Day 1

A 3.00am airport start, but spirits were high as we arrived in Marrakech ready to explore! We visited the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, learning how religion shapes the city’s landscape, before diving into the vibrant souks – full of colour, spices, lanterns and brilliant bargaining skills on display.

A fantastic first day – more adventures to come!

Day 2

Today has been nothing short of spectacular!

We crossed the breathtaking Atlas Mountains, travelling through snow-capped peaks while learning about the powerful tectonic processes that created them through continental collision. Seeing fold mountains in real life is a far cry from the classroom diagrams!

We stopped for lunch in Ouarzazate, famously home to major film studios — students were amazed to hear how this desert-edge city has featured in huge Hollywood productions.

Now, the adventure continues… we’re on the coach heading towards the Sahara to meet our camels at Zagora! Soon, students will be trekking across the sand dunes, experiencing one of the world’s most iconic desert landscapes first-hand.

From snow-capped mountains to the edge of the Sahara — what a day!