Morocco Field Visit 2020

Different, challenging, rewarding, fascinating – and above all, fun!

Paul Bowman, University of Cambridge

Summary information

Land only price. Arrange your own travel to Marrakech and be met at the airport.

Marrakech is served by many budget airlines, including easyJet and Ryanair.
During the visit of 5 days, with only a limited amount of driving, you will have the opportunity to explore the possibilities of fieldwork studies around the following themes: settlements (both rural and urban); transport; tourism – its impact and benefits; agriculture (subsistence/large scale); landforms; deserts and river studies.
In addition, there will be the chance to meet with the Morocco population: intercultural exchanges!

Ininerary

DAY 1

The tour starts in Marrakech. Spend the night in a centrally-located hotel near to main square Jemaa el-Fna.

DAY 2

Morning guided tour of the medina (old city). After lunch, a 45-minute drive to the Agafay Desert. Walk/ride camels to our desert camp for an evening dinner under the stars. Travel continues to the mountain village of Imlil, (a 90-minute drive) 1750 m in altitude. Settle in for two nights.

DAY 3

Breakfast followed by an introductory walk and introduction into the Berber community of Imlil with opportunities to explore: settlement; agriculture; tourism; river related studies. Stay in Imlil village, looking up to Jbel Toubkal (4167m) North Africa highest mountain. learn more from the Imlil Valley website: www.imlilvalley.com

DAY 4

There’s a choice of a full-day trek with guide, mule support and picnic lunch or a gentle walk or just relax and lunch at Kasbah du Toubkal opportunities to explore: landforms; settlement; agriculture; tourism; river and landform related studies, overnight Imlil. Meet the local population.

DAY 5

Return to Marrakech stopping off at Dar Asni to see the work of Education For All (EFA) an organisation providing the opportunity of secondary education for girls from the rural High Atlas. The return to Marrakech, depending on departure time, can include a visit the Majorelle gardens of Yves Saint Laurent or last minute shopping in the medina.

Costs

€ 300.00 all-inclusive land only. The tour starts and ends at Marrakech Menara airport.

The cost is based on twin/double room fully inclusive of all meals (first meal is evening meal on day 1 and the last meal is lunch on day 5), transportation and accommodation. The cost excludes travel insurance.

Contact details

For further information and reservation, quoting EUROGEO 2020 please contact Kate Crofts:

+44 1883 744392 (GB)

Places will be allocated on a first come basis. To register an interest and be kept informed, please complete the form below. Please also read the BOOKING CONDITIONS which you can download in PDF here:

Discover Limited Booking Conditions

Booking Form

Application/booking form for EUROGEO study/inspection trip
(Monday 27^th April to Saturday 1^st May 2020)

Lead member information

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Group numbers

Number of adults:

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Insurance information

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE INSURED
This information can be supplied with final payment

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Next of kin to be notified in case of emergency

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Geography and Biology Fieldwork, Adventure and Community work in the south of France
Fieldwork, Adventure, Community Work and Cultural Experiences in Morocco
For Schools and Universities

EUROGEO (European Association of Geographers), together with Discover Limited and Education For All, is organising a facinating five-day Field Study Visit/Inspection Trip to Marrakech, the nearby Agafay Desert area and the High Atlas Mountains