souks,sand+ sea
Morocco
SUSAN LENART
OCTOBER 5 - 18, 2025
ARTIST & NOMAD
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ARTIST & NOMAD ⋆
souks,sand+ sea
You’re Invited!
OCTOBER 5 - 18, 2025
Join Susan Lenart and myself on a 13 night - 14 day allinclusive travel experience exploring the people and culture of Morocco, including a 3-workshop in my nomad atelier in the Sahara with Susan.
Escape to this far away land of patterns, colors and secret alleyways, kasbahs and camels on this journey of a lifetime. We have curated the most delicious escape filled with guided shopping, cultural exploration and a 3 day workshop with Susan bursting with creativity and inspiration as we gather wander and create our journey though the ancient trade route.
Let’s make memories and jewelry in Morocco at my nomadic studio on the wild edge of the Sahara at Kasbah Aitisfoul.
your curator,
Michelle xo
Susan Lenart
Nomadic Jewellery Artist
A piece of jewelry is more than just a beautiful accessory and more than the sum of its parts. In the past 30 years growing as an artist, I have travelled to Southeast Asia, South America, Central America, East Africa, Australia, Indonesia, France, and Croatia observing both nature and history. I visited small villages and marveled at being able to witness their ancient traditions. I found that history, art, tradition and culture can not help but to be a big influence on adornment. Culture becomes embedded into this medium through every stitched or stamped symbol in fabric and every carved and engraved mark in metal.to write an introduction that is short, sweet, and to the point.
“Travel opens your heart broadens your mind, and fills your life with stories to tell”
Day 1: Marrakech
Sunday, October 5, 2025
arrival
If possible plan your arrival for late morning/early afternoon and where you will be met at the airport and transferred to our Riad where will will enjoy a welcome tea. After checking in, those that arrive early will embark on a escorted Medina wander.
Evening brings a beautiful Welcome Henna Dinner Party, where we will get to know each other and enjoy our first delicious Moroccan evening rooftop meal together.
Day 2: Marrakech
Monday, October 6, 2025
a wander,
BREAKFAST 8 AM | DEPART 9 AM
After breakfast it’s off for some adventuring! First we will visit the lovely Le Jardin Secret - a former 18th century palace restored to a public garden. After lunch we will take a guided tour of the ancient Medina and souks and learn about the artisans ancient crafts. Dinner will be at a local restaurant.
Day 3: Marrakech/Essaouira
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
a seaside gather
BREAKFAST 8 AM | DEPART 9 AM
We depart Marrakech to the Atlantic coast, Essaouria. We will spend the next two nights enjoying the laid back vibes of this seaside town that is protected by an 18th century ramparts. Also know as Mogador. The medina of Mogador is a great place to wander as is the seaside port.
Day 4: Essaouira
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
windy seaside
BREAKFAST 8 AM | DEPART 9 AM
Today is a day to wander, gather or create. Free to roam either together or as a group in the Medina or the seashore. We will have our guide for any one that wants to have a guided tour available.
Day 5: Essaouria/Ouarzazate
Thursday, October 9, 2025
on route,
BREAKFAST 8 AM | DEPART 9 AM
We depart Essaouira and cross the famous Tizi n Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains. Here everything changes and a very different Morocco emerges. From the barren desert to the stunning red rock mountains outlined by lush green river beds, the contrast is spectacular. We will visit Kasbahs and spend the night in Ouazazate.
Nota Bene: this is a prospective itinerary. It is subject to modifications, local weather, new opportunities and the desires of the group.
NOMAD ATELIER
NOMAD ATELIER
The workshop will be held in my atelier on the wild edge of the Sahara at Kasbah Aitisfoul, a 10 metre air - conditioned studio . . .
Friday, October 10, 2025
Day 6 - Ouarzazate to Aitisfoul, our workshop with Susan begins tomorrow.
Day 7, 8 & 9: Aitisfoul Nomad Atelier
Saturday, October 11, 2025 thru
Monday, 13, 2025
3 day workshop with Susan
DAILY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
8:30 am - 9:30 am Breakfast
10 am - 1:30 pm: Workshop
2 pm - 3:00 pm Lunch
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Studio time
The Studio will remain open after hours if anyone wants to keep their hands occupied.
One of these days, we will participate in the weekly local Souk for our Souk to Tagine Experience where we will shop like the locals and return to Aitisfoul for a hands-on cooking class with Chef Mohamed.
SUPPLY LIST: a supply list will be send out to you once you are registered.
Day 10: Erg Chegaga
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
sunsets & camels
BREAKFAST 8 AM | DEPART 9 AM
Today our adventure begins in 4 x 4’s as we off road & pass different landscapes of the desert. The dunes of Erg Chegaga are far from the villages allowing you to experience the overwhelming expanse and tranquility of the Sahara. Enjoy the light and color as we climb the dunes after our camel trek to view the majestic Saharan sunset. This evening we will listen to the drums under the desert sky and fall asleep in luxury tents.
Day 11: Erg Chegaga/Taroudant
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
making tracks,
BREAKFAST 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
After a beautiful sunrise and breakfast we will make our way through the varying scenery of the dunes, stony desert and and plains as we make our way to lunch. We will then go to the carpet town of Taznacht and visit a carpet collective. We will spend the night in Taroudant to break up the journey back to Marrakech.
Day 12: Taroudant/Marrakesh
Thursday, October 16, 2025
traveling back to kech,
BREAKFAST 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Following breakfast we will continue our journey to Marrakech. Once we are checked in we will have the rest of the evening to relax. A casual dinner tonight.
Day 13: Marrakesh
Friday, October 17, 2025
souking&shopping soiree
BREAKFAST 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
After breakfast it will be time to explore the alleyways of the Medina as we wander the souks. After lunch, we’ll spend our time shopping and sharing our favourite artisans and shops with those that are interested or this day can be free for you to enjoy as you like.
We will meet tonight and enjoy our group farewell dinner.
Day 14: Marrakesh
Saturday, October 18, 2025
farewell… for now
BREAKFAST 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Airport transfers or onward adventures.
Until we meet again, inshallah.
Blisama
the journey is the ultimate destination
THE INVESTMENT
$6200.00 USD
This is a 14 day all inclusive Art of Travel Experience, including a 3 day jewelry workshop with Susan Lenart in Morocco.
Rooms are twin share occupancy. (Single room supplement extra $1400 usd, limited number available).
$2000 USD NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT IS DUE UPON ENROLMENT
12 participants maximum
JOIN THE ADVENTURE
October 5 - 18, 2025
TOTAL AMOUNT || $6200 USD (twin share)
(private room supplement $1400 USD based on availability)
DEPOSIT || $2000 USD
PLEASE NOTE:
There will be no refunds for this trip due to the planning and logistics involved. When you register be sure to know all you can about travelling to Morocco.
** Airport pick-up is only for indicated dates. Should you plan to arrive earlier to stay at the hotel you will be responsible for your own transfer fees. We can help you arrange your transfer and extra night if required.
TRIP AND PRICE DETAILS
You will be sent a list of supplies to bring after registration.
***Please do not book flight until we send you an email confirming that you can go ahead.
Deposit $2000.00 USD - non refundable due upon registration.
Balance payment is due: April 5, 2025
PASSPORT
Foreign visitors wishing to travel to Morocco should be in possession of a passport valid for at least 180 days.
What’s included
transfers to and from Marrakesh Menara Airport on arrival and departure days.
accommodations through out the journey including an overnight in a Sahara Desert Camp with a sunset camel ride.
all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) (water, coffee and tea will be supplied with meals).
english speaking guide.
all guides + entrance fees.
welcome swag bag.
3 day workshop with Susan.
air conditioned transportation throughout the trip
tips and gratuities.
many amazing memories.
What’s NOT included
airfare and travel costs to and from Marrakesh.
travel medical Insurance (mandatory).
trip cancellation insurance (strongly advised).
all beverages including alcoholic (water, coffee and tea will be supplied with meals.
optional activities.
SUPPLIES: -. list will be sent out after registration.
additional nights lodging or any add - on escapes.
personal spending money.
shipping of treasures home but we will assist you with it.
IMPORTANT NOTE FROM MICHELLE
You are required to get travel medical insurance, there are many companies but we use World Nomad.
Trip cancellation insurance strongly recommended.
Morocco can be overwhelming for the first time visitor. It is for the traveller who is open to new cultures, and is willing to have plans delayed, or a schedule which may shift. Flexibility is essential and participants should not be fearful travellers; being open to the diversity is all part of the experience and fun.
This is for the person who wants to travel to Morocco with the safety of a group; it is for the adventurer, the person who wants to feel all their senses in this amazing country.
If you have specific allergies (i.e. peanuts, wheat, gluten, dairy, etc.), it will be harder, but not impossible, for you to find food that suits your needs. We are unable to cater to any specific dietary issues - you will need to manage this. All meals will have vegetarian courses.
Consult a doctor, nurse or health care provider, or visit a travel health clinic preferably six weeks before you travel. (side note: If you have any pending health concerns you should contact your health care provider prior to registration).
Should you have any questions prior to registration please email me here.
Frequently asked questions . . .
You’re Invited!
If Morocco is on your bucket list, if you find it daunting, we’ve got you! We will be by your side, along with all the color, inspiration, dinners, 3 days of creating in our nomad atelier in the Sahara while we listen to the call to prayer - exploring secret gardens and palaces, camel riding and sleeping in a luxury tented camp under the starry saharan sky . . . not to mention a shopping soiree with all of our favourite artisans.
your curator,
michelle xo
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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Michelle was genuinely enthusiastic about the entire trip and made friends with the locals wherever we went. She reassured us when we were uncertain and clarified directions/instructions so we were absolutely clear about the “mission at hand”. Michelle’s love of place and infusive energy set an adventurous tone for every excursion we went on – she’s fun!
— Katie Kendrick
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The desert has a way of distilling everything down to the essential. Thank you for nourishing us in every way, allowing us to focus on our creativity and make discoveries about our own essence.
- Ingrid Miller
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We couldn’t believe the way each day was better than the last. And the day before was pretty amazing.
— Bonnie Lynbrook