Photography holiday

Morocco • Kasbahs and desert sands tour

Moving through mountain hues
South of the Atlas lies a landscape of vivid contrasts and colours. Green and verdant irrigated valleys and colourful clothing punctuate the natural browns and ochres of the landscape. For the ultimate contrast we have included a night beneath the stars under canvas in the Sahara.

Our itinerary

Sunday – arrival day

Transfer to Marrakech hotel and our first visit to the famous Jma el Fna Square.

Monday

We cross the Atlas and arrive in the Valley of the Roses. Big landscapes and a wander through busy irrigated fields.

Tuesday

A day spent exploring the river valley and also the uniquely photogenic hotel.

Wednesday

Transfer to the desert at Merzouga and private bivouac. Two hour walk or camel ride. Evening and early morning shoots.

Thursday

Transfer to the Dades gorge where the rocks create a purplish hue and, with luck, dusk will create colours that live in the memory for years.

Friday

Continuing west, we arrive at the Unesco World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. After lunch, we visit the ancient and much-filmed town and kasbah. In the evening the old town boasts its colours.

Saturday

This gentle day out takes us 4 miles up the river bed to an ancient and mostly abandoned kasbah. Nesting storks, bright fields, palms, almonds and peace make the day. Optional return trip by camel.

Sunday

Recrossing the Atlas we arrive in Marrakech in time to enjoy the late afternoon and evening in Jma el Fna. This is the time for candid imagery, snake charmers and the ever-present backlit smoke from the braziers.

Monday – departure day

At the time of your choosing, a taxi will take you to your flight.