Marrakech Dance Retreat

A WEEKEND OF DANCE, GUEST TEACHERS, SHOWS, GOOD FOOD AND THE MYSTERIOUS MAGIC OF MARRAKECH

Thursday 10th September – Monday 14th September 2026 (4 days)

In collaboration with Art Academy, the number 1 dance and music school of Marrakech

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Dance Classes Covered:

Traditional Advanced Belly Dance / Tribal Fusion Belly Dance / Contemporary Fusion / Afrobeats Fusion / Belly Dance Bollywood Fusion / Intermediate Belly Dance / Commercial-Street Belly Dance / Drum Solo Belly Dance / Shaabi Belly Dance / Salsa Fusion / Bachata Fusion / Reggaeton / Bonus Soca & Dancehall / Bonus Workshop by Mounia Dadi – Owner of Art Academy / Floorworks and Turns

To check out particular dance styles, please see the youtube page and/or our blog page. Belly Dance and dance experience in general, is not essential.

If you joined us last year, then you’ll know what a once in a lifetime experience this retreat is! The ladies made bonds to last forever and we had an amazing time exploring the Marrakech streets, nightlife as well as dancing our days in beautiful studios, whilst keeping nourished with good food.

If you would like to explore the Arabic, African, European influences, the mystical nature of the Moroccan traditions and diverse musical sounds from all over the world, join us on this 4-day retreat. Full of glorious star-gazing skies, beautiful sand dunes and deserts, the famous Atlas mountains, charming villages, old souk markets and the new-town with it’s sophisticated high-vibe nightlife. It is full of contrasts, colours, smells and beautiful tastes, that will always keep calling us back to it.

I hope you can join us on rediscovering Marrakech to do what we all love to do – Dance!

What’s included?

• Three full days of DANCE CLASSES (of 15 hours across 3 days – 11th, 12th & 13th September) throughout the stay at Art Academy, including a class with the founder of Art Academy who runs shows and events all over Morocco and has worked with creative artists world-wide.
• All bonus and guest teacher classes
• 4 nights accommodation (10th – 14th september 2026) in a beautiful and authentic Riad accommodation in the heart of the magical Old Town of Marrakech. We all get to stay together as a dance family for the weekend in a cosy Moroccan atmosphere. Rooms are ensuite. This is the centre of restaurants, markets, palaces, museums and the famous square Jamaa Lefna. Please view sleeping arrangements in the accommodation section above, which will be given on a first come first serve basis. Friends who want to stay together can be accommodated if it is possible
• 1 Authentic Moroccan Dinner on arrival night (Thursday 10th September)
• Full Breakfast (To include Moroccan creps, fruit salads, cake, breads, warm drinks, croissants, jams, yogurts and a choice of an extra menu.
• Transport to and from the dance studio venue across the 3 days of dance classes. Transport for everything else can be accommodated for at a very cheap price upon request.
• Table bookings at night time venues/shows.
• A possible collective performance filmed in the Riad and dances showcased for filming purposes in beautiful settings.

What is not included?

• Flights or transport from the airport
• Evening shows (Special Discounts will be provided and some shows are free to watch or at a very low price)
• Lunch and dinners (Except the dinner on arrival night)
• Any extra activities you wish to do.
• Any extra days staying at the accommodation (other than the 4 nights already included).
• Excursions such as the Hot Air Balloon, Agafay Desert Tours and Stays, Ourika Valley Trips, Atlas Mountains, Ouzard Waterfall Day Trips, Essaouira Day Trips and other cities to explore.

5 SEN‘s

10-11, Derb El Baroud, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

Immerse yourself in an exotic Riad stay, awakening all your senses to the beautiful surrounding designs, the relaxing hammans and the captivating smells. Feel invigorated, connected and embodied, whilst you recharge all of your senses and indulge in this boutique Moroccan riad stay. This Riad has a heated private pool with no outsiders allowed and a Hammam next to it.

4 x Double Rooms (Premium Rooms)

3 x Triple Rooms

1 Quadruple Room

All rooms are ensuite.

Rooms will be provided on a first-come, First-served basis. If you would like to stay with a friend or alone, we can organise this accordingly if you let us know asap and if there is space. If you would like to source your own accommodation, please contact us for a discounted retreat price, however, this accommodation has been provided at a fair price, a good rate and a great location. Most rooms are shared. You may pay a higher price to stay on your own, depending on how many people sign up and if there is space.

5 SEN‘s

10-11, Derb El Baroud, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

Immerse yourself in an exotic Riad stay, awakening all your senses to the beautiful surrounding designs, the relaxing hammans and the captivating smells. Feel invigorated, connected and embodied, whilst you recharge all of your senses and indulge in this boutique Moroccan riad stay. This Riad has a heated private pool with no outsiders allowed and a Hammam next to it.

4 x Double Rooms (Premium Rooms)

3 x Triple Rooms

1 Quadruple Room

All rooms are ensuite.

Rooms will be provided on a first-come, First-served basis. If you would like to stay with a friend or alone, we can organise this accordingly if you let us know asap and if there is space. If you would like to source your own accommodation, please contact us for a discounted retreat price, however, this accommodation has been provided at a fair price, a good rate and a great location. Most rooms are shared. You may pay a higher price to stay on your own, depending on how many people sign up and if there is space.

TIMETABLE:

with a 2 hour break in-between each day.

Start Time:

Finish Time:FRIDAY 11th September10am5pmSATURDAY 12th September10am5pmSUNDAY 13th September10am5pm

PRICE TO MAKE A BOOKING (EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT UNTIL 30 April 2026)

Room Type (£)SharingEarly Bird (£)Full Price (£)Premium Room2 people sharing470550Standard Room3 people sharing440510Standard Room4 people sharing420490

Prices are based subject to availability of rooms and spaces. If you cannot pay the full amount in one go, a 30% deposit can be made, which is non-refundable. Payment date for the full amount can be agreed upon booking.

If you would like a room alone, the cost is £650 at early bird and £750 thereafter. Please contact us for this option.