Marrakech Global Retreat
May 29
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Jun 2, 2024
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Why Marrakech?
This retreat will focus on fully escaping from our daily hectic lives and submerge into a new perspective with a focus on self-reflection, nature and people. In a close-nit environment you will get to know your fellow members and share knowledge, memories and stories! Making this trip even more special, would be the content and activities we have planned around the traditional and infamous "hikayat". The city offers sanctuaries where we can disconnect from the noise of the world and reconnect with our inner selves.
Unique experiences
In Marrakech, ancient traditions meet modern innovation against the backdrop of one of the world's most enchanting cities. Take a look at some of the key highlights of our retreat! We will have inspiring speakers and content on authentic leadership and storytelling, Cross the High Atlas Mountains and its Tizi Ntichka pass, Overnight stay in a luxury camp and sand board in the Erg Chebbi desert, Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Hadou, Roses Valley & Dades Gorges, 4x4 Ride in Merzouga Dunes & Optional: Rock Climbing in Toudgha Gorges
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Ticket price
€ 499
Day 1 : Marrakech - Tichka Past - Ait benhaddou Kasbah- Ouarzazate - roses valley - dades valley.
Departure around 8:00 from our riad/hotel in Marrakech, drive through Tizi-Ntichka which is Atlas mountains via its landscape and traditional buildings, we’ll stop at the panoramic view for a rest and then continue our way to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah - big collection of traditional buildings also a place where a few movies were filmed. After exploring the kasbah we have lunch at the same place in a local restaurant. After lunch, we’ll continue the way to Dades valley where we’ll spend the first night and learn more about Dades valley and their cultures.
Day 2 : Boumaln dades - Todra gorge - Erfoud - saharadesert Erg chebbi.
After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll start our trip to Tinghir where we will visit the Toudgha Gorges - we will have 2 activities starting by a visit to a local nomad berber family, have tea and learn more about Tapestry weaving and Berber Culture. After that, we’ll drive to toudra Gorges where we will meet out team, enjoy a nice walk , have lunch and do some activities and content before we continue to the Sahara Desert. Once there, we will take a 4x4 ride to enjoy the sunset, continue with some exciting sand boarding and go to our desert camp. We will spend the night with a storytelling ceremony from our tour guide and a bonfire.
Day 3 : Ergchebbi Desert - Draa valley - Ouarzazate
In the early morning, we will enjoy the sunset view and have breakfast in the camp. Later on, we have a 4x4 Ride to get back to Merzouga village then we’ll start our 3rd day trip to Ouarzazat . On our way, we’ll visit Rissani city, the souk ( Visit the Dattes Local Marcket) where the locals are making traditional things like shoes and hats & also clothes. We will enjoy our lunch in a local restaurant in Darraa valley and spend some time again with activities and content before we arrive to Ouarzazate, check in at the hotel and do guided tour in the evening . ( Visit the museum & Studio or Cinema, Touerirt Kasbah … )
Day 4 : Cooking Class In Ouarzazate - Marrakech.
Before leaving Ouarzazate in the morning, we will visit UNESCO protected site of Ait Ben Haddou. Impressive Kasbah and well-preserved fortress in Morocco. Many movies were filmed there such as Gladiator. Leave Ait Ben Haddou and start heading towards the majestic Atlas Mountains via Ounila Valley and lunch in Telouet Villages. We arrive in the evening in Marrakech.
•Transport in A/C Vehicule minivan
•English/French/Spanish speaking driver during the tour
•Pick up & Drop off at you Marrakech
•1 Night Desert camp with Private Tent
•2 Nights at the Hotel
•Dinner and Breakfast are daily included
•Free time to explore the sites, Breaks for photos,Etc
•Customized & Flexible stops
Things to consider before buying
Please consider the following before purchasing a ticket for this event:
- Travel expenses from your home destination to the event location are not included.
- Check your visa and passport requirements well in advance of this event.
- Upon purchase you agree to the EYES Society Rules (incl. the Code of Conduct) and to sign the liability waiver which will be provided to you after confirmation.
Cancellation and refund policy
If you should have to cancel your registration, notification in writing should be sent to office@eyesinternational.org. Please make sure you state the name of the event in the subject line of your email.
- A full refund will be given for cancellations received 90 days or more prior to the event.
- A refund of 80% will be given for cancellations received between 89 days prior to 61 days to the start of the event.
- A refund of 40% will be given for cancellations received between 60 days prior to 31 days to the start of the event.
- No refund will be issued for cancellations received within 30 days of the event, nor failure to attend.
Force majeure
EYES shall not be liable to refund of fees or for any other penalty should the event be cancelled due to war, fire, strike lock-out, industrial action, tempest, accident, civil disturbance or any other cause whatsoever beyond their control.