Limited to 12 spaces · 10–16 January 2027 · Tamraght, Morocco · Reserve your place

Move Slowly · A Pilates & Slow Life Retreat

Ground your
body.
Reclaim
your time.

Six nights in Tamraght, Morocco — daily Pilates on the rooftop, an ocean out front, mountains behind. The world does not slow down; we find you a place where it never speeds up.

6 nightsFull board
Daily PilatesMorning & evening
Atlantic coastTamraght, Morocco
10 Jan – 16 Jan2027
12 spacesIntimate by design
Pilates on the rooftop terrace, Tamraght
The Lodge Residency Tamraght, Souss-Massa
Morocco
2 × dailyPilates sessions
5 experiencesIncluded in package
Atlantic surf& Saharan dunes
45 minfrom Agadir airport
Full boardBreakfast & dinner daily
The Concept

Slow. And Strong.

Slow & Strong is a retreat for people who love movement, curiosity, and new experiences — but who also understand the value of having nothing to do. We bring together Pilates, Moroccan culture, nature, connection, and real unstructured time.

Rather than filling every hour, we create space and offer possibilities. Practice Pilates as the sun rises over the Atlantic. Walk a river gorge through palm groves. Share a meal cooked by local hands. Sit with tea. Watch the light change. Be still. Wander. Rest.

We hold the frame. You decide what goes inside it.

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Why Morocco?

Tamraght sits at a crossroads of cultures — Amazigh, African, Arab, and European. Traditional ways of life alongside a young international creative community. We're not here to show you Morocco from the outside. We want you to feel it from within.

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Who is this for?

Curious, active people who enjoy moving their bodies, discovering new places, and connecting with others — while appreciating silence and slow moments. No Pilates experience required.

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The practice of slowing down

After years of optimising everything, something shifts when you move slowly and intentionally. This retreat is the practice of that — structured enough to feel held, open enough to feel free.

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Pilates is not a quick fix. It is a slow conversation between you and your body. Come to Morocco and finally hear what yours has been trying to say.
Ewa — Lead Instructor · Aura Berlin Studio
The Movement

How we practice

Morning: Rooted

Each morning's session is chosen for what the day holds — alignment before a hike, breath work before the water, slow non-verbal flow before a meal shared without translation. The practice is preparation, not decoration.

Evening: Integrated

The second session closes the day rather than opening it — restorative, unhurried, a place to land after the hike, the dunes, or the free afternoon. The body processes what the mind hasn't finished yet.

Intimate by design

A maximum of 12 guests — enough to feel like a real community, small enough that Ewa can see every body and give every person genuine attention. No one gets lost in the back row.

Your Co-Founders

Who holds the space

Ewa — Lead Pilates Instructor, Aura Berlin Studio

Lead Instructor · Co-Founder

Ewa

Pilates Teacher · Aura Berlin Studio, Berlin

Ewa is a Pilates teacher and health coach who loves creating experiences that bring people together in a meaningful way. For her, Pilates is more than physical strength — working with the core becomes a way to feel grounded, capable, and connected to yourself. She believes that when we create enough space to simply be, we reconnect with what truly matters.

Youness Chahi — CHAHI LAB, Morocco

Experience Designer · Co-Founder

Youness Chahi

Founder, CHAHI LAB · Agadir, Morocco

Born in the Souss region and fluent in its rhythms, Youness designs experiences that are as culturally rich as they are personally transformative. He has coordinated international events for over 200 global brands and now channels that expertise into intimate retreats that feel nothing like a managed tour.

Partner Venue

The Lodge Residency

Tamraght, Souss-Massa, Morocco

A boutique residency perched between the Atlantic and the Argan valley. The Lodge is the kind of place that slows time — terrace breakfasts overlooking the surf point, architecture that speaks the local vernacular, hosts who treat every guest as a personal responsibility.

Common spaces invite lingering. Rooms invite genuine rest. This is not a hotel. It is a home with exceptional bones.

Rooftop Pilates terrace with Atlantic views
Private, boutique — full retreat buyout
15 minutes walk to the beach
20 km north of Agadir · 45 min from airport
The Lodge Residency, Tamraght
Seven days

The program

Every day has its own rhythm — movement in the morning, exploration in the afternoon, connection in the evening.

01
Arrival

Landing

The retreat begins the moment you stop moving.

Check-in at The Lodge Residency. Settle in, breathe, meet the group over a welcome dinner. No agenda. Just arrival.

02
Play

Play as the first practice

Before the group finds its centre, it finds its laughter.

Morning Pilates · Breakfast · Beach playground games · Free afternoon · Evening Pilates · Dinner.

03
Mountain

Rooting and the climb

What the morning practice roots, the mountain tests.

Morning Pilates · Breakfast · Hike through Paradise Valley · Packed lunch on the trail · Evening Pilates · Dinner.

04
Free

Choose your rhythm

Not every day needs a plan — some need permission.

Morning Pilates · Breakfast · Free day with optional surf, massage, or Agadir souk · Evening Pilates · Dinner outside.

05
Dunes

Taste, sand and sunset

From the kitchen table to the dune's edge.

Morning Pilates · Breakfast · Moroccan cooking class · Timlaline dunes & sandboarding at sunset · Dinner at The Lodge.

06
Share

Passing it on

The retreat ends the way it began — with the group teaching itself.

Morning Pilates · Breakfast · Free day · Evening sharing workshop — each guest offers something they know · Dinner together.

07
Home

Carrying it home

The mat stays behind. What it taught doesn't.

Breakfast and departure. Airport transfers arranged for all guests — 45 minutes to Agadir Al Massira Airport.

Beyond the mat

Experiences & add-ons

Included in your package

Paradise Valley Hike

A guided half-day trek through one of Morocco's most breathtaking natural gorges — emerald pools, palm groves, and silence. A reset for the entire system.

Moroccan Cooking Class

A hands-on masterclass in the Moroccan kitchen: harira, couscous, preserved lemons, the slow-cooked tagine. You will eat what you make.

Timlaline Dunes & Sandboarding

An afternoon at the Timlaline sand dunes — golden light, open desert, and sandboarding at sunset. Effortless joy in its purest form.

Beach Playground Games

Unstructured play on the Atlantic shore. Connection happens fastest when no one is trying.

Evening Sharing Workshop

A circle where each guest offers something they know — a skill, a story, a practice. Often the most meaningful hour of the week.

Optional add-ons · book on arrival

Atlantic Surf Session

Professional surf coaching on one of Morocco's most consistent beginner breaks. No experience required — just a willingness to fall and try again.

Quad in the mountains

A half-day quad ride into the Argan hills above Tamraght — dust, panoramic views, and the kind of freedom you can't find on a mat.

Souk trip to Agadir

A group trip to Agadir's vibrant souk — spices, textiles, leather goods, and the rhythm of a Moroccan market in full swing.

Hammam & Massage

A full hammam ritual at a local bathhouse: black soap, kessa scrub, argan oil, and an optional massage. The most thorough rest your body has ever had.

Agadir Medina & Oufella

Visit the rebuilt Agadir Medina and climb to the ancient Oufella ruins for sweeping views over the bay and a quiet moment with history.

🕊 Early Bird Rates — Valid Until 8 November 2026

Prices increase after this date. Book now to lock in your place at these rates.

Investment

Your options

All packages include 6 nights accommodation, daily Pilates, all included group experiences, breakfast and dinner. Optional add-ons available on request.

Those are early bird rates — valid until 8 November 2026.

Shared accommodation

Dorm / Bunk

€600

per person · 6 nights

  • 6 nights shared dorm
  • Daily Pilates (2× per day)
  • All included experiences
  • Breakfast & dinner daily
  • Group airport transfers
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Shared room

Double / Twin

€1,300

per 2 persons · 6 nights

  • 6 nights double or twin room (2 guests)
  • Daily Pilates (2× per day)
  • All included experiences
  • Breakfast & dinner daily
  • Group airport transfers
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Solo traveller

Single Room

€850

per person · 6 nights

  • 6 nights private single room
  • Daily Pilates (2× per day)
  • All included experiences
  • Breakfast & dinner daily
  • Group airport transfers
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30% deposit confirms your place. Balance due 6 weeks before arrival. Prices in EUR. Bank transfer or card accepted.

Getting here

Tamraght, Morocco

A small coastal village 20 km north of Agadir, flanked by the Atlantic on one side and the Argan forest on the other. Tamraght is quiet, genuine, and genuinely beautiful.

Tamraght, Souss-Massa region — 20 km from Agadir
Fly into Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA) — 45 min transfer
Group airport transfers included in all packages
Accommodation at The Lodge Residency, Tamraght
Questions

Common questions

Slow & Strong brings together intentional physical movement and a genuinely slower pace of life. You'll practise Pilates twice a day, explore Morocco, share local experiences and connect with others — without having every hour scheduled. It's an active retreat that leaves room to breathe.
If you love moving your body, discovering new places and meeting people, but also want more space and less pressure, Slow & Strong is a great fit. It's for people who want to feel strong without rushing, experience adventure without overplanning and return home with more than just holiday photos.
Bring comfortable Pilates and hiking clothes, swimwear, trainers, sunscreen, sunglasses and layers for cooler evenings. Don't forget a journal or a good book — and an open mind ready to slow down and explore. We'll send you a detailed packing list before the retreat.
Accommodation, meals, Pilates sessions and the experiences specified in your package. Check the booking details for the full list of inclusions.
No. All levels are welcome, and the focus is on moving mindfully and building strength at your own pace.
It's a combination of both. Pilates gives your days structure and physical focus, while nature, Moroccan culture, shared meals and unstructured time allow you to slow down.
Absolutely! Our small group makes it easy to connect with like-minded people while leaving space for yourself.
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Only 12 spaces available. Fill in the enquiry form and we will confirm availability and send your deposit details within 48 hours.

No commitment until you've heard from us — this is an enquiry, not a payment.

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WhatsApp: +212 681 794 900
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