April 5th – 15th, 2027
Morocco – An Exotic Journey
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Description
Embarking on a photography tour of Morocco is like stepping into a living canvas, where every corner offers a vibrant story waiting to be captured. From the winding, sun-baked streets of Marrakech’s bustling souks to the serene beauty of the Sahara Desert, this journey invites you to freeze moments of culture, history, and natural splendor through your lens.
The striking contrasts of Morocco’s landscapes, where the rich colors of ancient architecture meet the endless golden dunes, or the incredible Atlas mountains along with villages along the way, make it a photographer’s dream.
We just returned from our scouting trip to this ancient land, and I have to admit: the place took us by surprise. The landscapes alone are wild and varied, but it’s the warmth of the people everywhere that really sticks with you.
This is no ordinary tour. Yes, we’ll see the big names, Casa Blanca, the markets and streets of Marrakesh, that blue-washed wonderland called Chefchaouen. But the real magic happens when we leave the busy routes behind. We’ll wind through the Atlas Mountains, drop into tucked-away villages, and meet locals who welcome you like an old friend. It’s a side of Morocco most travelers never get to see.
Of course, a visit to the stunning sand dunes and the nomadic Berber and Tuareg people is not to be missed and has been added to thsi tour. We will spend two nights in Erg Chigaga, a large field of towering sand dunes in southeastern Morocco which offers a more remote and authentic desert experience than the more accessible Erg Chebbi, with dunes reaching up to 300 meters high.
Whether you’re an experienced photographer or a passionate beginner, this tour will inspire and challenge you, offering memories that go far beyond the photos themselves.
Additional information
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Overview Details
THE DETAILS:
- Dates: April 5th – 15th, 2027
- Price:$10,495 – No interest payment plan available. Single Supplement – Add $2000
- Non – Photo Rate (MUST accompany a paid photographer) – $9995 (only 2 available)
Included during tour dates:
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Photography Instruction with 2 Instructors
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Small Group (10 photographers)
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Daily activities and excursions as indicated in the itinerary
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Professional Guide
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Transportation provided on trip
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Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
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Meals as indicated in the itinerary
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Internal airfare where applicable (Helicopter from Gibraltar & Domestic flight)
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Daily activities and excursions as indicated in the itinerary
Not Included
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Airfare to and from destination
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Trip cancelation insurance or any other travel insurance
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Visas when applicable
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Gratuities
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Items of a personal nature such as laundry
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Itinerary
MOROCCO
Day 1: Meet in Gibraltar. Do a two hour tour of Gibraltar – the Rock, monkeys, lighthouse, etc. A hearty British meal for dinner.
Overnight in Gibraltar, Rock hotel. Dinner included.
Day 2: Fly to Ceuta & quick cafe and lunch. Then we cross the nearby border to Morocco. We will have a walk (roughly 1.30 hours) in the old town of Tetouan, and then drive to Chefchaouen. An orientation walk and dinner.
Overnight in Chefchaouen, a traditional Riad. Breakfast, lunch, dinner included.
Day 3: All day in Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Blue City.
Overnight in Chefchaouen, a traditional Riad. Breakfast included.
Day 4: We continue to Zerhoun, for a walk and dinner with a view. Overnight at a rustic comfortable lodge at the highest lake in Morocco.
Overnight at Xaluca Lac Aguelmame Sidi Ali. Breakfast and lunch included.
Day 5: We drive to the heart of the High Atlas, crossing remote towns and valleys, and a couple of mountain passes. We will overnight in the Air Bouguemez valley.
Overnight at Adazen Ecolodge. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 6: All day to enjoy the village and the valley nearby, with optional hike to a nearby historic grain storage, and a walk to the busy market town.
Overnight at Adazen Ecolodge. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 7: After breakfast we continue over Morocco’s highest pass across the Atlas. Packed lunch on the way. We will stay in a beautiful oasis in the Agdz valley.
Overnight at Dar Hnini. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 8: We will drive to the Sahara desert, enjoy sand dunes and rugged nature.
Overnight near the Erg Chigaga sand dunes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 9: All day to do desert photography.
Overnight near the Erg Chigaga sand dunes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Day 10: A morning to enjoy the sand dunes, and then a short flight to Ouarzazate, from where we drive to Marrakesh, stopping to see touristy (but beautiful) Ait Benhadou. An orientation walk in Marrakesh before dinner.
Overnight in Marrakesh, Pure House. Breakfast included.
Day 11: All day to enjoy Marrakesh.
Overnight in Marrakesh, Pure House. Breakfast included.
Day 12: Drive from Marrakesh to Casablanca. A visit to the grand Hassan mosque, and farewell dinner at the Rick’s Cafe. End of tour for those who are doing only Morocco.
Overnight in Casablanca, Le Square. Breakfast and dinner included.
Senegal and Benin Extension
Day 1: Fly in the morning from Casablanca to Dakar, the capital of Senegal. From Dakar airport drive straight to Saint Louis, the old colonial capital of French West Africa. An orientation walk.
Overnight in Saint Louis, Siki Hotel.
Day 2: All day to explore Saint Louis.
Overnight in Saint Louis, Siki Hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 3: We will drive back to Dakar, having lunch and a look at the large African Renaissance monument. A short boat ride to the island of Goree, and overnight at a peaceful lodge there.
Overnight on Goree. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 4: A flight from Dakar to Lome (or Cotonou, if there’s a flight). Check in at the comfortable Sofitel hotel in Benin.
Overnight in Cotonou, Sofitel. Breakfast included.
Day 5: We will visit Porto Novo, Benin’s capital, in the morning – it has a lively market, and an interesting voodoo temple and Afro-Brazilian mosque. In the afternoon we will take a boat to Ganvie, Africa’s largest floating village. Farewell dinner.
Overnight in Cotonou, Sofitel. Breakfast and dinner included.
Instructors
- David McKay
- Toby Gelston
Tour Pack
Please view the Tour Packet from the link below when it becomes available. Much of the information contained in this packet is also available under the Tour Prep page here on the website. However, this packet will also include some gear and other specifics for this tour.
Please note that specific flight information, arrival and departure times, accommodations, and other logistical information may not be in this packet. Those items will be emailed to you at various times in the planning process of each tour.
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