Women in Morocco, Marrakech

AM - Guided tour of Marrakech 

Today, start with a morning guided tour - a local guide will bring the magic of Marrakech to life as you tour the medina and the bustling souks that are the lifeblood of the city. Explore tranquil orange blossom scented courtyards and the extravagant Bahia Palace. Stop by the Koutoubia Mosque; the inside is for Muslims only, but the famous minaret is a sight to behold. Make your way to Djemaa el-Fna.

PM - Imlil

After lunch get ready to explore the quaint village of Imlil and the surrounding area on a pleasant walk, expected to take no more than three hours, depending on the abilities and interests of the group.

AM - Atlas Mountain hike

Get up early today for breakfast and a group meeting at 8 am. Your guide will explain everything you need to know about today's trek before you set off into the mountains. Then hike 50 minutes to the base of your mountain, the village of Aroumd, at 2000 meters above sea level. Once you've worked up an appetite, you'll be welcomed by a local who will invite you into their home for a bread-making workshop, teaching you all about this important staple. The fresh bread will then be eaten as part of your home cooked lunch, including olives from the region, couscous or tajine and seasonal fruit. All the work is carried out by women, enabling them to earn a living and promoting the development of the community. This leads you to actively support and encourage women entrepreneurs in the hotel and restaurant sector.

AM - Embroidery workshop

After breakfast, you’ll travel back to Marrakech. On arrival, You and the team will enjoy an embroidery workshop that can be both educational and creative, allowing you to develop your embroidery skills and create beautiful, personalised works of art. And also support artisans women that are self-determined and independent. The embroidery association is also supporting women with special needs and enabling them to improve their overall socio-economic situation.

PM - Dinner @ local women's house

The evening is yours to explore. For your final evening, join your group for a farewell Home Cooked Dinner that is held at local women house that will show how Moroccan women celebrate and take care of themselves in special occasion, the night will also include a performance of popular women group ‘’Houariyates’’ that are called in women only private parties.

AM - Departure

After breakfast your transfer will be waiting to take you back to the airport in plenty of time to catch your flight back to the UK