Andy Porter Photography Tour

Join Us in April, 2026 for an amazing Morocco Photography Tour with acclaimed Northwest photographer Andy Porter

With decades of experience capturing the world’s beauty, Andy Porter is a celebrated photographer and passionate educator. For him, photography has always been intrinsically linked to travel. If you are going to experience vast, incredible landscapes, exotic flowers, or an epic display of the Milky Way, capturing the moment through photography is an essential part of the journey. Capturing the ideal image, with just the right light, is not always easy, but it is always fun.

For several decades, Andy has called the Pacific Northwest home, living between the rugged North Cascades and the serene Puget Sound. Washington State is a photographer’s paradise, boasting rugged mountains, pristine coastlines, winding rivers, dense forests, stunning waterfalls, majestic lighthouses, and more. He currently specializes in astro-photography, finding immense excitement in capturing the night sky. For the past decade, he has served as a full-time high school photography and Photoshop teacher, in addition to teaching evening photography classes for adults for 17 years. Andy is passionate about teaching the fundamentals of photography, including aperture, depth of field, and the techniques for capturing stunning night sky images. He also enjoys instructing on the use of Adobe Photoshop for image editing, empowering aspiring photographers to master their craft. Andy currently resides in La Conner, Washington, at the mouth of the Skagit River, where he operates his Photography Gallery.

Photograph the magic of Morocco on an unforgettable adventure!

Learn from a Professional:
Ignite your creativity and elevate your photography! Learn composition and storytelling techniques, master light in dynamic environments, and discover how to capture authentic moments while traveling.

Amazing Locations:
Enjoy unique and breathtaking opportunities for stunning photos! The dramatic nighttime sky at new moon, the colors of Fes, the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, and Marrakech’s souks; Plus, explore techniques for exciting architectural photography

All Skill Levels Welcome:
Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned photographer, come unleash your creativity!

9-day tour/April 11~19, 2026
$4100 USD (2 to a room), $5200 (private room)
16-day tour/April 11~26 2026 (for those who wish to continue exploring more of this incredible country!)
$6300 (2 to room), $7500 (private room)

Click on the tour map for a larger view of the Morocco Photography Tour itinerary.

Included in all of our tours:

• • English-speaking tour director/guide/translator

• • Hand selected accommodations

• • Air-conditioned vehicle and professional driver

• • Pick-up and drop-off from ports of entry and exit

• • Luggage handling

• • Breakfast daily, select lunches and dinners that will be listed on your itinerary

• • Entrance fees

• • 24/7 support

• • Options to add (not included in price): Cooking class, a wine tasting tour, hot air balloon ride, horseback/ATV/carriage rides.
  • Lodging is a mixture of hotels, authentic riads, and luxury tents (with bathrooms/showers)

Day 1: Saturday, April 11: Arrive in Casablanca

Hassan II Mosque at night.

• • Welcome dinner (depending on arrival times/sunset over the Atlantic)

• • Night time photos of Hassan II Mosque

Day 2: Sunday, April 12: Casablanca to Marrakech

• • Hassan II Mosque tour

• • Jemaa el Fnaa (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

• • Travel to Marrakech (4 hours) 

Jemaa El Fnaa market in Marrakech is a favorite gathering spot for locals and visitors alike – and a fabulous location for photography.

Day 3: Monday, April 13: Marrakech

Jardin Majorelle, one of the most enchanting and mysterious gardens in Morocco.

• • Bahai Palace/Jardin Majorelle

• • Sunset photos

Day 4: Tuesday, April 14: Marrakech/Agafay Desert

• Travel to Agafay Desert (1.5 hours)

A stately procession of camels in the desert – a once-in-a-lifetime experience you’ll never forget.

A desert camp in the Agafay Desert, complete with running water, comfortable beds, and delicious food!

Days 5/6: Wednesday/Thursday, April 15/16: Essaouira

Travel to Essaouira (3.5 hours)

On your way to the beautiful fishing village of Essaouira (the windy city), you will stop at an Argan processing business run entirely by women. There, you will have an opportunity to purchase the many products they create (cosmetics, cooking oil, medicinal argan butter).

Essaouira has a relaxed vibe. Musicians, including Prince, Cat Stevens, Jimi Hendrix, and the Rolling Stones, used to hang out here, playing their music on the beach. Kite surfers come from all over the world to enjoy the wind and magic of the surf here.

Magnificent beaches and steady breezes make Essaouira a world-renowned spot for kite surfing.

In Essaouira, the opportunities for photography expand even further. All over this seaside town you will find captivating subjects, including the local alleyways, shops of handcrafted Thuya wood (native only to Morocco), leather and textile artisans and their works, jewelry, and spices, not to mention several galleries where you can peruse the work of other photographers. Along the rampart, you can find other intriguing subjects, including the fishermen who bring in their catches of the day. You can purchase directly from them and get your fresh choice cooked at a nearby restaurant. This is where you can photograph the iconic blue fishing boats Essaouira is famous for.

The blue boats of Essaouira are a favorite subject for photography.

• Argan Co-op/Medina (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Fish market
• Art galleries
• Thuya wood carving
• Revetment

Day 7: Friday, April 17: Marrakech/Ourika

Travel to Marrakech (3.5 hours)

There are many options for photography in the High Atlas Mountains, filled as it is with rivers, groves of olives, oranges, lemons, and dazzling snowy peaks. You can easily find a view you like along one of the many trails and perhaps see Ouzoud or Imlil Falls, barbary monkeys, locals traveling on donkeys, and observe life in a Berber village.

High Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

A Berber village in the High Atlas Mountains, where the Berber life has remained almost unchanged for centuries.

Day 8: Saturday, April 18: Free day in Marrakech

• Souks/dinner/entertainment

Today you’ll be free to photograph more of this fascinating city, or simply relax and do whatever is still on your wish list. In the evening we’ll meet for a complimentary final dinner for those who are leaving the tour tomorrow. Let’s recap our time together and enjoy reminiscing about the photography experiences we were blessed to share in this magical place!

Souvenirs on the Jamaa el Fna market in old Medina

Day 9: Sunday, April 19:

Option 1: Departure from Marrakech (9 day tour).

•  Beslama (Goodbye) till next time.

Option 2: (16 day tour). Travel to Skoura  (Travel time 5 hours over the High Atlas Mountains)

• Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage Site). This has been the back drop to many movies and used as a set in Game of Thrones. 
• Atlas Movie Studios (optional) Many  movies have been filmed here. 

Day 10: Monday, April 20: Skoura/Ouarzazate

Kasbah Amridil, Morocco. Fortified residence in Morocco made of mudbrick. A Skoura oasis landmark.

• Tour of Kasbah Amridil
• Photograph the Palmeraie de Skoura
• Bike ride
• Relax by the pool
• Spa day: hammam/massage

Day 11: Tuesday, April 21: Sahara Desert

Today we will drive to the Sahara Desert, passing through the dramatic Todgha Gorges on the way. (5+ hours)

Driving through the Todra Gorges – an incredible display of nature’s majesty.

A luxury tent camp in the Sahara. Comfortable beds, hot showers, and the incredible drama of the desert.

• Camel ride to tent camp (optional) where you can photograph the surreal changing colors/shadows over the enormous sand dunes at sunset.
• Dinner and entertainment included
• Night time sky photos that will be amazing!  Experience of a lifetime!

Day 12: Wednesday, April 22: Travel to Ifrane/Fes

(7 hours travel time)

Panorama sunny green slopes of Ifrane at Moyen Atlas mountains, Morocco

• Moroccan Switzerland/Barbary macaques

Day 13/14: Thursday/Friday, April 23/ 24: Fes

Leather dying in a traditional tannery in Fes

The souks of Fez are legendary for their color, variety – and bargains!

• Fes el Bali (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• Pottery/Rugs/Leather (Chouara Tannery)

Day 15: Saturday, April 25: Volubilis (ancient Roman ruins) to Casablanca (6 hours)

The ancient Roman city of Volubilis offers up an amazing array of beautifully preserved ruins.

The iconic Rick’s Cafe– a fully functioning restaurant – is a faithful reproduction of the iconic movie set for the film Casablanca.

• UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Rick’s Cafe for final dinner

Day 16: Sunday, April 26: Depart Casablanca

Casablanca and the famous Hassan II Mosque.

Today, we say goodbye to Morocco. Or, as they say in Darija, Beslama, till next time!