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About this trip
Join Kayla VanGelder and Katelyn Mycock for a bucket list, 7 night/8 day fitness retreat and cultural exploration of Morocco.
Morocco is one of the most culturally rich and interesting places in the world. Bordering the Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, Morocco’s vast and diverse landscape features ancient cities, stretches of empty beaches, and stark deserts and mountains touched by Berber, Arabian and European influences.
Our Morocco trip is unique as you will not be staying in one location, but rather traveling to two different cities, Marrakech & Essaouira, which, in our opinion, represent the “must see” highlights of Morocco.
Our days will be curated to allow enough time to explore Morocco and ourselves. The opening weekend in Marrakech is a time to arrive and unwind from our travels and soak in the sights of the city. Once we arrive in our second location, Essaouira, daily Elite Nation Wellness fitness offerings will be led by Kayla and Katelyn.
Also included are five of our most popular excursions: a cultural tour of the Marrakech medina, a history & walking tour of the Essaouira medina, a women's Argan oil cooperative tour, a Moroccan cooking class, and of course, a beach camel ride.
There will also be plenty of free time to explore (and shop!) the cultural walled cities of Essaouira and Marrakech, partake in optional excursions like visiting palaces, museums, botanical gardens, or even ATV tours, and book massage and hammam treatments. Make sure to scroll all the way down to the itinerary below for more trip details.
About our Accommodations:
We will stay at a centrally located riad in Marrakech, and at the lovely and peaceful Essaouira Lodge in Essaouira, which is located a short 15 minute free shuttle ride from the medina and beach.
We have both single and double occupancy bedrooms with private and shared baths available. Please read on below for retreat package descriptions.
Here's how you can get started...
ALL RETREAT PACKAGE PRICING IS PER PERSON.
A 500 Euro deposit is required to reserve your spot on this retreat. Your trip balance is due 120 days prior to departure and will be broken into three payment installments upon registration. If you have any questions about room types, the retreat in general or you'd like a different payment plan, please email the sales team at SolSeed Retreats and they can help you out: [email protected].
Please read on for important info on:
What is Included, What is Not Included, Trip Activity Level, Passport Requirements & Optional Immunizations, Our Cancellation & Refund Policy, and Required Travel Insurance.
What's Included
- 7 Nights / 8 Days Accommodations at a riad in Marrakech (2 nights) & at Essaouira Lodge in Essaouira (5 nights)
- All breakfasts and dinners (no breakfast on arrival day, or dinner on departure day)
- 3 group lunches (no lunch on arrival or departure days, or on your three free days)
- Daily all levels Yoga and fitness practices with Kayla and Katelyn
- Airport Transfers: From Marrakech airport to hotel, and back to Marrakech Airport from Essaouira.
- Guided cultural tour of the Marrakech Medina
- Guided history & walking tour of the Essaouira Medina
- Women’s Argan Oil Cooperative Tour
- Beach Camel Ride
- Moroccan Cooking Class
- All Transportation associated with included group excursions
- All Taxes & Base Gratuities
Not Included
- Roundtrip Airfare to Marrakech (RAK)
- Additional excursions or cab rides
- Massage and Hammam treatments
- Alcoholic Beverages
- One lunch in Marrakech and two lunches in Essaouira
- Required Travel Insurance
Flight Parameters
Arrival Date: Saturday, April 25th 2026
Arrival Time: Arrive between 10AM and 6PM Morocco time to take part in included group transportation from the airport to our hotel in the Marrakech medina, where we spend the first two nights of the retreat.
Arrival Airport: Marrakech Menara Airport
Airport Code: RAK
Note: If you arrive before 10AM or after 6PM, we can arrange a driver for you for an estimated cost of €20, which will be payable directly to your taxi driver. If you plan to arrive an entire day or more early, we can help with hotels and transportation. Our first scheduled event on Saturday is a group dinner in the hotel at 7:30PM, so please arrive by 6PM to ensure you make dinner.
Departure Date: Saturday, May 2nd 2026
Departure Time: Please only book flights that depart AFTER 11:30AM as we will be making the 3 hour drive from Essaouira to the airport that morning.
Note: If you book a flight that departs prior to 11:30AM, you could incur additional costs of as much as €125.
Considering extending your trip to Morocco? If you’re considering spending additional time in Morocco before or after the retreat, our local guide Ismail of To Paradise Morocco is a fantastic resource. Ismail will be happy to assist you in planning and booking additional adventures! Some popular choices in the past have included visiting the Atlas Mountains in Imlil, the Sahara desert in Merzouga, or the surfing town of Taghazout. Ismail can help with all of it, and much more! Contact him directly at [email protected].
Once you have booked your flights, please forward your itinerary* to [email protected].
*Dates, times, and flight number of arrival and departure must be provided.
Activity Level
We rank this itinerary as Activity Level 2- Relaxed.
Activity Level 1 - Easy: Expect only short walks, and short flights of stairs.
Activity Level 2 - Relaxed: Expect short walks, slight inclines, and sustained activity for only a few hours.
Activity Level 3 - Moderate: Expect slightly longer walks, and activities that correlate to a semi-active lifestyle. Participants should be comfortable with half days of touring, and walking up and down steeper inclines.
Activity Level 4 - Active: Expect longer walks, steeper inclines, and 4 - 6 hours of sustained activities, with appropriate rests. To take advantage of all the offerings, folks should lead an active life style.
Activity Level 5 - Challenging: Expect vigorous walks, hikes, kayaking, etc. Participants should be experienced in outdoor activities, and know how to prepare for, and endeavor upon full day adventures in the wild!
If you have any questions or concerns about this itinerary's Activity Level, please contact [email protected] for more details prior to registering.
Passport Requirements + Immunizations
You must have a valid passport to travel to Morocco. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 6 months after the end date of your retreat.
There are currently no vaccination requirements to enter Morocco. For recommended optional immunizations, see more info here.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
All retreats include a €500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip.
Additional balance payments made are refundable up to 120 days prior to the retreat start date. SolSeed must receive an email at [email protected] requesting cancellation prior to 12:00AM on this date in order to secure a refund of additional balances paid. The initial €500 deposit remains non-refundable and non-transferable. All balances paid are non-refundable and non-transferable within 120 days of the retreat start date.
SolSeed Retreats can only make an exception to these terms if:
- The host government forbids us to visit as tourists.
- The host government forbids our vendors from hosting us as tourists.
- The US government forbids us to travel to the host country as tourists.
If SolSeed must further postpone or cancel the trip for any of the above reasons, all registrants will receive a refund of all deposits paid less €200.
Required Travel Insurance
The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.
Most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. The travel insurance will also demonstrate to the host country that you are able to pay for any emergency services which may be necessary during your stay.
SolSeed is not authorized to sell travel insurance. Any offer to purchase travel insurance that you encounter during the checkout process are third party offers. You are free to select your own policy provider. If you would like to review options in a convenient online marketplace, we like what www.insuremytrip.com has put together. We have also had great experience with Trawick International and their customer service, and heard very good things from AAA and AMEX Members who have purchased their travel insurance through those respective agencies.
We strongly encourage you to speak with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs, and to clear up any questions you may have relative to travel insurance coverage.
If you'd like to read more about Travel Insurance and our suggestions, please visit this blog post: https://solseedretreats.com/travel-insurance-faqs/
Available Packages
**We have one spot left in a Double Occupancy Room with Shared Bath with a female roommate**
Ideal for a couple, or two friends, this double occupancy bedroom features two twin beds OR one queen bed. This room shares a bathroom with 1 - 2 other people.
Your bedroom may be within one of our 5 Bedroom Villas, or in a stand alone suite.
Please indicate your roommates' name upon sign-up, if you have one in mind, and your bed configuration preference.
NOTE: If you don't indicate a roommate upon sign up, we will pair you up with a like-minded one. If you desire more privacy, please sign up for a single occupancy bedroom.
*All room assignments are determined in conjunction with your retreat leader, and changes may not be possible upon check in. We cannot make any promises when it comes to specific bedrooms or villas assigned to you. Amenities vary between the different room assignments, but you are assured a private bedroom with your roommate, and a bathroom shared with one other bedroom, if you select this option. Note: Not all bathrooms are ensuite.
Ideal for a couple, or two friends seeking a bit more privacy, this double occupancy bedroom features two twin beds OR one queen bed, and a private bathroom.
Your bedroom may be within one of our 3 or 5 Bedroom Villas, or in a stand alone suite.
By registering for this package, you will receive one spot in a "Double Occupancy Room with Private Bath." If you are registering for yourself and a roommate / partner, please register for two of these packages. Please indicate your roommate's name upon registration, as well as your bed type preference.
*All room assignments are determined in conjunction with your retreat leader, and changes may not be possible upon check in. We cannot make any promises when it comes to specific bedrooms or villas assigned to you. Amenities vary between the different room assignments, but you are assured a private bedroom and a private bathroom with your roommate, if you select this option. Note: Not all bathrooms are ensuite.
Ideal for the solo traveler seeking a bit more privacy, this single occupancy bedroom features one queen bed. This room shares a bathroom with 1-2 other retreat participants.
This is also a great option for two friends who each want their own bedroom and sleeping space, but will share a bathroom. In this case, each friend must sign up for their own "Single Occupancy Bedroom - Shared Bath" package.
Your bedroom may be within one of our 5 Bedroom Villas, or in a stand alone suite.
*All room assignments are determined in conjunction with your retreat leader, and changes may not be possible upon check in. We cannot make any promises when it comes to specific bedrooms or villas assigned to you. Amenities vary between the different room assignments, but you are assured a private bedroom, a bathroom shared with one other bedroom, if you select this option. Note: Not all bathrooms are ensuite.
Ideal for the solo traveler seeking the most privacy, this single occupancy bedroom features one queen bed and a private bathroom.
Your bedroom may be within one of our 3 or 5 Bedroom Villas, or in a stand alone suite.
Note: If you have other singles you'd like share the same villa with, please indicate their name(s) upon registration and we will do our best to honor your request.
*All room assignments are determined in conjunction with your retreat leader, and changes may not be possible upon check in. We cannot make any promises when it comes to specific bedrooms or villas assigned to you. Amenities vary between the different room assignments, but you are assured a private bedroom, and a private bathroom with this option. Note: Not all bathrooms are ensuite.
Itinerary
Our trip will begin in the culturally rich city of Marrakech. Nestled in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech was founded as a city in 1062 AD, and is world renowned for its souks (markets) and medieval maze-like streets, stunning mosques and palaces, relaxing hammams (Moroccan baths), delicious food, and much more. A perfect place to assimilate and integrate into life in Morocco, we will spend our first two nights here in a centrally located riad in the medina, before heading to the walled coastal city of Essaouira on Day 3 of our trip. We include a group cultural tour on your free day (Day 2 of the trip) in Marrakech.