DAY 1 Wednesday 17th July: 

FROM: UK TO: Marrakech 

Depart Stansted Airport 06:25, flight no. FR3556. Arrive in Marrakech 10:05. 

Team 1 will be met by their in-country representative and transferred by private bus to the hotel. This afternoon, students will take a walk into the markets and will stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2 Thursday 18th July: 

FROM: Marrakech TO: Oukaimeden 

After a leisurely start, getting their bearings, this afternoon students will be driven from Marrakech along El Haouz Plain towards the Ourika valley. The road climbs up to the alpine valley of Oukaimeden, a ski resort in winter and grazing temporary village in summer. In the afternoon, students will enjoy an orientation walk around the surrounding area to discover the rock carvings or watch the sunset over a high ridge. They will be staying overnight in a mountain refuge.

Morning briefing.

Having lunch in a rooftop restaurant in Marrakesh before heading out of the city to start exploring the Atlas mountains.

Team 1 has arrived at Oukaimeden, 2605m. Rainy weather, feels like home!

A short walk to explore the views around Oukaimenden

DAY 3 Friday 19th July

FROM: Oukaimeden TO: Iabassen 

Team 1 will leave the mountain refuge and follow a narrow valley before catching a zigzag mule path to Tizi n Ouatar pass. It's a long descent to Agouns village before a last climb over a pass leading to the remote Iabassen village. Students will be staying overnight in a village house.

Team 1 have set off for a day of hiking.

DAY 4 Saturday 20th July 

FROM: Iabassen TO: Tachedirte 

After breakfast students will hike up to Tizi n Tachedirte at 3200m, the highest point of the trek. There will be a long descent down into Tachedirte village. Team 1 will be staying overnight in village house.

Team 1 having breakfast in their first village before the second day of trekking.

Trekking up to their high summit 3200m. 

Team 1 at 3200m above sea level! Amazing!

DAY 5 Sunday 21st July

FROM: Tachedirte TO: Tinoughrine 

This morning, students will continue down the valley to Tinoughrine, the community project base. They will meet the village community and visit the project sites to learn about what they will be doing whilst here. They will be staying overnight in a village house.

Team 1 ready to leave for their shorter hike towards the village where they will begin their project work.

And they're off!

Having afternoon tea in Tinoughrine before a brief on the project starting tomorrow.

Playing football with the locals.

DAY 6-9 Monday 22nd July to Thursday 25th July

Tinoughrine

Students will be getting stuck into their project work over the next four days. They will be staying overnight in a village house.

Team 1 begin their first project. Clearing loose rocks from the side of the road.

Walnut fruit!

Having a party by the walnut tree and enjoying a rewarding lunch after today's hard work.

Team 1 starting work on the irrigation channel. Clearing rocks to allow better water flow.

Team 1's second project - incinerator foundations.

Is that Mr Tuton or Spider-Man? 

Enjoying a break from the project.

Enjoying a foot bath in the waterfall.

Team 1 outside their accommodation before taking a walk.

Busy few days for Team 1. #Exhausted

Team 1 are moving to Armoud, a day ahead of schedule using a minibus.

Team 1 have arrived at their beautiful accommodation in Armoud. A well earned rest after their project work.

Celebrating Henry's birthday, happy birthday Henry.

Team 1 have a new member, welcome to the team!

DAY 10 Friday 26th July

FROM: Tinoughrine TO: Aroumd 

Team 1 will pack up at their project and say goodbye to the village and hike to Aroumd. The team will have the afternoon to relax, or they can do a short walk around the local area. They will be staying overnight in a village house.

Team 1 off to explore Aroumd.

DAY 11 Saturday 27th July

FROM: Aroumd TO: Essaouira 

After breakfast, Team 1 will drive to Essaouira. They will have the afternoon to explore this coastal city. They will stay overnight in a hotel.

Team 1 take a trek around the local area including a pine wood.

Afternoon tea.

No caption needed, can you spot the joke?

Washing up time!

The local guides and a quick photo opportunity.

Team 1 enjoying a lovely lunch on the way to Essaouira.

Team 1 stopped at an Argan cooperative on the way to Essaouira. They watched the nuts being prepared and the oil being extracted.

Arrived in Essaouira.

Enjoying their evening meal.

DAY 12 Sunday 28th July

Essaouira

Team 1 has another free day to explore Essaouira. They will be staying overnight at a hotel.

Team 1 starting their own guided tour of the town.

Enjoying their last meal in Essaouira.

DAY 13 Monday 29th July

FROM: Essaouira TO: Marrakesh 

After breakfast, Team 1 will transfer back to Marrakesh. In the afternoon, the group can do an optional tour of the city with a guide, and visit the water museum. They will stay overnight in a hotel.

Heading to Essaouira for the final time.

Mr Tuton Snr. and Mr Tuton Jnr. reunited.

Team 1 have finished a morning of shopping in Essaouira and are heading back to Marrakesh.

Chapeaux for the magnificent seven. Hand knitted from their friend at the harbour.

Team 1 are back in Marrakesh and feeling the heat. They are setting off for a final meal in the medina.

Team 1 enjoying their last meal in Morocco and embracing the Moroccan culture.

DAY 14 Tuesday 30th July

FROM: Marrakesh TO: UK 

Team 1 have most of the day to explore more of Marrakesh. After an early dinner, students will head to the airport ready for their flight home. 

Depart Marrakesh Airport 20:15, flight no. FR7869. Arrive in Stansted 23:50.

Having lunch near the hotel.

Team 1 and 2 have safely checked in and waiting to board. Bye bye Morocco, it's been amazing.

Expect 2am arrival at school