Join us in beautiful South Morocco and the Sahara for an amazing art and cultural experience

A chance to explore the beauty of South Morocco and your own creativity with Katherine Soutar, professional artist and art tutor and Abdol Laghfiri, Saharaoiu nomad and expert guide.

Be inspired by the unique landscape and culture of South Morocco and the Sahara

The dates for the next desert art holidays are 7th to 15th November 2023 and 8th to 16th February 2024

Update! November now fully booked but places still available on the February trip

Price £790 (based on sharing a twin room, we have no single rooms)

You can pay a deposit to secure your place at the bottom of this page or contact me directly at ksoutarillustrator@gmail.com

Places on these unique holidays are limited to just 4. This is the maximum number we can currently accommodate at Dar Al Fannana, (translates as The artists house) our beautiful traditional house on the very edge of the Sahara. This small group also gives the best possible learning experience for everyone

Included:

Visits to beautiful places along the way that will spark your creativity. We stay for a night in Ouarzazate on our way down to the desert and in the ancient Kasbah of Tamnougalt on our return journey.

A visit to the pottery cooperative at Tamegroute, where the gorgeous tableware we use in the house is made.

6 nights in Dar al Fannana, our lovely traditional desert home on the very edge of the Sahara with our camels right next door. All meals during your stay, Abdols brother Ali is our amazing cook. If you have special dietary requirements we will also do our very best to accommodate them.

Also included is an overnight stay out in the deep dunes stargazing and watching traditional sand bread being made expertly by Abdol (we get to eat it with our supper too!)

Art sessions with Katherine learning exciting and engaging mixed media and print techniques that you can use to express your impressions of Morocco and take home to develop further. ( you will want to, definitely!) All art materials are supplied although basic drawing materials and a sketchbook are useful. Previous art experience is not necessary at all to enjoy this holiday, if you are already a practicing artist though you will enjoy the time, space and opportunity to experiment with new techniques offered.

A sunset camel ride through the Palmerie is also included (or two if you really love it)

All costs included except for meals while travelling and entrance fees to museums and sites. We pick you up in Marrakech and return you there at the end of the holiday.

Optional extra: traditional Saharaoiu henna by a talented local henna artist.

Not included:

Flights and any accommodation you may need to arrange in Marrakech before the start and at the end of the holiday. There are a lot of very reasonably priced hotels and Riads available through booking.com and we can supply a list of places we recommend too.