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Morocco Fitness Retreat

Camel riders on a sandy beach with waves in the background

Morocco

Beyond the Dunes

8 DaysMay 1-8, 2027TaghazoutFrom $1,949USD$2,199

Prices include HST.

★ Early Bird· ends Nov 8
Duration8 Days / 7 Nights
DatesMay 1-8, 2027
LocationTaghazout, Morocco
Per DayFrom $244
Group Size20–25 Guests
Fitness LevelAll Levels
Morocco fitness retreat experience

About the Retreat

Morocco is full days and full plates, and the stories pile up fast. You wake up to the ocean, move your body, eat something you can't pronounce, make a friend who lives on a different continent, and fall asleep full.

Mornings start with a SALTY workout on the roof or the beach, then breakfast at the lodge — warm bread with jam that ruins all other jam, and mint tea poured from a height. Surf sessions run at the breaks around Taghazout, with a dedicated day trip up to Imsouane when the wind's right. If you've never stood up on a board, you will. If you've surfed for years, the Atlantic will still humble you a little.

Afternoons belong to Morocco itself. One day it's the souk in Agadir, haggling for rugs you didn't plan to buy. Another day it's Paradise Valley — a canyon walk that ends in swimming holes you'd have to see to believe. Some days it's a walk through the fishing villages near the lodge. Others are quieter: a yoga flow on the roof, a long lunch at a local café, mint tea with locals and a nap with the windows open.

Nights stretch. Tagines on the terrace and fresh-caught fish grilled over coals while the sun goes down over the Atlantic in colors your camera will not do justice. Some nights are quiet dinners. Some nights are not, and you'll figure out which is which.

It's a small group on purpose: 20–25 people, small enough to actually know everyone's name. By Day 3 the group chat is already out of control. You leave with a tan, a few bruises from Paradise Valley, a pile of photos, and a handful of people you'll be texting for years.

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Included

  • 7 nights at Surf and Friends Lodge in Taghazout
  • Daily SALTY workouts and yoga
  • Multiple surf sessions including a day trip to Imsouane
  • Guided cultural excursions — Paradise Valley adventure and souk exploration
  • Airport transfers from Marrakech and Agadir (AGA)
  • Ground transport
  • Breakfast daily, 3 lunches at the lodge, 2 lunches at local cafés, 5 group dinners
  • Welcome drinks when you land
  • A couple of hosted nights out
  • Professional photography so you actually have photos of yourself

Not Included

  • Flights to and from Morocco
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended — ask us about Movement Travel if you want help)
  • Meals you eat on your own exploring
  • Extra spa treatments or hammam sessions (1st one is included!)
  • Alcoholic drinks outside hosted events
  • Gratuities for local staff

Related guide: What your trip costs

What You'll Do

Surf Sessions

Multiple days

Surf Sessions

Multiple surf days at breaks around Taghazout, plus a dedicated day trip to Imsouane.

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SALTY Workouts

Daily

SALTY Workouts

Daily strength and conditioning designed by our coaches. Hard enough to feel it, scalable for every fitness level.

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Yoga

Most mornings

Yoga

Rooftop yoga most mornings. All levels welcome, and skipping needs no explanation.

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Paradise Valley Adventure

Once during the week

Paradise Valley Adventure

A half-day trip into the canyon — palm trees, red rocks, swimming holes, cliff jumping for the brave.

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Cultural Excursions

Multiple days

Cultural Excursions

Souk walks and fishing village visits. Plus a full day in Agadir to eat and shop.

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A Sample Day

Everything is optional, except for fun.

7:00 AM

Rooftop yoga

8:30 AM

Breakfast at the lodge

10:00 AM

Surf session at a nearby break

12:30 PM

Lunch — lodge or a local café

2:30 PM

Cultural excursion, beach time, or free afternoon

5:30 PM

Optional second workout

7:30 PM

Sunset on the roof

9:30 PM

Group dinner — tagine night, fish night, or out on the town

This is what a SALTY morning looks like.

Day by Day

01
To Taghazout

To Taghazout

Land and settle into the lodge. We'll have our first SALTY Sweat on the roof. It will be hard, it will be fun. A Sunset welcome party awaits you… and oh what a sunset it promises to be.

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02
Surf's Up

Surf's Up

A morning flow on the roof to kick off your first full day. We head out for our first full surf lesson with our pro instructors, then visit the iconic Taghazout skatepark before a team dinner at the lodge.

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03
Souks & Swims

Souks & Swims

Morning crew kicks it off today, hard work and hard laughs. We'll hit a local souk for your shopping fix, then head off to Paradise Valley for some cliff jumping and nature. We'll end the day with a gentle yoga flow and a great night's sleep.

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04
Sand & Sea

Sand & Sea

We're off to world-famous Imsouane for our 2nd surf lesson, one of the best breaks around. We'll have lunch by the sea before an afternoon of sand dune surfing. We close a day like this with a hosted sunset cocktail party.

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05
Soul Work

Soul Work

Morning flow, then time to rest and recharge before a fun and sometimes emotional Soul Work class. Yoga and Pilates, turned into a dance party. We'll put on a movie and wind it down early tonight.

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06
Sunset Beats

Sunset Beats

Morning crew and an optional surf lesson. Then the absolute best dinner party in town: a BBQ buffet and a DJ by the ocean in Taghazout at sunset. Buckle up.

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07
R&R

R&R

Morning flow to stretch it out, then a 2hr Hammam session at the spa, on us. It's a wind-down day: hang by the beach after, with restorative yoga at night for anyone who wants it.

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08
Depart with SALTY Memories

Depart with SALTY Memories

We'll miss you, dearly.

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Where You'll Stay

Surf and Friends Lodge

Taghazout, Morocco

A surf lodge in the heart of Taghazout, a short walk from the beach and the main strip of cafés and shops. Rooftop for yoga and sunrise. Common areas built for actually hanging out. Breakfast set up every morning with Moroccan staples — olives, cheese, warm bread, jam, eggs, and mint tea that will convert you. Rooms are comfortable, not showy. The vibe is closer to "coolest friend's place in Morocco" than "international hotel."

Panoramic view of a vibrant, colorful city at sunset
Surf and Friends Lodge accommodation photo
Rooftop terrace with white architecture, wooden railings, and city views at sunset
A group of people enjoying a meal together outdoors in a festive setting.
Scenic view of a city skyline at sunset from a balcony overlooking the cityscape
A woman practicing yoga on a rooftop overlooking a city skyline
Two people viewing a golden sunset over a historic town with tower and buildings
Rooftop terrace for yoga, meals, and sunsetsWalking distance to the beach and Taghazout villageSurf storage and gear on-siteCommon areas built for group hangsDaily breakfast includedWi-Fi throughout

How It Works

01

Pick Your Room

Choose the accommodation tier that fits your budget and style. Same trip and programming, different room options.

Pick Your Room

Your Coaches

Nate Behar
NateBehar

Mr. Fix It | Mobility | Strength

R&B Connoisseur

George Westlake
GeorgeWestlake

Life Coach | Yoga | Handpan

Camp Counsellor

Kennedy Banton
KennedyBanton

Strength | Pilates

Will kill with kindness

Sarah Tourangeau
SarahTourangeau

Yoga | Breathwork

Upside Down Enthusiast

Morocco SALTY Meter

1086420SWEAT LEVELRESTCULTUREADVENTUREPARTYGROUP SIZE

Morocco runs high on adventure and culture. Sweat lands in the middle, and party stays low. This is the trip for guests who want their days full of waves, walks, spices, and stories — and their nights a little earlier. Small group (20–25) means the friendships go deep fast. If you want beach club DJs until 3 a.m., see Sicily.

Group Size

How many people you'll share the experience with. 1 = ~6 guests, 10 = 60+.

Sweat Level

How intense and frequent the workouts will be.

Adventure

The dose of excursions and off-the-beaten-path moments.

Culture

How immersed you'll be in local food and traditions. Community is part of it too.

Party

The level of nightlife and dancing. It sets the evening social energy.

Rest

The amount of downtime and quiet moments built in.

Real People. No Script.

The Verdict

Getting there

RAK

Marrakech Menara Airport

Land by 7pm local time

About a 3 hour drive to Taghazout

AGA

Agadir Al Massira Airport

No cutoff - we'll grab you whenever you land

A few group shuttles run from the airport on arrival day, and the last one leaves at the time above. Landing later than that? We'll help you sort a private transfer - that one's on you.

Flying into Agadir (AGA) instead? It's a short hop, and we'll grab you whenever you land.

Questions? Answers.

Everything you need to plan your trip.

Not even a little. About half the group every year has never been on a board. Local guides run lessons from the ground up at beginner-friendly breaks, and you'll be standing up by Day 2. Bring the humility and we'll handle the rest.

Nope, and you won't be alone in that. Most guests come solo. We do room matching by age and vibe, and the private WhatsApp group kicks in about a month before the trip. Then Day 1 is built to get everyone talking. By Day 3 you'll have a group chat that won't stop pinging.

All levels welcome, genuinely. Workouts are scalable. You can go hard every day or do half of them. There's no pressure to perform, and no one's keeping score. The only non-negotiable is being open to trying stuff.

Canadian and American passports don't need a visa for stays under 90 days. Most European passports don't either. Check your country's specifics before booking. We'll send pre-trip documents with everything you need.

$350 wellness programming deposit holds your spot. 50% of the remaining balance is due about a month after booking, and the final 50% is due 30 days before travel. All payments run through Movement Travel, our licensed travel partner. All payments are non-refundable — travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Most of you fly into Marrakech (RAK). A few group shuttles run from Marrakech to Taghazout on arrival day - it's about a 3 hour drive - and the last one leaves at 7pm local time. Landing later? We'll help you sort a private transfer - that one's on you. Flying into Agadir (AGA) instead? It's a short hop, and we'll grab you whenever you land.

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Hold your spot with a USD 350 deposit

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Reserve with a $350 deposit. 70% of guests travel solo.

All payments are non-refundable.