morocco retreat
volume 4
april 13 - april 18, 2025
6 days between the desert & city, 8 creative sessions, 15 creative local & international women starting from 1950 euros
Creative Retreat:
6-day creative retreat with daily creative sessions
Accommodations:
3 nights shared accommodation in a traditional yurt in the Agafay desert
2 nights shared accommodation in a traditional Moroccan riad in the Marrakech Medina
Transfers
Hassle-free transportation from Marrakech airport to the Agafay desert
Convenient transfer from the Agafay desert to the Medina
Creative Sessions:
8 creative sessions encompassing various disciplines and mediums
Connection with Creatives:
Opportunity to connect with international creative women and local Moroccan creatives
Meals:
Enjoy family-style meals throughout the retreat
Drinks provided during creative sessions
Exploration of Creative Practices:
Discover and explore new creative practices during the retreat
Live Music:
Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of live traditional Moroccan music
Pool:
Access to pool in the serene surroundings of the Agafay desert and Marrakech Medina
Free Time:
Dedicated free time for personal creative projects, connection and exploration
Gift Bag:
Complimentary gift bag filled with local goods and supplies for creative sessions
retreat offering
co-creator - 1,950 euros (no vacancy)
required to provide an interactive creative session.
participant - 2,450 euros (vacancy)
Please note that flights, visas, transportation (unless stated in offering), cultural tour costs (during free time), a few meals (during free time), snacks, alcohol, personal expenses and tips are not included in the retreat costs.
pricing
location
Travel in and out of: Marrakech Menara International Airport (RAK)
Accommodations will be at BE AGAFAY and BE MARRAKECH
location one: agafay desert
location two: marrakech, medina
retreat schedule
april 13
agafay desert
Arrival onsite - airport or city pickup (provided)
Free time
Creative session: opening circle - approx. 6 PM
Family style dinner (provided)
Evening entertainment
april 14
agafay desert
Morning tea & writing prompt: keep it clear prompt
Family style breakfast (provided)
Creative session: manifestation as a vessel
Free time
Creative session: artistry in leather: a journey of craftsmanship, creativity and inspiration
Family style dinner (provided)
Evening entertainment
april 15
agafay desert
Morning tea & writing prompt: letter to younger self
Family style breakfast (provided)
Creative session: flow painting
Free time
Creative session: where is home? exploring identity through film
Family style dinner (provided)
Evening entertainment
april 16
agafay desert / marrakech medina
Morning tea & writing prompt: keep it clear prompt
Family style breakfast (provided)
Transfer from Agafay to Marrakech Medina (provided)
Offsite Creative session: beyond the frame: an artistic exploration of contemporary morocco
Lunch (provided)
Free time
april 17
marrakech medina
Creative session: safe & sound: the harmony of music and flow, a transformative writing
session
Family style breakfast (provided)
Creative session: solar blueprints: cyanotype photography
Free time
Creative session: gratitude ceremony
Dinner (provided)
april 18
marrakech medina
Family style breakfast (provided)
Retreat closing
Departure approx. 12pm
the creative sessions
A glimpse into the 8 creative sessions offered.
solar blueprints: cyanotype photography
by Sally Ghaly
This creative session allows participants to explore the art of cyanotype, an early photographic technique that uses sunlight to create stunning blueprints. Participants will learn to compose and develop images using natural objects and stencils, all exposed to sunlight and transformed into vibrant, one-of-a-kind prints.
artistry in leather: a journey of craftsmanship, creativity and inspiration
by Naila Charkoui from Oumaäti
Step into the world of leather crafting in this exclusive creative session workshop. Participants will explore the elegance of leather, to create their own personalized leather keep-sake.
Led by Oumaäti's co-founder Naila, this engaging session invites participants to uncover the secrets of leather's art, and discover the enchantment woven within this exceptional material. The session introduces participants to the allure of leather: a timeless material that resonates with elegance and heritage. It offers a hands-on experience with leather, merging traditional craftsmanship with modern design techniques to create a leather keep-sake.
safe & sound: the harmony of music and flow, a transformative writing session
Discover the magic that happens when melody meets the written word. In this session, participants will explore the deep connection between music and flow writing—a practice that invites creativity, intuition, and self-discovery. Music has the power to bypass our busy minds, helping us tune into our thoughts and emotions on a deeper level. By pairing music with free-flow writing, participants let the rhythm guide, unlocking ideas and insights that might otherwise stay hidden.
This isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. Together, we’ll create a safe space to let go of judgment and simply write, inspired by the melodies around us.
by Rania Malek
manifestation as a vessel
by Sally Ghaly
This creative and spiritual journey will deepen participants understanding of manifestation, helping turn aspirations into tangible realities. This experience connects art and intention to unite and empower dreams. Participants will craft vessels out of clay to hold dreams and intentions embezzling them with gems, beads and love.
beyond the frame: an artistic exploration of contemporary morocco
The session offers participants a unique opportunity to explore the contemporary art scene of Morocco. This interactive experience offers a tour through JAJJAH, a dynamic gallery & tea house owned by renowned Moroccan artist Hassan Hajjaj, and an interactive discussion over Moroccan cuisine. Participants will intimately explore the amalgamation of tradition and modernity in Moroccan art, providing them with an understanding of the local art scene and its global significance.
where is home? exploring identity through film
Join film producer Selma Abdellatif for a thought-provoking creative session exploring the concept of home. The session begins with the premiere of MASR, Selma's documentary about her home country, Egypt, offering a heartfelt perspective on finding a "home away from home." This is followed by a group discussion on what and where home means to each of us, culminating in a guided writing session to reflect and express your impression of home.
gratitude ceremony
by Sally Ghaly
The ceremony is crafted to weave threads of connection, serenity, and gratitude. A symphony of aromatherapy and meditation guide participants to a tranquil center, grounding them in the present moment. Within this sacred space, participants are gently urged to articulate their gratitude through both written and spoken word. It's a multifaceted journey—one that resonates with the introspective chords of the individual soul and the collective heartbeat of the community.
reserve your spot!
spaces are limited, so get in touch.