Photography holidays - small groups / Morocco!

Hi folks

I am putting on 2 friendly / small group photo explorer holidays in Morocco towards the end of September / October 2009 (after Ramadan). Morocco is one of the world's most rich and varied photography countries!

These are for very small groups (10 maximum) and will include all flights (from the UK, a supplement may be required or you can organise your own transport from other countries), travel, accommodation and food.

We have a great itinerary specifically chosen for photographers, in one of the world's most renowned photography countries.

There will be instruction and personal feedback available, though these holidays are primarily about getting out there and taking photos, enjoying the company of fellow photographers, exchanging information and raising your skills on an individual basis.

Dates are to be confirmed but the itinerary and prices are as follows (a further holiday will also be added, possibly a camel safari, please wait for further details):

Day 1.
Marrakech – Beni Mellal – Kasba Tadla – El Ksiba – piste Lac Tislit and Imichil overnight in auberge (350kms)

Day 2.
Imichil - piste Tizi n’Ouano (2867m one of highest off-road passes) – Msemrir – Tamlalt in Dades valley – overnight auberge (145kms)

Day 3.
Dades – piste Tizi n’Tazazert (Jbel Sarhro) – N’kob - Zagora overnight auberge/camping (210kms)

Day 4.
Zagora – south to desert – piste to dunes of Chegaga and dried lake Iriki – piste Foum Zguid overnight camping (220kms)

Day 5.
Foum Zguid – Bou Azzar – Agdz – Tamnougalt Kasbah – Ouarzazate overnight hotel (250kms)

Day 6.
Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – piste Telouet – Tizi n’Tichka (260km) – Marrakech. (230kms)

Day 7.
Rest day Marrakesh / return for 7-day tourers.

OPTIONAL - 3-day add on:
Day 8.
Marrakech – Essaouira overnight hotel B&B (180kms)

Day 9.
Coast road Agadir – Taroudant overnight hotel (250kms)

Day 10.
Taroudant – palm groves of Tioute – Tizi n’Test (2100m) – Marrakech (255kms)

Day 11.
Return home with great memories and lots of stunning photos!

My qualifications and experience:
Published by Sinar cameras (international photography competition winner), Hasselblad, Fujifilm, Bronica cameras.

Founding head of the Chartered Quality Institute Digital Group (the first to publish free international multi-industry guidelines on the management of digital image quality.

Board member of UPDIG (similar to the CQI digital group, but purely for the photography sector / international collaboration).

Exhibited internationally under royal patronage, at Arles Rencontres and (coming up) at Cork Street, Mayfair, London.

UK national calendar awards finalist.

38th Master Craftsman in the UK and Ireland.

Producer of a complete 'how to do digital photography' curriculum containing 700 tutorials.

Experience in training and consulting for both photographers and major companies.

Please drop me a line for further details and enquiries... it would be great to meet some PictureSocial members out there and show you some of these fabulous places.

PRICES:
£800 - £1,050 (all inclusive, food, flights - from UK - accommodation travel). Overseas folks will need to cover their flight costs.

Best wishes!

Mike :)