Marrakech · Chefchaouen · Fès · Essaouira
Imperial Winter
Morocco's four iconic destinations. One extraordinary eight-day circuit. Winter season.
The retreat
Winter is Morocco's finest season. The light is golden and low. The medinas breathe. The mountains carry snow on their peaks while the valleys stay warm. Imperial Winter was designed for this window.
Eight days across four of the most extraordinary destinations on earth, beginning in Marrakech, moving through the blue labyrinth of Chefchaouen, pausing in the medieval grandeur of Fès, and finishing on the Atlantic edge of Essaouira. A circuit that is, in itself, the experience.
Eight to fourteen guests. One retreat. Category exclusivity guaranteed for studio partners.
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Guests
8 to 14
Season
December to February
Investment
From €6,900
The circuit
Marrakech
2 nights
Begin in the medina. Private riad accommodation, hammam ritual, souk immersion, Atlas mountain excursion. The ancient city in winter is a different world.
Chefchaouen
2 nights
The blue city in the Rif Mountains. Movement on mountain trails, meditation in alleyways, silence so complete you can hear the fountains in the square.
Fès
2 nights
The oldest and most complete medieval city in the world. The tanneries, the medersa, the sounds of craftsmen at work. An education in civilisation.
Essaouira
1 night
Finish on the Atlantic. Wind-swept ramparts, the smell of the ocean, a last morning of breathwork with the waves below. The circuit closes here.
Included
Hammam & Moroccan rituals
Traditional hammam in Marrakech and Fès. Steam, kessa, argan oil. The oldest longevity protocol in North Africa.
Guided medina walks
Navigate the four medinas with expert local guides, from Marrakech's Djemaa el-Fna to Fès el-Bali's 9,000 alleyways.
Atlas winter excursion
From Marrakech, a half-day ascent into the snow-capped Atlas. Cold, altitude, silence, a contrast that resets the nervous system.
Mountain movement
Rif Mountain trails above Chefchaouen, morning yoga or breathwork on the hillside with views across the valley.
Atlantic edge
Essaouira's ramparts at sunset. Clifftop breathwork with the Atlantic below. The journey ends where the continent meets the ocean.
Cultural immersion
Leather tanneries, zellige workshops, Gnawa musicians, artisan cooperatives, Morocco's living culture as the backdrop to every day.
Getting there
The circuit begins and ends in Marrakech, served by direct flights from London, Paris, Amsterdam, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Zurich, and most major European cities. From the US, Royal Air Maroc operates direct flights from JFK and Miami to Casablanca, with onward connections to Marrakech.
Winter flights to Marrakech are frequent, affordable, and short. From Paris: 3 hours. From London: 3.5 hours. From New York: 8 hours. Morocco in December and January is one of the most accessible extraordinary destinations on earth.
All ground transport between the four cities is fully arranged. Private vehicles, experienced drivers, and a logistics team that has done this circuit many times.
2027 Season · December to February
Four cities. Eight days. One winter that stays with you.
Enquire about Imperial WinterOr write directly to retreats@umnya.co