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…
Table of Contents
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.
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!