Morocco Photo Workshop

Explore the rich history, vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and breathtaking landscapes of Morocco.

Morocco was one of the first photography workshops we led at Akari, and one lesson has stayed with us ever since. It pays to give a place time. That’s why we spend three nights near the dunes of Erg Chebbi. You can photograph a camel caravan along a ridge at sunset, then return at first light to see how the shadows have changed the shape of the sand. Over 13 days, you’ll also walk the blue lanes of Chefchaouen, meet artisans in Fes, and photograph Marrakech after dark. With just seven guests, Kevin Lisota has time to look at what you’re seeing, help you work through a tricky exposure, and give you feedback you can put to use the next morning.

Highlights

• Three nights at the edge of the Sahara. Ride a camel to our desert camp, photograph Erg Chebbi at sunrise and sunset, and compose your own frame as a camel caravan we arrange for photography moves along the dunes.
• A full day in Chefchaouen. Follow stairways and blue-washed lanes through the old town, with time to find a composition and wait for the street to come to life. If the sky looks promising, we’ll head up to the Spanish Mosque for sunset over the city.
• The working medina of Fes. Explore with local guides who can introduce you to the people behind the shopfronts. The dye vats at the Chouara Tannery offer a striking wide view. An artisan’s hands at work tell a different part of the story.
• Gnaoua music in Khamlia. Spend time with local musicians near Merzouga. Hearing the rhythm before you raise the camera helps you anticipate a drummer’s gesture and gives the photograph a story you’ll remember.
• Marrakech from afternoon into night. Photograph the food stalls and storytellers of Jemaa el-Fna, then return to the medina after dinner, when the stalls light up and the same streets take on a different character.