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May 1st -10th, 2027

Morrocco Cultural Immersion  Adventure Retreat

Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todd Gorge, Merzouga Desert, Takerkoust

Hosted by Youssef Aithssaine & Move with Madleen

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Discover Morocco’s vibrant cities, majestic mountains, and the Sahara’s golden dunes,with cultural experiences, and unforgettable landscapes.

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What’s Included:

  • 9 nights of accommodations

  • Airport pickup and drop-off

  • Please book your departing flight after 9:00 AM to allow enough time for the transfer to Marrakech Airport.

  • Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the retreat

  • Camel ride, sandboarding, and stargazing experience in the Sahara

  • Daily breakfast and dinner

  • Guided sightseeing tour of Marrakech with a local guide

  • Fuel, tolls, and all transportation-related expenses

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Not Included:

  • Airfare

  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)

  • Entrance fees to monuments and attractions

  • Optional experiences (hot air balloon ride, ATV adventure, hammam treatment, etc.)

  • Lunches, beverages, and personal expenses

  • Gratuities (tips) and any items not specifically listed as included

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Overview of the Journey

Day 1: Marrakech (2 nights) Saturday

  • Airport pickup and transfer to your traditional riad.

  • Meet & Greet with the group.

  • Welcome dinner at the riad.

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Day 2: Marrakech (2 nights) Sunday

  • Guided tour of Marrakech, including Jemaa el-Fnaa, Majorelle Garden, Koutoubia Mosque (exterior), Bahia Palace, and the vibrant souks.

  • Visit a local herbalist and learn about traditional Moroccan medicinal herbs and spices.

  • Lunch in the medina.

  • Opening Circle, intention setting, optional yoga and breathwork. 

  • Dinner at the riad.

  • Optional: Traditional hammam treatment at the riad. (see below)

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Day 3: Marrakech to Dades Valley (1 night) Monday

Optional: Sunrise hot air balloon ride (departure around 5:30 AM, see below).

 

For those not participating in the balloon ride:

  • Morning yoga.

  • Depart after breakfast.

  • Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains toward the Dades Valley, enjoying breathtaking landscapes and dramatic mountain views.

  • Lunch along the way.

  • Check in to the guesthouse/lodge.

  • Sunset yoga outdoors (weather permitting).

  • Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

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Day 4: Dades Valley to Sahara Desert (3 nights) Tuesday

  • Depart after breakfast.

  • Visit Todra Gorge before continuing through the desert landscapes toward Merzouga.

  • Lunch along the way.

  • Welcome tea and snacks upon arrival at the desert hotel.

  • Breathwork & Meditation session on the sand dunes (weather permitting).

  • Dinner by the pool with live music.

  • Overnight at the desert hotel.

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Day 5: Sahara Desert Exploration (Wednesday)

  • Sunrise meditation and yoga (optional)

  • Explore the Sahara on a 4WD adventure and visit local nomad camps.

  • Visit a local Berber cooperative for shopping.

  • Enjoy traditional tea and live Gnawa music in Khamlia (the "Black Village").

  • Authentic lunch with a local Berber family.

  • Sunset yoga on the sand dunes.

  • Dinner and overnight at the desert hotel.

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Day 6: Visit local markets & fossil factory (Thursday)

  • Sunrise meditation (optional)

  • Breakfast at the hotel.

  • Check out (luggage can be stored at the hotel during the day).

  • Visit the local markets in Rissani and explore a fossil workshop, famous for Morocco's trilobites, ammonites, and marble fossils.

  • Lunch at the hotel.

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Optional: ATV adventure through the Sahara. (see below)

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  • Camel trek through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes at sunset.

  • Check in to the luxury desert camp.

  • Traditional Moroccan dinner.

  • Campfire gathering with live music beneath the stars.

  • Overnight at the luxury desert camp.

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Day 7: Sahara Desert to Ourzazate (1 night) (Friday)

  • Morning yoga, breathwork, and breakfast.

  • Scenic drive through the Draa Valley, passing palm groves, kasbahs, and traditional villages.

  • Arrive in Ouarzazate, known as the "Gateway to the Desert."

  • Check in to the hotel.

  • Dinner and overnight stay in Ouarzazate.

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Day 8 & 9: Ourzazate to High Atlas Mountains ( 2 nights) (Saturday & Sunday)

  • Depart Ouarzazate after breakfast.

  • Optional visit to Telouet Kasbah or nearby mountain villages.

  • Continue through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains to your luxury mountain camp.

  • Enjoy fresh farm-to-table lunches and dinners prepared with local ingredients.

  • Relax, swim, journal, or simply soak in the peaceful surroundings.

  • Sunrise yoga, meditation, and mindful nature walks.

  • Closing Circle and integration ceremony.

  • Celebrate your final evening together with dinner, live entertainment, and a magical night beneath the stars.

  • Overnight at the luxury mountain camp.

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Day 10: Departure back to Marrakech Airport (Monday)

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Please Note: 

This itinerary is subject to change. Accommodations, including hotels and camps, will be carefully selected based on the final group size. Reservations will be confirmed after the registration deadline to ensure we secure the highest-quality accommodations available while providing the best experience for the group.

Hot Air Balloons

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

Hot Air Balloon Ride | Cost: $275

A Breathtaking sunrise experience.  Experience the magic of Marrakech from a unique perspective as you fly over the stunning landscapes of Morocco.  This unforgettable journey offers panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains, vast desert, and traditional Berber villages, all bathed in golden hues of the rising sun.

Traditional Moroccan breakfast is prepared on site post flight.

Professional, experienced pilots who prioritize safety and provide informative commentary throughout the journey.

From the attendees of the last trip: They all said they had the best experience ever! The scenery was breathtaking, they were flying longer than others, the breakfast was delicious and their guide was exceptional.

If you have never tried hot air balloon rides, this would be the place to experience it! And no, it’s not scary..it is very serene and magical!

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ATV Ride through the Sahara Desert | Cost: $80

Embark on an exhilarating adventure through the sand dunes, exploring areas that are remote with breathtaking views! This is a must for everyone!

No experience necessary. The guide will instruct and assist as needed. 

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Hammam Experience | Cost: $65

A Moroccan hammam is a traditional, centuries-old cleansing ritual that uses steam, black soap, clay mask and intense exfoliation to detoxify and soften the skin.  It not only leaves your skin feeling extra soft and clean, the treatment improves circulation, eases muscle tension and deeply hydrates the skin.

This will be offered at the riad that we are staying at in Marrakech.  They typically work on 2 people at a time. This will be a 30 minutes treatment.

If you haven’t experienced a hammam in Morocco, you have missed out on a big Moroccan tradition!

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PLEASE NOTE: THE COST OF THESE ACTIVITIES IS EXTRA. PLEASE BRING CASH FOR PAYMENT.

Exchange for Adventure
Shared double: $3333 pp
Shared triple: $3111 pp
Private: $4444


Deadline to Sign up is February 11th, 2027. Absolutly No Acceptions. Travel Company will need to book Hotels before this. 

 

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