Following is a sample itinerary for Dragons' "Morocco: Crossroads of Mountains and Faith" summer program.  Our sample itineraries are based on past courses; in order to meet instructor team goals, as well as the goals and interests of particular student groups, itineraries are subject to change.  Please keep an eye on the course's Yak board for additional itinerary-related postings and updates. 

Week One:
Fly into Marrakesh and head immediately to the heart of the arid south of Morocco; Qelaat M'Gouna and the Valley of the Roses. Begin language study, introduction to Moroccan culture, and exploration of Islamic tradition in this small but bustling market town. Day-hike up the M'Goun River valley to visit the breathtaking natural gorges near the town of Boutaghrar.
 

Week Two:
Enjoy a 5-day home-stay in a small village near Qelaat M'Gouna. Experience traditional Amazigh (indigenous people of North Africa) life, the unforgettable bathing experience in a local hamman, explore the essence of rural Moroccan life, visit a local artisan cooperative, explore Islam in daily life and volunteer with a local development association.

Week Three:
Travel northeast to Imilchil, home of the Ait Hadidu tribe, situated in the Eastern High Atlas National Park. Spend 8 days trekking through the raw beauty of sandstone plateaus and numerous canyons. Search for, find, and live with nomadic families who have come to this region with their few possessions and flocks to find respite from the Saharan heat. Loop back towards Imilchil and visit the legendary natural lakes Tislit (bride) and Isli (groom).
 
Weeks Four:
Wind out of the Grand Altas and head towards the self-proclaimed artistic and intellectual capital of Morocco: Fes. Experience an entirely different side of Morocco as you spend several days in a home-stay in the medina (ancient city). Explore the dizzying labyrinth of alleyways as you spend your days visit artisans, work on independent study projects, study language, and work with a local youth association.

Week Five:
Come out of the medina and travel south through the rolling hills so characteristic of the Middle Atlas and into Azrou; the dominant Amazigh town of this region. Explore the simple countryside with visits to the cedar forest known for its Barbary apes and friendly shepherds. Possible trip to the capital of Rabat to meet with human rights and development organizations or Casablanca to visit the 2nd largest place of Muslim worship in the world, the 25,000 person capacity Hassan II Mosque. 
 
Week Six:
Unwind with a few days amid the crystal blue waters in a small town in the Essouaira region along the Atlantic coast. Present independent study projects and reflect on experiences. Head to Marrakesh for a last exploration of exciting souq (markets) and to fly home.