7-Day Weight Loss and Wellness Retreat in Marrakech

The week is built around three elements that run alongside each other: diet and nutrition, fitness and yoga, and massage and relaxation. In practice that means a set daily programme of exercise classes, yoga, guided hikes and meals, with massage and relaxation built into the schedule rather than left as an optional extra.

Exercise happens outdoors where possible. The retreat is timed for the months when Marrakech is warm and sunny but not too hot for outdoor classes, and the programme includes guided hikes in the Atlas Mountains. The hotel itself is a boutique property in Marrakech, which is where the programme is based.

in:spa has been running group wellness retreats for over 20 years and has hosted this Marrakech programme for more than 10 years. The company also runs retreats in Andalusia and the South of France, so the Marrakech week is one of several in:spa programmes rather than a one-off.

The stated goal is long-term results rather than a quick fix. in:spa says clients have reported excellent weight loss during the retreat and, just as importantly, that they went home with practical information on how to continue — plus the motivation to do it. After seven days the company says you'll return home refreshed, energised, and looking and feeling better.

Because the programme is a fixed weekly format, the retreat only runs at certain times of year: January to April and October to December. If you want a specific month, that's the window to work with.

What's included

- 7-day weight loss and wellness programme - Accommodation at a boutique hotel in Marrakech - Diet and nutrition element of the programme - Fitness and yoga sessions - Massage and relaxation - Outdoor exercise classes - Guided hikes in the Atlas Mountains

What's not included

- Travel to and from Marrakech - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Anything not listed as included by the operator