Overview
After a sensational sell-out first season, we’re planning season two as a complete game changer! We’ve upgraded our Marrakesh camp in every way for a pretty damn sensational winter getaway, and a fun- and sun-filled January 2024 at our exclusive 4-week pop-up, with limited spaces. The Body Camp Morocco returns with all guns blazing to the buzzing, exciting, and culture-packed city of Marrakesh, with a high-energy, fun fitness programme in luxurious surroundings. Featuring new challenges, new adventures, a new location, expert therapists and coaches, sensational treatments, and a different spin on plant-based food. Marrakesh has its own unique buzz, vibe, and adventure, and with only a 3 hour flight we can’t wait to show you our take on this stunning city. Think warm sunbathing days and chilly nights (we’re talking bikinis & fleeces). We’ll mainly be training in our stunning new venue on the outskirts of Marrakesh – set right inside the famous “palms” area of the city – in a breath-taking, exclusive private resort, with a full-on mind and body programme. Facilities include tennis courts, heated and unheated pools, and a full menu of treatments and massages. You’ll also be hiking in the snowy mountains, shopping in the the local souks, enjoying roaring fires, plus a good scrub and oil-down for an unforgettable Moroccan experience. Multi-weeks available. This is The Body Camp Marrakesh Pop-Up 2024 – an unforgettable adventure that will challenge your mind with our world-class programme, feed your body and soul with our delicious plant-based dishes (with a Moroccan twist) and make you laugh until you cry with our high-energy fun and games, mindful coaching classes and spiritual ceremonies. This pop-up only has 11 rooms available, so it will sell out fast.
Schedule
See our daily schedules for Typical and Recovery Days
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Typical Day | Morning
7 am - Mobilisation & Disco Circuit
8 am - Breakfast
9 am - Treasure Hunt & Run
10 am - Treats and Nutrition
11 am - TRX Circuit
Typical Day | Afternoon
1 pm - Lunch Plant Based Q&A
2 pm - Poolside Relax and Dribble
4 pm - Mind Group Session
Typical Day | Evening
5 pm - Yoga and Meditation
7 pm - Dinner
8 pm - Fireside Quiz
Recovery Day | Morning
7 am - Mobility workshop
7.30 am - Breakfast
8 am - Depart Atlas Mountains, Hike, Village Visits, Surprise Stops
Recovery Day | Afternoon
1.30 pm - Lunch and Sun Bathing
3 pm - Moroccan Cookery Spice Work Shop
Recovery Day | Evening
5 pm - Yoga & Meditation
7 pm - Dinner
8 pm - Massage and Quiz Night
What's included
What's Included
Airport transfers
Iconic high-octane fun Body Camp programme Moroccan-style – anything can happen, and will!
Special guest classes
Souks: shop-till-you-drop market morning
New Atlas Mountain guided trek
Yoga and meditation
Evening entertainment
Spiritual ceremonies
New work books and mental clarity coaching
10 Doctors holistic practice
All food, treats and drinks
Heated swimming pool
Cold plunge swimming pool
Tennis courts
Massage and beauty therapies, booked onsite
Daily clean and clean sheets mid-week
Body Camp cap and water bottle on arrival
Add Ons
Trip Tips
Data for phones a must!
As soon as you arrive in the baggage claim area at Marrakesh Menara airport, you'll stumble upon the stands of Morocco's leading mobile providers; Orange, Maroc Telecom, and INWI. These providers have a wide variety of data plan packages on offer, so you can easily select the option that suits your needs.
Hosts
KATE WHALE
Founder & MD
RICK PARCELL
Chihuahua King
BENJAMIN WHALE
Nutritional Head Chef
ANTHONY RICHMOND
Coach
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FAQs
Which airport do I fly to?
Marrakesh Menara airport
What time is check-in?
Check-in on the Saturday of arrival is between 4pm-8pm. There will be a Welcome evening meal served at 7pm.
Transfer time from the airport is approximately 30 minutes
What time is check-out?
Check-out on the Saturday of departure is 10am.
If your flight is later on in the day, our on-site team will be able to advise/assist you in making arrangements to fill your day. You could book a small riad in the city for the day to store your luggage and use their changing facilities, then head out to the souks. Alternatively, most of the larger hotels, such as the Four Seasons, offer day passes or pool passes, so you could relax in the sunshine before heading home.
What do I need to bring?
A recommended kit list will be included in your Welcome email once you've booked, but think 'pack for all seasons'!
Marrakesh in January is generally pleasantly warm and sunny during the day, but temperatures drop at night, and there may be snow on the hike into the Atlas mountains. So lots of layers, hats, gloves, workout gear and swimwear!
What is the local currency?
The currency in Marrakesh is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD), which is made up of 100 centimes. When it comes to Marrakesh currency, the most important thing for you to know is that the Dirham is non-convertible. And that means it’s illegal to take it in or out of the country, so you’ll need to take your spending money to Marrakesh in your own currency, and then change it into the local currency when you arrive.
It’s easy to exchange your currency for Marrakesh currency when you arrive at the airport. However, you’re more likely to get a better rate when you arrive in the centre of Marrakesh, either at major hotels or the Bureau de Change. Remember to keep your receipt in a safe place, as you may need to convert your dirhams back before you leave the country.
Another option is to withdraw your Marrakesh currency directly from ATM machines. It’s worth noting that credit cards are widely accepted here, but there may be a surcharge for using them, especially in smaller shops and restaurants. Just remember to inform your bank that you’re travelling to Morocco before you leave your own country.
It’s advisable to take small denominations of cash when you’re visiting the souks (markets).
What's the weather like?
The average daytime temperature in Marrakesh in January is 19 degrees Celsius/66 degrees Fahrenheit. The average night-time temperature is 6 degrees Celsius/43 degrees Fahrenheit. Average rainfall for January: 30mm. Average hours of sunshine daily: 7-10 hours