Creative Arts & Expression Camp

• 7-day residential creative arts camp in Briech, near Asilah on the Atlantic coast
• Ages 10 to 16, grouped by age and creative interest
• Disciplines: painting, theatre, photography, short-film production, music, graffiti art
• Accommodation in supervised beach houses with sea views
• Full-board halal meals with vegetarian and allergy-friendly options
• Professional artist instructors and trilingual animators (French, English, Arabic) at a 1:8 ratio
• All art supplies, camera equipment, and musical instruments provided
• End-of-camp public exhibition and performance evening
• Personal creative portfolio and certificate for every participant
• Optional insurance package available (45 EUR)

Briech's position on the Atlantic coast, just minutes from the artist enclave of Asilah, makes it the ideal setting for a creative arts camp. Asilah has hosted an annual international arts festival since 1978, transforming its whitewashed medina walls into an ever-changing gallery of murals painted by artists from around the world. This tradition of public art, combined with the town's photogenic lanes, historic ramparts, and vibrant creative community, provides an inexhaustible source of inspiration for young artists.

The coastline itself is a masterclass in natural beauty: long sandy beaches framed by rugged sandstone cliffs, crashing Atlantic waves that change colour with the light, and sunsets that paint the sky in gradients no palette can replicate. These landscapes become the subject matter for painting, photography, and film sessions, ensuring that every creative exercise is grounded in the sensory richness of the real world rather than confined to a studio.

Summer temperatures average a comfortable 24 to 28 °C with consistent sea breezes, allowing all-day outdoor creative work without overheating. The camp's proximity to Asilah enables guided visits to galleries, artist studios, and the famous mural walls, while the quiet residential setting of Briech provides the calm and concentration that creative work demands. It is a location that professional artists would envy — and one that young creatives will never forget.

Participants stay in purpose-equipped beach houses within a secure, gated compound. Each house accommodates eight to twelve campers in bunk-bed dormitories with en-suite bathrooms, hot water, and ceiling fans. Ground-floor common areas double as evening studios and exhibition prep spaces, encouraging campers to keep creating even outside structured workshop hours. The houses are modern, well-maintained, and inspected before each session to meet Nawrass hygiene and safety standards.

The compound features a large covered outdoor workshop area that serves as the camp's primary studio — open to natural light and sea breezes but protected from sun and rain. Additional facilities include a screening room for film rushes and documentary viewing, a music practice space with basic sound insulation, a central dining hall, a first-aid room staffed by a qualified nurse, and shaded relaxation areas. The perimeter is fenced and gated, with night-time staff patrols and CCTV on common areas. Gender-separated dormitories are supervised by resident animators on each floor.

The programme is structured around a "creative rotation" model: each day, campers participate in two different disciplines, ensuring broad exposure while allowing deeper exploration of favourite areas. On Day 1, an induction session introduces all six disciplines through short taster workshops, and campers indicate their top three preferences. Days 2 through 5 rotate through painting, theatre, photography, filmmaking, music, and graffiti in pairings that create interesting cross-pollination — for example, a morning of photography composition followed by an afternoon of graffiti stencil-cutting, or a theatre improvisation session paired with a music soundtrack workshop.

Painting sessions take place en plein air along the coast, where campers work with acrylics, watercolours, and mixed media to capture the landscapes around them. Theatre workshops develop confidence through improvisation games, character creation, and collaborative scene-building that culminates in a short performance piece. Photography classes cover composition, lighting, and editing using provided digital cameras, with the coastline and Asilah medina as subject matter. The filmmaking module teaches storyboarding, shooting, and basic editing, with each small team producing a two-to-three-minute short film by the end of the week.

Music sessions introduce Moroccan and international genres, basic songwriting, and ensemble performance using percussion, guitar, and keyboard. Graffiti art — a highlight for many campers — teaches spray-can technique, stencil design, and large-scale composition on dedicated practice walls, drawing inspiration from Asilah's world-famous mural tradition. All materials, instruments, and equipment are provided by Nawrass, so participants need bring nothing except their enthusiasm.

Days 6 and 7 are devoted to the camp's grand finale: an open exhibition and performance evening. Paintings are hung gallery-style, photographs are printed and mounted, films are screened, and theatre and music pieces are performed live. This showcase gives campers the powerful experience of presenting their work to an audience, building presentation skills and the pride of creative accomplishment. Every participant receives a personalised creative portfolio containing photographs of their work, instructor feedback, and a certificate of completion.

Full-board catering is prepared on-site by professional kitchen staff using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The coastal setting inspires a menu rich in Atlantic seafood, seasonal vegetables, and traditional Moroccan flavours. All meals are halal-certified, and the daily schedule includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snack breaks timed to sustain creative energy throughout long workshop days. Signature dishes include grilled fish with chermoula sauce, vegetable couscous, Moroccan salads, freshly baked bread, and seasonal fruit.

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-specific menus are prepared at no extra cost when declared at registration. Hydration stations are positioned at every workshop area, and energy-boosting snacks are provided during mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks. The weekly menu is shared with parents and HR coordinators in advance, ensuring full dietary transparency and confidence. On one evening, a communal barbecue on the beach creates a social highlight that blends food, friendship, and the creative buzz of the camp.

The Creative Arts Camp assembles a team of professional artists and experienced youth animators. The Camp Director holds a background in arts education and youth programme management. Each creative discipline is led by a practising professional: a visual artist for painting and graffiti, a drama instructor for theatre, a photographer-filmmaker for the visual media modules, and a musician for the music sessions. General animators complement the specialist team, maintaining the Nawrass 1:8 adult-to-child ratio at all times. All staff are trilingual (French, English, Arabic), hold first-aid certification, and have completed background checks and child-safeguarding training to European standards.

During off-site visits to Asilah's medina and galleries, the supervision ratio tightens to 1:6, with a logistics coordinator managing group movement and safety. At night, resident animators sleep on the same floor as campers and conduct regular welfare checks. A safeguarding officer is available around the clock. Parents and HR contacts receive daily photo updates through the secure Nawrass portal and have direct telephone access to the Camp Director for any questions or concerns throughout the session.

Briech is most conveniently reached via Tangier Ibn Battouta International Airport (TNG), approximately 45 minutes' drive south along the coastal highway. Nawrass provides optional group coach transfers on arrival and departure days, with licensed vehicles, seatbelts, air conditioning, and an accompanying staff member. Families arriving through the Tangier-Med ferry terminal will find the camp roughly 50 minutes to the south.

For independent travellers, detailed driving directions and GPS coordinates are provided upon booking confirmation. The town of Asilah, a ten-minute drive from the camp, offers pharmacies, a medical centre, ATMs, and shops for any last-minute needs. Companies organising large group bookings from Casablanca, Rabat, or other cities can request charter bus quotes from our logistics team, which manages all ground transportation as part of the Nawrass turnkey service offering.

Nawrass offers an optional comprehensive insurance package at 45 EUR per participant per session. Coverage includes medical expenses from activity-related incidents, emergency medical evacuation, personal liability, and loss or damage to personal belongings. The policy is underwritten by a reputable international insurer and complies with Moroccan regulations and European standards for youth travel cover. It extends to all on-site workshops, off-site visits to Asilah, and any beach-based activities.

Families with existing travel or health insurance valid in Morocco may decline the Nawrass package but must submit proof of coverage before the camp start date. Regardless of insurance status, the camp maintains a fully equipped first-aid station, an on-site nurse, and standing protocols with the nearest hospital in Asilah. Emergency response procedures are briefed at the start of each session, and the insurer's 24-hour assistance line is available to staff and families at all times.

Ready to unlock your employees' children's creative potential at the Atlantic coast? Complete the form below and our partnerships team will respond within 48 hours with a customised proposal, including group pricing, session availability, and a detailed parent information pack. Early bookings secure priority spots, and companies registering ten or more children benefit from volume discounts.