The Opening
May 3-8, 2027 | Ourika Valley, Morocco
A Sanctuary Nestled in Morocco’s Rose Valley, With Endless Views of the Atlas Mountains — Your Opening Begins
A rare kind of pause — long enough to soften, spacious enough to listen.
Just beyond Marrakech, in a hilltop kasbah overlooking the Ourika Valley, this retreat unfolds as a week shaped by beauty, presence, and what naturally opens when time slows.
Set high in the Atlas Mountains, surrounded by gardens, river valleys, and snow-capped peaks, this Rare Method retreat invites you to step out of momentum and into rhythm. Just beyond the pulse of Marrakech, time slows. The air shifts. The body listens more closely.
This is a gathering designed for those ready to pause, recalibrate, and reconnect — not by doing more, but by creating space for what’s already within you to surface.
Rose Season in the Atlas Mountains
The Opening unfolds during Morocco’s Rose Season — a fleeting window when the valley is alive with fragrance, colour, and quiet ritual. At this time of year, the land itself feels receptive and alive, inviting a softer pace and a deeper attunement.
Timed intentionally, this retreat is less about seeking change and more about creating the conditions for something honest to emerge. The mountains, gardens, and rhythm of daily life here offer a natural invitation to slow, soften, and listen — allowing what’s ready to open to do so in its own time.
Here, nature isn’t a backdrop — it’s an active participant. The mountains hold you. The gardens restore you. The rhythm of the valley invites a deeper exhale.
THE LOCATION
Perched on a hilltop at the apex of the Ourika Valley, Kasbah Bab Ourika is a rare blend of understated luxury, ecological integrity, and deep connection to place. With 360-degree panoramic views, the kasbah looks out over rivers, olive and citrus groves, and up toward the snow-dusted peaks of the High Atlas Mountains.
This is not a conventional luxury hotel — it’s an experience rooted in warm Berber hospitality, thoughtful design, and reverence for the land. Rammed-earth walls, natural materials, and handcrafted details create spaces that feel grounded, soulful, and quietly exquisite.
Paths wind through lush gardens scented with jasmine and bougainvillea. A secluded pool rests among orange trees. Sunlight stretches long into golden evenings, ending each day with spectacular sunsets and star-filled skies.
Peace, beauty, and presence are woven into every detail.
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Kasbah Bab Ourika is located approximately 45 minutes from Marrakech Menara International Airport, making it easily accessible while still feeling worlds away.
Once you arrive, the transition is immediate — city noise gives way to mountain air, open skies, and a sense of spaciousness that settles the nervous system before the retreat even begins. Group transfer details will be provided closer to departure.
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Check-in May 5/27, afternoon
Check-out May 8/27, morning
Exact times TBD
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Marrakech Menara International Airport welcomes international flights.
More transportation information will be shared with guests closer to travel dates.
Guests will also be connected with a travel agent, should they wish for support.
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More information to come
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Depending on availability, you can extend your stay with additional nights before or after the retreat. Reach out to us for more details.
Culture of Cuisine
Seasonal. Artisanal. Nourishing.
Cuisine at Kasbah Bab Ourika is rooted in reverence for the land and a genuine passion for quality ingredients. Meals are prepared using the freshest organic produce sourced directly from the kasbah’s own kitchen gardens and nearby valley markets — resulting in food that is vibrant, grounding, and deeply nourishing.
Menus reflect both season and place, offering a thoughtful balance of Moroccan tradition and European influence. Days begin with healthy, satisfying breakfasts; lunches are light and fresh, often enjoyed poolside; and evenings unfold with intimate, beautifully prepared dinners that highlight Bab Ourika’s signature dishes.
Your Retreat Host
Randelle Lusk
Rare Method FounderThe Rhythm of Opening
Each day on retreat unfolds with a balance of structure and spaciousness — enough rhythm to feel held, enough freedom to follow what you need.
DAILY RARE METHOD™ MOVEMENT.
Begin each day with somatic-informed movement guided by host Randelle Lusk. Rooted in flow yoga and informed by somatic awareness, these sessions invite you to listen inward, move instinctually, these sessions invite you to listen inward, soften unnecessary effort, and move in a way that feels responsive rather than prescribed.
Each day builds quietly upon the last — not through intensity, but through presence. Over time, an opening emerges.
Whole System Nourishment
With space to be, our retreats offer time to nourish, wander, and rest. Chef-prepared meals draw from the kasbah’s organic vegetable gardens and the surrounding valley, celebrating local, seasonal ingredients. Between meals, you might lounge by the pool, stroll the gardens, journal on your terrace, or simply take in the view.
GROUP GATHERINGS FOR INTENTIONAL CONNECTION.
Daily we gather the group for guided self-inquiry, intentional conversation and practices to support your embodiment. These sessions vary day to day and may include reflective prompts, small-group dialogue, meditation or facilitated sharing — creating space to integrate insights, hear yourself more clearly, and feel the quiet power of being witnessed.
SLOWED EVENINGS.
The end of each day is left open for authentic connection, watching the sunset slip into starlit stillness.
Your Invitation to Open
The Opening is for those those who sense something within them ready to shift, soften, or come into clearer view. Not because something is wrong, but because there is room for more ease, more truth, more alignment.
You may be arriving from a full season, a transitional chapter, or a quiet inner nudge you can’t quite name yet. This experience isn’t about fixing or striving — it’s about creating the conditions for listening, for presence, and for what’s ready to emerge.
If you’re drawn to slowing down, moving with intention, and reconnecting to yourself through place, body, and rhythm — this opening is for you.
Your Opening is Now…
This is an intimate gathering, intentionally held in a place where time slows and attention deepens. Space is limited, and participation is by choice, not pressure. If you feel a quiet yes as you read — a sense of curiosity, resonance, or readiness — trust that signal. Sometimes the most meaningful shifts begin not with certainty, but with an opening
A Promise of Luxury
Understated Luxury – Space to Open
Luxury here is not excess — it’s space. Space to rest, to be well cared for, and to let your system downshift fully.
From the warmth of Berber hospitality to the beauty of handcrafted interiors, every element of The Opening is curated to support ease, comfort, and presence. Individually designed rooms, panoramic views, thoughtful cuisine, and moments of quiet indulgence create an environment where your system can truly downshift.
Optional spa offerings — including traditional hammam rituals and massage treatments using locally sourced botanicals — are available for those wishing to deepen their rest.
This is a week designed to feel spacious, held, and quietly transformative — the kind of experience that lingers long after you return home.
Daily Schedule at a Glance
Rare Method™ retreats are thoughtfully designed to offer a balance of structure and spaciousness—blending personal development with plenty of time for rest, play, and reconnection. Each day invites you to step more fully into yourself. Here's a glimpse of the daily rhythm could look like:
7:30 AM – Coffee
8:00–10:00 AM – Breakfast
10:00–11:30 AM – Rare Method™ Movement
11:30 AM–1:00 PM – Group Gathering (sometimes offered later in the day)
1:00–2:00 PM – Lunch
2:00–6:30 PM – Free Time / Optional Excursions
7:00 PM – Dinner
YOUR RETREAT PACKAGE INCLUDES
Meals & Accommodation
5 nights luxury accommodations and 3 on-site meals per day, plus coffee
Travel Support
Though flights & additional accommodations are not included, you’ll have access to a recommended travel agent
Daily Practices & Workshops
Daily Rare Method™ movement practices and self-inquiry guided by Randelle Lusk
ACCOMMODATIONS
Earthy, soulful, and refined.
Accommodations at Kasbah Bab Ourika reflect a deep respect for nature, craftsmanship, and Moroccan heritage.
Each room and suite is individually decorated, featuring natural materials, sumptuous textiles, and authentic design details — many with private terraces and panoramic views of the valley and mountains beyond. Thick rammed-earth walls naturally regulate temperature, creating a sense of grounded comfort throughout the day and night.
Surrounded by gardens, birdsong, and fresh mountain air, your room becomes a personal sanctuary — a place to rest, reflect, and restore between sessions.
All prices are in EUR. Payment plans available.
Standard
Standard rooms are equipped with essential amenities such as comfortable beds, heating and a private bathroom with quality toiletries. Bathrooms are bright and have large showers. all have a table or desk and some have a quiet common exterior sitting area under the Bougainvillea .
Single & Double Occupancy
Deluxe
Deluxe rooms are spacious and cosy. All the rooms are unique and have their own specifications. Some have a balcony others a terrace some have bathtubs others have a chimney. Most have an outside private area and they all have beautiful views to the surroundings
Single & Double Occupancy
Premium
The premium at Kasbah Bab Ourika have been designed to provide to the guests an unique and comfortable experience amid the scenic beauty of the Atlas Mountains. Each suite is likely to feature a blend of traditional Moroccan decor and modern amenities, creating a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. Some suites can take an extra bed if this suits your needs.
Single, Double & Triple Occupancy
Gratuities, Extras + Add-ons:
Airfare, alcoholic beverages, juices, laundry services, spa treatments, and excursions are not included in your retreat package.
To honour the incredible staff who will be caring for us throughout the week, guests will be encouraged with a suggested tip amount to close out their retreat experience.
Please note: gratuities for add-on services (such as spa treatments or excursions) and bar gratuities are suggested and should be settled before the retreat ends.
GUEST TESTIMONIALS
