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MOROCCO RETREAT 2023
THE VLOG+TREK RETREAT
WHEN: November 2023
WHERE: MARRAKESH + HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS, MOROCCO
With Mi Elfverson
Founder of The Vlog Academy
and EyeStorm Global
A CHANCE TO EXPAND BOTH YOUR HEART AND MIND
Too often people hold retreats in the most amazing places, and all the group gets to see is the inside of a conference room.
For me, the nature around us is of more interest. We can learn, relax and expand our views better than anywhere else if we’re outdoors. We get more focus without the disruptions from back home, we are more productive and we also feel better both physically and mentally.
The colours, the smell, the sound and the air of Morocco is like medicine for me. All my senses wake up and I want to breathe everything in, all the way to my heart.
This is why I’m super excited about this year’s Morocco retreat, where I’m offering both a workshop and an opportunity to come with me to see the breathtaking views from the Atlas Mountains.
Morocco is the perfect place to work, relax and expand your mind!
THE ULTIMATE OPTIONS - CHOOSE ONE OR BOTH PARTS!
VLOG RETREAT (1-3rd November)
A 3-day work retreat for business owners to focus on their brand visibility in an amazing environment
• Get crystal clear on your brand vision with the support of vlog coach and brand photographer Mi Elfverson
• Get a variety of high quality photos of yourself in this stunning environment for your social media and PR
• Get some focus time on your content strategy and plan with feedback and video practice
• Practice your Keynote presentation (and get ready for this autumn’s Speak Up – Woman event!)
TREK RETREAT (3-5th November)
A 4-day retreat with luxury lounging and a journey to the Atlas Mountains:
• Enjoy luxury pool lounging and delicious food
• Experience the vibes and shopping in the Marrakesh Medina
• Visit Yves Saint Laurent’s Jardin Majorelle
• Travel up to the Hight Atlas Mountains and stay with a Berber family, with the option of a 3-hour mountain trek
• End with lunch at Richard Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot
OPTION 1: Work
Arrive on Tuesday afternoon and stay at hotel included in cost but optional
Start: Wed 1st November 09.00
Finish: Fri 3rd November 17.00
Workshop • Video Practice • Brand Photography
Some rest + Play
£ 995
3 Days
OPTION 2: Trek
Start: Fri 3rd November 9am
Finish: Sun 5th November 18.00
Luxury lounging at Fairmont Royal Palm
Marrakech Medina visit • Le Jardin Majorelle • Bellydancing
Travel up to the High Atlas Mountains • Stay with Berber Family • Optional 3-hour mountain trek
£695
4 Days
OPTION 3: Work + Trek
Arrive on Tuesday afternoon and stay at hotel included in cost but optional
Start: Wed 1st November 9am
Finish: Sun 5th November 17.00
Workshop • Video practice • Brand Photography
Luxury lounging at Fairmont Royal Palm
Visit Medina • Le Jardin Majorelle
Travel up to the High Atlas Mountains • Stay with Berber Family • Optional 3-hour mountain trek
$ 1,695
5 Days
Included in price: (T&C Apply)
WORK RETREAT:
Beautiful boutique tent hotel outside Marrakesh with pool Tue + Wed night
Riad in central Marrakech Medina Thur night
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, teas, coffee, water
All Training material for workshop, video filming and brand photography*
TREK RETREAT:
Accommodation at Riad in Marrakech Medina Thur + Fri night
Room with Berber Family in the Atlas Mountains Sat night
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, teas, coffee, water
Transport, Trek
Not included:
Flights, Airport transfers
Drinks other than water, tea and coffee
Any extras outside the group schedule
Any Spa treatments
*T&C Apply, please see specific term or enquire to find out further information:
[email protected]
SCHEDULE
Part 1) Workshop:
This is an outline of the schedule, but it may change depending on group dynamics and size.
PART 1 | WORK
TUESDAY 3OTH NOVEMBER
Arrival
Tuesday-Wednesday hotel night included
No schedule
WEDNESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
09.00 Welcome + Focus Session
Your Brand Visibility and Goals
Prep for Camera
11.00 Individual Focus Time + Brand Photography
LUNCH
Content plan Review
14.00 Continued Brand Photography
Own Video Film Practice
Own Video Film Practice
Video & Photo Review
DINNER AT OUR HOTEL
THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
09.00 Morning Focus Session
10.00 Departure to Fairmont Royal Palm
Brand Photography
LUNCH
Brand Photography
Own Vlogging time
Lounge by pool
Departure from Fairmont Royal Palm
DINNER AT RIAD IN MARRAKECH MEDINA
FRIDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
This is a mixed Brand Photo Day + Chill
with the other Chill guests, See below
Part 2) Trek part:
This is an outline of the schedule, but it may change depending on group dynamics and size.
PART 2 | PLAY
THURSDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
From 11.00 Arrival of Play Guests to lush hotel
LUNCH
Lounge by pool
Departure from Fairmont Royal Palm
DINNER AT OUR HOTEL
FRIDAY 3RD NOVEMBER
10.30 Departure to Yves Saint Laurent’s Jardin Majorelle
(Brand Photography for Work Guests)
LUNCH IN THE MEDINA
14.00 Optional Guided tour of Marrakech Medina
Photography Museum, Spice market, Souks + shop away!
DINNER AT LE MARRAKCHI
Drinks at Roof Top Bar for those who want
SATURDAY 4TH NOVEMBER
10am Departure to Atlas Mountains
Stop at Women’s Co-op with Argan Oil production
Arrive at Berber Family House
LUNCH IN IMLIL
Free time in the afternoon for walking and meditation
DINNER AT BERBER FAMILY HOUSE
SUNDAY 5TH NOVEMBER
Morning trek up the local mountain (optional)
This is a 3-hour walk
Level 2-3 for those who are used to trekking and quite a challenge for those unused to walking uphill.
We mostly walk on safe paths 2 hours up with a local guide, and it’s just tough enough for you to feel it’s a great achievement and then quicker down!
Departure from Family Lodge
LUNCH AT KASBAH TAMADOT
Richard Branson’s stunning hotel in the Atlas Mountains
Trip ends in Marrakech at 17.00
Hi there,
I’m Mi, Founder of The Vlog Academy, a vlog expert, brand photographer and confidence coach with +25 year’s experience in film and video production. I offer online and in-person vlog training, corporate workshops as well as brand photography in the UK and globally.
I’ve worked with top production companies in Stockholm, Los Angeles, New York and London, where I’ve been part of high-end commercials, TV shows and feature films, ranging from Kellogg’s to the Bond films. I started The Vlog Academy nice years ago.
I absolutely love Morocco and have spent a lot of time there. It’s my go-to happy place. I’ve held vlog retreats and photography courses there and I’ve travelled from the medina across the Atlas mountains into the Sahara desert and back to the ocean, both for work and on holiday, on foot, by car and camelback.
I want to give you a little taster of this gorgeous country over our days together.
We’ll get some work done, have beautiful food, meet fab people, sleep well and hopefully get some good sunshine on our face.
I’ll see you in Marrakesh!
Mi
COURSE LEADER:
MI ELFVERSON
Founder of The Vlog Academy
UN Women UK Delegate
Creator of EyeStorm Global
SEE PREVIOUS TRIP AND REVIEWS:
Play Video about Vlog Retreat Marrakech
