On the 18th May we flew out to the exotic North African country to start our seven-night Moroccan adventure with the independent travel experts Rickshaw Travel. Starting in Marrakech we tackled the terracotta mazes of the Medina, learned how to cook tagines in Lalle Fatima’s cooking school, drove through the hair-pin bends of the Atlas mountains, rode camels through the Sahara desert, explored ancient fortress towns and stayed some of the most delicately ornate Riads we’ve ever seen. It was truly an unforgettable and gorgeously unique travel experience and one of the most photogenic places we’d ever seen. Here is our journey through Morocco, in pictures…
Marrakech Medina
Lalla Fatima Cooking School, Marrakech
Jardin Majorelle, Marrakech
Atlas Mountains
Aït Benhaddou
Sahara Desert, Morocco
Riad, Ouarzazate
Kasbah of Taourirt, Ouarzazate
The Seven Night Taste of Morocco Tour
The Taste of Morocco itinerary from independent travel experts Rickshaw Travel is available to begin any day from Marrakesh. The tour takes in Marrakesh, Kasbah Aït Benhaddou and desert camp in the Sahara Desert and Ouarzazate before returning to Marrakesh. Prices start from £598 per person based on two sharing (cheaper option from £478 with more basic accommodation options). Included in the tour is accommodation with breakfast on 6 nights, 1 night full board in the desert, cookery class in Marrakesh, hire car and private transfers.
Return flights with EasyJet from London Gatwick to Marrakesh start from £475
About Rickshaw Travel
Rickshaw Travel has been providing enriching independent adventure trips since 2008. Now covering 17 destinations across Africa, Asia and Latin America, its unique modular approach to customer-led exploration enables adventurous holidaymakers to experience the Real Spirit of the destination they are travelling in. Sustainable tourism is at the core of the company, with an emphasis on creating authentic holiday experiences through characterful local accommodation and homestay options as well as on-going fundraising initiatives both close to home and in each destination. Whilst there are no escorts or group travel, a hassle-free holiday experience is assured with all local arrangements booked and ticketed in advance. Local guides and drivers are also available for those looking for additional in-country insights; ensuring travellers enjoy the best of all worlds while exploring the globe.
All words and photos by Becky
36 Comments
Kathryn Burrington
17 June, 2015 at 8:44 pmFabulous photos Becky. I’ve been longing to go to Morocco for so long now and Rickshaw Travel sound like they’ve hit the nail on the head with creating a memorable, meaningful holidays.
3ONTHEGO
27 June, 2014 at 2:04 amBeautiful photos!! We did this trip on our honeymoon + Essaouira and Skoura, minus the night in Ouarzazate. Loved Morocco…except dinner the night in the desert left a little to be desired, haha….but hey, campers cant be choosers! And, the stars.
Izzy
17 June, 2014 at 1:49 pmAmazing photos what beautiful colours!
Becky Moore
18 June, 2014 at 7:38 pmThanks Izzy! 🙂
Scott
12 June, 2014 at 9:36 pmWow stunning photos, nice work!
Becky Moore
12 June, 2014 at 10:09 pmThanks Scott!
Emma
12 June, 2014 at 9:28 pmOh wow beautiful photos, you’ve definitely inspired a trip. What a great way to see the country!
Becky Moore
12 June, 2014 at 10:08 pmThanks Emma, it was a great way to see some of the countries best bits and hassle free too!
lola
11 June, 2014 at 3:19 pmsooooo pretty! dying to get to Morocco. maybe in 2015!! the colors are just so rich and beautiful.
Becky Moore
12 June, 2014 at 10:07 pmThanks Lola, you will love it!
Shikha (whywasteannualleave)
9 June, 2014 at 10:35 pmGorgeous! Just gorgeous! I’ve never been to Morocco but those vibrant colours are really enticing and I can always sense the tastes and smells of Morocco!
Becky Moore
12 June, 2014 at 10:07 pmThanks Shikha, the colours were incredible!
Kelly
5 June, 2014 at 5:36 amSpectacular photos – so many bright colours, intricate detail and incredible beauty! Morocco has always been very high up on my bucket list, but after seeing this photo journal I wish I could just pack up and head there right now! 🙂 x
Becky Moore
7 June, 2014 at 9:05 amThanks Kelly, Marrakech is the most colourful city I’ve ever seen. I hope you make it over there one day soon!
Stephen
5 June, 2014 at 3:18 amGreat photos. I can’t wait to get to Morocco!
Becky Moore
7 June, 2014 at 9:04 amThanks Stephen, I’m sure you’ll have an amazing trip!
Monica
4 June, 2014 at 10:07 amWow, these pictures are incredible! I absolutely loved Morocco – a million times more than I thought I would – and I’ve been itching to go back with the boy.
Becky Moore
4 June, 2014 at 2:26 pmThanks Monica, yes we loved it more than we thought too!
Mary Anne
4 June, 2014 at 12:10 amBest photo essay EVER! Loved it and am so inspired.
Becky Moore
4 June, 2014 at 2:26 pmAw thanks Mary! 🙂
Dana Carmel @ Time Travel Plans
3 June, 2014 at 5:28 pmGorgeous pics of Morocco! I’m a sucker for beautiful windows, so I know that I’d go picture-snapping crazy there.
Becky Moore
4 June, 2014 at 2:27 pmThanks Dana, yes plenty of photographic opportunities in Morocco I couldn’t put the camera down!
Mike
3 June, 2014 at 3:27 pmGreat article, ive always wanted to go to Morroco, it looks amazing.
Becky Moore
4 June, 2014 at 2:28 pmThanks Mike, hope you get there one day soon! 🙂
memographer
3 June, 2014 at 2:09 pmAmazing travel photography, Becky! Morocco is so colorful! Love the shots of Sahara Desert.
Becky Moore
4 June, 2014 at 2:29 pmThank you, pretty magical place! 🙂
PurpleTravelKate
3 June, 2014 at 10:20 amI love these pics! It looks so amazing. My friend was there last week and she sent me a pic of some goats up a tree… i have not stopped laughing about it since! 😀
Becky Moore
3 June, 2014 at 3:24 pmWe heard about the goats up a tree but didn’t see any first hand! I bet it was pretty funny to see a photo of them! 🙂
Agness
3 June, 2014 at 1:40 amI’m amazed by the colors of these picture. So bright and vivid – they made my day!
Becky Moore
3 June, 2014 at 3:25 pmAw thanks Agness, pleased you liked them!
Jean | Holy Smithereens
2 June, 2014 at 10:10 pmIncredible photos! very good mix of details and landscape. I normally dont do tours but this one sounds like a very unique and individual experience 🙂
Becky Moore
2 June, 2014 at 10:16 pmThanks Jean! We don’t usually either but this wasn’t escorted or a group trip so felt much more like independent travel. The itinerary made it hassle free but made sure you saw all the good bits, it definitely changed my mind about this type of trip 🙂
@mrsoaroundworld
2 June, 2014 at 4:23 pmI was dying to see these photos!! And really really want to go back to Marrakesh now. Absolutely stunning, Becky!
Becky Moore
2 June, 2014 at 6:35 pmThanks Ana! Such a photogenic place, loved it! 🙂
Corinne
2 June, 2014 at 1:03 pmBeautiful photos! I love those colors.
Becky Moore
2 June, 2014 at 6:36 pmThanks Corinne!