The Slow Fund: Empowering Female Education with Education for All

This feature is part of our Slow Fund Series: projects and stories that highlight the communities we visit and how we give back. We established <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/the-slow-fund">The Slow Fund</a> to support innovative projects that are reflective of the regions that inspire them.Whether through educational, cultural, or conservation and preservation initiatives, the Fund helps protect various forms of heritage and promotes the health of vibrant living cultures and the eco-systems that support them.

<a href="https://www.butterfield.com/the-slow-fund/empowering-female-education-with-education-for-all">Education For All (EFA) </a>is a foundation that helps young women from the Imlil Valley in <a href="https://www.butterfield.com/places-to-go/africa/morocco">Morocco</a> pursue their studies up through high school and go on to study at University.In the High Atlas region of Morocco, more than 70% of young women have no access to education due to the vast distance to the closest school, high cost for transportation and the likelihood that family funds are often allocated to their male siblings instead.EFA has established five houses that provide lodging, meals and education to support nearby communities. Butterfield &amp; Robinson sponsored three young women, allowing them to live at these houses, receive education and nurture their spirit of togetherness and learning.In getting to know these women, they have shared their aspirations with us. They include becoming an engineer to build schools and hospitals, studying architecture abroad, and studying medicine to become a surgeon.Their stories inspire us, as they speak of representing females in male-dominated industries, as well as the importance of supporting each other and the communities that they come from.

Learn how B&R’s Slow Fund supports Education for All in Morocco, helping young women from the High Atlas region access education, housing and new opportunities.

The Slow Fund & Education for All: Empowering Girls’ Education in Morocco

Morocco

Morocco offers a strikingly varied landscape—ranging from golden dunes and deserts, dry rocky plains to the snowy Atlas Mountains, lush cedar forests, and deep blue waves of the Atlantic Ocean.&nbsp;Situated in the Northwest corner of Africa, this region is steeped in rich culture and colourful tradition. It is here that you’ll explore magical Marrakech, the Sahara Desert and its stunning oases. Go from the bustling Souks to Amazigh villages and crumbling kasbahs, and feast on incredible Moroccan cuisine.&nbsp;Morocco is magic unlocked.

In the Northwest corner of Africa, magic lives

Discover the Atlas Mountains and Sahara dunes on a luxury small group or private Morocco tour. Marrakech souks, Amazigh villages and extraordinary cuisine with expert guides.

Luxury Biking & Hiking in Morocco | Butterfield & Robinson

Though small in size, Morocco offers a strikingly varied landscape, ranging from golden dunes and dry plains to the Atlas Mountains, cedar forests and deep blue waves of the Atlantic. Thanks to our incredible local team (with whom we've been working since the nineties), you'll experience the best of it. Explore the Sahara Desert and stunning oases by foot, bike and camel, and discover the Souks, museums and incredible dining of its dynamic cities on a bespoke trip in Morocco.

Local Connections

One-of-a-kind Hotels

Breathtaking Landscapes

Morocco is colour, contrast and a whole lot of soul. Trek the Atlas, ride camels into Saharan silence and sip mint tea with Amazigh guides (no, that's not a typo—but yes, they're also capital-a Amazing). From riads to kasbahs, souks to sand dunes, this is travel that stirs the senses—and lingers long after the last call to prayer. Adventure here is anything but ordinary.

Explore the stunning contrasts of Morocco

Marvel at Morocco's stunning beauty

Bespoke travel lets you take our inspirational cues and craft them into your personalized, private adventure. Collaborate one-on-one with an Experience Designer to create your tailor-made trip.

Bike the Atlas Mountains, hike Berber trails and get lost in Fès's ancient medina on a custom Morocco itinerary. Private access throughout, built for you.

Morocco Private Tours: Atlas Mountains, Berber Trails & Fès Medina Access

The heart of Morocco is off the beaten path – and we’ve weaved together breathtaking walks that lead right to it. Hike along the Plateau du Kik and drink in the views of the High Atlas Mountains. Sip mint tea in Berber villages at the foot of Jbel Toubkal. Stroll the fragrant Valley of Roses. And put your feet up at exquisite hotels – just in case the heart of Morocco is hiding out by the pool.

Have the experience of a lifetime on a bike or, if you prefer, an amicable camel. Go from bustling&nbsp;souks&nbsp;to Berber villages and crumbling&nbsp;kasbahs. Lose yourself overnight in the silky Saharan dunes at a breathtaking tented camp, and luxuriate at Kasbah Tamadot, Dar Ahlam and Riad Farnatchi (exclusive to us). You’ll think you’re walking toward a mirage, but trust us, it’s all real.Please note! For the October departure, you will stay at Kasbah Tamadot instead of Olinto.&nbsp;For information about the hotels assigned to your departure, kindly contact your Travel Advisor. You can also download the detailed itinerary to view the complete hotel lineup.

Unforgettable Experiences

Incredible Rides

From dining beneath the stars to cycling through palm-lined oases, Morocco brings the magic. Pedal desert trails, hike to a hidden Amazigh village, dine under Saharan stars, and explore Marrakech with our friend Mohammed. With luxe camps, ancient souks, and tagines that will linger in your dreams, this adventure is as bold and unforgettable as the land itself.

Journey into the Sahara

The itinerary below is a sample and is subject to slight changes in routes, accommodations and activities. Please download the itinerary for your selected departure for precise details.

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Have the experience of a lifetime on a bike or, if you prefer, an amicable camel. Go from bustling&nbsp;souks&nbsp;to Berber villages and crumbling&nbsp;kasbahs. Lose yourself overnight in the silky Saharan dunes at a breathtaking tented camp, and luxuriate at Kasbah Tamadot, Dar Ahlam and Riad Farnatchi (exclusive to us). You’ll think you’re walking toward a mirage, but trust us, it’s all real.

Spend 6 nights biking into the Sahara in a small group. Golden dunes, ancient kasbahs and one desert camp night under the clearest sky on earth.

Morocco Bike Tour: Into the Sahara, Ancient Kasbahs & Desert Camp Under Stars

Morocco is one of our oldest friends—the land, in fact, where the idea of a B&amp;R expedition was born. We saw a stunning country beautifully suited to our penchant for pedalling, and knew we absolutely had to introduce it to our travellers. Today, we give you the very best that a luxury Morocco bike tour has to offer—magical Marrakech, Berber villages, stunning oases, fabulous food, a Kasbah hotel, the High Atlas Mountains and an absolutely unforgettable riad stay in incredible Essaouira.

Insider Access

Morocco serves up a varied array of mountains, deserts, and coastlines so readily, you'll swear it’s showing off. Pedal from the snow-dusted High Atlas to surfer-chill Sidi Kaouki, through crimson valleys, sacred villages, and candlelit desert dinners. Along the way, meet locals who’ll happily share their stories, their mint tea, and the kind of magic that can’t be Googled.

From the Atlas Mountains to the Atlantic

Authentic Food

Morocco does anniversaries like it does everything else—spectacularly (and often over mint tea). Hike Atlas foothills, lunch with Amazigh locals (and yes, they’re amazing), and trade stories in remote villages. Cruise the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, watch a Sahara sunset by camel, and toast it all with a private charter finale to Casablanca. For our 60th, we’re not just doing Morocco—we’re doing Morocco at its most memorable.

Spend 5 nights in Morocco in a small group for B&R's 60th. Atlas mountain trails, hidden kasbahs and a night under the Sahara's vast desert sky.