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Contemporary Dance, Zouk Flow & Salsa Fusion Dance Retreat in Morocco
Immerse yourself in soulful rhythms, creative movement, and Moroccan culture over six unforgettable nights with Dance Activity Retreats. Ground yourself with breathwork mornings, immerse in Moroccan culture, and dance your heart out on the stunning Moroccan coast with hours of workshops, social parties, wellness activities and end-of-festival additions. Whether you're here to master new moves, explore a new dance style, or simply enjoy a cultural getaway. This is a unique event where retreat meets festival and YOU get to be part of it - are you coming?
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 18 hours of dance workshops
- Mindful meditation, grounding breathwork sessions and restorative yoga sessions
- In-house Gnawa music performance
- In-house Zouk party, local SBK social, plus optional boat party
- Celebration and connection with like-minded people
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast and 6 authentic Moroccan dinners
- Pick-up transfer from Agadir for a hassle-free arrival included
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Marrakesh Menara Airport (US$ 114 per person)
Accommodation
Designed with comfort and style in mind, our rooms offer a tranquil retreat, blending light with the warmth of natural elements. Choose between dorm rooms (sleeps up to four), and private double/ twin rooms.
Program
Connect, move, explore, unwind, recharge
Zen & Zest is a unique dance retreat blending the high-energy rhythms of Cuban Salsa with the fluidity of Brazilian Zouk, a touch of expressive Afro-Cuban movement, grounding breathwork, authentic Moroccan culture and activity on the coast of Morocco.
Beginner dancers
You will learn foundational techniques in Brazilian Zouk and Cuban Salsa with expert instructors who break everything down step-by-step in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
You will not feel left behind – even if you are brand new – and will leave the retreat confident in your new skillset.
Whether you are here to refine your skills, try something new, or simply embrace movement in a vibrant, cultural setting, this retreat has something for you.
Intermediate dancers
You will refine your technique, break through bad habits, and explore new ways to express yourself. These workshops will challenge and inspire you to level up your dance and unique style while developing deeper musicality and inner growth.
Please note: Though you might have a preferred role, everyone here will learn both leading and following. This not only improves your skills and understanding of the technique but also opens up more dancers for you and makes you a better dancer.
But this more than just dance
This Zen & Zest Retreat offers a full experience of movement, connection, grounding, and culture. Enjoy Morocco’s stunning coastline, unwind with sound healing and restorative yoga, a night of candlelit yin with live piano, breathwork meditation mornings, and soak in the vibrant local culture through a Moroccan traditional Gnawa music show, authentic communal meals, a day trip to a natural gorge and plenty of add-on activities to choose-your-own-adventure.
What to expect:
Start your days with intention – Morning breath-work and meditation to centre yourself.
Restore and recharge – Restorative yoga and sound healing, plus a dreamy candlelit yin yoga session with live piano.
Dance your heart out – Choose your adventure: Brazilian Zouk, Cuban Salsa, or both – with a combined total of 18 hours of workshops designed for all levels.
Celebrate and connect – Join an in-house Zouk & Salsa party and a lively local SBK social.
Explore paradise – You'll head to the stunning Paradise Valley for a stunning day excursion- a natural oasis surrounded by breathtaking views. Imagine dancing on the flat-rock platforms outlining the waterhole in the gorge!
Savour Moroccan flavours – Enjoy delicious, authentic breakfasts and dinners.
Experience live Gnawa – Kick off the week with a live, traditional folk music show.
Here is what your six nights together look like
Tuesday, 15th April: Arrival
- From 15:00 Check-in and settle into your coastal retreat
- 16:30 - 17:30 Opening circle and introductions
- 17:30 - 18:30 Contemporary dance workshop with Marina (connection & grounding)
- 19:30 Dinner, intention setting, and a talk about the weekend’s dance styles and cultural history
- 20:00 - 21:00 Live, in-house Gnawa music show
Wednesday, 16th April
- 07:30 - 08:00 Breathwork/meditation session
- 08:30 - 09:20 Breakfast buffet
- 10:00 - 11:00 Cuban Salsa class with Salah (Ground Your Basics)
- 11:00 - 11:15 Water/fruit break
- 11:15 - 12:15 Cuban Salsa class with Salah (Fluid Body Movement)
- 12:30 Lunch break/free time
- 17:00 - 19:00 Zouk masterclass with Clément and Marina (Root Your Basics)
- 19:30 Dinner
- 21:00 Restorative yoga and soundbath
Thursday, 17th April
- 07:30 - 08:00 Breathwork/meditation session
- 08:30 - 09:20 Breakfast buffet
- 10:30 - 17:30 Paradise Valley excursion (all day, lunch included)
- 19:30 Dinner
- 21:00 Candlelit yin yoga and live piano
Friday, 18th April
- 07:30 - 08:00 Breathwork/meditation session
- 08:30 - 09:20 Breakfast buffet
- 10:00 - 11:00 Cuban Salsa class with Salah (Connection & Communication)
- 11:00 - 11:15 Water/fruit break
- 11:15 - 12:15 Cuban Salsa class with Salah (Circular Motion & Flow)
- 12:30 Lunch break/free time
- 17:00 - 18:00 Zouk Masterclass (Move Like Honey)
- 18:00 - 19:00 Zouk Masterclass (Leading and Following Technique)
- 19:30 Dinner
- 21:00 In-house Brazilian Zouk social with live online Zouk DJ in Paris
Saturday, 19th April
- 07:30 - 08:00 Breathwork/meditation session
- 08:30 - 09:20 Breakfast buffet
- 10:00 - 11:00 Cuban Salsa class with Salah (musicality & play)
- 11:00 - 11:15 Water/fruit break
- 11:15 - 12:15 Cuban Salsa class with Salah (creative partnering)
- 12:30 Lunch break / free time
- 12:30 SBK Boat Party (optional add-on, leaving from Agadir Marina) or optional “included activities”
- 17:00 - 18:00 Zouk Masterclass (spirals and oppositions)
- 18:00 - 19:00 Zouk Masterclass (co-create your dance)
- 19:30 Dinner
- 22:00 Rest evening or optional add-on: SBK Weekend’r Festival Social
Sunday, 20th April
- 07:30 - 08:00 Breathwork / meditation session
- 08:30 - 09:20 Breakfast buffet
- 10:00 - 11:00 Cuban Salsa class with Salah (spice up your turns)
- 11:00 - 11:15 Water / fruit break
- 11:15 - 12:15 Cuban Salsa class with Salah (Dynamic Footwork & Styling)
- 12:30 Lunch break / free time
- 14:30 - 15:30 Zouk Masterclass (play with Dynamics)
- 15:30 - 16:30 Zouk Masterclass (play with Axes)
- 17:00 - 18:00 Afro Cuban workshop with Salah (1 hour)
- 18:30 Early dinner
- 20:00 - 23:00 Local SBK social in Agadir – special end-of-festival edition (included, but optional)
Monday, 21st April: Departure
- Morning: enjoy a final shared, Moroccan breakfast with your new friends before check-out.
Included excursions
- Fun-filled excursion to a natural gorge with swimming holes and light hiking
Instructors
Salah Jamali
Salah’s love for dance began at age 12 in Morocco, exploring urban styles and hip-hop. His journey transformed in 2011 when he discovered salsa in France, performing with the renowned Omele dance company at major European congresses. By 2013, Salah transitioned to teaching, sharing his passion for Latin social dances. In 2018, Salah founded his own dance school in Morocco, where he continues to teach Afro-Latin styles with technical expertise and creative pedagogy. With 10+ years of teaching experience, Salah brings energy, innovation, and deep love for dance to every session.
Youness
Your yoga and meditation teacher, Youness, will guide you through grounding yoga, meditation and breathwork sessions throughout the week. With over 15 years of spiritual and professional experience, Youness brings a rich background in Yoga (MVP YTT200), Animal Flow, and Qi Gong to his practice. His sessions are designed to be accessible and mindful, helping you find focus and calm to start your day.
Irena Jusufovic
Irena is deeply passionate about dance, culture and creating memorable experiences for those who love exploring new places just as much as they love dancing. Having lived and worked in Morocco for years, she co-owned an award-winning surf and yoga hostel in Tamraght. This experience showed her the joy of bringing people together and sharing the beauty of the region through adventure and meaningful connections.
Clement L-K
Clément L-K is a Brazilian Zouk instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience in Paris and worldwide. Founder of the Zouk Inspiration community in 2015, he is known for his creative and body-aware approach to dance pedagogy. Clément’s passion for Zouk has led him to train with top dancers and explore styles like RioZouk, NéoZouk, MZouk, LambaZouk, and Flow. In Paris, he continues to refine his “Natural Way” concept, blending tradition with fresh perspectives. At the retreat, Clément will share his expertise and inspire new ways to experience Zouk.
Nathalie Marina
Marina’s dance journey began with classical ballet and contemporary styles, shaping her deep connection to movement. In 2017, she discovered Brazilian Zouk, drawn to its fluidity, creativity, and dynamic partnership. Training with master instructors across Europe and Brazil, Marina developed a teaching style rooted in exploration and playfulness. At the retreat, she will lead Zouk and contemporary sessions that inspire joy, creativity, and connection through movement.
Michal Antonovich
Michal Antonovich is a holistically oriented yoga teacher, trained coach, and impact-driven event curator with a deep passion for human connection and dance. With sound and silence as essential elements of healing, Michal guides people toward their inner knowing and the wisdom of the heart. Her classes blend mindful asana practice, meditation, breathwork, and ancient wisdom to inspire authentic transformation and harmony. A dedicated peace advocate and dancer, Michal believes in the power of movement and community to foster connection—whether through dance, dialogue, or shared stillness.
Location
Nestled in a charming walkable surf village with a mild, year-round climate, our retreat venue is just a 5-minute drive from Taghazout, 20 minutes from Agadir city centre, and a scenic 40-minute drive to Paradise Valley, with the beach only a 20-minute stroll away.
Distances
- Taghazout - 5 minutes
- Agadir City Centre - 20 minutes
- Paradise Valley - 40-minute scenic drive
Food
Enjoy daily breakfast and six authentic, delicious Moroccan dinners.
The dining focuses on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, our menu balances wellness and indulgence.
Each dish is a culinary journey, blending traditional Moroccan flavours with modern, healthy twists inspired by local produce and global influences.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
Things to do (optional)
- Extra nights at the accommodation (35-66 EUR)
- Authentic Moroccan cooking class (30-40 EUR)
- Luxury hammam and / or massage (45-55 EUR)
- Camel or horseback-riding along the beach (25 EUR)
- Surf lessons and wetsuit & surfboard rental (20-55 EUR)
- Private dance lessons with any of the teachers (1 or 2 hour options) (50-70 EUR)
- Hiking trip (from 55 EUR)
- Trip to Souk El Had (25-35 EUR)
- SBK Festival Boat Party (on Saturday) – a unique SBK event in Agadir (55 EUR)
- SBK Festival Social – extend the experience with social on Saturday night (20 EUR)
- Customised 3night/4day desert trip before or after the retreat (the non-touristic kind we’ve all been looking for!) (450 EUR)
Spa treatments
Indulge in an authentic Moroccan hammam and massage experience—a rejuvenating ritual deeply rooted in local tradition.
Begin in a warm, steam-filled room to soften your skin, followed by an exfoliation with savon beldi (Moroccan black olive soap) and a kessa glove scrub, a time-honored practice for smooth, radiant skin. Complete the experience with a luxurious argan oil massage, using Morocco’s prized beauty elixir for deep relaxation and nourishment.
What's included
- Morning mindfulness: 4x breathwork/meditation classes
- Masterclasses led by expert instructors: 8x Cuban Salsa workshops (1 hour each), 1x Afro-Cuban Masterclass (1 hour)
- 1x connection and contemporary class (1 hour), 8x Brazilian Zouk workshops (1 hour each)
- Candlelit Yin yoga session including a live piano accompaniment
- Restorative yoga and sound bath experience: A deep, meditative journey through sound and vibration
- Cultural activities: a Gnawa live music show
- Outdoor adventure: a refreshing excursion to a nearby natural gorge
- Zouk & Salsa Social: dance the night away with Clement’s DJ set
- SBK Social: end the week with a local salsa, bachata, and kizomba social
- Accommodation: 6 nights in a stunning accommodation in Tamraght, just a short walk from the beach
- Some meals: daily breakfast and 6 communal Moroccan dinners. Option to add-on lunch
- Arrival transfer: hassle-free pick-up from Agadir airport or bus station
What's not included
- Flights and travel insurance: plan your journey to Tamraght with peace of mind
- Optional add-ons include private lessons, extra socials, activities/excursions, or extended stays
- Departure transfer: drop-off at Agadir airport or bus station after the retreat
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Agadir–Al Massira Airport
32 km
Transfer included
Marrakesh Menara Airport
198 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 114 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Agadir–Al Massira Airport (AGA). Transfer from this airport is included. The organizer will pick you up from this airport.
You can also book your flight to arrive at Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK). Transfer from this airport is not included but can be arranged for additional 100 EUR. You can also use a transport service for comfortable and economical transfers from and to Agadir. Please inquire within.
Arrival by bus
The organizer can arrange a free transfer from Agadir bus station. You can also take the CTM or Supratours bus at your own cost.
It is also possible to arrange a private transfer direct from your location to the venue for additional 100 EUR. Please send an inquiry.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 14 days before arrival.
