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This retreat has been specifically created for you, by our highly experienced team, to provide relaxation, reconnection, fat loss, detoxification and pampering in conjunction with our Spa therapists.

The programme is specifically created around Cryotherapy to break down fat cells and our hot Hammam treatment for exfoliation and hydration with Rhsoul mud.  The hammam in conjunction with the Cryotherapy, helps to increase blood flow and detoxification of the lymphatic system once the fat starts to breakdown.

The retreat also includes healthy vibrant meals produced by our Chef Ilham (trained to produce vibrant menus, juicing and vegan dishes by Cashew Catering in Brighton)

With flowing yoga sessions, started with daily with our detox juices and calming meditation, the programme provides a balance in these stressful times.

The spa team have created wonderful facials including Cryotherapy, these treatments can also be requested for other parts of the body to help firm the skin.

Here at Riad Zamzam, we are the retreat experts in Marrakesh, running wellness retreats in Marrakesh from our historic riad in the Medina for more than 13 years. 

Our retreat hotel has an incredible energy, with it’s towering palm tree, sunny terrace and luxurious dip pool. Zamzam was once the home of ancient Gnawa families, which still facilitates a beautiful healing energy for your time with us.  

A retreat with the Zamzam team is full of nurture and laughter and reconnection.

After the past few years, more than anything, people need time and space to reconnect and rebalance, our dedicated team have planned this retreat to support you to be able to do just this.

Frequent exposure to cold is linked to a number of different health benefits. For example, scientists have found evidence that exposure to cold speeds up metabolism and regulates the nervous system, reduces inflammation, swelling, and sore muscles. Furthermore, cold body therapy is also linked to improved quality of sleep, more focus, and even an improved immune response.

Cold is an important component of the Wim Hof Method, which is applied in the form of cold showers and ice baths to tone the nervous system, manage emotions and increase both external and internal strength. Participants of the WHM report health benefits that range from higher energy levels to relief of symptoms caused by autoimmune diseases.

The traditional Moroccan practice of a hammam stimulates the body’s lymph system and encourages a natural detox process. This stimulation supports the body’s natural detoxification process with heat, creating a strong sweat, with lymph stimulation through skin brushing and physical massage.

The physical scrubbing of the hammam not only removes dead skin cells to allow your skin to breathe (your skin is your largest organ!) but calms inflammation by untangling sore muscles, stimulating lymph nodes to circulate lymph fluid to carry toxins into the bloodstream for downstream removal. When this lymph fluid efficiently moves into the blood, it allows the kidneys and liver to filter toxins more effectively. This is important because the lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump like our blood does (the heart), and a stagnant lymph flow results in a buildup of harmful toxins (which is extremely common in our sedentary, tech-focused modern lifestyle)

We believe in balanced nutrition, finding joy in food and nutrient density. The meal plans on our retreats are highly balanced, full of local nutrient dense vegetables, fruits and meats (however we can cater to any dietary requirement and are highly experienced in dietary needs). The intention of our meal plans on this retreat is to reconnect you with the healing nature and tradition of food, and it’s integral part in nature and human physiology.

We won’t be starving you, or putting you on an all meat or all juice diet for that matter, but teaching you balance and care when it comes to picking and preparing your meals.

Retreat Dates

(Retreat Runs Monthly)

8-12 December, 2022

12-16 January, 2023

26-30 January, 2023

23-27 February, 2023

16-20 March, 2023