Join me in exploring the maze of color and details of Essaouira with your sketchbook in hand. Between the old medina architecture (a UNESCO world heritage site), the robust fishing industry and a bustling shipyard the drawing possibilities are endless! We start with a guided tour explaining it’s history and includes a variety of great drawing spots each morning with afternoons free for exploration. The mosaic of colors and patterns, sounds and smells will astound and the friendly Moroccans are very welcoming. So much to draw! It's the perfect place to wander and fill a sketchbook.  I also have two wonderful adventures out of town - one to a weekly local market with lunch at a farmers home and the other an amazing camel ride down the shores of the Atlantic and into the dunes for a grill lunch. Then, each evening we we gather on the roof before dinner to review our sketchbooks. I will be presenting demonstrations on various topics and materials as well as supporting you with with plenty of individual feedback as you draw.

Our home will be a lovely, quiet riad (hotel) in a great location near the port on a quiet alley. It’s large sprawling rooms are tasteful decorated with comfortable beds and big bathrooms. A large living room and  rooftop patio with views invites us to relax and enjoy. Two dinners (on arrival and departure nights) and two lunch are included. Other meals can be enjoy at the many tasty local restaurants!

I can tell you after visiting for many years, I have found Morocco very safe - people are unbelievably hospitable and tourism is the fastest growing area of their economy so they take tourist safety very seriously. Come see for yourself!!