Morocco food tour

Planet

Carbon Reduction

The use of small vehicles helps to reduce the amount of fuel we use and therefore our carbon footprint. We also spend a night camping in the desert at Erg Chebbi, experiencing the Nomad lifestyle. Here we eat in the traditional way, with a tagine dinner around a camp fire. The camp is run with utmost respect for the environment and waste kept to a minimum and disposed of responsibly. Water is supplied from the camp's own well, and bottled water is supplied in recycled glass bottles. The electricity at the camp is generated using solar panels.

As a travel company we are acutely aware of our impact on the environment. All of our tours display a carbon footprint, and we strive to reduce our emissions by regularly reviewing our tours and embracing low-impact styles of travel such as trains, public buses or walking – which offer the added benefit of getting a closer connection with the destination and local community.


Environment and Wildlife

Drinking water is provide in the vehicle in large 5 litre containers. These bottles are reused by locals to store either water, olive oil or any other liquids and sold in the local markets for that purpose. The drivers hand them to locals in villages or when we arrive at the hotel for people to collect them. Customers are also encouraged to use water filter bottles wherever possible to further reduce the use of plastic.

We strive to support nature and biodiversity through protection and projects, and for every customer that travels with us we make a donation to Rewilding Britain and Cool Earth.

People

Local Economy

On this trip we stay in the small of village of Midelt and spend time with a Berber family to experience local Berber cuisine and learn about the Berber way of life. We also have the chance to explore the village and surrounding countryside. This enables us to get closer to the local culture and gain an insight into their lives. Using locally owned accommodation and taking local meals not only provides direct employment but also has the effect of distributing money to small businesses within the villages and towns we visit along the way.

We have worked together with our local agent in Morocco for many years now and we’re proud of their responsible practices and strong ethics when it comes to tourism within Morocco. The team are regularly involved with our responsible business projects. In 2017, we funded the purchase of three looms for a women’s only cooperative based on the suggestion and brilliant business proposal from our Moroccan partner. The office staff and the on the road teams work hard to find meaningful and sustainable projects in Morocco that we can get involved with both financially and by raising awareness through our customers.

Our local leaders are the heart of tours. They bring passion and unrivalled knowledge of the destinations and communities that we visit. Their guidance ensures we observe the cultural norms in a destination, they act as a bridge between travellers and the local community and ensure that tourism is a positive experience for both host and guest. We believe in supporting local; staying in locally-run hotels, exploring markets, buying snacks from street vendors, and by doing this we add money to the local economy and enhance our connection with the local community.

Employment, Inclusivity and Diversity

We use local city guides throughout this tour as well as using a local tour leader. The camp staff in the desert are all from the area, the camp provides a valuable source of employment in what is a economically deprived area.