Overview

Join a small group of culturally curious creatives on an arts and cultural deep dive. Traveling overland from Tangier to Fez and Rabat, with an optional extension to Marrakesh, this Quest weaves encounters with artists, artisans, and scholars into a participatory exploration of Morocco’s heritage and contemporary arts scene.
Expect sincere connections, roundtable discussions, studio visits, and moments of shared learning that are both creatively and culturally enriching.

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Journey Objectives

  • Connect international arts practitioners and enthusiasts to Moroccan culture and its people.

  • Explore Morocco’s traditional and contemporary art scenes.

  • Foster frameworks for intercultural dialogue.

  • Encourage arts practices that reach beyond political borders.

  • Nurture authentic relationships and inspiration that resonate far beyond the itinerary.

Highlights at a Glance

  • Visits to Tetouan’s Fine Art School, rural artisans, and artist residencies.
  • Roundtable discussions and participatory workshops.
  • Encounters with local practicing artists, students, and academics.
  • Access to hidden studios and authentic cultural spaces 

The Route

Overland from Tangier → Tetouan → Fez → Rabat, with an optional add-on in Marrakesh.

People & Practices

Contributors to this Quest include local artists, artisans, art and language students, academics, and official guides — each offering perspectives that enrich the journey and deepen understanding.

Who It’s For

This Quest is designed for fine-art practitioners, researchers, educators, and arts enthusiasts seeking an immersive, ethically minded travel experience. Ideal for those who want to learn, exchange, and connect with Morocco’s art world beyond the surface.

Logistics

  • Accommodation: 3-star hotels, traditional riads, and family homestays.

  • Transport: Private Tourism Ministry-approved minibus, including airport pickup and group travel throughout the trip.

Group size: Maximum 14 participants, minimum 7 required to run.

 

What’s Included

All transport and transfers by private vehicle in Morocco.

Accommodation in guest houses and homestays (double/triple occupancy).

Meals as described in the itinerary (not all are group meals).

Academic lectures as described in the itinerary.

Services of one full-time experienced group leader and Moroccan facilitator.

Entrance fees to all monuments listed.

A curated program of cultural and artistic engagements.

 

Not included:

Flights, personal travel insurance (required),

personal expenses, meals/activities not listed in the itinerary.

 

Our Commitment

Artisan Quest, a project of Culture Vultures, has been curating immersive, ethical arts and cultural programs in Morocco since 2007. With deep local connections and over fifteen years of experience, our approach blends cultural insight with creative exploration, offering visitors access to people and places rarely encountered through mainstream travel.

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