8-day Ouarzazate photo trip: Sunrise to sunset with pro

Capture light at the right moment, in the right place, with technical guidance every day

An 8-day photo trip through southern Morocco's oases near Ouarzazate, led by a professional photographer and a regional guide approved in the area. You'll shoot in the Valley of Roses, Dades Gorge, Togha and the Skoura oasis, learning technical tips as you work. Hotel stays, all transport by private air-conditioned vehicle, breakfast and dinner are included. The guide speaks French.

The experience

The trip runs on the principle that the best photograph happens when you're standing in the right light at the right time. A professional photographer travels with you each day to make that happen: positioning you for sunrise and sunset, the hours when the landscape shifts color and shadow. A regional guide approved in the area walks alongside, sharing the history and culture of each place so your images carry context. Between them, you get both the technical instruction and the local knowledge that turns a snapshot into a photograph you'll want to show people.

You'll move through the Valley of Roses, Dades Gorge, Togha and the Skoura oasis, 30km from Ouarzazate, traveling between them in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Each morning you're picked up from your hotel. Each evening you return to it. Breakfast and dinner are provided at your accommodation. The photographer and guide work with you throughout, disclosing technical shooting tips as the light changes and the landscape demands different approaches. By the end of the trip, you'll have mastered new photographic techniques and a portfolio of images from a region most visitors only pass through.

What’s included

• Private transportation between all sites and to your hotel each day.
• professional photographer guiding you through the trip.
• regional guide fluent in French and approved in the area.
• accommodation at hotels.
• breakfast and dinner each day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 27 Nov

AgesAdult (19 to 68 years) · Senior (69 to 75 years) · Youth (16 to 18 years) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideFrench

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Christine Garand

Is this one for you?Book this trip if you want to learn photography while traveling, not just see landscapes. The professional photographer and guide are there to teach you: positioning you for the best light, explaining why a shot works, and building your technical skills across the 8 days. You'll leave with both the images and the knowledge to take them.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 18 years). Children under 16 can't be included in the booking.

What is the Valley of Roses and when do we photograph it?

The Valley of Roses is a region near Ouarzazate known for its rose cultivation and dramatic landscape. You'll photograph it during the trip's 8 days, capturing it at sunrise and sunset when the light is strongest and the colors most vivid.

Does the guide speak English or only French?

The guide speaks French. If you need translation support, confirm language arrangements when you book.

What camera equipment do I need to bring?

Bring your own camera. The trip is designed for beginner to confirmed photographers, so any camera you're comfortable with works. The professional photographer will advise on settings and technique for the light and subjects you encounter.

Are meals included in the 8 days?

Breakfast and dinner are included each day at your hotel. Lunch is not included, so you'll have flexibility to eat where you choose or arrange meals during the day's shooting.

How does the private vehicle work across the 8 days?

A private, air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel each morning and returns you each evening. It handles all transfers between the oases and regions (Valley of Roses, Dades Gorge, Togha and Skoura), so you travel as a group without arranging separate transport.