EUNOIA CHAPTER III: MARRAKECH
October 14 - 18, 2026
We’ll be staying across two riads, Riad 42 and Riad Tzarra, located just a one minute walk from one another. Throughout the retreat, we’ll spend time together as a group in both riads, enjoying the different spaces and coming together for meals, experiences and time to connect. Directions between both riads are here.
OUR TWO RIADS
WHERE WE’RE STAYING
Riad 42: Maya, Mel, Adriana, Sylvia, Farah, Lexi, Silvia, Sarah, Liberty
Riad Tzarra: Mounia, Christina, Rita, Sunny, Diane
Marrakech in mid-October is warm and pleasant, typically 25 to 30°C (77 to 86°F) during the day, with cooler evenings around 15 to 18°C (59 to 64°F).
Weather
Morocco is mostly card-friendly, but we recommend bringing cash for small purchases. We recommend getting cash at the airport (approx. $200), so you have dirhams on hand from the start.
MONEY
Oct. 14: Marrakech
Arrival & Airport Transfer
Welcome to Marrakech! We’re so excited to have you here. The driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall outside the secure area of the airport (holding a sign with your name on it) to take you to the riad. We will have two beautiful private riads in the heart of the medina, just a one minute walk from one another.
Flight Arrivals
Adriana: Lands 8:40am Marrakech (Delta 8284 from Paris)
Lexi: Lands 9:30am Marrakech (TP1452 from LIS)
Diane: Lands 12:05pm Marrakech (FR6478 from CIA)
Sylvia: Lands 1:00 PM Marrakech (BA 712 from LHR)
Farah: Lands 1:00 PM Marrakech (BA1381)
Maya: Lands 3:20pm Marrakech (TP2300 from LIS)
Mounia: TBC
Rita, Christine, Sunny, Mel, Silvia: airport transfer not required
Check-in and Moroccan Tea
3:00pm: Check-in to your room from 3:00pm. The afternoon is yours to settle in and step into the Marrakech mood with a pot of Moroccan tea at a seating area of your choosing in your riad. If you arrive earlier than 3:00pm, you can leave your luggage with the riad while you head out to explore Marrakech independently.
Opening Circle at Riad Tzarra Terrace
6:00pm: This evening, we gather on the terrace at Riad Tzarra for our opening circle, led by Sarah. This is our first time coming together as a group, a chance to settle in, share a little of our stories and set an intention for the days ahead as we explore what it means to reclaim joy.
Welcome Dinner at Riad 42 Terrace
7:30pm: As evening falls, we make our way over to Riad 42 for a private welcome dinner on the rooftop.
Oct. 15: Marrakech
Breakfast
8:30am: Enjoy a traditional Moroccan breakfast at your riad.
Exploring the Medina: E-Bike (Lexi, Silvia, Sunny, Diane & Liberty)
9:30am: We’ll meet at Riad Tzarra and walk to the meeting point where our driver will take us to the e-bikes starting point. Experience an e-bike adventure through Marrakech with an expert local guide. Over three hours, we’ll explore beyond the medina, riding through the city’s parks and gardens and out toward the desert. Along the way, we’ll stop for traditional Moroccan tea, with the option to add a camel ride for those who would like to.
Exploring the Medina: Walking Tour (Maya, Mel, Adriana, Sylvia, Farah, Mounia, Christina, Rita & Sarah)
9:30am: We’ll meet our local guide, Achraf, at Riad 42 before setting out on foot to explore Marrakech. We’ll begin with one of the city’s Seven Saints, the revered mystics whose stories, shrines and traditions continue to shape Marrakech today.
Lunch at AMAL Gueliz
1:30pm: For lunch, we’ll gather at AMAL Gueliz, where we’ll meet Nora Fitzgerald, Sarah’s childhood friend and the owner of AMAL. Nora will share her story with us in her own words, from what she first saw in Morocco to what she went on to build, and the challenges she faced along the way.
Private Transfer and Time at Leisure
3:00pm: After lunch, we meet our driver and transfer back to our riads for some time at leisure.
Workshop on Tzarra Rooftop
6:00pm: 30 minutes with Maya: Guided Meditation
6:45pm: 30 minutes with Sylvia: Kokology
Moroccan Bites, PJs & Poetry
7:30pm: Tonight, we’ll stay in at Riad Tzarra, gather in our pajamas and enjoy traditional Moroccan bites and poetry. Bring a poem that has stayed with you or moved you in some way. Share it with us and enjoy the magic that happens when women let their guard down completely.
Oct. 16: Marrakech
Breakfast
8:30am: Enjoy a traditional Moroccan breakfast at your riad.
Workshop at Riad 42 Rooftop
9:30am: 30 minutes with Silvia: Arabic Writing
10:15am: 30 minutes with Rita: Tune Into Your Body Compass
11:00am: 45 minutes with Sunny: Archetype Cards
Lunch at Leisure
12:00pm - 2:30pm: Enjoy free time for lunch. For those interested, our next meeting point is near Zawiyah Bel Abbas.
Meeting with Artisans at Zawyaty (20-minute walk)
3:00pm: Meet with Burcin at Zawyaty near Zawiyah Bel Abbas. During the visit, we will have three workshops: zellige cutting, metalwork and leatherwork (three small groups). Each group would be accompanied by an English-speaking member of the Zawyaty staff. We will learn about the origins of each craft, its cultural background, the traditional techniques involved, and meet the artisans who will share something about their own story and experience. You will be able to try the technique yourself directly with the artisan. Later, enjoy tea on the terrace and learn more about this incredible organization, and the work they do in social craftsmanship, their educational projects and the wider context of the NGO.
Private Dinner with a Local Family
6:30pm: We’ll meet at Riad Tzarra for a private transfer to a local family home, where we’ll be welcomed for an evening of traditional Moroccan hospitality and home cooking. Over a three course meal, we’ll share stories with the family and get a glimpse into everyday life, customs and traditions in Morocco.
Oct. 17: Marrakech
Breakfast at Leisure
Enjoy a traditional Moroccan breakfast at your riad.
Tea at 1112 Tea House
11:50am: Meet at Riad 42 and begin our 10-minute walk to 1112 Tea House for Moroccan tea and conversation.
Lunch at L’Mida on the Terrace
2:00pm: We will head over to L’Mida for lunch, with time to enjoy the restaurant’s take on modern Moroccan cooking and soak up the atmosphere of the medina.
Workshop / Discussion Circle Riad 42 Rooftop
4:00pm: 30 minutes with Mel: Cyanotype Printing Workshop
5:00pm: 30 minutes with Adriana: Value Writing
Surprise Private Farewell Dinner
7:00pm: We depart our riads in our caftans for a private dinner. Sarah will lead us through the medina to our destination.
Oct. 18: Departure
Breakfast
8:30am: Enjoy a final traditional Moroccan breakfast at your riad.
Check-out
12:00pm: Its time to check-out and head home. A private driver will meet each of us individually and take us to the airport in time for our flights. We’ll say our goodbyes to Marrakech and to one another, closing out our time together with full hearts and the memories, stories and connections we’ve shared along the way.
Confirmed Flight Departures
Silvia: Meet your driver at 5:00am. Flight departs at 07:15am (U23928 to Milan)
Adriana: Meet your driver at 6:40am. Flight departs 8:40am Marrakech (Delta 7495 to AMS)
Maya: Meet your driver at 8:45am. Flight departs 10:45am Marrakech (NI1453 to LIS)
Sylvia: Meet your driver at 10:00am. Flight departs 12:00 PM Marrakech (AA 8799 to MAD)
Farah: Meet your driver at 10:00am. Flight departs 12:00 PM Marrakech (BA713)
Mel: Meet your driver at 1:00pm. Flight departs 15:00 Marrakech (Air France AF1077)
Mounia: TBC
Liberty & Sarah: Meet your driver at 3:35pm. Flight departs 17:35 Marrakech (EZY8708)
Lexi, Diane, Rita, Christine & Sunny: airport transfer not needed
We dress elegantly at Eunoia. Jeans, leggings, sweatpants and sneakers are not part of our everyday dress code, although of course comfortable clothing and sneakers are welcome for the e bike tour and walking tour.
Most importantly, bring what makes you feel beautiful, confident and special. Pack the dresses you never get to wear, go a little over the top and wear the things you never seem to have an occasion for. We suggesting bringing:
• Lightweight tops, linen shirts and breathable layers
• A light shirt or knit for cooler evenings
• Comfortable walking shoes for the medina, souks and e bike tour
• Lightweight pants, flowy trousers, skirts or longer dresses
• Beautiful dresses, caftans and outfits for our dinners and evenings together
• A few pieces that feel special and a little over the top
• Sunglasses and high SPF sunscreen
• A hat for sun protection
• A light scarf or wrap to keep handy for sacred spaces
• A caftan or something extra special for our farewell dinner
dress code
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