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This retreat is vacation/experience heavy. We wanted to offer a creative retreat that's truly a once in a lifetime trip in the Sahara Desert with the benefit of adding to our professional work portfolios. We take huge pride in creating an environment that's accepting and FUN. We're specifically looking forward to this retreat for the community, the culture, and for content that's sure to level up our businesses.
march 2 - 7, 2025
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We 100% understand that our attendees will likely be on different levels and journeys in their careers, so instead of offering "classes" where you sit, listen, and are actually wondering what's for dinner, we'll be doing more casual yet in depth business chats around the pool, Q & A on any tops you'd like, and one-on-one mentoring if desired.
We don't want anyone to feel forced to sit and listen to us ramble about business or photography topics, so we'll be available any time to chat about whatever topic you want and answer any questions you might have! We absolutely love chatting about business and simultaneously learning from those around us. One of my favorite aspects of our retreats is that everyone has the opportunity to teach, learn, or both.
We'll be staying in a hotel located in Merzouga, Morocco that features a backyard view of the Sahara Desert! This hotel is full of unique architecture and is effortlessly photographable around every corner. Each attendee will share a room with either a large bed or separate beds (let Sierra or Cailynn know in advance if you would like to request specific sleeping arrangements).
All meals are included in your ticket price! Most of the meals consist of a buffet style spread featuring Moroccan cuisine: rice, roasted veggies, salads, couscous, tagine, etc. and most dietary restrictions/requests can be met.
For one of the 5 nights, we will be staying in a luxury 'desert camp' that we'll arrive to via camel at sunset. Each tent is spacious with 2-3 beds, air conditioning, and a full bathroom & shower - oh yes, we're glamping.
**if anyone does not want to ride a camel, transporatation via 4x4 car will be provided.
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March 3rd - We'll be sleeping in after traveling into the desert late the previous night. We'll spend the first half of the day settling, getting to know each other, and exploring the hotel and its surroundings. the second part of the day we'll head into a nearby village for a tour of the local markets and surrounding area.
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Early wake up call for a camel ride at sunrise before breakfast. While watching the sun come up at our destination in the dunes, we'll be snapping photos of our lovely couples around the sand and camels.
We'll then relax until the late evening when we'll pack an overnight bag + camera gear and head to a luxurious desert camp nearby for one night with our model couples! On the way to camp we'll have a pit stop to watch the sunset and surf the sand dunes on a sandboard if desired!
After breakfast we'll have time to capture our couples around the campsite if desired before heading back to our rooms at the desert hotel (a quick drive away). The morning will be reserved for relaxing before our large wedding shoots after lunch through sunset.
Time to relax! Chill by the pool, edit previous days images, exchange headshots, engage in casual business chats, or request one on one mentoring with either Sierra or Cailynn. We'll finish the day with an ATV tour over the dunes at sunset!
Early morning goodbye hugs and a trip back to the airport!
merzouga, morocco