Beyond the Dunes is SALTY's surf and culture retreat in the Taghazout area of Morocco's Atlantic coast, mixing daily surf sessions with souks, sand dunes, a hammam, and sunsets that stop conversations. This trip is open for waitlist now. Dates and pricing are confirmed on the retreat page: https://www.getsaltyretreats.com/retreats/morocco-fitness-retreat.

Days here run active and outward-looking: surf in the morning, a market or a cliff-jumping adventure in the afternoon, then a slower, earlier evening than some of our other trips. Culture sits right alongside the sweat on this one, and the small group size means friendships tend to form fast.

This retreat suits guests who want a trip that keeps them moving, and who are happy to be the visitor in the souk. It also suits anyone who likes active mornings and open afternoons, with a longer night out now and then, whether you are travelling solo or bringing someone along.

This trip suits you less if you want a fully restorative, spa-focused week, or big nightlife after dark. Taghazout is small and quiet once the sun goes down. If big nights are what you are after, our Sicily retreat runs at a higher, later-night energy.

Taghazout is a surf town on Morocco's Atlantic coast, roughly an hour north of Agadir, with whitewashed buildings, fishing boats pulled up on the sand, a small skatepark, and argan trees inland. The retreat is based at a surf lodge in the Taghazout area, close to the beach and walking distance to the village, with a rooftop terrace that doubles as the yoga and dinner space most nights.

This trip includes a two-hour hammam session at no extra cost, a proper Moroccan steam-and-scrub ritual most guests have never tried before. There is also a day of sand-dune surfing near Paradise Valley, a cliff-jumping stop at Paradise Valley itself, a visit to a local souk, and a stop at Taghazout's small skatepark. One evening turns into a hosted sunset dinner on the beach, and the trip closes with a rooftop sunset and a group dinner.

Surfing is a big part of this trip, with multiple guided sessions at nearby breaks, including a day trip out to Imsouane, one of the most famous waves on this coast. Local instructors run every session, and about half the group each year has never stood on a board before arriving.

Mornings open with rooftop yoga, then breakfast at the lodge. Late morning is surf time at a nearby break, followed by lunch either back at the lodge or at a local café. Afternoons open up for a cultural excursion, beach time, a hammam visit, or a second optional workout, and evenings wind down with sunset on the roof and a group dinner, whether that is tagine at the lodge or a table in town.

Do I need surfing experience to come? No surfing experience is needed for this trip. About half of the guests each year have never been on a board before, and local guides teach from the ground up at beginner-friendly breaks.

I'm travelling solo. Will I feel out of place? Travelling solo will not leave you feeling out of place on this trip, since most guests come solo. The group WhatsApp starts about a month before departure, and the first day is built around getting everyone talking.

What's the fitness level required? No particular fitness level is required for this retreat. Every workout is scalable, so you can go hard daily or take half the sessions off, with no one keeping score.

Do I need a visa for Morocco? Most North American and European passports do not need a visa for a stay under 90 days here. Check your own country's requirements before you book, and look for the full details in your pre-trip documents.

What's the deposit and payment schedule? A deposit holds your spot, followed by two more payments before departure. The exact amounts and dates are on the retreat page, and our Pricing and Deposit guide explains how the schedule works.

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