22 Our trips are bound by our Booking Terms & Conditions - for details visit discover-the-world.co.uk/educationalvisitsMorocco Deserts, mountains and starry nightsFollowing a short 3½ hour fl ight you arrive in Morocco, greeted by the technicolour life of Africa and Islam, a whole world away from Europe. In this land of great contrasts students can learn about its fusion of cultures; discover the Sahara, the largest hot desert on earth; venture into the spectacular High Atlas or Anti-Atlas Mountains; visit the vibrant cities of Marrakesh or Agadir; see dramatic sandstone arches on the Atlantic coast and delve into local history at ancient tombs and palaces. The set itineraries we offer (5 or 7 days), include a night in the desert which is proving extremely popular with teachers and students alike. Enjoy a traditional dinner, sunset and a spot of star gazing - with minimal light interference the Milky Way, Pleiades (the seven sisters) and Orisons Nebula are often visible. Following a night in Berber tents, and a very early wake up call, ride camels out to the dunes. Dismount at the peak of the highest dune to marvel at the drama and changing colours of the sands as the sun rises over the Sahara. Wherever you travel and whichever itinerary you choose, you are presented with an abundance of subject matter and natural phenomena.Why Morocco with Discover the World?FREE teacher inspection trips - see our website for detailsDirect liaison with your dedicated travel specialist who has fi rst hand experience of what the region has to offer school groupsItineraries that include the following Geography topics: Hot Deserts and their Margins; Ecosystems; Landforms; Tectonic Processes; Desertifi cation; River Environments; Living in Harsh Environments; Water Security; World Cities; Changing Urban Environments; Rural Communities and Farming Systems; Cold EnvironmentsCross curricular opportunities include Science and GeologyVisit a developing country and experience 'life on the margins'Prices from£598Based on 40 students and 4 staff on a 5-day tripAit-Benhaddou © Floortje

talk to the experts 01737 214 214 23Outline Itineraries Morocco HighlightsTizi n Tichka Pass / High Atlas Mountains Plate Tectonics, Hazards, Rural CommunitiesThe awe inspiring Tizi n Tichka Pass winds its way up the Atlas Mountains, through verdant foothills and past Berber villages to the highest point at 2092m. On the descent pass through the arid regions of the pre-Sahara.Sahara Explorer (5 days)Departures: year roundDay 1 Arrive in Morocco / Tizi n Tichka Pass / High Atlas Mountains / Overnight OuarzazateDay 2 V alle du Dades / Todra Gorge / Overnight Merzouga Desert Camp with Sahara sunsetDay 3 Sahara sunrise / Valle Du Draa / Overnight OuarzazateDay 4 Ait-Benhaddou / Marrakesh Djemma Al-Fna / Overnight MarrakeshDay 5 Gardens / Depart Morocco on flight home Atlantic Coast & the Anti-Atlas (5 days)Departures: year roundDay 1 Arrive in Morocco / Overnight AgadirDay 2 Coastal drive south / Atlas Mountains / Fort Bou Jerif / Overnight Desert CampDay 3 Anti-Atlas / Berber villages / Overnight in KerdousDay 4 Tafraoute / Overnight at Kasbah TizourganeDay 5 Return to Agadir / Depart Morocco on flight homePlease note 7 day versions of these itineraries are also available.Valle du Dades - Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs Rural Studies, Agricultural SystemsWith its origins in the High Atlas, the Dades River valley is home to orchards, fields, palm groves and rose gardens which stretch out along a strip of fertile land. Roses grow here in their thousands.Todra Gorge Water Erosion, LandformsThis huge fault divides the High Atlas and the Jebel Sarhro. With sheer 300m walls of pink and grey rock, they tower over you as you walk through this impressive natural wonder.Overnight Merzouga Desert Camp Arid Environments, Desert Landscapes, Sustainability Remote Merzouga, reached by 4x4, is the stunning location for an overnight camping adventure. A 'must-do' desert experience ending with an unforgettable sunrise over the Sahara.Ait-Benhaddou SustainabilityThis UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an ancient Berber village built on a former caravan route. It is a popular film location and has appeared in Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.Legzira Beach Coastal Landforms, ErosionOn the southern coast of Morocco, just a few miles north of Sifdi Ifni, this impressive beach boasts a series of monumental, natural rock archways, of sea worn sandstone. Anti-Atlas MountainsLandforms, GeologyThe Anti-Atlas range formed in the Paleozoic Era (300 million years ago), as the result of continental collisions. They border the Sahara on the Atlantic coast and extend northeast. Tafraoute Geology A town 1200m above sea level, surrounded by huge blocks of granite in various shades of pink. Our Atlantic itinerary uses a hotel perched clifftop with sweeping views.Merzouga desert campLegzira Beach © Andrey Plis© Tom Charnock© SkRgY