JOURNEYS / HOLIDAYS IN MOROCCO
Theme: Traditional Moroccan Activities in Morocco
CAMPING WITH NOMADS in MOROCCO | |
 | Forget the nomad pictured in your memories, walking from water hole to water hole. Climate change has resulted in a shortage of water sources, forcing the nomads to move their sheep and camels by truck, when they need to. However, even if you are walking only around the animals, conditions for this STAY IN THE MOROCCAN DESERT are rustic, and very basic. (True 'rough stuff'!) WELCOME TO MOROCCO! See this stay "CAMPING WITH NOMADS in MOROCCO" |
LIVING THE LIFE OF THE LOCALS | |
 | Spend relaxing days wandering around the farm, enjoy the intoxicating atmosphere of the local coffee shop, watching the Moroccans sipping mint tea while playing draughts or dominoes, go with the donkey to fetch water, lend a hand in the fields, or play soccer with the kids around you ... it’s your choice. WELCOME TO MOROCCO! See this stay "LIVING THE LIFE OF THE LOCALS" |
STAY AT AN OASIS IN MOROCCO | |
 | Work in the OASIS is traditional, and includes small-scale agriculture, house maintenance, maintenance of irrigation channels, fishing, harvesting dates, and animal care. Your hosts will be these workers. In such a paradise, what is it that forces these people to move to the city against their will? COME TO MOROCCO TO FIND OUT! WELCOME TO MOROCCO! See this stay "STAY AT AN OASIS IN MOROCCO" |
THERMAL BATHS AND MASSAGE IN MOROCCO | |
 | This is the most relaxing holiday we offer. But first it is necessary to understand the benefits of MASSAGE and so, in the mornings, you will go to the Hammam for a massage. Instruction in this art will be available at €4 a lesson (Different levels of tuition available, according to experience.) You will find that you remain relaxed throughout your stay – and even after your return. Which cosmetics do MOROCCANS use? This could be a subject of its own! Khol (Rimel), clay, henna, swak, argan oil, mixtures of lavender and roses... Ladies... Come and be made up! WELCOME IN MOROCCO! See this stay "THERMAL BATHS AND MASSAGE IN MOROCCO" |
MOROCCAN CUISINE COURSE | |
 | LEARN TO COOK THE MOROCCAN WAY Some Moroccan women are excellent cooks and will introduce you to MOROCCAN GASTRONOMY... WELCOME TO MOROCCO! See this stay "MOROCCAN CUISINE COURSE" |
EDUCATIONAL TOURS IN MOROCCO – sold by "SILC" | |
 | EDUCATIONAL TOURS IN MOROCCO WELCOME TO MOROCCO! See this stay "EDUCATIONAL TOURS IN MOROCCO – sold by "SILC"" |
RAMADAN IN MOROCCO | |
 | Fasting with local people during Ramadan in MOROCCO is a unique experience – only for the truly brave, who are prepared to make exceptional efforts to exchange their customs for those of another culture, for a little while... EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE! WELCOME IN MOROCCO! See this stay "RAMADAN IN MOROCCO" |
TERFEZIA: MOROCCAN DESERT TRUFFLES | |
 | Hidden in the sand, these TRUFFLES must be cooked before you eat it. On no account should you should confuse sand TRUFFLES (Terfezia) with the French "Tirmania" TRUFFLES. Terfezia is plentiful and is used as a vegetable in cooking. French Tubers are relatively rare, and so full of flavour that we can consider them as a condiment with which to flavour sauces. Terfezia is plentiful in sandy areas, where the climate is dry and semi-arid. The taste is rather special: like something between an artichoke and a mushroom. There are no recipes for preparing terfezia: it is the Southern people who cook them best. In the North, terfezia is prepared like Tagine, in earthenware pots. After the meat has been cooked, the potatoes are added, together with spices (salt, pepper and ginger), and oil. The terfezia is washed, peeled and chopped, then added to the ingredients in the pot; then after some further cooking, it is served hot. We can also boil terfezia in salted water, and add eggs to make an omelette. WELCOME TO MOROCCO! See this stay "TERFEZIA: MOROCCAN DESERT TRUFFLES" |
TADLAK OR POTTERY COURSES NEAR MARRAKESH | |
 | Stay near Marrakesh and learn the craft of TADLAK, in all the stages of its production. Alternatively; you may choose a pottery option. TADLAK IN MOROCCO. Creative holidays... TADLAK COURSE WELCOME TO MOROCCO! See this stay "TADLAK OR POTTERY COURSES NEAR MARRAKESH" |
TRADITIONAL DECORATIVE PLASTERWORK | |
 | Many ceilings in Moroccan houses are decorated with elaborate, ornate and intricate designs: all done in plaster. Learn the basics of this Moroccan craft. WELCOME TO MOROCCO! See this stay "TRADITIONAL DECORATIVE PLASTERWORK" |
INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN MOSAICS (cutting and assembly) | |
 | Manual cutting and assembly of mosaics. Both traditional and contemporary motifs are used widely in Morocco for decorating the walls and floors of MOROCCAN HOUSES. WELCOME TO MOROCCO! See this stay "INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN MOSAICS (cutting and assembly)" |
CARPET-MAKING COURSE | |
 | Some HOST FAMILIES make carpets and can teach you to make a small one to take home with you! You will be able to buy the materials you need, in the village. WELCOME TO MOROCCO! See this stay "CARPET-MAKING COURSE" |
BUILD OR RESTORE A TRADITIONAL HOUSE IN MOROCCO | |
 | BUILD OR RESTORE A TRADITIONAL MOROCCAN HOUSE, with techniques used by our ancestors. Supervised by a Maalem (expert), you will learn the basics of the ancient methods of construction, which provide a certain amount of temperature regulation, without the need for modern air conditioning. WELCOME TO MOROCCO! See this stay " BUILD OR RESTORE A TRADITIONAL HOUSE IN MOROCCO" |
