4 NIGHTS IN MARRAKECH IN OUR PRIVATE RIAD
2 NIGHTS ATLAS MOUNTAINS
MARRAKECH
& ATLAS MOUNTAINS
7 DAY
PHOTO TOUR
2025
APRIL 7th - 13th
FULL
£1,295
NO SINGLE PERSON SUPPLEMENT | MAX GROUP SIZE 6
MARRAKECH & ATLAS MOUNTAINS
This photography holiday will provide a tantalising taste of Morocco.
With cameras in hand you will photograph bustling souks; explore the intricate patterning of Islamic art; visit beautiful shaded gardens and photograph landscapes and local scenes in the Atlas Mountains..
In Marrakech our time will be centred in the Medina, the ancient walled part of the city, where we will be staying in our own private traditional Riad for 4 nights.
In Marrakech our time will be centred in the Medina, the ancient walled part of the city, where we will be staying in our own private traditional Riad for 4 nights.
Leaving Marrakech behind on the Friday we head up to Imlil in the Atlas Mountains with it's snow capped montains and fresh mountain air for 2 nights, heading back to Marrakech airport for departure on Sunday.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
WHERE WE GO
CHECK OUT OUR ITINERARY TO DISCOVER THE PLACES YOU WILL PHOTOGRAPH ON THE TOUR.
ARRIVE APRIL 7th MARRAKECH
DAY 1
Arrive Marrakech Airport - free transfer from any flight on April 7th to our private Riad in the Medina of Marrakech.
18:00 meet for drinks on the rooftop sun terrace for an orientation about the tour and meet your fellow photographers.
18:00 meet for drinks on the rooftop sun terrace for an orientation about the tour and meet your fellow photographers.
MARRAKECH
Day 2
AM: Our first morning we will take a walk through lesser visited squares and side streets en route to the ornate nearby palace. Each room, of the palace, is lavishly decorated with painted panels; intricate stucco work; zellij, mosaic style, tiling and carved cedar wood. We will amble back to the Riad via the narrow alleyways of the old medina.
PM: Late afternoon will find us outside the city's main place of worship capturing its beauty as the sun starts to set. You cannot avoid to be swept along by the atmosphere as we become engulfed by the sounds of the call to prayer.
PM: Late afternoon will find us outside the city's main place of worship capturing its beauty as the sun starts to set. You cannot avoid to be swept along by the atmosphere as we become engulfed by the sounds of the call to prayer.
MARRAKECH
Day 3
AM: This morning we will explore the narrow alleyways, where locals go about their daily business. We will head towards the magnificent Medersa a masterpiece of Islamic Architecture.
From here we will visit the Musee d' Marrakech and then head to the Museum of Photography with it's collection of historic photographs of Morocco, ending up on the rooftop for refreshments.
PM: Late afternoon and into the evening we will explore some of the many tucked away souks and head back to Jemaa el Fna.
This square is full of life, writhing with snake charmers, dancers, musicians and acrobats. We will head to a viewpoint for a sunset shoot. As dusk falls the scene becomes increasingly atmospheric as street food vendors generate smoke from their grills whilst providing a delicious array of food and Moroccan mint tea.
From here we will visit the Musee d' Marrakech and then head to the Museum of Photography with it's collection of historic photographs of Morocco, ending up on the rooftop for refreshments.
PM: Late afternoon and into the evening we will explore some of the many tucked away souks and head back to Jemaa el Fna.
This square is full of life, writhing with snake charmers, dancers, musicians and acrobats. We will head to a viewpoint for a sunset shoot. As dusk falls the scene becomes increasingly atmospheric as street food vendors generate smoke from their grills whilst providing a delicious array of food and Moroccan mint tea.
MARRAKECH
DAY 4
AM: After breakfast we take a walk along the quiet streets of the old medina cameras in hand, taking in the old architecture, back streets and street scenes.
PM: In the afternoon we take a visit just outside Marrakech to photograph a cactus garden, travelling by minibus shuttle.
Evening time we head to a rooftop restaurant for our last day in Marrakech, just outside the old medina for a meal and drinks together.
AM: After breakfast we take a walk along the quiet streets of the old medina cameras in hand, taking in the old architecture, back streets and street scenes.
PM: In the afternoon we take a visit just outside Marrakech to photograph a cactus garden, travelling by minibus shuttle.
Evening time we head to a rooftop restaurant for our last day in Marrakech, just outside the old medina for a meal and drinks together.
MARRAKECH - ATLAS MOUNTAINS
DAY 5
AM: This morning after breakfast we leave Marrakech and head up to the fresh mountain air of Imlil, which is 1,800 feet above sea level in the Atlas Mountains which are still snow capped at this time of year.
PM: In the afternoon we take a walk around the village and down to the lower river beds.
AM: This morning after breakfast we leave Marrakech and head up to the fresh mountain air of Imlil, which is 1,800 feet above sea level in the Atlas Mountains which are still snow capped at this time of year.
PM: In the afternoon we take a walk around the village and down to the lower river beds.
ATLAS MOUNTAINS
Day 6
AM: After breakfast we take a walk through terraced walnut groves and visit a woman's cooperative where they make Argan oil products. We then head up to the highest part of the village to our Berber friends home, with it's far reaching views. Here you will experience true Berber hospitality as Kaw Kaw's family cook a traditional Berber meal for us.
After leaving the home we make our way back down the valley to our Riad.
PM: Afternoon is free to look around the area, though Stephen will take you to some areas of interest with anyone who wants to join him.
AM: After breakfast we take a walk through terraced walnut groves and visit a woman's cooperative where they make Argan oil products. We then head up to the highest part of the village to our Berber friends home, with it's far reaching views. Here you will experience true Berber hospitality as Kaw Kaw's family cook a traditional Berber meal for us.
After leaving the home we make our way back down the valley to our Riad.
PM: Afternoon is free to look around the area, though Stephen will take you to some areas of interest with anyone who wants to join him.
ATLAS MOUNTAINS - MARRAKECH AIRPORT
DAY 7
AM: After a hearty Berber breakfast we will head back to Marrakech airport, arriving by midday, ready for your flight home or onward journey.
TUITION
During every photo tour we have time for reviews of your photography.
Most of your tuition will occur behind your lens out on location, with advice tailored to your own individual needs, taking your photography to another level by truly mastering your camera and understanding the craft of photography.
This travel photography holiday is about what you see, and developing your own unique style, nurturing your creativity.
We will also go over black and white photography techniques during the tour.
I will encourage you to develop an eye for the light and an appreciation of how it steeps a scene with atmosphere by getting you to the best locations for the best light.
Most of your tuition will occur behind your lens out on location, with advice tailored to your own individual needs, taking your photography to another level by truly mastering your camera and understanding the craft of photography.
This travel photography holiday is about what you see, and developing your own unique style, nurturing your creativity.
We will also go over black and white photography techniques during the tour.
I will encourage you to develop an eye for the light and an appreciation of how it steeps a scene with atmosphere by getting you to the best locations for the best light.
"Thanks very much for all your advice in Morocco, I'm really pleased with the selection of photos that I've come home with and I'm ready to get editing!"
Kate, London
Kate, London
YOUR ACCOMMODATION
As a travel photographer for 30+ years, Stephen knows about how important the location and comfort of accommodation is for photographers.
You will always have your own ensuite double room to yourself, because you need room as a photographer.
We never charge a single person supplement, why pay extra for a good night's sleep
You will always have your own ensuite double room to yourself, because you need room as a photographer.
We never charge a single person supplement, why pay extra for a good night's sleep
Our own private Riad in Marrakech with a rooftop terrace and hot tub, with photo opportunities right from the doorstep of your accommodation.
We want you to be in the heart of the medina and souks not stuck away from it all.
There will be no other people staying in the Riad as we have booked the whole place just for our guests.
We want you to be in the heart of the medina and souks not stuck away from it all.
There will be no other people staying in the Riad as we have booked the whole place just for our guests.
ATLAS MOUNTAINS
A perfect place for photographers to stay at 1,800 metres above sea level the traditional riad has far reaching mountain views, a sun terrace and a warm Berber welcome and food.
INCLUDED
- 6 nights accommodation including breakfast
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure (drop off at Marrakech airport by midday on the Sunday)
- Local guide/translator in the Atlas Mountains
- Lunch in a Berber home in the Atlas Mountains village
- All transport for location trips
- All entrance fees on location
- All photographic tuition & guidance throughout the tour
EXCLUDED
- Flights to and from Marrakech
- Meals/drinks not mentioned
- Personal travel and camera insurance
- Discretionary tips