Photography with Graham Parish
25 October - 1 November 2023
£480 per person + 2500 MAD (approx £200)

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). In addition, we are only an hour’s drive from the sandy, rocky and marshy habitats of the Atlantic coast.

Feel safe thanks to the care of loving 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 option to support 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:  £480 per person includes tuition and 2500 MAD (approx £200) payable locally.

Includes:

  • Airport transfers from/to Agadir at one designated time 
  • Accommodation in en suite twin or double bedroom, single occupancy on request 
  • Substantial breakfasts and vegetarian evening meals (meat or fish at extra cost) in Taroudant.
  • B & B and evening meals on 3 night tour 
  • Lunches in Taroudant on 3 days (optional extra on one day).
  • Tutored workshops

This holiday includes 4 nights at our own Ecolodge and a 3 night tour to the Tafraoute region in the Anti Atlas Mountains.
Our ecolodge is well known for magical meaningful holidays, excellent food and exceptional staff, the award-winning set up relocated in 2020 to a 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.

Excludes:

  • Flights (often under £70 return if booked early)
  • Single occupancy supplement £20 per night 
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Tips
  • Meat or fish supplement in Taroudant (20-40 MAD per meal)
  • Tourist Taxes 41 MAD (approx £3.20) per person per night)

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 

Your tutor Graham Parish Read more about him 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

The itinerary below serves as a guide as 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: Palais Claudio Bravo or another place agreed by the group
Day 5 – 8 Travel via Kasbah Tizourgane to the Ameln Valley near Tafraoute for a 3 night stay at Chez Amaliya and drive or walk to stunning local scenery which should delight photographers.
Day 8 Farewell from Agadir airport

Chez Amaliya
Kasbah Tizourgane

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