6 Day DreamingMorocco Private Coaching Goddess RetreatSpend 6 Days with April 1:1 in Morocco living in a traditional riad, eating delicious meals prepared daily giving yourself the opportunity to dream, rest and rejuvenate.
This retreat is one I've done with clients in the past who had a specific goal that they were trying to complete: finish a book, write a screenplay, start over in a new city, change career paths and mostly to just get unstuck. We'll spend this week learning how to ReWrite Your Story, Craft a new path & prioritize self-care & growth. Let's map out the next new chapter of your life step-by-step: Day 1 Airport Transfer from Marrakech Airport to your riad in Marrakech Day 2 - Claiming Your Space - Movement & Grounding Workshop - Finding your purpose in work & life Power Coaching by unpacking Limiting Belief Systems - Self Care & Healing Ritual - Hammam (Traditional Moroccan Bath Ritual) Day 3 - Claiming Your Space - Grounding & Dream Journey - Goal Setting within your purpose: Acting on your heart's desire & Turning off the voices of naysayers - Self Care & Healing Ritual - Henna Party Day 4 - Grounding exercise & Dream Timeline Strategizing - Self-care healing ritual: Caftan Shopping in the Souk Day 5 - Wrap up Dream Timeline and finalize next steps - Goddess Photo Shoot in the gardens of Marrakech Day 6 Marrakech | Marrakech airport transfer Inclusions Lodging 6 nights in a traditional Moroccan Riad Airport Transfers 6 Breakfasts 3 Lunches Professional Photo Shoot Private Henna Party Hammam Spa Bath Ritual Optional Activities Cooking class Sunrise or Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride A trip to the Beach town of Essaouira for fine dining and shopping Airfare not included: Average Round Trip NYC-Marrakech on Royal Air Maroc $800-960 |
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HOW IT WORKS
All clients must first complete the
private coaching application,
and then purchase the Strategy Session.
The initial session is a 60 min Strategy Session.
Based on your application, April will help you:
The cost of the Strategy Session is $750
At the end of the session, should you decide that you'd like to purchase a coaching package, the $750 can be applied to your coaching package installment agreement.
Please complete the application below and then make payment.
Once application and payment is received, we'll send you a scheduling link.
private coaching application,
and then purchase the Strategy Session.
The initial session is a 60 min Strategy Session.
Based on your application, April will help you:
- identify major blocks
- map out a plan of action
- dreamline timeline
- budget & an overview of the steps you'll need
The cost of the Strategy Session is $750
At the end of the session, should you decide that you'd like to purchase a coaching package, the $750 can be applied to your coaching package installment agreement.
Please complete the application below and then make payment.
Once application and payment is received, we'll send you a scheduling link.
Private Coaching Strategy Session
Private Coaching Strategy Session is a one hour session with April. Prior to the session, you're sent a private coaching assessment form to identify major areas of concern. Then during the session, we create a plan of attack and timeline to work through the project.
The cost of the session is $750.00
The cost of the session is $750.00
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Private Coaching Policies
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Writing/Producing/Acting/Business Strategies/Life Coaching/Public Speaking
April consults in all of the above areas and the client may use his/her session to cover any of these topics.
The Session or Class
April and the client will review topics of interest, identify obstacles and establish a plan of action. In each 60 minute session, April will make recommendations for strategy of attack, coach the work, give notes and wrap up the session with an overview, as well as homework for the next session.
All coaching happens within the context of the session. The client is responsible for bringing 2 hardcopies of all materials to each session and emailing a copy to our offices 48 hours prior to the session or class.
Cancellation Policy
There is a 48-hour cancellation/change policy. If the client cancels/changes a private coaching session within less than 48 hours or is late to a session, the client is responsible for the full session fee.
There is no refund or exchange policy.
Credits
Credits are valid for 3 months from the date of the client's last coaching session/class. After which the credit is forfeit. Credits are issued under extenuating circumstances and at the discretion of the Instructor.
Payments
This contract is valid for all private coaching sessions, packages and classes with April Yvette Thompson. Payments are made via the purchase buttons on the website only or via PayPal. No cash, checks or money orders will be accepted.
All payments are made prior to booking a session. All Coaching session packages and classes have the installment payment option.
Coaching Packages are 6 to 18 months long with 24 and 30 installment payment agreements. Once a coaching package has begun, you have 30 days to cancel the package, you will be billed at a pro-rated $500/hour for any sessions used.
After the 30 days, there are no refunds, cancellations of exchanges. Private Coaching is a commitment.
Installment Payment Policies
There is no longer a late payment fee option for the installment payment agreements.
Moving forward, folks on installment payment plans whose automatic payments do not go through,
**- the installment agreement will be cancelled **
**- and the full balance of the class is due in order to rejoin the class.**
**- You immediately lose access to the class pages.**
You can log into your PayPal account and look up your balance and send that payment to PayPal to [email protected]
If the full balance is not received prior to the next class, you lose the following:
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**- the opportunity to finish the class or coaching package.**
**- the right to further installment payments on any of April's classes or coaching**
**- any discounts or bonuses attached to the class**
**- access to the members only pages**
**- the ability to participate in the class or use remaining coaching sessions**
**- And you lose any complimentary coaching sessions or free classes that come with your package**
**There are no refunds or credits**.
Installment payments are automated monthly. Once the purchase is made, the payment due dates automatically take effect and CANNOT BE CHANGED.
Please make sure that you payment plans are set up on a credit or debit card or directly from your paypal account. E-payments are not acceptable because PayPal holds those payments for 3-5 days, so your payment will not be available even if the payment goes through, you'll miss the due date. If that happens, the full balance of the class is due ASAP.
All payments are non‐refundable and non‐transferable.
Should the client end the session before the 18 month, discounted rate disappears and the client will be billed at the regular rate of $500 per hour for the coaching hours and class time used to date.
Bonuses
Clients who pay the full amount of the session or class upfront will receive an additional 30 min complimentary coaching session with April.
Homework & Due Dates
You will receive homework assignments due dates via google calendar email or on the via your class or private coaching page. All due dates are by 5pm (EST).
If you miss any of these deadlines, and homework is not turned in by deadline, April reserves the right to discontinue the package or class immediately and require full payment of hours used to date at the $500/hour rate.
Scheduling & Location
Once payment is made, you will be sent a scheduling link.
Recordings
All classes are recorded and posted on your members only pages. TheDreamUnLocked reserves the right to use an or all of those recordings for teaching modules or marketing purposes.
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How to prepare for
the adventure of a lifetime
· As Morocco has a tipping culture, travellers are expected to tip small amounts for most services, so please be prepared. Your leader will suggest methods and amounts to tip during the trip.
· A camel trek through the Sahara Desert is a highlight of the trip for many. If you're uncomfortable with this, it's possible to walk alongside the camels for about an hour to the camp. You would need to walk back the same distance the next morning, but don’t worry - it’s a gentle, relaxing walk.
The opposite can be said for the hike up to Aroumd, as you'll be trekking up steep, rocky steps for around an hour. If you do decide to do this walk then you'll need comfortable walking shoes, but you can also hire a mule to ride up all the way. Please also note that your main luggage will be left behind, as only hand luggage can be carried up to the village for you.
· Although you shouldn’t expect any aggressive selling techniques in Morocco, please be aware that you may be approached by shop owners and street vendors offering their goods to you on regular occasions. your guide will brief you about this on the meeting
· The weather in Morocco can be extreme. Summer temperatures can be uncomfortably hot, especially for those who aren't accustomed to the heat, so please consider what time of year you travel carefully. If you do travel in the warmer months then pack layers to cover you from the sun, bring the necessary sun protection and drink plenty of water. The desert can also get cold at night, so remember to bring base layers and warm clothing.
· We have sourced our accommodation very carefully and picked the best possible hotels, but please note that service and accommodation in Morocco may be different to western standards. On the second day of the trip, the journey by bus to chefchaouen is windy in places so it's not for the feint hearted. Although the backdrop of the stunning Rif Mountains makes this a truly scenic journey.
Physical rating A good level of fitness is recommended and will certainly help increase the enjoyment of the trip and help you to make the most of the variety of optional walks and hikes around towns and villages.
- Casablanca: Hotel Moroccan House
- Chefchaouen: Dar Echchaouen
- Fes: Riad Taryana
- Sahara: comfortable camp
- Boumalen Dades: Hotel Vielles Charues
- Ait Ben Haddou: Riad Maktoub
- Atlas Mountain: Gite with a family
- Essaouira: Riad ben Atar
- Agadir: Hotel Tildi
- Marrakech: Hotel Gomassine
Arriving Infrastructure
If you are making you own way from the airport to hotel, you can either catch a taxi or the hourly train to CasaVoyageur or Casa Port then get a petit Taxi to hotel
Please reconfirm your departure transfers with your trip leader (Rachid).
emergency phone number: +212 6 71 30 52 48
Departure from Casablanca:
If you are flying out of Casablanca: Trains from Marrakech to Casablanca, depart every 2 hours between 4:45am and 12:45pm The trip is scheduled to take 3 hours & 30 minutes and is subject to frequent delays.
From Casablanca Voyageurs Station, trains run to the Casablanca airport every two hours at 13 mins past the hour between 03h13 and 22h13. From Casa L’oasis (first station in Casablanca), trains run to the airport every hour between 05h40 and 21h20. The trip takes 45 minutes.
Check the useful website (in French) for more information - www.oncf.ma
Alternatively, from Casablanca city the 25km taxi ride to the Casablanca airport.
Please note a private transfer from your Marrakech hotel to Casablanca airport is available for sale 150$.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
A selection of optional activities are listed in the day 16. All activities are subject to availability and need to be mentioned to Rachid during the first week of the trip, he will provide more information and cost. it may not be possible to do all the activities listed in one day. You may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, however we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator.
Essential Trip Information
Important notesA single supplement is available on this trip with the exception of Day 6 - Sahara desert , Day 9 - Atlas mountains,
Passport and visas
Australians, New Zealanders, Canadians, Americans, EU and British citizens do not require a visa to visit Morocco for stays up to 90 days. All other nationalities should check with the Moroccan Embassy or Consulate in their country for up-to-date visa information.
What is the dress code?
There’s no official dress code in Morocco, however wearing clothes that cover the shoulders, upper arms and knees will be highly appreciated by the local people
Do I need to get any vaccinations?
There are currently no official requirements for travellers to have specific immunisations before entering Morocco but we recommend you be up-to-date with your inoculations for hepatitis A, polio, tetanus and typhoid. Malaria prophylaxis is not necessary
Food and dietary requirements
Moroccan food is, generally speaking, excellent and particularly varied. Breakfasts usually consist of bread, butter, cheese and jam with coffee, tea & orange juice. In main towns it is possible to find very good French and Moroccan restaurants where a meal and French wine will cost anything from Mad 25$- 35$. Generally dinner is likely to cost between MAD 10$-15$ depending on what you order.
There are vegetarian options given the new hotels we're staying in. Vegetarians will have choices of vegetarian couscous, tajine, pasta, salad, pizza or omelettes. Fish will be available in towns that are close to the sea: Agadir, Rabat, Essaouira, Marrakech. Generally Morocco is very known for it is fresh vegetables.
If you need vegetarian food seasoned to your taste, you can supplement that with what you bring from home or pick up spices from Morocco's amazing spice markets starting in Fez.
Vegans and those on gluten-free diets may find this region very challenging and may need to supplement meals with their own supplies from supermarkets and markets.
Transport via Train, Private Bus & Camels
There are some long travel days and some rough travelling in areas away from main tourist routes. High passes, windy roads and rough surfaces make for some challenging travel experiences. On some long travel days we depart early in the morning to ensure we optimise our time at our next destination. If you experience travel sickness we recommend you consider medication to help ease the discomfort. The best part about all of these long drives are the spectacular views and fun stops en route such as mountain passes, kasbahs, palmeries, sand dunes, goats up trees etc.
Money CURRENCY
The currency of Morocco is the dirham (MAD). Bank notes come in denominations of MAD 200, 100, 50 and 20. Smaller values are issued as coins in values of 10, 5, 2 and 1 as well as 50c, 20c, 10c and 5c. Changing money is easy and you will find banks and exchange bureaux in Casablanca, Fes and Marrakech.
TIPPING
If you're happy with the services provided a tip - it's of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many destinations.
The following amounts are based on local considerations
Restaurants we suggest 8% to 10% of your bill.
Local guides: Throughout your trip you may at times have a local guide in addition to your leader. We suggest $2- per person per day for local guides.
Drivers: We would suggest a higher tip for those more involved with the group however $3 per person per day is generally appropriate.
You may also consider tipping your tour leader for outstanding service throughout your trip. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $4-$5 per person, per day. Of course you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality, remember a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
Packing
I suggest you pack the following:
· Warm layers
· Light raincoat
· Comfortable walking shoes
· Sunglasses
· Sunscreen
· Hat
· Insect repellent
· Torch
· Clear plastic sandwich bag for any hand luggage liquids.
· Plastic/rubbish bag for dirty laundry/wet clothes/shoes (single-use plastic bags are banned in Morocco)
· Photocopy of your passport.
· Please always have comfortable shoes for the trip as it will involve different walking distances.
· If you use a hiking pole, it would be a good idea to bring it with you.
· Make sure your necessary items are in your hand luggage i.e. travel documents, medications, electronic devices etc.
· Keep a sarong/pashmina in your hand luggage – it can be used as a blanket on the plane, a scarf if it’s cold or a shawl on an evening out.
· Bring a small, soft/fabric bag to put your essential items in for the two nights in the sahara camp where you won’t have your main luggage with you, I advise you to keep the suitcase in bus away from the dust and sand.
· Roll your clothes instead of folding them.
· Stuff socks and underwear inside of shoes.
· Take photos of your luggage and its contents in case it gets lost.
· Put a piece of paper with your contact details in your checked luggage in case it gets lost
· Skip airport snacks and pack your own – you can save yourself a bit of time/money and keep your hunger at bay if your flight’s delayed.
· If you’re driving to the airport, take a photo of your car and where it’s parked.
Climate and seasonal information
Morocco is a very cold destination in winter and a very hot one in summer
For the latest weather information, go here before your departure and choose clothes accordingly.
Safety
SCAMS: When walking through touristy areas of cities you may be approached by 'helpful' locals who want to show you where to go or take you to a local spice shop. They will either ask to be your local guide for the day or expect money when you arrive at your destination. Please note these people are not registered guides and will try and get as much money from you as they can. A friendly 'no thank you (or 'la Shukran') should suffice.
PETTY THEFT AND PERSONAL SAFETY:
While travelling there is always the risk of pick-pocketing and petty theft, particularly in the more touristy cities. We recommend that you exercise caution when walking alone at night and encourage you to walk together and only on main, well-lit thoroughfares. Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair or on the floor and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing.
In general, Morocco is a country with low crime levels, but pickpockets do exist - be careful with your valuables
Always remain vigilant when crossing the road - a green pedestrian light doesn't guarantee you a safe crossing, nor does a pedestrian crossing
Travel Insurance
You must purchase travel insurance that covers you for the entirety of your trip before your trip start date.