ESSAOUIRA RETREAT

SEPTEMBER 16 – 23, 2022

LEVEL 1 + 2 (BEGINNERS)

RETREAT OVERVIEW

Our Girls Week surf and yoga retreats offer you the unique opportunity to enjoy our carefully curated favorite Moroccan experiences and soulful people in one awesome week.

It’s a dream come true to share our love of surfing and beautiful home spots with you. These immersive surf and yoga retreats will connect you with authentic cultural encounters, inspiring nature trails and bring your life back into balance with daily doses of yoga, nourishing home-cooked food, pampering, play and community spirit.

These girl’s surf holidays are for those of you who want to try surfing, or improve your level of surfing, in a fun and supportive female environment in Morocco. Our luxury villa will be your Moroccan home-from-home, with a friendly, professional team on hand to ensure all your surf holiday needs are met. We’re excited to share waves and good vibes with you!

SCHEDULE

08:30 Breakfast 
10:30 Depart for surfing 
13:30 Lunch break 
14:30 Free surfing 
16:00 Return to the villa 
18:30 Sunset yoga stretching
19:30 Tapas
20:00 Dinner

WHAT’S INCLUDED

6 nights/ 7 days accommodation
Shared airport transfer to/from Agadir
5 surf lessons adapted to your level
Video analysis
Daily yoga stretching
All surf and yoga equipment
Daily breakfast and lunch
5 special Moroccan dinners
Daily drinks and snacks
Transportation to activities
One day surf trip to Imsouane and sandsurfing
Daily housekeeping
Hiking in Paradise Valley
Cooking lesson; learn how to cook a Moroccan tagine

FAQ's

When is the surf season in Morocco? 
From September to March is the main season for all levels, and from March to August for beginners (Level 1-3)

How long is the surf lesson?
2 hour surf lesson including warm up and briefing 

When is the best time to surf?
We believe to improve your surf you have to surf all the conditions 

Can I bring my own surfboard?
Yes

What kind of board will I use?
For beginners who have never surfed before, a soft top. From level 3-4 hard boards. Size will depend on your ability. 

Is a surfboard and wetsuit included?
Yes surfboard and wetsuits are included in all our packages.

How many people in the group?
6 people per surf lesson

Are private surf coaching sessions available?
Yes we offer private surf lessons 

Is it all girls in the surf retreats?
Yes! 

Is it normal to people to travel solo?
Yes, a large number of our retreats are made of solo travellers

Can I do my surf lesson in the afternoon?
Most of our group surf sessions start in the morning, depending on surf conditions. We cannot guarantee an afternoon surf session if you are not with the group in the morning. 

What can I expect for the food?
We love to eat! Our food is 100% home-made by local women. We prefer to shop in our local souks and community bread ovens. Breakfast and lunches will be a healthy mix of fresh seasonal fruit, salad, eggs, pastries etc. Dinners are family-style dishes from traditional Moroccan recipes. 

ACCOMMODATION

MELLOW BEACH HOUSE

There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a session/ retreat early.
Cancellation 8 weeks or more before the booking start date: you can either transfer your booking to another retreat date, or forfeit your 30% deposit. 
Cancellation within 14 days of the booking start date: 100% cancellation fees will be charged. 
There are no exceptions to our cancellation policy, including but not limited to COVID-19, weather, personal emergencies, flight cancellations, or delays. 

 

BOOKING CONDITIONS

ROOM ALLOCATION
Private and shared rooms availability are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please book your reservations early to receive your preferred accommodation. We reserve the right to refuse bookings at our discretion.

FLIGHTS
Flights are not included in the packages/ retreats

TRAVEL TO MOROCCO
Please check with your relevant Embassy or Visit Morocco for the current travel requirements into Morocco

PAYMENT TERMS
To secure your booking, a non-refundable deposit of 30% is due. The balance payment is due 14 days before your booking start date. Currently we are unable to accept credit card payments. 

CANCELATION POLICY
There is no refund for arriving late or leaving a session/ retreat early.
Cancellation 8 weeks or more before the booking start date: you can either transfer your booking to another retreat date, or forfeit your 30% deposit. 
Cancellation within 14 days of the booking start date: 100% cancellation fees will be charged. 
There are no exceptions to our cancellation policy, including but not limited to COVID-19, weather, personal emergencies, flight cancellations, or delays. 

TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is essential for you to purchase personal Travel Protection Insurance.

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