Dar Afram Riad Dar Afram is a traditional Riad located in the heart of the ancient Medina in the beautiful coastal town of Essaouira in Morocco.  The Riad has been totally renovated and decorated but maintains the traditional style of a Moroccan Riad.  Music is at the heart of the experience in Dar Afram who frequently has impromptu performances by local artists. For more information visit www.darafram.com

Dar Najia Fes Riad Dar Najia is a beautifully restored Riad located in the heart of the Fes Medina. Traditionally furnished and situated in an excellent location for exploring all that Fes  has to offer.

Association Mqourn Association Mqourn assists with development and regeneration of the local area and  historic sites in Tinghir and its surrounding area.  In doing this the association believes it is contributing to the economic, social, cultural and educational development of the local community.

Association Ighir Association Ighir is a non government organisation which aims to assist with the social integration of physically handicapped people in Tinghir and its surrounding area.  The Association currently has 379 people registered for aid.  Some of the work of the Association includes: The education and training in handcraft trades to create social contacts and to allow a degree of financial autonomy. To provide physiotherapy to relieve pain and improve living conditions for as long as possible. To provide transport to the outer regions of the area to allow those not able to, to get to the Association. To sell and promote the handicrafts made to emphasize the value of the products and promote a sense of self worth for the individuals involved .    For more information please visit www.ighir.com

The International Coalition for a Responsible Tourism (CITR).  The International Coalition for a Responsible Tourism includes professional tourism experts from more than 40 countries around the world committed to responsible tourism.  It also includes a scientific committee composed of experts from the main pillars of sustainable development (economic / equity, social / cultural, environmental / biodiversity). The objective of the International Coalition is to inform, educate, persuade, denounce and mobilize key players of tourism (business, governments, national and international NGOs) in the interest of the concept of Responsible Tourism.

Responsible Tourism promotes sustainability of tourism and that which respects and preserves long-term natural resources, gives long term economic benefit to local communities and contributes to equitable development and growth of individuals that live and in these areas. Balthazar Tours has chosen to become a member (No. 113-7-110-10) of the International Coalition for a Responsible Tourism due to the expertise of the Organisation and its members and its vision for international tourism. http://www.coalition-tourisme-responsable.org/