Clay in Marrakech, March, 2019
with Caroline Douglas
Adventure in Creativity
Want to explore a unique culture filled with art? Would you like to find and express your creative inspiration in that very place?
Join us in discovering the Red City: Marrakech, Morocco with artist Caroline Douglas and Gwen Ware in March of 2019. This adventure will be an exclusive creative and cultural immersion filled with clay, food, travel, friendly people, shopping, and magic.
Our creativity will be fed by all the sites, sounds and smells of Marrakech. We will have the opportunity to create in a contemporary clay studio in the new city. We will hand build our own Hamsas and decorate them with the treasures we find in the secret flea markets plus create a personal talisman in honor of our trip.
The Trip
Our 10 day journey will take us into the magical souks of the Red City to explore and find treasures. We will visit the coastal town of Essaouira where we will experience the Atlantic Ocean from the African continent during a sunset camel excursion. We will visit a Berber village in the Atlas Mountains.
Our stay will be in the beautiful Riad Maison 28 which is located in the heart of the Marrakech medina in a family neighborhood, within minutes walk to the famous Marrakech souks, historical sites, museums, gardens and a variety of the highest rated restaurants. We will have the entire riad to ourselves with security and staff to assist us in any way.
We have access to the secret shopping experiences that we will share with you. We will have a henna/ cocktail party on the rooftop terrace and many more unexpected surprises!
All the planning is done for you but you will have plenty of free time to explore Marrakech, a major city in the Kingdom of Morocco. Come find your magic carpet and Rock the Kasbah with us!
You will leave with much inspiration and appreciation.
Our Itinerary:
(This is a suggested itinerary which may change based on weather, availability, etc.)
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Thursday February 28
Arrival Marrakech midday/midafternoon with Airport Transfer
Neighborhood and Souk Orientation walk
Dinner together at a local delicious restaurant
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Friday March 1
Maison 28 breakfast
Clay at Zineb’s pottery studio
Lunch Gueliz
Le Jardin Marjorelle
Explore Gueliz
Henna/cocktail party/dinner on the roof terrace at Maison 28
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Saturday March 2
Maison 28 breakfast
Studio time
Lunch in a local home with Setti Fatma
Visit the enchanting Anima Gardens in the Ourika Valley
Berber Museum and/or MACAAL
Free Dinner
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Sunday March 3
Maison 28 breakfast
Flea Market shopping at Bab Khemiss
Lunch at La Ferme
Studio time
Tangia dinner at the Riad
Monday March 4
Maison 28 breakfast
Drive to Imil in the Atlas Mountains: donkey ride into Berber Village
Lunch at Kasbah Toubkal or Al Maqam
Hike or free afternoon
Dinner together at local restaurant
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Tuesday March 5
Maison 28 breakfast
Amal Cooking School
Lunch there
Afternoon: Musee Boucharouite
La Maison Photographe
Exploring the souks
Dinner on your Own​
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Wednesday March 6
Maison 28 breakfast
Glaze at Zineb’s
Lunch with group
Afternoon: Bahia Palace
Medrasa
Dinner with Group
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Thursday March 7
Maison 28 breakfast
Travel to the coastal town of Essaouira
Visit Arghan Oil Coop, Rug Shop
Lunch of fresh fish by the sea
Shopping and sightseeing in Essaouira
Afternoon Sunset camel ride on the beach
Group dinner
Overnight in Essaouira
Friday March 8: ( Gwen’s Birthday!)
Travel back to Marrakech
Visit Poterie Village outside the city
Lunch together
Free Afternoon
Dinner on your Own
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Saturday March 9
Maison 28 breakfast
Pick up fired pieces and finish clay work
Lunch on your Own
Free afternoon
Farewell dinner party Maison 28
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Sunday March 10
Maison 28 breakfast
Departures
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Included in your trip:
*Airport transfers
*Private transportation throughout
*Guided tours and shopping
*Clay, instruction, and finished pieces
*Studio use in central Gueliz
*Entrance to Museums, Gardens and Historical sites
*Moroccan cooking class
*Travel to Essaouira on the coast with Beach Camel Ride
*Special celebrations
*Breakfast each day
*8 delicious lunches
*7 dinner experiences
*One time laundry service
*Planning assistance for your free time
*New friendships & cultural experiences
*So many amazing memories
Rooms include:
*Ensuite bathroom
*Bottled water
*Room safe
*Hair dryers
*Air conditioning and heat
*Wifi throughout the riad
Not included:
*Airfare (Royal Air Maroc offers round trip flights to Marrakech from JFK and Washington Dulles on the dates you will be flying) You will need to book your flight independently.
*Travel Insurance (highly suggested)
*Lunches, dinners, tours taken during your “free” time
*All shopping and cost of shipping if applicable
*Alcohol outside of planned dinners
*Staff gratuities
Workshop Adventure Pricing and Registration:
Total cost for 10 days/nights:
$3500.00 double occupancy
$4000.00 single room limited availability
Payment Details:
$650.00 non-refundable deposit** to reserve your space
Balance due 45 days prior to departure: January 15, 2019
**Deposit and payments are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another guest, if available
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Cancellation Policy:
Your deposit and subsequent payments are a commitment and each payment becomes non-refundable
once it is received.
*By registering for this trip with your deposit, you agree to the above cancellation Policy and to purchase your own trip insurance.
