Health Practitioners Self-Care Retreat - Morocco
Health Practitioners Self-Care Retreat - Morocco
Imi Ouaddar, Morocco
Up to 13 in group
October 26 - November 2, 2024
Retreat Highlights
- Cultural and Therapeutic Haven: The Berber Retreat offers a unique blend of cultural immersion and therapeutic healing in the heart of Morocco.
- Customizable Itinerary: Guests can design their own itinerary, starting with a base plan and adding extra activities to match their interests.
- Moroccan Souk Tour: Experience a guided tour of the largest souk in Morocco, exploring vibrant markets and discovering hidden treasures.
- Traditional Moroccan Cooking Class: Learn to cook traditional Moroccan dishes using fresh, locally produced ingredients in an inclusive cooking class.
- Sunset Beach Experience: Enjoy an open fire on the beach while watching the sunset, offering a moment of pure tranquility.
- Berber Night Music Experience: Participate in a Berber Night, where you can listen to and learn to play traditional Berber music.
- Expert Guidance for Healing: Run by Esjai & Abdel, the retreat combines Moroccan hospitality with therapeutic expertise, including Couples Therapy and EMDR for trauma recovery.
- Beautiful Accommodations: The retreat features five well-appointed apartments that can accommodate up to 18 guests, complete with a private swimming pool.
- Host Your Own Retreat: The venue is available for rental by other retreat organizers, ideal for wellness retreats, creative workshops, or spiritual gatherings.
- Affordable Investment in Yourself: The retreat offers a peaceful escape from daily stress, with options for affordable booking and payment plans.
About this Retreat
Your Guides
**Esjai Mason** is a qualified Psychotherapist and Mediator specialising in Relationship Therapy and Trauma Recovery, with a particular focus on EMDR. As the founder and lead instructor at The Counselling Academy, Esjai has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of over 1,000 therapists, guiding them in their work to help couples and relationships heal from life's ruptures. Recently, she launched a UK directory dedicated to promoting Counsellors who have completed her comprehensive training programs.
With over 30 years of experience in adult education, Esjai brings a wealth of life wisdom, professional expertise, and a deep passion for helping others. Her unique approach blends therapeutic insight with a genuine love for people and nature, creating a learning environment filled with laughter, motivation, and inspiration. Esjai views herself as an Elder in her community, sharing her knowledge and warmth with those who join her on this journey. She invites you to become a part of her ever-growing tribe, where growth and healing are fostered in a supportive and joyous atmosphere.
Details of this retreat
Our retreats are designed with you in mind, offering a personalised and flexible experience. At the Berber Retreat, you’ll find a variety of activities and plenty of downtime, allowing you to customise your itinerary according to your preferences. There’s no pressure to participate in any scheduled activities; it’s all about what suits you best. We’re a laid-back, family-like group focused on ensuring you leave feeling rested and restored.
We understand that not every activity may appeal to everyone, so we offer the freedom to choose how you spend your time. We collaborate with a range of retreat organisers, so if you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, just let us know, we can create a retreat tailored to your needs!
Features
Skill Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Exclusive Offers:
Free Berber Retreat Face/Hand Cream & Body Wash
Description
The Berber Retreat consists of five apartments with a private pool and a rooftop terrace offering stunning views of the village, beach, and mountains. Just a 5-minute walk from a 12km beach, you’ll have access to camel and horse rides, water sports, and surf lessons. The beach experience is relaxed, with friendly locals offering traditional Moroccan treats without being intrusive.
For mountain lovers, we can arrange activities in the nearby mountains or at our sister venue, ‘Le Refuge,’ just an hour away. This 54-room hotel is perfect for larger groups or those looking to extend their stay. With endless options, you can truly design the retreat of your dreams.
The apartments include living areas, kitchens, and bathrooms, and are stocked with locally sourced natural skin products. The private pool and sun-covered seating area offer a perfect place to relax and socialise. Meals are included, with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and traditional Moroccan dishes.
What Makes This Retreat Special
The Berber Retreat stands out because it’s fully customisable. We provide the cultural experiences and light daily exercise, while you decide the rest. Whether you plan your activities in advance or go with the flow, our goal is to ensure you leave feeling rejuvenated, with new friends and lasting memories. Our dedicated team of locals will warmly welcome you to the true Moroccan experience.
Program
Choose from daily morning activities like yoga on the rooftop or beach, a walk along the 12km beach, or an e-bike tour of the village. Enjoy cultural experiences such as a visit to the largest souk in the country, a Moroccan cooking lesson, and a sunset beach evening with live music and an open fire. Customise your itinerary to make the retreat uniquely yours.
Food
Our meals are prepared daily with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We offer traditional Berber breakfasts, light lunches, and hearty dinners featuring a variety of Tagines, Moroccan salads, and desserts. All food is Halal, and we’re flexible with meal options based on the group’s preferences. Tea, coffee, and filtered drinking water are always available.
Book Your Retreat
Ready to unwind, recharge, and experience the best of Morocco? Contact us today to design your personalised retreat or join one of our scheduled programs. We look forward to welcoming you!
We understand that not every activity may appeal to everyone, so we offer the freedom to choose how you spend your time. We collaborate with a range of retreat organisers, so if you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for, just let us know, we can create a retreat tailored to your needs!
Features
Skill Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Exclusive Offers:
Free Berber Retreat Face/Hand Cream & Body Wash
Description
The Berber Retreat consists of five apartments with a private pool and a rooftop terrace offering stunning views of the village, beach, and mountains. Just a 5-minute walk from a 12km beach, you’ll have access to camel and horse rides, water sports, and surf lessons. The beach experience is relaxed, with friendly locals offering traditional Moroccan treats without being intrusive.
For mountain lovers, we can arrange activities in the nearby mountains or at our sister venue, ‘Le Refuge,’ just an hour away. This 54-room hotel is perfect for larger groups or those looking to extend their stay. With endless options, you can truly design the retreat of your dreams.
The apartments include living areas, kitchens, and bathrooms, and are stocked with locally sourced natural skin products. The private pool and sun-covered seating area offer a perfect place to relax and socialise. Meals are included, with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and traditional Moroccan dishes.
What Makes This Retreat Special
The Berber Retreat stands out because it’s fully customisable. We provide the cultural experiences and light daily exercise, while you decide the rest. Whether you plan your activities in advance or go with the flow, our goal is to ensure you leave feeling rejuvenated, with new friends and lasting memories. Our dedicated team of locals will warmly welcome you to the true Moroccan experience.
Program
Choose from daily morning activities like yoga on the rooftop or beach, a walk along the 12km beach, or an e-bike tour of the village. Enjoy cultural experiences such as a visit to the largest souk in the country, a Moroccan cooking lesson, and a sunset beach evening with live music and an open fire. Customise your itinerary to make the retreat uniquely yours.
Food
Our meals are prepared daily with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We offer traditional Berber breakfasts, light lunches, and hearty dinners featuring a variety of Tagines, Moroccan salads, and desserts. All food is Halal, and we’re flexible with meal options based on the group’s preferences. Tea, coffee, and filtered drinking water are always available.
Book Your Retreat
Ready to unwind, recharge, and experience the best of Morocco? Contact us today to design your personalised retreat or join one of our scheduled programs. We look forward to welcoming you!
Schedule
This itinerary is completely adaptable to suit you, your needs and what is going to help you to return rejuvenated.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
The Berber Retreat, Imi Ouaddar, Morocco
Directions
Fly to Agadir Airport and we will take care of the rest!
Accommodation
We have a large roof terrace with views of the beach and the mountains in this Moroccan Retreat centre. The house is made up of 5 apartments, 4 of which are two bedrooms and the remaining has one bedroom, each apartment has a large living area, kitchen and bathroom. Bathroom is shared between two rooms in each apartment. We have a private swimming pool with lounge area and our communal social area is located on the roof terrace where we eat and socialise as well as a large area for exercise like yoga
Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Large roof terrace (will fit 12 doing Yoga)
5 x Apartments in one building
Private swimming pool
Shade areas by pool, bar and communal social area
5 x Apartments in one building
Private swimming pool
Shade areas by pool, bar and communal social area
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We offer traditional Moroccan meals which are locally sourced and made daily - we can cater for most dietary requests other than Vegan and nut allergies
What's Included
- Culture - We have included daily activities that demonstrate the essence of the warm, friendly and very welcoming culture of the country. From a traditional live Berber Music night where you get to play with the unique Moroccan instruments in a traditional setting, to our Tagine Making class with our host & house chef - Abdel. But only after you have experienced the largest Souk in Morocco where you will get to experience the delights of the authentic indoor market that you could get lost in for hours. You'll experience our favourite Spices stall where you will learn which spices are good for healing, you'll be able to stock up on any herbs and spices to take home. We will also visit the honey and Berber Nutella Stall where you will be able to taste them all before choosing if you wish to take some home (honey is a fraction of the price and you can't buy Berber Nutella, back home!)
- A traditional Berber Breakfast, Lite Lunch & Berber Dinner of Tagine, vegetables & Salad (choices of meat, fish or vegetable Tagines). Wine, beer or soft drink with dinner. You won't go hungry but you won't go home feeling like you've got to go on a diet either. We only use fresh local food that we shop for daily. (We will go over your dietary requirements on our Discovery Call)
- Handmade local organic toiletries in the bathroom - so you don't need to bring them from home. I use all locally grown healing plants and essential oils which will leave your hair and skin feeling rejuvenated too!
- Sunset evening on the beach with an open fire and dancing. We head down to our favourite beach restaurant where we will eat Tagine, watch the sunset and build a fire. Crack the sound system on and have a boogie or just relax and watch others.
- You can't come to Agadir without experiencing the largest indoor market - Souk in Morocco. So Abdel will be your tour guide on this visit to discover the local spices that we will collect for our Tagine Making lesson. You will be free to wander the market for a couple of hours.
- Traditional Moroccan Tagine making class - after your visit to the souk you will be ready with your knowledge of the spices Moroccans use to get those aromas and taste in their Tagine's, its time to learn the art of making this delicious traditional dish. Abdel will get you making a Tagine from start to finish and a few other local dishes. Includes a bag of our unique Berber Retreat Tagine spice mix to take home.
- Live Berber music evening - listen to the beautiful traditional Berber music using local musicians and their Berber instruments. Learn how to play some of the traditional musical instruments and enjoy a magical traditional evening entertainment on our Roof Terrace (which has the only bar in the village!)
- Morning Exercise - Yoga on the roof terrace or beach or a coastal walk on our 12km long beach etc. Walking down to the beach takes 5 mins so can be classed as exercise! We will also schedule in Beach afternoons which will include a sunset and parasol and being looked after friends on the beach.
- Transfers from and to Agadir Airport (1hr 15 mins) - No matter what time your plane gets in, we will have someone there to pick you up and will ensure you are back at the airport in time for your departure home.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Beach Towel
