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MOROCCO& H C E K A R MAR A R I U O A S S E ) S T H G I N (9 MOROCCO 9 NIGHT ITINERARY

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MOROCCO MARRAKECH ESSAOUIRA AL HAOUZ

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SEE THE WORLD Y! DIFFERENTL We believe in the power of extraordinary experiences. They allow us to see ourselves, others and the world differently, and develop our confidence, independence and resilience.

9 NIGHT JOURNEY MOROCCO Join us on an incredible journey through Morocco. Led by local experts, we discover the souks of Marrakech, the history of Essaouira and the reality of life in a rural community. It’s a journey that sparks learning, growth and greater possibility. A journey that resonates forever.

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DAYS 1-2 DISCOVER MARRAKECH Sleep: Hotel Amalou

Touch down in Marrakech – welcome to North Africa! Meet your local World Challenge guides and get the lowdown on our cultural itinerary ahead. Feel the energy of this imperial city as we travel to our hotel past palaces, mosques, mopeds and donkey carts.

After a good night’s rest, we’ll kick off our trip with a responsible travel workshop. Next up is a crash course on Moroccan culture with Cafe Clock.

Listen closely as a local expert teaches you some simple Moroccan phrases and gestures. Learn about

DAYS 3-6 AL HAOUZ COMMUNITY-LED PROJECT Sleep: Homestay/guesthouse Travel: Transfer 2.5hrs to Al Haouz

Travel out of the city by private minibus and meet the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) in the Al Haouz region, just outside Marrakech.

HAF helps farming families to manage their food cultivation sustainably.

The aim is to improve food security and rural incomes while protecting the environment and empowering communities. Initiatives like tree nurseries are a great way to produce high-quality food with minimal water resources.

mealtime etiquette, ask about religious customs and understand more about spirituality in Morocco.

Feeling hungry? We’ll be chowing down on tasty traditional cuisine like tagine, couscous and spiced harira soup.

TRAVELLING RESPONSIBLY YOUR RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL WORKSHOP WILL HELP YOU TO TRAVEL AND INTERACT IN AN ETHICAL WAY. APPLY WHAT YOU LEARN AND YOU’LL DEVELOP A RESPONSIBLE MINDSET THAT YOU CAN CARRY THROUGH LIFE.

The best way to understand their work is to get involved. Leap outside your comfort zone and join the community to help out. Our tasks will depend on what’s needed most when we arrive.

It’s going to be hot, so we’ll take regular breaks and keep hydrated.

To get the most from this experience, you’ll need to be proactive: ask for help, listen to the locals, and work together as a team. Engage with your hosts, learn about their lives, and you’ll leave with a rare insight into local life.

MEET THE BERBERS MOROCCO’S ORIGINAL INHABITANTS, BERBER CULTURE DATES BACK TO PREHISTORIC TIMES. TODAY, IT’S AN IMPORTANT PART OF MODERN MOROCCAN LIFE. YOU’LL EXPERIENCE BERBER INFLUENCES EVERYWHERE, FROM ARCHITECTURE AND FOOD TO MUSIC.

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DAYS 7-8 DISCOVER ESSAOUIRA Sleep: Hotel Souiri & Hotel Amalou.

Travel: Transfer 5hrs to Essaouira & transfer 2hrs 45mins back to Marrakech

DAY 9 MARRAKECH CRAFTS AND CULTURE Sleep: Hotel Amalou

DAY 10 TRAVEL HOME FROM MARRAKECH MOROCCO 9 NIGHT ITINERARY

After our final morning with the community, we’ll journey west to Essaouira. This coastal town was once a major trading post between Africa, Europe and America. Today, it has a rich cultural mix, artistic flair and laid-back vibes.

Join a guided walking tour of the Jewish quarter and old medina, a treasure trove of spices, silks, tagine pots and more. Essaouira is famous for its woodworkers – see them in action, creating intricate boxes and musical instruments in their workshops. When

] Back in Marrakech, we’ll experience more of Morocco’s traditional culture with a pottery class. Watch an expert at the wheel, then roll up your sleeves and have a go at this ancient Moroccan art.

we reach the port, you’ll see the fishermen mending their nets while their bright blue boats bob in the harbour.

After a comfy night’s rest, we’ll dive deeper into local culture with a cooking class. Join the experts at L’Atelier Madada cookery school to make Moroccan classics like tagine and authentic mint tea. Get creative in the kitchen, then tuck in. Later, we’ll hop back on the bus and return to our hotel in Marrakech.

As the sun sets and the city walls start to glow, you’ll understand why Marrakech is nicknamed ‘the Red City.’

Tonight, we’ll celebrate everything we’ve experienced together with a final team meal.

In the afternoon, we’ll take a guided tour around the souks and ancient medina. Smell the leather, taste fresh dates and meet local artisans as we weave through the alleyways. Seen something you like? Count out your dirhams and negotiate a good price.

When it’s time for a break, we’ll do as the locals do and stop for some sweet mint tea.

All too soon, it’s time to say farewell to your guides and fly home.

It’s been a truly eye-opening trip.

You’ve been plunged into Marrakech life, you’ve explored Essaouira, you’ve worked with a rural community, and you’ve experienced the reality of daily life. These experiences have revealed

just how varied and fascinating humankind really is. Life will never seem quite the same again.

It doesn’t stop here. Share your story with challengers from around the globe and continue the story at @weworldchallenge.

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RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL. We base our responsible travel initiatives upon the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

We’re driven to create positive contributions in the world, but also humble enough to know the types of community initiatives our young travellers should and shouldn’t be involved with.

We carefully select all community engagements to be appropriate for young people and after more than 30 years of overseas student travel we’ve established strong and long standing relationships

with our overseas community partners that are evaluated each year to ensure we’re truly serving both people and planet.

This holistic approach means our young travellers work towards a community initiative while also coming home with greater humility and sense of place in their world.

Below are a list of the UN Sustainable Development Goals we’re positively contributing towards.

THE RESULTS FROM CHALLENGERS KNOWLEDGE on issues around responsible travel

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