Roots & Renewal – A Slow Living Retreat of Movement, Food & Moroccan Culture
Sidi Kaouki, Morocco
9 nights : April 28th – May 7th 2027

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This special trip is so much more than a holiday, and more than a retreat.

It’s an invitation into a way of life.

Rather than observing Morocco from the outside, you will experience it from within. Through connection with the land, food, friendships, stories, traditions and everyday moments that cannot be found in a guidebook.

It is a chance to truly slow down and discover how simplicity, nature, movement and conscious nourishment can gently transform the way we live.

Experience this wild coastal area of Morocco at a gentle pace.

Drop into the rhythm of the raw, rugged and earthy landscape. Let the elemental beauty expand your perception and offer
an opportunity to perceive life through a different lens.

An opportunity to notice the seasons, to taste, to listen, to move, to gather around food, to share stories, and to rediscover the world around you through your senses.

Create & Collaborate
This trip is curated with my dear friend Nadine who has lived in Morocco for over 25 years.

I have long been inspired by Nadine and her story – how she has embraced and integrated into her community, her deep love for Berber culture and being a fluent speaker of the native language, how she has woven her life, beyond being an ex pat, into the very fabric and heart of Moroccan life.

This is what makes this trip so unique and special.

This is what will take us beyond a tourist trip, into a felt and embodied experience of slow living, in this wild and unspoilt area of Morocco.

Our collaboration brings together a mutual passion for living a nourishing connected life; for returning to essence, source, origin and simplicity. We will weave together culture, tradition, movement, food, daily ritual and expand our sense of time.

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Nourished by Land, Culture & Tradition
Morocco will not simply be the backdrop to our journey.

It will be one of our teachers.

We will visit a traditional souk and discover a living piece of Moroccan culture.

We will meet local people and learn how the precious argan oil—Morocco’s liquid gold—is traditionally made.

We will experience the simplicity of cooking over charcoal and eating together with our hands.

We will visit Moroccan neighbours and share glimpses of everyday village life.

We will enjoy lunch at a family-run countryside eco farm and another beautiful lunch in the medina of Essaouira.

And we will gather with local fishermen on the beach for a sunset fire and supper.

Through Nadine’s stories, you will also be invited into the rich heritage of Amazigh culture—the ancient stories, wisdom and traditions that have been passed down through generations and continue to live within the landscape and communities around us.

There will be moments to step away from simply learning about Morocco and instead become present through simple traditional-inspired rituals, sensory practices and moments of connection—ways of slowing down, listening and opening our awareness to the land, ourselves and one another.

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Nourished by Food
Food is at the heart of this journey.

As two passionate holistic chefs, Hayley and Nadine will share their love of conscious cooking through hands-on workshops and beautiful meals inspired by local, seasonal ingredients.

We will explore food not only as nourishment, but as creativity, ritual and connection.

There may be moments of quiet, cooking together in silence.

There will certainly be laughter.

There will also be food meditations, shared preparation and the simple pleasure of eating something we have created together.

Alongside Hayley and Nadine, local Moroccan cooks and producers will bring their own knowledge and traditions into the experience.

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Nourished by Movement 
Every day we create opportunities to move the body, release tension and reconnect with ourselves; through yoga, qi gong, mindful movement and meditation practices.

The classes will not follow a rigid timetable. Some may begin the day. Others may become a gentle pause later in the afternoon or an evening session to prepare for rest and sleep.

Classes are suitable for all bodies and levels of experience. There is no need here to perform, achieve or push. 

Movement becomes a way of honouring the body and where we meet ourselves, at all times. 

Your home in Morocco

Your home for the duration of the retreat is Tigmi Iguidi Eco Lodge, set in a rural, quiet location just 800 metres from the ocean and the village of Sidi Kouki.

Built using entirely traditional Moroccan materials, with the simple idea in mind to live in harmony with nature.

There are six independent rooms, terraces, dining space, pool and a beautiful 70m2 studio.

 

 

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Included in this retreat:
– 9 nights accommodation at Tigmi Iguidi Eco Lodge
– All planned meals and drinks
– Daily movement classes with Hayley
– 3 x Holistic cooking workshops with Hayley & Nadine

PLUS
– 1 x professional holistic massage
– Argan oil demonstration & storytelling
– A day at The Wild Garden (inc lunch & outdoor movement class)
– Traditional Moroccan souk experience
– Lunch at a countryside eco farm
– Day in Essaouira town (inc lunch)
– Sunset fire & beach dinner
– Optional collective airport transfers (see below)

Airport transfers to and from Marrakech are organised collectively for the group. We will arrange one or two shared taxis on the arrival and departure days. As everyone will be travelling from different places and arriving on different flights, there may occasionally be a little waiting time—but this allows us to travel together and keeps the journey more sustainable.

Please note that we cannot be responsible for flight costs or other travel/personal expenses. We strongly recommend taking out suitable travel insurance that covers cancellation and interruption.

Investment:
– Single Occupancy: 1595 euro
– Twin Shared: 1395 euro

Deposit:
A non refundable and non transferable deposit of 500 euro is required to reserve your space.

Places are limited to 9 participants.

In the rare case that we may need to cancel the event then all payments made to us, including the deposit, will be fully refunded.

We will always try to support someone who is committed to participating in our events, and we understand that sometimes funds are limited. Therefore we can create a mutually supportive payment plan to help spread the investment over a longer period of time. Please talk to us directly if this is the case for you.

A small & intimate group
We are keeping this experience intentionally small, with a maximum of 9 participants.

This allows us to create a personal atmosphere and enough space for genuine connection.

Joining us begins with a simple application and express your interest, followed by a short Zoom conversation with Hayley and Nadine.

If you feel this journey might be for you, click here to get in touch with us. We’ll then arrange a short call and send you the link — a chance for us to meet, connect and get a feel for one another.

Not because you need to prove anything — but because we care about creating a group where everyone can feel comfortable, respected and at home.

Come and slow down with us

Come for Morocco.

Come for the movement.

Come for the food.

Come for the beaches, the spices, the stories and the argan trees.

Come to cook together, laugh together, walk, breathe and explore.

And come for the space between it all.

Roots & Renewal is our invitation to experience another rhythm of life.

Slow down. Move. Nourish. Connect. Give back.

We would love to share it with you.

Hayley & Nadine

 

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