Geography School Trip to Morocco

This morning, head towards the Atlas Mountains, for a chance to explore the Ourika Valley with a local guide. En route, you’ll stop off a chance to taste of Moroccan tea, and groups will also pay a visit to a women’s cooperative to see how they process aghan nuts to make the famous aghan oil – one of Morocco’s most important exports.

Once you’ve arrived at the Ourika Valley, it’s time for students to get in amongst some incredible natural landscapes. They’ll head on an energetic hike up to the Valley’s waterfall, where they’ll observe firsthand key features of the water cycle, earth formations, and structures formed by plate tectonics.

Once back at sea level, you’ll depart bound for the fascinating Bahia Palace. Here, students can explore the Palace’s stunning courtyards, learning about the building’s unique history – and how it relates to Morocco’s complicated geopolitical relationship with France.

Finally, head to Café Clock for a contemporary Moroccan meal… including a camel burger, if you’re feeling brave!

After breakfast, students spend the morning riding camels – or, more accurately, dromaderies. A mode of transport for over a thousand years. dromaderies are bred to carry cargo, so hop on a hump and venture across the sandy Agafay Desert in style. Traditional dress and Moroccan tea will be provided to add to the experience.

In the afternoon, we’ll head to the labyrinthine Jardin Majorelle and its three accompanying museums – the Islamic Art Museum, the Berber Museum, and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum.

Sadly, today marks the end of your geography school trip to Morocco. You’ll transfer back to the airport, and prepare to head home.