High Atlas Mountains : Geography

High Atlas Mountains : Geography

[Key Stage 5 - A Level]

Morocco is a country with a wide and varied geographical landscape and the High Atlas Mountains provide the setting for much of this dramatic variation. From lush valleys to arid desert, Marrakech and the High Atlas Mountains provide an ideal location for geography groups looking for a field trip in a more exotic setting.

Subject Focus:

  • KS 5: Study aspects of physical and human geography first-hand.
  • KS 5: Extend students' personal experiences of geography.
  • KS 5: Develop relevant fieldwork and related geographical enquiry skills.

Student Outcomes:

  • Develop relevant fieldwork and geographical enquiry skills.
  • Study geographical phenomena first-hand, both human and physical.
  • Understand the effects of environments on lifestyles and vice versa.
  • Broaden students' out-of-classroom geographical experiences.
Marrakesh - Busy MarketMorocco - Street SceneMorocco - Traditional designs for saleMorocco - Berber Village
The Moroccan Lookout - Looking out to Essaouira from the harbour fort

Overall, I was very pleased with the way the trip went.

Ms Macallister