Painting holiday

Morocco • The South West • Taroudant

Markets and mountains
From the relaxed gentility of A week that offers contrasts from the busy bustle of the souks to the deep peace of a mountain village. Great people-sketching opportunities from the cafes in the square and a chance to relax totally in the shaded luxuriant gardens of our hotel.

Our itinerary

Sunday – arrival day

Leaving Marrakech we arrive in Taroudant in time for a quiet wander around the gardens before dinner.

Warming to the subject

We spend the morning in the hotel gardens before walking to the main square for lunch. The afternoon is free but there will be a further tutorial before dinner.

Café culture

We start the day with a guided tour of the souk and Berber market, stopping briefly for sketches. We then spend the afternoon based at one of the cafés capturing images of people and city life.

Feasting at Fattema's

After a morning sketching in the market, we drive to the village of Tiout where we continue to work outside Fattema's house while she makes us an amazing lunch.

Free day

You can visit the coastal town of Agadir, but bartering in Taroudant market or relaxing in the gardens are probably better options.

Mint tea at Aziz's

Starting in the Atlas village of Riad we paint local scenes near Aziz's house while his wife prepares mint tea. Later we enjoy a picnic lunch in a nearby shady oasis by the village of Tameloukt where we continue working.

The slow road home

An amazing but slow return over the Tizi n Test pass, stopping to sketch along the way, to Marrakech where we spend our last night in the square of Jma el Fna.

Sunday – departure day

We depart for Marrakech airport after an early breakfast.