Morocco CRAFT + CULTURE Tour

Written By Kirsten Dickerson

DATES: February 15-25, 2026

GUESTS: 10 women + 1 host

PRICING: $4,195 per person, shared occupancy

Please inquire about single supplement/private room availability.

From the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert

This MOROCCO tour is an 11-day/10-night journey to Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Desert, and Fes.

Our journeys help foster an amazing experience for women to share together. You might start the journey as strangers, but you are sure to leave with many new lifelong friendships. We highly recommend this tour for mothers/daughters, sisters, and best friends to share. We have also found this tour to be a great option for solo travelers.

An Authentic Morocco

On our MOROCCO journey, you will discover the artisan crafts, architecture, food, and culture of amazing Morocco. The tour starts in magical Marrakech, heads to beautiful High Atlas Mountains, then the vast Sahara Desert, and finally up to historic Fes. Morocco is one of our favorite global destinations, and we trust you will love it too!

Intentional, thoughtful, sustainable

This tour is focused on responsible, sustainable tourism, which we have found to be one of the most meaningful ways to engage with travel in another culture.

  • As a traveler to Morocco with ARTIST & NOMAD, you will be investing your time and resources in local businesses and nonprofits that support women and artisans.

  • You will be invited to open your heart to the beauty found in the culture and crafts of Morocco through a variety of first-hand experiences with our local guides and partners. Such experiences include taking workshops with local artisans, meeting talented female artists, learning about history and architecture from our local friends, cooking with women from an empowerment NGO, shopping to directly support the makers and social businesses, enjoying tea time and traditional music with nomadic desert communities, and exploring the vast terrain of landscapes including desert, mountains, and valleys.

  • We are so honored to partner with The Anou, an award-winning collective representing over 600 artisans from cooperatives and workshops across Morocco. During our journey, you will visit some of the village cooperatives as well as The Anou’s main studio in Fes. At various points on our journey, you will learn traditional techniques of dying, weaving, and spinning directly from the artisans. You’ll also gain insight into powerful models of direct trade and social enterprise that are creating real opportunities for local women, youth, and artisan communities.

  • Our tour aims to equip you with tangible ways to live more intentionally and thoughtfully so that you can carry your journey with you beyond the travel experience alone. You will be inspired to consider how you can use creativity/design in your everyday life to express what you value.

What’s included

  • Accommodations: Enjoy 10 nights in beautiful and thoughtfully selected places, including designer riads, kasbahs, a luxury desert camp, and a historic home — all favorites of ARTIST & NOMAD.

  • Transportation: Local transportation and airport transfers (within designated arrival and departure timeframes.)

  • Meals: All meals with non alcoholic drinks are included as noted on the itinerary, except for two meals on your own. Moroccan food is both delicious and healthy, with a mix of traditional dishes, modern flavors, and international options.

  • Experiences:

    • Guided journeys through the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, taking in the breathtaking landscapes of these iconic regions.

    • Visits to a variety cultural sites, museums, and historical sites as well as the homes, villages, and cooperatives of many locals.

    • Time to explore the souks and shop directly from artisans, local designers, and social businesses that benefit the local people and communities.

    • Historic walking tours with trusted local guides, like a special Islamic Architecture tour in Fes.

    • Hands-on workshops with local craftspeople. Workshop offerings vary by tour but may include a cooking class, natural dyeing, carding wool, weaving, or basketry.

    • Open afternoons to visit a museum of your choice, shop the souks, or relax with a traditional Hammam spa treatment.

    • Invitation to partake in daily guided reflections and conversations designed to help you travel with intention—exploring themes like wonder, beauty, design, faith, intentional living, and gratitude.

A detailed itinerary and specific accommodations are provided to registered travelers only.

What’s not included

Airfare, travel insurance, visa (if needed), tips, alcohol, personal purchases, two meals, extra snacks, and optional afternoon activities such as a hammam (traditional Moroccan spa).

Details

  • Age Requirement: All travelers must be 18 years or older.

    Registration Deadline: October 15, 2025

    Pricing Per Person:

    • $4,195 USD- shared occupancy.

    • Please email us about single supplement/private room availability and extra fee.

    • A portion of your fee goes toward the ARTIST & NOMAD Artisan Fund.

    Due with Registation: $995 USD (non-refundable). If we have any questions about your registration we be in touch within 5 business days.

  • Deposit: $995 USD due registration

    2nd payment due October 15, 2025: $1,100 USD (+ if applicable, single supplement room fee)

    3rd payment due November 15, 2025: $1,100 USD

    Payment Terms: Our tours are intentionally small, and cancellations have a significant impact on our team and our local partners. For this reason, all payments are required, non-refundable, and non-transferable, as stated in the Terms. Please review our full terms before registering.

  • Travel Packet: 3-4 weeks after your registration, you’ll receive a detailed packet to help you prepare for your journey. This will include a detailed itinerary, travel arrival/departure guidelines, packing list, travel insurance information, cultural insights, and other travel tips.

    • Flights: The tour packet we provide will have detailed information you need to book your flights. You are responsible for booking a flight that arrives and departs within the suggested window as to not miss an activity or disrupt the tour for others. Please don’t purchase flights until ARTIST & NOMAD sends you the detailed itinerary and arrival/departure guidelines.

    • Travel insurance: This is required to protect you in case of an emergency or unexpected change of plans. We recommend purchasing it within 2 weeks of your initial payment so your ARTIST & NOMAD tour fees are covered, helping protect your investment. The company, type, and level of coverage you choose are entirely up to you.

    • Passport & Visa: Please ensure your passport is current and secure any visa needed, depending on your nationality.

      • European and US citizens do not currently need a visa to travel to Morocco.

    Connect Online: ARTIST & NOMAD will host a group video call via Google Meet, usually 2-3 months before the tour. This invites our travelers a chance to connect, ask questions, and learn more about the upcoming adventure in Morocco. You will receive an email with a detailed link when it is scheduled.

  • Activity Level: This tour requires a moderate level of activity. While not overly strenuous, it includes lots of walking, sometimes on rough terrain, steep steps, and hills. There will also be a few long travel days in vehicles during our journey to the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert. Please ensure you are physically able to keep up with the group if you plan to join this tour.

    Vaccinations: You are responsible for ensuring you have the vaccinations or vaccination exemptions required for travel and entry into your destination. We recommend visiting your doctor or a travel nurse to discuss what is best for you.

    • Currently, there are no vaccines required to enter Morocco.

    Health Policy: Please be sensitive to being guests in a foreign country (many locals do not drink) and avoid all excessive drinking. If alcohol is available on this tour, we kindly ask that you enjoy it mindfully and in moderation. Please note that smoking and drug use are not permitted.

  • Please read ARTIST & NOMAD’s Full Terms and Travel Philosophy before you register. Agreement to these terms is required to travel with ARTIST & NOMAD.

  • Questions? We are updating our FAQ page. In the meantime, please email us, and we’d be happy to connect and answer any questions.

Meet Your Host

Hosting your Moroccan journey is Hope Curran Lundblad from our amazing team of trusted travel hosts. Hope is an artist, spiritual director, and seasoned traveler who speaks both French and English and has co-hosted this tour previously. She is an American living in France and brings a love of beauty, design, and people that makes her an incredible leader for this small group tour.

Sample Itinerary

The complete itinerary and accommodations are shared with registered travelers only. Below is a sample of what to expect from this tour.

    • Afternoon arrival via Marrakech Airport. Transfer from airport to our Riad in the heart of the ancient Medina of Marrakech.

    • Welcome reception and dinner at the Riad.

  • Exploring the Marrakech Medina with a walking tour led by our local partner guide.

    • Walk through the Souks, visit local artisans, learn about the impact and influence of women in Morocco, visit a few favorite shops that support women, and visit the beautiful Bahia Palace.

    • Lunch in the Medina at one of our favorite restaurants.

    • In the afternoon, visit the Medersa Ben Yousef and view the Koutoubia Mosque from the outside. Learn about Argan oil and other natural products at a traditional pharmacy, go to the Photography Museum.

    • Free time to explore or return to the Riad to rest.

    • Dinner at the Riad.

  • A Day of Cooking

    • Visit to a beloved nonprofit for a special day of learning to cook traditional Moroccan Food. This social enterprise supports courageous women on their journey towards empowerment and financial independence. We will enjoy lunch here.

    • Return to the Marrakech Medina for the afternoon options:

    • Rest

    • Shop the souks and sustainable shops

    • Experience a traditional hammam experience (Moroccan spa)

    • Visit Majorelle Gardens and the YSL Museum.

    • Dinner at our Riad.

  • • Breakfast at Riad. Pack up and prepare for departure.

    • Cross the high Atlas Mountains.

    • Visit Cooperative Afous Gafous, artisan friends with The Anou, our favorite model for direct trade and empowerment of female artisans in Morocco.

    • Lunch with the artisans, followed by workshops in wool spinning and natural dyes

    • Opportunity to shop to support the artisans.

    • Head to Ait Ben Haddou and stay in a historic traditional kasbah for the night

    • Dinner at the Kasbah.

  • • Breakfast at the Kasbah

    • Morning visit to the famous kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.

    • Stop by to visit my favorite female artist’s gallery: Hafida Zizi

    • Drive by the Rose Valley.

    • Arrive in the valley of Dades before sunset.

    • Enjoy your evening meal and spend the night in a hotel in the valley at a boutique hotel.

    • Be captivated by the beauty in the surrounding valley!

  • • Breakfast at the hotel

    • Depart for the journey to the desert.

    • Visit the Gorges of Toudgha.

    • Visit the irrigation system before Erfoud

    • Visit the Fossils workshop

    • Camel ride near the dunes at sunset.

    • Spend the night in the camp close to the dunes.

    • Dinner at the camp. Enjoy the beautiful starry sky and magical desert landscape.

  • • Breakfast at the camp.

    • Off-road drive in 4WD cars into the Merzouga Desert.

    • Visit the Berber nomads in their tent and have tea with them.

    • Visit Khamlia village to enjoy the local live music.

    • Lunch at a local restaurant to try the Berber pizza

    • Spend the night in a Riad near the dunes.

  • •Breakfast in the Riad before heading out for a long journey to Fes.

    • Passing by the Ziz Valley stop for photos

    • Visit the Monkeys Forest

    • Arrive to Fez at sunset.

    •Stay in our favorite historic dar, one of the most beautifully restored homes in Fes.

    Dinner at the dar.

  • • Breakfast at the dar followed a morning Islamic Architecture walking tour with Alaa.

    • Lunch in a favorite local spot

    • Visit the medina, souks, the Tanaries and the Medrasa Bouaanania

    • Visit ceramics and zalij making

    • Hike to the hilltop at sunset to enjoy the view.

    Dinner at the dar.

  • • Breakfast at the dar

    • Morning weaving workshop at the Anou Headquarters. After the workshop, tea with the artisans and shop to support artisans, and bring home a beautiful Moroccan rug!

    • Lunch on your own and opportunity to have a final free afternoon to shop, explore the ancient medina, or relax at the rooftop of our dar.

    •Gather for a debrief to engage in conversation about our amazing journey together in Morocco.

    • Closing dinner at our accommodation.

  • Departure day! Today, we say goodbye after our wonderful time in magical Morocco.

    • Breakfast and final packing

    • Drive to Casablanca (3-hour taxi drive) to catch your return flight home.

Kirsten Dickerson
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