Marrakech & Essaouira, Morocco
'Your Magic Carpet Adventure'
April 27 - May 4, 2024
“I had no idea what to expect when I embarked on this magical adventure and to be honest I don’t believe words can do it justice. The magic was everywhere, in the accomodations, in the hosts, in the animals, in the city, in the ocean, in the sky, in the empowering group work, in the opportunity for solitude, in the food and drink, in the people, quite literally everywhere! I left feeling rested, rejuvenated, inspired, excited and full of clarity. Thank you Jody for an AMAZING Magic Carpet Ride! The mémoires and connections I made will stay with me forever!”
Kimberly, Morocco 2023
Join us for a multi-sensory, full immersion of the Heart & Soul
The gateway to Africa, Morocco's ancient cities, dizzying diversity, and warm hospitality is sure to indulge your quest for exotic experiences, heart-warming connections, and a life-time of great stories to tell. Whether it's exploring the carnavalesque street-theatre of the famous Jemaa-el Fnaa square in Marrakech, or drinking your weight in sweet mint tea, getting lost in the medinas, haggling while shopping in the ancient souqs, savoring the richly flavored couscous and tagines, before sweating it all out during a traditional hammam, Morocco is sure to satisfy every pleasure.
Spend 8 days and 7 nights on a mystical adventure of the heart & soul. We're going tribal chic at our hosts artisanal, award-winning boutique hotel in Marrakech before heading for an overnight to the coastal village of Essaouira, Unesco World Heritage Site. Yoga and meditation will be offered, experiences in emotional health and wellness are carefully weaved into the process, we'll adventure together on excursions with local guides, and you can expect to have a whole-hearted, magical experience of a lifetime!
What's Included?
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6 nights accommodation at an artisinal, award winning, tribal chic resort in Marrakech
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1 night accommodation in the Unesco World Heritage Site of Essaouira, in traditional Berber Tents on the Atlantic coast beach
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3 unforgettable meals daily, made-from-scratch and delicate care, Moroccan cuisine
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2 hour traditional Moroccan hammam and massage luxury spa experience
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Insider guides for exploring and shopping in Marrakech and Essaouira
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Excursion into Marrakech's medina with professional guides for site seeing and haggling in the famous souks
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Excursion and overnight trip to Essaouira and Berber tent beach experience
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Mesmerizing 2 hour coastal camel ride in Essaouira lead by north Africa's own camel whisperer, Mustafa
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Yoga and meditation (may not be offered during excursion days)
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Exclusive use of full estate (terraces, pool, gym)
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Wifi in lounge area
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Free Day to relax or choose another experience such as Marrakech insider tour with Maryam Montague for shopping and exploring, or Moroccan Cooking Class
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Many delightful surprises!
And, our signature emotional wellness process, carefully weaved into the schedule & designed for your restoration and revitalization.
“This was my second Epona Retreat, and I was as equally impressed as I was with my first one. Jody’s research to find high quality resorts, her attention to detail and creating a stellar schedule with just the right mixture of relaxation, interpretive tours, shopping, horses (and camels), nature, beaches and therapy sessions make her retreats a 5 star experience. If you are contemplating going on one of her retreats - just do it - you won’t regret it!!!!! Thank you Jody.”
Wendy H. Morocco 2023
Marrakech
Just outside of the bustling city of Marrakech sits our award winning private oasis: an artisanal 8.5 acre estate, in an ancient olive grove, with surroundings of roses and rosemary. Every inch of this oasis in tribal chic luxury, has been carefully designed with heritage and culture in mind for a full immersion into Moroccan life as well as a deeply restorative wellness experience.
Essaouira
Ranch de Diabat, a family owned and operated business in Essaouira for generations, care for every detail of our day and a half in this timeless place where heritage, culture, and adventure meet. They take great pride in the care of their majestic horses and exotic camels with whom we will get up close and personal with as we ride along the wild Atlantic coast. Berber tent camping, traditional Moroccan drumming by campfire, morning yoga on the dunes of the African coast followed by a dip in the sea, exploring and shopping in the ancient village of Essaouira, and eating the freshest caught fish possible while enjoying live Gnawa music, are all part of our schedule during our visit to this ancient city.
Getting There
Fly into Marrakech Airport - 30 min from the Retreat Center
or Casablanca Airport - 2.5 hrs from Retreat Center.
Check in begins around 3pm on April 27. Departures begin the morning of May 4.
Transfers will be arranged after receipt of registration and your flight information.
A Typical Day in Morocco
7.30am Meditation & Yoga for all levels
9.30am Breakfast
10.30am Emotional Wellness Process
1.00pm Lunch
2.00pm Free Time: Excursion, spa treatment or relax by the pool
6.00pm Restorative Yoga
7.30pm Dinner
9.00pm Guided meditation under the stars
“For me, Morocco was the first place I’ve visited that has truly changed me. I will carry this place and these people with me long after the trip ends. I met an amazing group of wonderful and safe women, and was challenged in expected and unexpected ways. I explored a beautiful culture, and there were tours and shopping galore! Jody and her team did an awesome job in creating a magnificent and safe space for healing and connection (and fun!) I can’t wait to explore the world on another trip with Jody someday soon!”
Morocco 2023
Costs & Occupancy
$4895 per person (Double Occupancy)
Rooms are held with a deposit and are booked on a first come first served basis.
Contact me directly for more specific occupancy information, availability, and to register.
Project Soar
As an attendees on my Morocco Retreat you'll be helping to change the world!
When you join me in Morocco a portion of your tuition goes directly to Project Soar. That's because this incredible charity was started by the very same people that run our host hotel in Marrakech.
Due to the cultures and communities that surround them, countless girls in countries around the world are facing abuse, repression and blocks from education: And they need our help. Serving girls in Morocco, Syria, and Uganda, Project Soar is striving for a world where every single marginalized teen knows her value, her voice, her body, her rights, and her path.
Through their ground breaking work, Project Soar are successfully empowering teen girls and young women to avoid child marriage, complete their schooling, and pursue higher education. Whether empowered to become free thinkers or world leaders: Project Soar is launching a new generation of confident and content young women, who will go forward to raise up not only their own lives, but those of their families and communities.
Reserve your spot on this sensational heart-led experience and you'll not only be transforming your own life, but hundreds of young women's too.
If you'd like to find out more about Project Soar and the work they do just click here.
What's Not Included
Airline flights, travel insurance, and transfers to any airport other than Marrakech.
Meals at restaurants during excursions (Appx 2)
Excursions during 'free day'