazazate, spending the night in the oasis of Fint. Walking Time: 1h to 2h Driving time: 4h to 5h (220 km) Meals included: breakfast, Dinner Accommodation : Hotel : Option - Confort : Option - Luxury : Steps : Marrakech, Aitbenhaddou, Ouarzazate
After breakfast, we set off on the old caravan route between the river and the mountains, past villages and gardens along the oases. We stop for lunch at M'hamid, the gateway to the desert, then take a camel ride to the dunes of Erg Lihoudi. We venture further into the Sahara Desert for the sunset on the magnificent dunes of Erg Chagaga accessible only by 4x4. We spend the night in a bivouac of nomadic tents under the spectacular Milky Way. Walking Time: 1h to 2h Driving time: 4h to 5h (250 km) Meals included: breakfast, Dinner Accommodation : Hotel :Luxury Camp Option - Confort : Option - Luxury : Steps : Ouarzazate, Mhamid, Chegaga
After breakfast, we continue our safari through the Sahara to the stone desert and the now dry Lake Iriqui. From the edge of the desert to Foum Zguid, we travel north to Taznakht, famous for its gelims and Berber carpets, where we stop for lunch. After crossing the Tizi-n-Ikhsane and Tizi-n-Tighatine passes, we reach Taliouine, the heart of the saffron region. Our trip takes us to Taroudant, where we spend the night in a riad. Walking Time: 1h to 2h Driving time: 5h to 6h (350 km) Meals included: breakfast, Dinner Accommodation : Hotel : Option - Confort : Option - Luxury : Steps : Chegaga- Foum Zguid-Taroudant
We wake up to the sounds and smells of Taroudant, nicknamed “the little Marrakech”, famous for its ramparts and its medina. From there, we follow the argan groves of the valley of the Souss river to Agadir, then go up the coast along the valley of Paradise. Crossing the mountains, we reach the destination of our night, the lively city of Essaouira with its medina, its many shops and fish restaurants. Walking Time: 1h to 2h Driving time: 4h to 5h (300 km) Meals included: breakfast, Dinner Accommodation : Hotel : Option - Confort : Option - Luxury : Steps : Taroudant – Essaouira
After exploring Essaouira in the morning, we cross an argan forest to return to our hotel in Marrakech. We pass many Berber villages along the way. On our last evening, we will have the opportunity to relive and discuss our experiences over dinner. Walking Time: 1h to 2h Driving time: 2h to 3h (190 km) Meals included: breakfast, Accommodation : Hotel : Option - Confort : Option - Luxury : Steps : Essaouira, Marrakech
If the itineraries we offer do not match what you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact us and we will prepare the trip to your needs and requirements and price depending on the number of Travellers, Hotel category and season.
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The currency of Morocco is the dirham (MAD), with bank notes found in the denominations of MAD 200, 100, 50 and 20 and coins issued in smaller values. While every traveller's spending habits may differ slightly, we have estimated the average daily expenses to help with budgeting for your next trip. Here you'll find the average cost for a meal or drink and advice for best practice in tipping.
Tipping is not compulsary, but is encouraged for good service in Morocco. The general rule of thumb is to tip 5~10% in restaurants or to private services such as porters. Your guide and driver would also appreciate this kind of gratitude at the end of your tour. For Taxi Drivers, typically rounding up the fare for convenience is recommended, as well as at market stalls.
Morocco is home to some of the oldest retail cultures in the world, meaning there's no shortage of souqs waiting to be explored. Haggling in Morocco is expected and welcomed. You'll notice prices are not often listed on items in the souqs, so evaluate what you're willing to pay and come prepared to bargain with the shopkeeper - it's all part of the fun!
Moroccan leather is highly unique and the centuries-old tanning techniques are still practiced across the country today. The most famous tannery is Chouara Tanner of Fez, making it the perfect place to purchase quality, hand-crafted leather goods including slippers, bags, jackets, belts and wallets. Prices for leather goods start at approximately 10 USD.
Berber rugs and carpets are traditionally the craftwork of nomadic women from the Middle Atlas region and date back to the 2nd century BC. They are made from virgin wool from the sheep and can be found in souqs across Marrakech in all shades, sizes and shapes. Rug shopowners will encourage you into their store with the offer of tea, but feel no obligation to buy. Rug prices may range from 50 to 1,000+ USD.
Used by the local Amazigh people for its healing properties, Argan Oil is immensly popular in Morocco. It is common to see women sitting on the front step of beauty shops crushing the kerns of the argan tree into paste, which is sold cosmetically for its healing properties to skin and hair. The regions surrounding Essauira and Agadir are the only places in the world where the specific tree grows. In this region you can purchase a quality 150ml bottle of the oil for approximately 20 USD.