Question 1

What is Umnya exactly?

Accepted Answer

Umnya is a private retreat platform that places 8 to 14 people in an extraordinary natural setting for 8 days of movement, stillness, and deep connection. Every retreat is co-branded with a retreat studio and supported by a brand sponsor.

Question 2

Who attends a retreat?

Accepted Answer

Retreats are brought to life by a partner studio who curates their community. Guests are typically wellness practitioners, studio founders, and professionals from across Europe: curious, serious, and done with ordinary holidays.

Question 3

What happens each day?

Accepted Answer

Days begin early with sunrise movement, flow into exploration (4×4 dune excursions, medina walks, Atlas hikes), and slow into shared meals and evening rituals. The pace is deliberate. Nothing is rushed.

Question 4

What is included?

Accepted Answer

All accommodation, meals, airport transfers, programming, facilitation, and documentation (drone + photography). You arrive, we handle the rest.

Question 5

Where exactly is the Sahara retreat?

Accepted Answer

Erg Chigaga, in southern Morocco, one of the most remote and spectacular dune systems in the Sahara. Transfers from Ouarzazate or Zagora airport, or by helicopter.

Question 6

What is the Marrakech retreat?

Accepted Answer

An 8-day immersion anchored between the Medina and the foothills of the Atlas mountains. Riad accommodation, hammam rituals, medina explorations, and Atlas day hikes.

Question 7

Will there be more destinations?

Accepted Answer

We currently operate in four extraordinary locations across Morocco: the Sahara, Marrakech, Taghazout (Atlantic coast), and the Atlas Mountains. More landscapes beyond Morocco are coming.

Question 8

How much does a retreat cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing is available on request and depends on destination, group size, and programme. All accommodation, meals, programming, and logistics are included. Submit an enquiry and we'll share a detailed proposal.

Question 9

Can I book as an individual participant?

Accepted Answer

Individual spots may occasionally be available on studio retreats. Submit an enquiry and we'll let you know what's coming up.

Question 10

What is the booking process?

Accepted Answer

Submit an enquiry via the form. We review personally and respond within 48 hours. If it's a fit, we'll share a proposal and outline next steps.

Question 11

What does co-branding a retreat mean?

Accepted Answer

Your studio's identity (name, aesthetic, language) is woven into every touchpoint of the retreat. From the briefing pack to the final evening. You bring the community, we bring the setting and logistics.

Question 12

Do I need to come with a full group?

Accepted Answer

The retreat format accommodates 8 to 14 guests. You bring your community to fill the spaces. Group sizes may vary by destination, get in touch to discuss.

Question 13

Is category exclusivity guaranteed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. One studio per category (e.g. one yoga studio, one fitness studio) per retreat, per destination, per season.

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