Explore another land, investigate another culture and step back into another century. Morocco offers an exciting trip of contrasts; densely populated cities enclosed by remote rural landscapes, poverty juxtaposed with wealth, desert terrain backed by snow capped mountains. This is a unique opportunity for your students to challenge their perceptions of a developing country and consider life on the margins without travelling too great a distance.
Take an adventure through craggy valleys, arid deserts and lush valleys. Students will develop understanding of how Berber communities adapt to live in this harsh, yet beautiful environment. Encourage your students to explore the High Atlas created by collision of the European and African plates, where the mountains are surprisingly snow covered during the winter months. Visit Imlil for fieldwork studies on desertification, water and soil management, irrigation systems, agriculture and rural settlement.
Delve into the tangle of narrow alleys at the souk, Marrakech will excite, jangle the nerves and plunge your group into a world apart from their own. Prepare your students to be swept away by the infused riot of sounds, smells and colours.
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5 Days to Marrakech
Day 1:
Travel by air to Marrakech; meet your transfer to take you to your accommodation. Time permitting, take a guided tour around the city and visit the Place Djemaa el-Fna, the famous square in the old city.
Day 2:
Depart for Imlil Valley in the High Atlas Mountains. On arrival in Imlil Village take either a short trek on foot or by mule to visit a 'Tea House' and explore the Armed Village and visit a Waterfall. Later, take a tour around Imlil Valley.
Day 3:
Travel to one of several mountain passes with your local mountain guide and mules. After a picnic lunch, continue to explore the High Atlas Mountains.
Day 4:
In the morning, enjoy a 'Hammam', a traditional Moroccan steam bath. Return to Marrakech after lunch and do some shopping.
Day 5:
Check out of your accommodation and transfer to Marrakech Airport for your return flight.
