Plenty of people come by themselves and very quickly make friends.
Amanda is an amazing very experienced instructor. The sessions cater for all abilities and needs. It’s really a gentle start to the day to get us ready for our singing.
We believe that you don’t have to be an experienced singer. Just come with enthusiasm and we’ll do the rest. We have singers of all abilities working together to form our wonderful choir.
Not at all. For many, this retreat is a chance to find their voice again.
No. We do give our sheet music for some of the songs, but we teach everything by ear.
Temperatures vary at that time of year: mornings are chilly first thing, but quickly heat up. By the time of the morning rehearsal, it can be 21 degrees, and it can reach up to 28 degrees in the middle of the day. Evenings are then a little cooler. Prepare for warm days and cooler evenings. We’ve never experienced a rainy day either!
You have a double bed each and, in most cases, your own bathroom. The twin rooms are a mixture of mezzanine set ups or with a dividing door. Twin rooms here are unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
It can get busy and at first it might seem like a bit of maze, but you’ll soon find your way around. We take you out on a little orientation trip on our first full day.
No.
No, but here are some things to bear in mind when travelling to Morocco: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco.
Usually it’s cool in the mornings and evenings so we’d recommend a light jacket/jumper. During the day it gets quite warm so cool clothes and suncream are needed.
We love to hold the Pilates sessions on the roof in the mornings (weather dependant) as it coincides with sunrise and has spectacular views over the Medina and Atlas Mountains. We would advise bringing comfortable layers, including a fleece/jumper and warm socks as the start of the morning can be a little chilly (but don’t worry, it quickly heats up).
If you would like to bring something smart casual, but comfortable, to wear for our informal performance, we find that it adds just a little to the sense of the occasion.
Yes. You will need to make your own travel and health insurance arrangements to cover your needs.
You are not allowed to bring Moroccan dirhams into (or out of) the country, so it’s best to either take money out once there. ATMs are available, but we strongly recommend changing money at Marrakech Airport in the Arrivals Hall. There is no limit on the amount of foreign cash you can bring into the country. It’s difficult to exchange travellers’ cheques. The Moroccan Dirham (MAD) is non-convertible. Plenty of major establishments do take card, but it is always good to have cash as many places do not.
Yes, but transport must be arranged by you.
Yes, but this must be arranged directly with the riad and not through us.
We provide breakfast every day, a welcome meal on the first full day, and a farewell meal on the final night, but you’ll need to find all other meals. There is a huge range of options to suit every palate and budget for both lunch and dinner all within easy reach. You are also able to organise meals in the riad itself (arranged upon arrival).
Local cuisine must be tried, but there are all sort of food options available.
There is a big age range from the young to the young at heart.
We run retreats from 15-30 people.
If you haven’t already let us know, please inform us of any dietary requirements before you arrive (including food allergies).
