Subject related visits
Marrakech Guided Tour
A half day tour devoted to visiting the monuments of Marrakech. The Koutoubia Minaret, the Bahia Palace, The Saadian's tombs and the Dar Si Said Museum. This visit will give a general introduction to Moroccan history, especially the 16th century at its peak.
Marrakech Medina
The old Medina opens its gates to all your senses. In the narrow covered alleyways you will find shops with brightly coloured traditional clothes, spices and ingredients. Explore the different handicraft corporations and end the tour in the famous Jmaa El Fna Square with its perpetual show of snake charmers, acrobats, musicians, fortune tellers and tooth extractors.
Toubkal National Park
When visiting any national park in Morocco students will be able to explore issues such as: conservation and tourism.
Ouzod Waterfalls
These natural marvels are approximately 150km east of Marrakech and are the most famous waterfalls in the whole of Morocco. At 110m high, the water falls on several landings throwing fine drops into the air and the falls are always surrounded by a beautiful rainbow.
El Bahia Palace
Located in Marrakech, this richly adorned building is a superb example of 19th century Eastern Architecture. Believed to have been built as a home for Ahmed Ibn Moussa's concubines, the palace features 160 different rooms including lavishly decorated private quarters, reception rooms and courtyards with fountains and gardens.
Saadian tombs
Dating back to the 16th century, the Saadian Tombs situated just outside Marrakech are the burial ground for around 200 members of the Saadian dynasty, including Sultan Ahmed el Mansour who was buried there in 1603. The tombs were sealed by a subsequent ruler and remained sealed until being discovered by General Hubert Lyautey in 1917 who set about restoring and preserving them as an important part of Morocco's history.
Further highlights
- Food Technology & Hospitality
Jemaa el Fna Square
This is the main square of Marrakech's old city and as such provides a wonderful array of stalls, performers and food. There is always something going on and this gives pupils the opportunity to really soak up the mystical atmosphere of Morroco and her people. Food can be brought from the market ready to be prepared for the evening's meal.
La Valee Restaurant
This restaurant offers some wonderful examples of Morrocan cuisine including: kalia, harira, tagine and brochettes. Pupils will have the chance to sample the best dishes of the region and the most well known Moroccan delicacies and pastries.
A Day in the life of a Berber
This is a great opportunity for pupils to have an adventure and see how Berber villagers live. Tea will be taken within the home of a villager and there will be a chance to find out how to make traditional Moroccan bread. The backdrop of the Atlas Mountains landscape makes this an unforgettable experience and the tagine meal will be one of the best you've ever tried!
Morrocan Cookery Course
The wonderful hotel, Les Jardins de la Medina, provides the venue for your traditional Morrocan cookery course. Pupils will receive a morning's training in how to complete a 3-course meal and will get to sample the results for lunch. The dishes will include: home made bread, Moroccan salad, lemon chicken tagine and Grhiba dessert (Moroccan pastries).
