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september 20 - 24, 2023

5 days between the desert & city, 10 creative sessions, 13 creative local & international women starting from 1950 euros

morocco retreat

Creative Retreat:

  • 5-day creative retreat with daily creative sessions

Accommodations:

  • 2 nights shared accommodation in a luxurious 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:

  • Over 10 creative sessions encompassing various disciplines and mediums

Connection with Creatives:

  • Opportunity to connect with international creative women and local Moroccan creatives

Meals:

  • Enjoy 10 family-style meals throughout the retreat

  • Snacks and 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

 Photography Session:

  • Exclusive private portrait photography session with the retreat photographer

Pool & Jacuzzi:

  • Access to pool and jacuzzi in the serene surroundings of the Agafay desert

  • Access to pool in the Marrakech Medina

Free Time:

  • Dedicated free time for personal creative projects or suggested tours 

Gift Bag:

  • Complimentary gift bag filled with local goods and supplies for creative sessions

retreat offering

additional activities available

  • In-house hammam (in Marrakech)

  • Massages

  • Camel rides (in Agafay)

  • Quad tour (in Agafay)

  • Souk, cultural, historical and bike tours (in Marrakech)

Please note that these are at an additional charge. Services can be booked upon arrival at accommodations and can be enjoyed and booked for allocated free time.

pricing

  • co-creator - 1,950 euros (all sold out!)

    • required to provide an interactive creative session.

  • participant - 2,350 euros (all sold out!)

    Please note that flights, visas, transportation (unless stated in offering), cultural tour costs (during free time), a few lunches (during free time), snacks, alcohol, personal expenses and tips are not included in the retreat costs.

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

september 20

agafay desert

  • Arrival onsite between 2pm - 6pm - airport pickup (provided)

  • Free time

  • Opening circle

  • Family style dinner (provided)

  • Creative session: gnawa music

september 21

agafay desert

  • Family style breakfast (provided)

  • Creative session: khyote jdor (threads of roots): ancestral weaving 

  • Opportunity to sign up for 1:1 portrait photography session (sept. 21 - 24)

  • Family style lunch (provided)

  • Creative session: quantum athletics: a time ceremony

  • Free time

  • Family style dinner (provided)

  • Creative session: houariyat music & the art of henna

september 22

agafay desert / marrakech medina

  • Family style breakfast (provided)

  • Creative session: imagining our futures: a generative writing session

  • Transfer from Agafay to Marrakech Medina (provided)

  • Free time

  • Creative session with dinner (provided): we share: food, conversation & dreams

september 23

marrakech medina

  • Family style breakfast (provided)

  • Creative session: human design: discovering the inner blueprint

  • Creative session / field trip: moroccan contemporary art

  • Free time

  • Group dinner at local restaurant (provided)

september 24

marrakech medina

  • Family style breakfast (provided)

  • Creative session: gratitude & abundance ceremony

  • Retreat closing

  • Departure

examples of creative sessions

A glimpse into some of the 10 creative sessions offered.

khyote jdor (threads of roots): ancestral weaving 

The session gives participants a hands-on experience. They will learn about the craft, the symbolism, and the heritage from a local Moroccan contemporary artist who incorporates weaving in her artworks. As part of the session, participants will have the opportunity to weave, gaining a deeper understanding of the techniques involved in weaving.

traditional moroccan music: houariyat

The session introduces participants to Houariyat music, a traditional all-women ensemble. This genre of music, which originates in Morocco, is characterised by lively and upbeat tempo, call-and-response singing, and addresses daily life, love, and social issues. It originated from the village of Houara near Agadir and incorporates different types of drums and percussion. Houariyat music is important to feminism in the region as it provides a platform for women to express themselves and has been a  vehicle for women to challenge traditional gender roles and promote women's rights and empowerment.

moroccan contemporary art

The session offers participants a unique opportunity to explore the contemporary art scene of Morocco. With a guided tour and visits to view works of renowned Moroccan contemporary artists and their creative spaces, participants can gain a deeper understanding of the local art scene and its global significance.

1:1 portrait photography session

The session offers participants a private opportunity to connect with the retreat photographer and create a personalized professional headshot. The photographer will collaborate with you to establish a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, assisting you in choosing a setting that captures your unique essence. The resulting portraits will serve as a beautiful and meaningful reminder of the transformative experience.

In addition, photographs of the creative sessions and the overall experience will also be shared with participants following the retreat.

the art of henna

Participants are welcome to an intimate 1:1 henna session by a henna master who has honed her skills over three decades, including adorning the iconic Madonna with her exquisite designs.

imagining our futures: a generative writing session

Language has the ability to shape realities, reveal the way we perceive our lives, pasts - and imagine our futures.

The session welcomes participants to explore poetry as a means to reveal their own thoughts, wishes, hopes and expectations of our futures. We will read selected poems, as well as contemplate and develop our own poems.

quantum athletics: a time ceremony

This ceremony is a time travel in the Agafay desert, supported by a portable aroma sculpture, ancient plant intelligence, a sound bath, guided meditation, painting, and dancing.

Participants will tune into several modes of time - deep time, lightspeed, the spirit of cosmic change - anchoring the eternal now.

Quantum athletics is a format through which humans can perceive themselves as change, as a verb, in permanent motion, be at home in the unknown, and create from there.

human design: discovering the inner blueprint

The session introduces participants to human design by providing a personal profile that will unlock the secrets of inner self. Diving deep into the intricate tapestry of energetic blueprint to gain profound insights into personality, relationships, and life purpose. Gain clarity on your natural strengths and talents, and learn how to harness them to create a life of authenticity and fulfillment. The co-creative’s expertise and compassionate guidance will empower participants to make decisions aligned with their true self, leading to greater self-acceptance, self-love, and self-actualization. Embrace your unique gifts and transform your life by aligning your choices with your innate energy patterns.

we share: food, conversation, dreams

Participants are cordially invites you to join a collective cooking session and food sharing event, as we come together to embark on a transformative journey of emotional exploration.

Recognizing the profound potential for connection that lies within the sharing of emotions, Amine places great importance on creating spaces for these experiences in collective settings. This serves as a powerful tool for resistance and imagination, capable of catalyzing significant shifts in the fabric of our everyday lives and personal growth.

Amine's gatherings involve various everyday activities like cooking, sharing meals, tending to plants, and engaging in intimate exchanges. These activities contribute to the collective documentation of our shared experiences. Through this process, we go beyond the ordinary aspects of our lives and transform them into moments of personal growth. As a memento, participants will receive a sound recording capturing the entire session, including the sounds of chopping, sizzling, and conversations.

traditional moroccan music: gnawa

The session introduces participants to the captivating world of Gnawa music. Experience live performances by authentic Gnawa musicians and discover the power and energy of this ancient musical tradition, which is often used as a form of spiritual therapy and meditation. Known as "indigenous Moroccan trance music," Gnawa music has a transformative quality that will deepen your appreciation and understanding of its captivating rhythms and cultural significance in Morocco.

reserve your spot!

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