This photography trip to Morocco is designed specifically for women. You will experience the most beautiful sides of Marrakesh and Essaouira and learn how to photograph them.

In addition to photography with available light (natural light), you will stay in beautiful riads and dine at a GaultMillau-starred restaurant one evening.

Available light is our theme in this masterclass for female photographers.

From dawn to the harsh light and shadow conditions at midday to the soft evening light and darkness, everything is included. Long exposure photography in the evening atmosphere by the sea in Essaouira makes the workshop an even more special experience.

Highlights of the photography workshop for women in Marrakesh & Essaouira: travel photography, portrait photography, street photography, storytelling, available light, long exposure .... and only with female photographers

• Small group: 3-6 participants (women only)

• 7-day master class photography workshop for female photographers in Morocco:

  6.5-day photography training with photographer Bettina Meister, including individual instruction, assignments and image review on travel photography: portrait photography, street photography, storytelling, landscape photography, long exposure, available light

  For 4-6 participants: €1345 per person including VAT (19%).

  If there are only 3 participants, the fee increases by €570 per person, including VAT (19%).

  If there are fewer than 3 participants, I will contact you and we will discuss whether the workshop will take place as individual coaching at an additional cost or whether it will be cancelled.

  A deposit of 20 per cent of the workshop fee is due upon booking, with the remaining amount payable at least 4 weeks before the workshop begins. 

• Separate services organised through the guide:
  • 6 nights' accommodation (five in Marrakesh and one in Essaouira) (single/double room) in particularly attractive riads (boutique hotels),
  • one dinner in a charming restaurant offering GaultMillau-starred cuisine,
  • Carpooling including petrol costs,
  • local tour guide/driver (English, French, Moroccan, Tamazirt) who will introduce you to Morocco's culture and traditions.

    For 4-6 participants: €1290 per person.

    If there are only 3 participants, the amount increases by €530 per person.

    These costs are paid directly to the Moroccan guide, who will organise the trip in consultation with me. 20 per cent of his fee is to be transferred to his account as a deposit upon booking, with the remaining amount due on the first day of the trip at the latest.

  • Not included:

    Entrance fees (approx. €40 to 50), lunch, dinner (except as mentioned above on one evening) and drinks are not included in the price and are to be paid for by the participants themselves. Please also remember to tip. The people in Morocco live mainly from this.

  • You are responsible for organising and paying for your own travel to and from the workshop.

  Please note: The subject of the contract with me is only participation in the photography workshop (lessons or coaching on the subject of photography); no travel contract pursuant to Sections 651a et seq. of the German Civil Code (BGB) is concluded. All travel services on site (transport, accommodation, meals, etc.) are offered by a local guide at your own expense and are not part of the contract. Participants are also responsible for organising their own travel to and from Morocco.
  

  
  You are also welcome to contact me for individual photography workshops in Morocco or for one-to-one coaching in Germany or other countries on your desired date.

  If you would like to extend your stay in Morocco or book for a different date, or experience this wonderful country again without a photography workshop, I will be happy to put you in touch with a reliable local guide who will organise everything for you, from adventure holidays to luxury holidays, and accompany you.

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When registering, please indicate your preferred date and workshop.

Dates of workshops:

14.-21.12.2026
Further dates available on individual request.

If you have any questions, please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on +49 711 2635443.

Travel advice for Morocco can be found on the website of the Foreign Office and in the ‘Sicher reisen’ app, among other places.

You are also welcome to contact me to enquire about individual photography workshops or one-to-one coaching at other times and locations.

7 days

3 - 6 participants

Workshop dates:

14.-21.12.2026
and on individual request

What you will learn:

• Street photography
• Portrait photography
• Urban photography
• Long exopsure
• Evening photography with available light

We will be accompanied by a local guide (English-speaking) on all days. He will bring us into contact with the locals. The proximity to the culture and the people makes this photography workshop something special. In addition to some tourist highlights, you will experience the real Marrakesh and Essaouira by the sea.

Day 1:

Arrival and first meeting in the medina of Marrakesh at around 4.30 p.m.

Evening visit to the Djamna-El-Fnaa square with sunset and night shots. Moroccans love this square as a nightlife district just as much as tourists do. The square is teeming with people, and in addition to snakes and monkeys to admire, there are also many music groups playing. The bright light of the lamps in the darkness is a challenge for photography, and you will learn how to deal with it.

Day 2:

Visit the historic Ben Youssuf Koranic school and explore the traditional craftsmen's quarters. Arts and crafts are very popular, and in some of the craftsmen's quarters you will feel as if you have just arrived in the Middle Ages. Today you will learn how to photograph architecture and people in an appreciative way. In the evening, we will return to Djamaa El Fna Square at sunset to practise long exposure photography.

Day 3:

Today we will leave the more touristy part of the city and walk through the neighbourhoods where the locals live. Street and portrait photography are on our agenda. You can strike up conversations with locals while photographing them or creating a photo reportage about the city.

Day 4:

Today, colours are on the agenda. The wonderful gardens in Marrakesh are ideal for photography. The Majorelle Garden (Yves Saint Laurent) glows in bright blue, yellow and red, with the plants adding a beautiful accent in green.

Day 5:

We drive to Essaouira on the Atlantic coast. The city is cosy and, when the wind is good, the kite surfers conjure up colourful dots in the sky with their sails. In the evening, the sunset with its intensely coloured sky creates a romantic atmosphere.

Day 6:

In the morning, the harbour in Essaouira invites you to take lots of photos with its freshly caught fish and seafood. And the relaxed atmosphere in the city not only tempts you to take photos, but also to pause for a glass of tea or coffee before heading back to bustling Marrakesh for your last night.

Day 7:

Departure day. We set off early through the sleepy streets of Marrakech. In the very quiet streets of the medina, you can capture the silence with your camera until around 10 a.m.

The schedule and programme are subject to change depending on weather and local conditions.

Required photographic equipment

Photography workshop for women

Number of participants: 3-6

What you should bring with you:

• You are good on your feet (we walk several kilometres through the city every day)
• Basic knowledge of photography and how to use your camera
• System camera or digital SLR camera
• Travel lens 24-120 mm or similar focal lengths
• Fast lens (aperture 2.8 or larger)
• Tripod and remote shutter release
• Charged battery, spare battery, charger and empty memory cards
• Notebook or tablet for reviewing your selected images

You can also bring the following (optional):

• Telephoto lens