In 2011, Marrakech’s Riad El Fenn will host a series of short creative workshops, including a five-day travel photography course.. Former Travel Photographer of the Year, Karoki Lewis, whose photographs have appeared in Harpers & Queen, Conde Nast Traveller and The Independent, will take guests to the hidden corners of the city as well as the Atlas Mountains and a number of Berber villages to practice their skills. The workshop takes place from 31st January to 4th February. The cost is £1,065 per person including board and lodging. For further information contact Riad El Fenn in Morocco on 00212 524 44 1210.

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DISCOVERING CREATIVE EXPRESSION AT RIAD EL FENN - SHORT COURSES FOR ALL

New for 2011, the über-chic Riad El Fenn in Marrakech introduces a series of 3 or 4-day courses and workshops mixing creative tuition, challenging assignments, delicious food and a luxurious setting. Creativity is at the heart of the Riad which boasts one of the most important private collections of contemporary art in Morocco, including works by Bridget Riley and Antony Gormley. Led by experts in their field and suitable for all levels, choose from Jewellery Design, Gardens of Marrakech, Moroccan Cuisine, Creative Writing, Travel Photography, and Painting.

With 300 sunshine days a year, Marrakech is a great winter destination. Chase away the winter blues and begin the year learning, or honing, a skill in the sumptuous surroundings of Vanessa Branson’s Riad El Fenn, a focal point of the Arts in Marrakech Festival*. With just 21 luxury suites – three of which are brand new – and plentiful courtyards, roof-terraces and quiet corners, the Riad offers an informal oasis of calm amid the hustle and bustle of the Medina. When not being creative, guests can unwind on the vast 7,000’ roof terrace with sundecks, hanging gardens, roof-top putting green, shaded dining areas, three swimming pools and the best views in town, or relax in the private cinema, well-stocked library, spa, or authentic Moroccan hammam.

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY (31 Jan – 4 Feb)

With its bustling souks, Moorish architecture and mountain landscapes, Marrakech is a photographer’s dream. Former Travel Photographer of the Year, Karoki Lewis, whose photographs have appeared in Harpers & Queen, Conde Nast Traveller and The Independent, will take guests to the hidden corners of the city to practice their skills. Visits to Berber villages, the Atlas Mountains and the medieval medina will provide colourful and photogenic backdrops.

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