Photography & Content Creation Tour
MOROCCO
April 2-10, 2020
***Postponed until further notice due to COVID-19***
This Retreat is for you if:
- You want to learn new skills or take your existing skills in photography to the next level.
- You’re a budding photographer or creator wanting to travel to a BUCKETLIST destination with a group of likeminded women from around the world.
- You want to practice landscape photography in the Agafay Desert, street photography while exploring the souqs in Marrakesh, and create beautiful content in Chefchaouen – the famous “Blue City” of Morocco
- You have always wanted to travel around Morocco and create content but didn’t have anyone to go with.
- You have always dreamed of joining a global community of supportive women from all over the world!
Overview
- Dates: April 2-10, 2020 ***Postponed until further notice due to COVID-19***
- Itinerary: Marrakesh – Desert Glamping – Chefchaouen – Fes – Marrakesh
- Retreat Duration: 9 Days, 8 Nights
- Group Size: 12 total
- Accommodation: Boutique Riad in Marrakesh, Desert Glamping, Boutique hotel in Chefchaouen
Photography Workshops
Photography 101
Photo Editing with Lightroom
Lifestyle & Street Photography
Lifestyle & street photography is all about capturing real-life moments and telling a story through your photos. Morocco will be the perfect place to practice capturing these special and interesting moments and create some beautiful work!
Landscape Photography
Ever wonder how those stunning photos of vast landscapes are captured while scrolling through Instagram? While traveling through Morocco, we’ll have the opportunity to dive deeper into Landscape photography and put our newfound skills to use!
Food Photography
It sounds easy – there’s the food, now take a photo of it. But the masters know that a lot more goes into creating stunning food photography shots we all know and love on Instagram! We’ll be indulging in some incredible Moroccan food along this journey and will have the opportunity to learn how to set up a food shot, lighting, and the angles needed to capture those perfect drool-worthy shots.
CANGGU, BALI
Accommodation
- Riad in Marrakesh: 4 nights in a boutique Moroccan riad in Marrakesh!
- Desert Glamping: 1-night glamping in the Moroccan desert!
- Boutique Hotel in Chefchaouen: 2 nights in a boutique hotel in Chefchaouen – the famous “Blue City” of Morocco
- On the last night, we will stay in a hotel that will give us easy access to the airport for departing day.
CANGGU, BALI
Dining
Incredible Moroccan cuisine.
What will be served:
- 7 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 2 dinners
- Think couscous, fresh vegetables, and traditional favorites like tagine!
- We will have the unique pleasure of trying all the amazing foods of this flavorful cuisine while we meander local markets and dine in the desert!
CANGGU, BALI
Activities
The list of places we’ll explore together!
- Create tons of gorgeous content in Chefchaouen -the famous “Blue City”!
- Explore Marrakesh
- Take a day trip to UNESCO World Heritage site, Fes!
- Wander Moroccan markets
- Glamping in the Agafay Desert
- Stay in boutique riads
- Enjoy traditional Moroccan meals
- Practice photography in one of the world’s most alluring destinations!
- …and more!
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakesh - Welcome to Morocco!
Women will arrive at various times throughout the day. Festivities will kick off around 6pm with a welcome circle, followed by a group dinner! We recommend arriving between 10am-4pm.
Day 2: Marrakesh - Souks & Local Markets
We’ll start the day with gratitude & intention setting followed by a yummy group breakfast. We’ll then head out for a day of exploring the souks of Marrakech and will have to opportunity to watch local artisans create and sell their ornate handicrafts. We’ll return to the riad for dinner.
Day 3: Marrakesh - Mosques & Palaces
We’ll start the day with gratitude & intention setting followed by a yummy group breakfast. Afterwards, we will visit the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and the Koutoubia Mosque – the latest mosque in Marrakech. We’ll end the night with a delicious group dinner!
Day 4: Marrakesh - Wander & Explore
We’ll start the day with gratitude & intention setting followed by a yummy group breakfast. We’ll spend the day wandering the lanes and alleys of Marrakech, enjoying tea at a local cafe, and taking in local life in this special city. Stops in Medina and Jemma El Fna are a must. We’ll return to the riad for dinner.
Day 5: Desert Glamping
Early in the morning, we will head out towards the Agafay Desert! (1-hour drive) We will spend the day enjoying the glamping-style amenities like the traditional Moroccan lounge strewn with ethic cushions, and feasting on traditional Moroccan cuisine around a candlelit communal table!
Day 6: Day Trip To Fes
We’ll leave desert glamping bright and early and arrive to Fes (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in time for lunch. We’ll spend the whole afternoon exploring this centuries-old town and create tons of beautiful content! That evening we will drive to Chefchaouen where we will sleep for the night.
Day 7: Chefchaouen
We’ll wake up in the world-famous Blue City of Morocco – Chefchaouen! We’ll have the entire day and night to explore and admire the blue-washed walls found throughout this Moroccan village!
Day 8: Chefchaouen
We’ll spend the morning in Chefchaouen and after a little bit more exploring, we’ll make our way back to Marrakesh. We’ll arrive at Marrakesh around 8 pm and will spend our last night together reminiscing about epic memories from the week over our final group dinner!
Day 9: Marrakesh - Last Day!
This is the day we always dread – having to say goodbye to so many amazing women!!! Everyone will be leaving at various times throughout the day. Checkout will be around noon.
On average, our alumni feel 89% more connected to their purpose and mission after attending a Pangea Dreams Retreat.
What’s Included
Inclusions:
8 nights/ 9 days accommodations – $1500 USD value
7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners – $160 USD value
3 hands-on workshops taught by professional photographer – $900 USD value
A professional photographer on-site throughout the retreat – $1500 USD value
Private transportation throughout the entire retreat – $750 USD value
Private guide in UNESCO World Heritage Site – $100 USD value
Meditation & women’s circles – $100 USD value
Access to Private Facebook Group – PRICELESS!
Lifetime access to our Alumni Community – PRICELESS!
= $5,010 USD VALUE
***You pay only $3399 USD (That’s a $1611+ savings!)
$500 OFF EARLY BIRD TUITION $2899 USD ends Feb 20, 2020
Exclusions:
Any meals not listed
Add-on experiences like spa treatments, museum entrance fees etc
Flights to and from the location
Transfers to and from the airport
Personal Travel Insurance
We offer Payment Plans!
3, 6, or 12-month payment plans available
We only require a $650 USD deposit at booking and we can then create a 3, 6, 0r 12-month payment plan for you.
***Please note that your balance must be paid off one month prior to the retreat start date.
FAQ
Is the Photography & Content Tour right for me?
A Photography & Content Tour is for you if:
- You’re a budding photographer or creator wanting to travel to a BUCKETLIST destination with a group of likeminded women from around the world.
- You want to learn new skills or take your existing skills in photography to the next level.
- You have always wanted to travel and create beautiful content but didn’t want to go alone.
- You have always dreamed of joining a global community of supportive women from all over the world!
What will I take away from a Photography & Content Tour
- You’ll learn TONS of new photography skills!
- You’ll leave with a TON of amazing content for your personal brand or product that you can use across your digital channels!
- You’ll leave with a new network of like-minded women from around the world who will be there to support you and empower you to follow your dreams. (After attending a Pangea Dreams Retreat, our Alumni fee 72% more a part of a community that supports their dreams and goals.)
- And honestly, SO MUCH MORE but don’t just take it from us, hear it straight from our Alumni (over 200+ have joined us on retreats since 2017!) You can read some of their testimonials HERE!
What is the difference between a Signature Retreat, an Advanced Mastermind Retreat, and a Photography & Content Creation Tour?
Our Signature Retreats are designed for women creatives, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and bloggers looking to learn the skills and strategies needed to succeed in the digital world. During our 7-day retreats, we run workshops on topics like; personal branding, building a community online, social media growth, passive & active income strategies and more. We also teach photography 101 and Lightroom editing 101 – these are basic courses that teach how to use your camera in manual, and basic editing techniques to improve your photos.
Our Advanced Mastermind Retreats are designed for the blogger, influencer, or entrepreneur that already has a foundation in blogging, social media, and SEO, and is ready to take their blog or brand to the next level and learn advanced skills in earning money online. If you’ve put in the time and effort and are ready to reap the benefits through affiliate programs, advanced SEO tricks and using Tailwind to skyrocket traffic…You’re in the right place!
Our Photography & Content Creation Tours are specifically designed for women creatives looking to practice their photography skills and create amazing content in a bucket-list destination alongside likeminded women. We’ll be practicing, learning, and creating on location together as there’s nothing like learning by doing! We will focus on practicing photography throughout this 9-day adventure and collaborating with one another. So let’s do this! Join us on an adventure of a lifetime and create photos so beautiful that will make you excited to go home and redecorate your walls with all the beautiful photos you took!
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes! We can accommodate most diets, allergies and dietary restrictions, just make sure to let us know. We work hard to serve very healthy, clean and local produce while on the retreat. The food served is predominantly plant based but if you require a protein heavy diet we are usually able to accommodate. Prior to the retreat we will have you fill out a “Pre-Arrival Form” where you can indicate your specific needs.
What do I need to bring?
- An open mind, positive attitude, and an eagerness to learn!
- Camera and any other equipment you’d like to use – this is a photography focused retreat, so make sure to bring all the gear you want to learn how to use better!
- External Hard-drive (big enough for storing photos). THIS IS MANDATORY for photo sharing & storing.
- Laptop (not required, but is helpful to have to transfer photos, follow along for specific workshops etc)
- A pen (to take notes during the workshops)
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Sneakers for any walking/hikes we may be doing
- Sandals/ Flip-flops & any shoes you like to wear (We would not recommend bringing heals for anything, but if you like to wear them feel free to bring them!)
- Cute clothing and accessories that you will want to shoot in! (there are many opportunities for photoshoots & content creation!)
- Make sure to have the proper plug adapters
What is the average group size?
This retreat can accommodate 16 women, including 2-4 retreat hosts.
What is the group age range?
We welcome women of all ages 18+ to join us on the retreats and have had women in their early twenties to late forties. We believe that age is but a number and you can learn and go after your dreams no matter what age or stage of life you are in.
What does the rooming situation look like?
Double occupancy (shared) in many cases you will be sharing a Queen or King size bed. This may not be something you’re used to, but it’s incredible how fast we all bond on our Retreats! By the end of the trip, you’ll be leaving with a group of new friends, trust us!
What does a day on the Photography & Content Creation Tour look like?
On this exploratory Photography & Content Creation Tour, our mornings will start with intention setting & gratitude followed by a group breakfast. Each day, we will head out to explore and finish off the day with a group dinner. Please reference the “Sample Itinerary” for an idea of what the Tour will look like! You will see that this specialty Photography & Content Creation Tour has a heavy focus on exploring and practicing photography in real-life travel settings!
When should I aim to arrive and depart for a retreat?
We ask that you aim to be at the retreat property on day 1 anytime before 4pm, if possible. Before the retreat, we’ll make sure to get your arrival time from you so we know when to expect everyone.
Since we will be driving back from Essaouira that morning, we recommend flights that depart later in the afternoon or evening.
What method of payment is available?
We use a secure booking platform called WeTravel to process all of our bookings. Through this booking platform you can use a credit card to book and for US citizens, you can arrange a bank transfer to avoid fees. At this time, we are only accepting payment through this platform. You can also choose to add-on one way or roundtrip airport transfers and add-on activities.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! We offer 3, 6, and 12-month payment plans. Only a $650 USD deposit is due upon booking and then we can create the payment plan for you. (Please note that your balance must be paid off one month prior to the retreat start date)
What is the refund policy?