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Magical Morocco - Guided Photography Tour, June 2018

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General Information
As the gateway to Africa, located only 13 km away from Europe, Morocco has a rich influence of some of the great empires that ruled Europe and Asia. Over the past 2000 years, Morocco has seen the presence of the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Spanish, Portuguese and French. As diverse as its people is the diversity of its landscapes. Ranging from the highest peak in North Africa to white beaches of the Atlantic coast line and the sands of the Sahara desert; this photo tour will enable you to experience the variety of different cultures, races, architecture and landscapes that Morocco has to offer. The 8 day tour will not only provide you with an unforgettable and rich photographic experience, The program will definitely also introduce you to a mix of local music, dance, food, and even a taste of nomadic life in the great Sahara desert.

Ait BinHaddou
 
UNESCO World heritage sight since 1987, this fortified ancient village is located between the Sahara desert and Marrakech. As one of the most exotic and best preserved Kasbahs, it served as film location for as many blockbusters such as Gladiator, the Mummy and The Jewel of the Nile.
 
Casablanca
 
This city needs no introduction. It has been made famous by the film of the same name. It was founded in the 10th century by Berber fishermen. One of the prime sights we will be photographing in Casablanca is the grand mosque Hassan II.
 
Chefchaouen
 
Surrounded by epic mountain scenery and with a 500-year-old fortress at its centre, the city of Chefchaouen -- or Chaouen for short -- is becoming a new "it" place on Morocco’s tourist trail. It is also known as the “Blue Pearl”.
 
Fez
 
The oldest of the imperial cities. Fez is the symbolic heart of Morocco with a medina and views of the city that are not to be missed by anyone visiting Morocco. Besides the ancient medina, a highlight of Fez will most certainly be the visit to the tanneries.
 
Marrakech
 
Capital of the south, Marrakech once drew camel caravans from the Sahara; this oasis is still one of the finest and most popular cities of Morocco. For most photographers, the highlight in Marrakech will probably be the busy square of Jma el Fna.
 
Sahara Desert
 
From a small desert town, we will be exploring huge drifting sand dunes that change colours depending on the time of day. We will be spending the night in luxury tents in the sand dunes and witness its stunning sunsets.
 
Ouarzazate
 
After our drive through the magical Valley of Dades, we will be spending the night in a comfortable hotel in Ouarzazate. At its heart is an ancient Kasbah it is also the location of 3 film studios where famous movies like Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Lawrence of Arabia.
 
Itinerary

Scheduled dates - 16th to 23rd June 2018

Day 1 : Arrive at Casablanca
  1. Arrive at Casablanca International Airport and pick-up
  2. Check into the hotel
  3. Photoshoot: Mosque Hassan 2
  4. Enjoy sunset over Atlantic Ocean
  5. Welcome dinner at Rick’s café
Day 2 Casablanca-Chefchaouen 
  1. Breakfast
  2. Check-out
  3. Visit and lunch; Moulay Bousselham
  4. Check-in: Chefchaouen typical riad
  5. Evening photos in medina
  6. Dinner in local setting
Day 3 Chefchaouen-Fez 
  1. Early morning photoshoot in “blue pearl”: narrow blue streets
  2. Lunch in Chefchaouen town center
  3. Visit ancient city of Fez
  4. Check-in and dinner
  5. Guided evening stroll through medina
Day 4  Fez-Erfoud 
  1. Early morning breakfast
  2. Departure for Erfoud
  3. Stop-over in Azrou
  4. Lunch
  5. Stop-over and photos in Berber village
  6. Check-in and dinner
Day 5 Erfoud-Merzouga  
  1. Breakfast
  2. Check-out
  3. Drive to Merzouga by 4WD
  4. Lunch
  5. Camel ride and photoshoot in desert
  6. Dinner
  7. Enjoy desert sunset & night sky
Day 6 Merzouga-Ouarzazate  
  1. Enjoy morning sunrise (optional)
  2. Early breakfast
  3. Stunning photo opportunities in the Valley of Dades
  4. Lunch in valley
  5. Visit the desert oasis Ouarzazate
  6. Dinner
Day 7 Ouarzazate-Marrakech 
  1. Check-out
  2. Drive via Berber villages
  3. Lunch
  4. Drive via Atlas Mountains with regular stops for photos
  5. Photoshoot in Jma El Fna
  6. Farewell dinner
Day 8: Departure 
  1. Check out
  2. Departure for Casablanca
  3. Lunch on the way
  4. Drop at Airport

 

Gallery
 
Getting Ready

Things to carry

  1. Telephoto lenses – preferably above 400 mm for distant shots
  2. Zoom lenses – for the flexibility that it offers for unanticipated circumstances
  3. Wide angle lenses for opportunities of landscape photography
  4. Carry fully charged batteries for your camera / flash.
  5. Carry battery charger. Carry extra pack of camera batteries
  6. Carry backup memory cards / HDD storage drives, Laptop
  7. Bean Bag (stuff with Bajra or thermacol or Rice).
  8. Carry a big towel / cloth to protect your gear from dust
  9. Carry a big cloth / bandanna / scarf to protect you from the dust
  10. Body Warmer for the chilly early mornings.
  11. Sun screens are very important
  12. It is advisable to carry basic first aid along with you.
  13. Please carry Odomos to keep you protected from mosquito bites.
  14. Carry a pair of good binoculars

Equipment available on rental - please mail us at rentals@dcpexpeditions.com.

Field Learnings 

Highlights of the tour:

  • Photoshoot sessions at unique locations such as in Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Sahara desert and Marrakech
  • Welcome dinner in “Rick’s café”, known from the movie “Casablanca”
  • Taste of a bit of Berber life in the mountains and Nomadic life in the Sahara desert
  • Stay in carefully selected, comfortable hotels throughout the whole trip
  • Professional photo guidance by experienced street and wildlife photographers
  • Experience the sights, sounds and odours of the ancient leather tanneries of Fez
  • Visit the impressive ancient Kasbah of Aid Ben Haddou
  • Experience life of remote Berber villages
  • Experience the incredible landscapes of the Sahara desert and Atlas Mountains
  • Enjoy the Moroccan cuisine with its famous dishes like the lamb tajines and couscous

Photoshoots

  1. Mosque Hassan 2 - Day 1 afternoon
  2. Atlantic coast sunset - Day 1 evening
  3. Moullay Bousselham - Day 2 morning
  4. Chefchaouen - Day 2 evening
  5. Fez ancient medina - Day 3 afternoon
  6. Azrou berber town - Day 4 morning
  7. Berber village - Day 4 afternoon
  8. Sahara desert sand dunes - Day 5
  9. Sahara desert sunset - Day 5 evening
  10. Sahara desert night sky - Day 5 evening
  11. Valley of Dades - Day 6 afternoon
  12. Ait Bin Haddou - Day 7 morning
  13. Atlas mountains - Day 7 afternoon
  14. Marrakech Jma El Fna - Day 7 evening
DCP Expert
Ashish Chalapuram is an Information Technology professional based in Mumbai with a passion for photography. He is a member of the prestigious Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain and has won accolades in various international photography competitions. His work has also been published on various photography platforms. He likes to experiment with various genres of photography and is of the firm belief that mastering the art of photography is always in a state of ‘beta’ and there is always something more to learn to excel and reach the next level. In addition to photography, he is an avid traveler and loves to explore new places and cultures. He is associated with DCP as a Consultant, Strategy Team.
 
Stay

Stay at Up-Market Resorts.

  1. Casablanca - Melliber
  2. Chefchaouen - Chez Aziz 
  3. Fez - Riad Lalla Zoubida or Riad Sabah
  4. Erfoud - Xaluca or Riad
  5. Ouarzazate - Oscar Hotel 
  6. Marrakech - Riad Omar or Mogador Agdal
  7. Erg Chebbi - Xaluca or Riad
Package Cost

USD 2740 / Rs 1,80,000 per head inclusive of all taxes.

Cost includes:

  1. Arrival and departure airport transfers
  2. All meals as mentioned in itinerary
  3. Accomodation on twin sharing basis 
  4. Single room supplement (250$ additional per head)
  5. Photographic guidance of DCP Photography expert

Cost doesn't include

  1. All International Flights + Taxes
  2. Visas and Mediclaim charges
  3. Travel & Personal accident insurance
  4. Tips & personal expenses such as bar, telephone calls, tips, gratuities … etc.
  5. Cost of Meals other than those specified in inclusions
  6. Cost of foreign exchange for personal expenses
  7. Excursions not detailed in above program
Cancellation policy
  1. All cancellations between 60 - 120 days of the event date - 75% refund
  2. All cancellations between 30 - 59 days of the event date - 50% refund
  3. All cancellations < 30 days of the event date - No refund possible

 

Registration

Please click on the 'Register for Workshop' tab on the top / bottom right corner of this page to register yourself. Once you fill in your details and click submit, you will be redirected to the online payment page. Your registration is completed and confirmed only after a successful payment process. Once you complete the online payment, you will receive an auto generated email from CC Avenue, our online payment portal. Consider the same as a confirmation of the transaction. Our team will soon revert with further details of the tour. In case of any difficulty, please connect with us through any of the following route - Land line: 022-61818464, Fax: 022-61214950 Mail: info@dcpexpeditions.com  

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