Painting holiday

Sunday - Arrival day
Leaving Marrakech we arrive in Aït Ourir in time for dinner.

Monday
We cross the Atlas mountains stopping on route for lunch and some brief sketches. We arrive in the valley of the roses in time for a wander through the fields or a sketch from the terrace.

Tuesday
A day sitting in the fields and beside the river capturing the light on water, and the village life that will be going on all around us. Women and children brighten the fields and families on donkeys drift across the landscape.

Wednesday
A short trip takes us to the start of the Dades gorge. Here the rocks bring a purplish hue to the landscape and we will have several hours to capture this inspirational landscape.

Thursday
Continuing west, we arrive at the Unesco World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. After lunch, we sit by the river and paint the ancient town and Kasbah, locations for many movies.

Friday
A gentle day out takes us four miles along the river bed to an ancient, and mostly abandoned kasbah. Nesting stalks, bright fields, almonds and peace make this a day to remember. Optional trip there and back by camel.

Saturday
We retrace our tracks across the Atlas, arriving in Marrakech in time to enjoy the late afternoon and evening in the famous square of Jma el Fna.

Sunday - departure day
At the time of your choosing, a taxi will take you to your flight.