SALTY's Morocco week runs from 1 to 8 May 2027. Airport transfers are included on arrival day from either Agadir or Marrakech, and check-in at Surf and Friends Lodge is flexible. The first evening is a welcome drink and a chance to meet the group. Checkout is at 11 AM on 8 May.

A typical day starts with breakfast at the lodge, then either a SALTY workout or a surf session, depending on the tide and swell. The team adjusts the schedule around surf conditions, so on a good morning you might go to the beach first and train in the afternoon instead. Workouts are mixed: beach sessions, strength work and conditioning, with options for every level. Yoga is led by Josh, who has taught for more than 15 years and is known for clear cues and a sense of humour. Surf lessons are run by local Moroccan instructors who know these beaches well.

What sets this week apart from a standard surf camp is the trips off the beach. Imsouane is about an hour and a half north and has one of the longest beginner-friendly waves in Africa, so the day trip there is often the surfing highlight. Paradise Valley is a different world: a green gorge with palms, rock pools and cliff edges, done as a guided group outing. A visit to a local souk with a guide gives you a feel for daily life in the area, and the included two-hour hammam session is the traditional Moroccan steam-and-scrub.

The team is small and personal. Erin founded SALTY in 2023 and owns two yoga studios in Ottawa. Nate played eight seasons in the Canadian Football League before joining SALTY as host, and he's the person you can message with any questions before the trip. Josh leads the yoga. Between them they cover the fitness, the hosting and the 'let's go dancing' side of the week.

The lodge itself is in Tamraght, close to Taghazout Bay. The rooftop pool and terraces are where people hang out between sessions, there's a small gym area on the yoga terrace, and a movie lounge for evenings in. One afternoon is left free for you to do what you like: sleep, surf again, wander into Taghazout for a tagine, or sit by the pool.

Breakfast is included every day, along with five lunches (three at the lodge, two at local cafes) and five group dinners. Other meals are up to you, and there's no shortage of cheap, good places to eat in Tamraght and Taghazout.

What's included

- 7 nights at Surf and Friends Lodge - Welcome drink - Daily SALTY workouts - Daily yoga classes - Guided surf sessions with local instructors - Surfboard and wetsuit hire - Surf day trip to Imsouane - Guided local souk visit - Guided Paradise Valley outing - Two-hour hammam session - Daily breakfast - 3 lunches at the lodge - 2 lunches at local cafes - 5 group dinners - Arrival-day airport transfers from Agadir or Marrakech (last Marrakech shuttle 7 PM) - Ground transport during the retreat - Professional event photos

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Meals outside the included plan - Drinks outside hosted events - Additional or extra spa treatments - Private transfers for Marrakech arrivals after the 7 PM shuttle - Gratuities - Visa fees