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Morocco Swing Dance Retreat 2025

 

February 6th – 10th 2025

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Hello Lovely Dancers!

 

We are thrilled to announce our next retreat in Morocco in the small coastal town of Tamraght. It lies about 15 kilometers north of Agadir, in the Souss-Massa region, and is situated between the villages of Aourir and Taghazout. Tamraght is a laid-back surf town known for its natural beauty, breathtaking ocean views, and welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect backdrop for a rejuvenating and fun-filled dancing retreat. You’ll be within walking distance of beautiful beaches like Banana Beach and Devil’s Rock, where you can surf, swim, or simply relax in the sun. Historically, it was a quiet fishing village, home to Berber communities who have lived in the region for centuries. Our home is nestled close to the beach and just and offers an intimate, family-like setting with ample space to relax and recharge.

 

This retreat is specifically designed to enhance your swing dancing skills in a relaxed and enjoyable environment, perfect for dancers at the improver to intermediate level.

 

How it works:

 

Sit back, relax, and let the good times roll. Your hosts, Holly, and Romayne have meticulously attended to every detail to ensure this retreat is your most memorable one yet! You will arrive on Thursday, set your bags down and have time to soak up the sun. That evening we will enjoy a welcome drink, dinner and some social dancing.  During your stay we will visit local restaurants in Tamraght and Taghazout with plenty of free time to visit Hamman’s, surf and sightsee.

 

Classes:

 

Holly France and Romayne Etwaroo are set to guide you in an engaging and demanding series of classes. These sessions promise to be both challenging and enjoyable, with a strong emphasis on personal attention for each participant. The focus will be on enhancing musicality, fostering originality, mastering rhythm, and encouraging improvisation. Participants should be at improver level or higher, and the classes will be tailored with variations to suit individual abilities and needs. It's important to note that familiarity with swingouts is a prerequisite for joining these classes. 

 

Private lessons are available at a special discounted rate of £45 per hour. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve yours in advance! 

 

 

Accommodation:

 

Rooms are available for either single occupancy or shared arrangements. Shared rooms will be allocated based on the same sex, but we are fully accommodating for non-binary individuals please feel free to discuss your needs with us, it's no trouble at all. For couples and those preferring single occupancy, we advise informing us as soon as possible, as these options tend to be booked quickly.

 

Cost: 

 

£555 pp twin room.

£670 pp single occupancy.

£425 pp Shared bunk room.  4 People  per room

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Food:

 

We take great pride in offering delectable vegetarian home-cooked meals, prepared with an array of fresh, local ingredients that the area generously provides. If you have any specific dietary needs, please inform us. Your chef for the retreat, Holly, brings a wealth of culinary experience as she previously worked as a chef at the acclaimed vegetarian restaurant, Mildred’s.

 

 

What's included: 

 

  • 5 x Dance classes 

  • 4 x Nights accommodation

  • 2 x Meals a day 

  • Welcome drinks 

  • Welcome gift 

 

All your dinner/lunch reservations are planned

There will be plenty of ad hoc social dancing throughout the

retreat too 

 

Getting there:

 

You can fly directly to Agadir. There are direct flights from 4 different airlines. Please note, the flight prices may change due to the month purchased. We encourage everyone to book their flights as soon as possible for the cheapest fare. 

 

The drive from Agadir Al Massira Airport to Tamraght typically takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour by car, depending on traffic and road conditions. The distance is approximately 40-45 kilometres (25-28 miles). The cost of this should roughly be between £25-£30. As we get closer to the retreat, we will create a WhatsApp group where participants can coordinate and share rides for easier transportation.

 

 Please take note of the check-in and out times of the house before organising your flights.

Check-in is after 5.00 pm.  

Check-out is at 10 am.

  

Address: Rue, Tamraght, Agadir, 80000, Morocco

 

You can reserve your space by paying a deposit to Holly of £100. Full payemnet to be made December 8th. Please note that this deposit is non-refundable unless there are extenuating circumstances that can be evidenced. 

 

You can email us on: franceandetwaroo@gmail.com 

Please feel free to get in touch with any queries you have.

 

Donations: We are always looking at better ways to respect this jazz dance and its history and culture, we strive to continue to learn and improve.  The Black Lindy Hoppers Fund does great work building, nurturing, and strengthening black dancers within the swing scene.  Collective Voices for Change has also been leading sessions on how to improve our whitewashed swing dance scene. We will be donating from the profits from this trip to both, see what they do here and why not give them a follow-on social media too while you're at it?

@blacklindyhf

 https://blacklindyhoppersfund.org

@collectivevoicesforchange

 https://www.collectivevoicesforchange.org

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