Valleys,_Kasbahs_&_ Desert_Photo_Trail     

Group size: 3-6    Prices*: 7 nights  from £880 + local payment £80.00  9 nights from £975 + local payment £90.00 . Please see the Photo Holidays Calendar for dates and availability.

Photography opportunities abound on this Responsible Photography Holiday. Journey across high mountain passes, through valleys and gorges, explore cool palmeries and enounter the mystery of the kasbah.  There's something magical about the sand dunes, and visiting a bustling town on market day is fascinating. Your challenge will be to capture it all on camera!  Local colour, changing light, beautiful landscapes, lots of different viewpoints and subjects - this holiday is planned with time to enjoy the places we visit and a wide scope of photography. We end by discovering the intrigue of Marrakech, with its colourful souks and world famous Djemaa  el-fna.

         
                                                                                                     
We stay in small hotels, auberges and old kasbahs.  Early starts and a couple of long days travelling are necessary but the reward is lots to see and think about.  Photographically you'll be able to experiment with composition and perspective in some of Gail's favourite places and she is on hand for individual help, suggestions, tuition and guidance.  Over informal suppers you can enjoy talking about your photography with fellow travellers who share the same interest. Digital photographers can back up, re-charge and review their work regularly throughout the holiday. Meeting local people gives an insight into their way of life, culture and traditions.

Itinerary                            

The first night or two are spent in Marrakech and then we head off to explore the south of Morocco. During the next few days we journey through the Atlas Mountains and the Telouet Valley. We  trail in and out the route of 1000 kasbahs, weave  our way through beautiful  valleys eventually reaching the sand dunes at the beginning of the Sahara. This desert region is fascinating and offers lots of photographic challenges! Take a dromaderie into the dunes for the sunset, maybe camp in the dunes, or get up very very early for -hopefully - the sunrise. Visit a bustling local town on market day and  gain an understanding of the traditional ways of life in this southern region of Morocco. Have fun with your camera, develop your 'seeing eye' and enjoy time to relax . Finally spend time exploring the walled City of Marrakech.  Full details available on request.

 
Important - Need to know.
This holiday starts and finishes in Marrakech. Gail Ward and an English speaking professional local driver/guide accompany you throughout.

What's included
Transport    
4WD or minibus.Does not include flights, train or transfers to and from Marrakech, Morocco.

Accommodation                                                                                                                                       Prices are based on single, double or twin accommodation. If you are travelling solo and are happy to share then there is always the possibility of sharing with another solo traveller. Please talk to Gail. (There's also the website companions2travel)

Meals 
  • For 7 night photo holidays meals included start with breakfast on day 2 and finish with breakfast on day 7 except for lunches and dinners in Marrakech which are not included.
  • For 8 night photo holidays meals included start with breakfast on day 2 and finish with breakfast on day 9 except for lunches and dinners in Marrakech which are not included.
  • For 9 night photo holidays meals included start with breakfast on day 2 and finish with breakfast on day 9 except for lunches and dinners in Marrakech which are not included.
Please note - depending on the time of your flight or train departure, breakfast on the last day may not be available.

Entrance and other Fees:        
As stated in the itinerary.  All Government taxes included.

What's not included
Transport, i.e. Flights or Train to and from Marrakech, Morocco.
Airport transfers - information provided on taking a taxi from the airport. Private transfers available.
Visas (if required)
Vaccinations
Sleeping Bag
Personal expenditure, drinks and tipping.
Optional activities.
Camera Equipment
Laptop

Group size: 6 - 8

Full details and itinerary on request.


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