Photography with Graham Parish
29 October - 5 November 2022
£635 per person
The Venues Starts with 4 nights at our own Ecolodge in Taroudant, well known for magical meaningful holidays, excellent food and exceptional staff. 3 night tour to the Portuguese walled town and traditional fishing port of Essaouira.
Our stunning sustainably-run Ecolodge beside the town walls with a pool and permaculture gardens. Enjoy the sun all year round as well as exceptional menu of local healthy food. Located on the south side of the ancient town walls of Taroudant, it enjoys the best winter climate in Morocco due to its southerly setting in the fertile Souss Valley. Travel west to the coastal town of Essaouira and spend 3 nights at Riad Jennat El Mossafir.
Places to Visit Taroudant is little visited by tourists, has shopper-friendly souks with an exotic traditional atmosphere. It lies between contrasting mountain landscapes: the majestic High Atlas and the extraordinary Anti-Atlas (beyond which lies the Sahara). And it is only an hour’s drive from the sandy, rocky and marshy habitats of the Atlantic coast.
Feel safe Thanks to the care of lovley English-speaking staff, good medical facilities, excellent WiFi, safe water as well as the town being small, relaxed and friendly with few tourists.
Heartful Holistic Holidays with a wide choice of other authentic activities including supporting charitable projects. Explore the fascinating culture with the help of delightful guides; option to explore, use our library or small spa, swim or laze in the sun or shade.
The People Enjoy the support of 11 charming, experienced, mainly English-speaking, Moroccan staff and the resident tutor for your chosen week. The Holidays with Heart UK team provide substantial pre-visit information and support based on 25 years’ experience of Morocco.
Optional activities include crafts, cookery, language, visits to charitable projects, walking, wildlife, massage and several other choices run by the amazingly knowledgeable guides.
“A wonderful holiday. Its reputation is well-established, but it is now based at an amazing new sustainable, purpose-built ecolodge. .. exceeded our expectations (plus we are not normally fans of organised/group holidays!). Fabulous team, delicious food (including vegan), amazing accommodation, wonderful activities! Taroudant was a brilliant location to get a feel of authentic Morocco.” J Elmes, January 2020.
Summary
Cost: £635 per person
Includes:
- Airport transfers from/to Agadir at one designated time
- Accommodation in en suite twin or double bedroom, single occupancy on request
- 4 nights in Taroudant, substantial breakfasts and vegetarian evening meals (meat or fish at extra cost)
- 3 nights in Essaouira, breakfasts only
- Tutored workshops
Excludes:
- Flights (often under £70 return if booked early)
- Single occupancy supplement £20 per night
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips
- Lunch and evening meals in Essaouira (there are many good restaurants here to meet all budgets)
- Meat or fish supplement
- Tourist Taxes in Taroudant are 41 MAD (approx £3.20) per person per night). Taxes in Essaouira TBC
Options payable in Morocco:
See details of prices and choices
- Cultural experiences
- Excursions
- Supplement for meat or fish dishes
- Feast for the Senses
- Taxi transfers (at different times or places) at fair costs
Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice 2021
Voted Top 10 in the World: Lonely Planet Eco Stays 2014 & VegeNews Vegetarian Holidays 2005
Responsible Tourism Trophy for Community Project Work 2009
Green Key Certified from 2012
Photo: Graham
Read more about your tutor here.
To Book or Express an Interest: Limited places available. Request a place at www.cecu.co.uk/book We will then send you the payment schedule (split into instalments with £100 initial deposit).
Book early to get good flight prices, but please do NOT book flights until we give the go-ahead!
More Information For FAQs go to www.cecu.co.uk/faqs
Contact us: www.cecu.co.uk/contact or visit www.holidays-with-heart.co.uk
We will also send detailed pre-visit information after you book.
PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
There will be photography classes each day at inspiring places.
4 nights ay La Maison Anglaise in Taroudant and 3 nights will be spent at a homely riad in Essaouira’s medina. Exact dates and itinerary will be confirmed once the flight schedules are clear, but the itinerary below serves as a guide to what to expect.
In Taroudant you may choose one of the many cultural experiences and activities on offer here
Day 1 Arrival Day – welcome & settle in.
Day 2 Optional excursion: High Atlas Mountains – gorge and olive groves near Afensou
Day 3 A day in Taroudant exploring the medina, souks and town walls
Day 4 Optional excursion: Anti Atlas Mountains Amegour oasis
Day 5 Journey along the Atlantic coast to Essaouira
Day 6 Essaouira port, walls and medina
Day 7 Essaouira beach, Diabat and beyond
Day 8 Farewell