Come Chase Adventure With ME!

Some things you have to experience to understand the magic. Like walking in the medina teeming with life. Looking at beautiful objects that seem to call your name in vivid color and dazzling gold as you pass. Visiting souks that entice you with brightly colored spices, ceramics, straw bags and patterned carpets. Letting go with a traditional invigorating and relaxing hamman, a ritual every Moroccan embraces regularly. Sitting on a rooftop somewhere at golden hour, listening to bells ring in the distance as the evening sky turns a lovely pink hue. Discovering what it’s like in the desert to get lost under a canopy of stars or riding a dromedary camel into the sunset (something I did with my husband and daughters in 2008).

Magic is also visiting with extraordinary local artisans and having them show you the inspiration behind their craft, visiting museums like Yves St Laurent and the Majorelle Gardens that helped shape the future of Marrakech, feasting on mouth watering aromatics, meat, vegetables and spices cooked in a tagine, listening to local musicians, and sipping wine by the fire that keeps the evening chill at bay, all of which I was able to do on my second trip to Morocco in 2019.

I want to share all of this with you, (a woman that appreciates experiences, adventure and discovery). I want to speak to your curious nature, spark your imagination, heighten your senses, and introduce you to new skills and concepts about art and creativity. I want to give you an experience to write home about… or post on social media. Your choice. If you want this too, join the limited group of eight women (because I love the intimacy of a small group) in deep meaningful conversations and a community of friendship.

Why Morocco? People have asked. It’s because it is one of the most beautiful and fascinating places I've ever been. It is steeped in history and plays homage to time honored traditions, yet modern elements stand out like a jewel to showcase the magnificence of the country. Depending on where you are, it can be chaotic and exciting or serene and hypnotic. But as anyone who has been there will tell you, Morocco will change your life, penetrate your heart and awaken your senses like no other place in the world.

YOUR JOURNEY

Itinerary (subject to change)

 TUE

• Settle in to your rooms at Riad 42

• Meet & Greet with tea ceremony

• Rooftop Cocktail Hour & Dinner at El Finn  

WED

• Rooftop Meditation

• Moroccan Breakfast at Riad42

• AM Marrakech Excursions into city to visit landmarks, museums, art critique  

• Lunch at renowned restaurant in Marrakech at +61 

• PM Art Workshop with Jan and Adele creating art inspired by Moroccan Legends

• Group Dinner at El Finn Subject to change

THU

• Rooftop Creativity to launch your day

• Moroccan Breakfast at Riad42

• AM Visit local artisans that excel in creativity and international success

• Shopping 

• Lunch at Beldi Country Club

• PM Hammans/Spa treatments (optional) at Beldi Country Club or poolside R & R

• Return to Riad42 for Artful conversations and cocktails 

• Free evening  - Dinner on your own

FRI

• Rooftop Meditation

• Moroccan Breakfast at Riad42

• AM Exploring the medina and shopping the souks 

• Lunch at Dar Kawa

• Moroccan Rug Shopping

• PM Art Workshop with Jan and Adele

• Free Evening - Dinner on your own 

SAT

• Moroccan Breakfast at Riad42

• Pack and prepare to travel to Luxury Desert Camp for overnight under the stars in glamping tents

• Lunch at camp

• Relaxation

• Artistic Thinking workshop with Jan

• Golden hour fireside cocktails

• Free time for sunset camel ride or massage

• Dinner feast of Traditional Moroccan cuisine by candlelight under a starry sky 

• Stargazing

• Peaceful sleep in luxury tent

SUN

• Moroccan Breakfast in the desert

• Closing ceremony

• Departure Transfers back to Marrakech airport

WHAT’S INCLUDED

/ Transfers to and from Marrakech Menara Airport on arrival and departure days
/ Transportation during retreat for scheduled activities
/ 4 nights lodging in beautiful riad
/ 1 night lodging in luxury camp in desert
/ Breakfast, lunches and dinners throughout the trip except two dinners on free evenings
/ Guides + entrance fees for scheduled tours
/ Welcome gifts
/ Workshop materials

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

/ Airfare and travel costs to and from Morocco
/ Passport fees & personal health travel insurance
/ 2 dinners during free evenings
/ Extra beverages & alcohol & personal expenses
/ Tips and gratuities

ABOUT THE ACCOMMODATIONS:
We will be staying in a beautiful Riad in the heart of Marrakech and concluding our journey in a luxury desert camp. Options in the Riad include sleeping in a shared room in either a double bed or a single bed OR sleeping in a private room. Options for occupancy for our one night in the desert may be limited to shared rooms only.

All pricing is per person

RIAD ROOMS:
DOUBLE ROOMS
(Each double room has 2 single beds)
Double Room: Shared room / Single bed $2295 (Regular Pricing) per person

SUITE ROOMS
(Each suite room has 1 Dbl bed & 1 single bed)
Suite Room: Shared room/ Dbl bed $2450 (Regular Pricing) per person
Suite Room: Shared room/ Single bed $2295 (Regular Pricing) per person

PRIVATE ROOMS
May be available upon request with supplementary charge.

All the rooms have en-suite Tadelakkt bathrooms with shower, wc, a hair dryer, a safe for personal use and storage spaces.

DESERT LUXURY TENTS have Queen and Single beds and assignments will mirror Riad booking requests as much as possible.

CANCELLATION POLICY:  
Due to the involved logistics, we offer no cancellation refunds. However, should you be unable to attend, we are happy to welcome anyone approved who would like to participate in your place.

We highly recommend you have insurance in place to cover other costs such as flight or any other incidentals, that we can’t be responsible for. We reserve the right to alter or vary the program at any moment.

Questions? Email Jan@janmccarthy.com or click here

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