Where words take flight

The desert has inspired writers for millennia, from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry to Paul Bowles to Tahar Ben Jelloun. There is something about the vast silence and infinite horizons that opens the mind and unlocks the voice.

Our Literature & Poetry Retreat invites writers, poets, and dreamers to experience this transformative landscape firsthand.

A retreat for writers

Whether you’re working on a novel, a poetry collection, a memoir, or simply seeking inspiration, our retreats provide the perfect balance of structure and freedom. Daily workshops give you tools and techniques. Quiet hours in the dunes give you space to create.

Berber storytelling tradition

Morocco has one of the world’s richest oral storytelling traditions. During your retreat, you’ll experience this firsthand through evening sessions with local storytellers, who will share Berber tales passed down through generations.