NEXT RETREATS : MARCH 1st-5th, 2027 & MARCH 6th-10th, 2027 – TWO SEPARATE EDITIONS
Registration to these retreats at Kasbah Bab Ourika is limited to 8 guests to allow for a more personable and intimate experience.
Costs
The price for this retreat is :
-2600 € (Single occupancy in Deluxe double room) EARLY BIRD PRICE before October 1st, 2026: 2440 €
-2100€ (Shared occupancy in Deluxe twin room) EARLY BIRD PRICE before October 1st, 2026: 1940 €
All-inclusive experience in a deluxe rooms
Not included:
Throughout the retreat, Virginie Faucher (co-host and photographer) will bring her photographer’s eye to the experience, creating lasting memories for participants. Each guest will receive a curated gallery of images afterwards, including a beautifully crafted personal portrait.
Day 1
Arrival in Marrakech and airport pick-up to Kasbah Bab Ourika, nestled above the Ourika Valley.
Check-in and time to settle into the peaceful surroundings.
In the early evening, we gather for welcome drinks, followed by an introduction to the retreat, the team, and the artisans who will guide you through this creative journey.
Dinner at the Kasbah.
Day 2
Morning
Breakfast overlooking the valley.A first pottery workshop with Khalid, focused on the wheel.
You’ll be introduced to the gestures, rhythm, and feel of clay. Each participant will create a first piece, which will later be refined and fired.
Afternoon
Lunch and free time to enjoy the Kasbah — pool, gardens, or simply rest. A traditional tea ceremony with Moroccan pastries.
Return to the studio to trim and refine your pieces with Khalid.
Dinner at the Kasbah.
Day 3
Morning
Breakfast.
A guided walk through the surrounding landscapes, followed by a beautifully curated picnic in nature.
A moment to disconnect and take in the beauty of the valley.
Afternoon
Back at the Kasbah, a second pottery session with Said.
Demonstration and hands-on experience: learn how to shape your own traditional tajine.
Dinner at the Kasbah.
Day 4
Morning
Breakfast.
Departure by 4×4 to a local potters’ village.
At Khalid’s studio, you’ll experience a deeper immersion into Moroccan craftsmanship:
– Demonstration and hands-on practice
– Introduction to traditional glazes
– Stories and insights into Berber pottery traditions
– Access to unique, heritage pieces
Tea and snacks will be served throughout the morning.
Return to the Kasbah for lunch.
Afternoon
Free time to enjoy the setting at your own pace.
Relax with a hammam and massage ritual, or unwind by the heated pool.
A henna corner will also be available, with tea and Moroccan pastries.
Evening
A final celebration:
goodbye drinks, followed by a magical Moroccan dinner under the stars, with musicians, fire, rugs, and candlelight.
Day 5
Breakfast at the Kasbah.
Check-out
Transfer back to Marrakech airport.
