The Agafay desert and the travel workshop


Trip description

UNIQUE ! This stay is a combination of discovering ancestral know-how and disconnecting from the urban bustle. For the first part of this trip, we propose to participate in craft workshops. These workshops are a real social link between the craftsman and the traveller. You will come out richer in human terms. 

Then, only 45 minutes from Marrakech, the Agafay desert will surprise you and make you forget the hustle and bustle of the red city. Nestled on an oasis in this rocky desert, stay in an Eco Lodge camp, an ideal place where letting go is a matter of course.

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TAMAZIRT ÉVASION MAROC


6 days

From : €960*



Christelle

Installed in Morocco since 2009 I am on the ground 365 days a year. Tamazirt Evasion Maroc is a French-Moroccan team. We carry out our own scouting. We also take particular care in choosing our service providers with whom we have built a relationship of trust over the years.

As a local expert in tailor-made and private travel in Morocco, we are particularly committed to working for sustainable, fair and responsible tourism. Opting for a tour in Morocco means meeting the locals and their history, exchanging, sharing and experiencing great moments. Because we love authentic Morocco, far from the hordes, we favour accommodation in guest houses, riads and small family hotels, for more conviviality.

All our stays are customizable. Do not hesitate to contact me, I will be happy to discuss with you about your travel project in Morocco.

Day 1: Marrakech

Day 2: Craft workshops

Day 3: Agafay Desert

Day 4: Stroll and meeting

Day 5: Mountain biking and culinary workshop

Day 6: Return to Marrakech

Day 1 : Marrakech

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Reception at the airport and transfer to the riad located near Jamaa El Fna square. Free dinner.

Accommodation : RIAD




Day 2 : Craft workshops

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Discover traditional skills through various craft workshops. For a few hours you will be transported into a rare and authentic experience. You have a choice of workshops: Pottery - Basketry - Leatherwork - Ceramics - Embroidery - Calligraphy and many others

Knowing the know-how, the gestures and the materials, a beautiful way to conceive your trip and the discovery of the country.

PROGRAMME

Number of participants: from 2 to 6 people. All workshops are private. You will not be grouped with other participants. This is YOUR moment!
Duration: The session lasts 3h or 5h according to your choice. The practice itself lasts 2h or 4h, the time for your introduction to the craftsman, a tea break, exchanges and photos. A companion in charge of translating the exchanges and making sure that the workshop runs smoothly will be present throughout the workshop.

Apart from the workshops, these 2 days offer you the possibility to discover the medina of Marrakech at your own pace. Surrounded by 19 km of red and ochre ramparts, Marrakech has a rich cultural heritage with many monuments and museums of quality. We can provide you with an official guide (on request).

Accommodation : RIAD
Meals included : Breakfast




Day 3 : Agafay Desert

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Transfer to the Agafay desert. Visit and overview of the camp (permaculture and sustainable livestock farm, energy facilities, water treatment plant). Meditation with coach at sunset.

Dinner under the stars. Overnight in a lodge.

Accommodation : Tente Lodge all comfort
Meals included : Breakfast, dinner




Day 4 : Stroll and meeting

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After a good breakfast, hike to discover the local natural environment and have lunch with local people in a nearby village whose revitalization the camp supports. Return to the camp in the afternoon. Yoga at sunset. Dinner and overnight at the camp. Same accommodation.

Accommodation : Lodge tent with all comfort 
Meals included : Breakfast, lunch, dinner




Day 5 : Mountain biking and culinary workshop

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For this day, we propose a culinary and gardening workshop of about 45 minutes each. Brunch around the pool. In the afternoon, departure for a 2-3h mountain bike ride with a guide. Astronomy evening with telescope observation before and after dinner. Same accommodation. 

Accommodation : Lodge tent with all comforts 
Meals included : Breakfast, lunch, dinner




Day 6 : Return to Marrakech

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Day dedicated to your airport transfer.

Meals included: Breakfast.




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