JURGA

Marrakech, Morocco · 11–17 October 2026

Come for the colour
Leave seeing differently

A joyful six-night watercolour holiday with Jurga Vilimaite—time to paint, explore, share tables and reconnect with your creative self.

6 nightsFrom £1,600 p.p.All painting levels
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11–17 October 2026 · Six nights

Seven days in Marrakech

Four guided painting days, cultural discovery and genuine time to rest and connect. Painting sessions run 11:00–17:00 with a 45-minute lunch break. Reconnect Journeys confirms final timings before travel.

Day 1 · Arrival

Arrival at Marrakech Airport, transfer to the riad and a welcome dinner together.

Day 2 · Flowers

Watercolour foundations, colour theory, handmade pigment, texture, edges, values and negative painting. Finish with a floral subject; hammam during free time.

Day 3 · Exploration

A local guide leads the group through Marrakech, including the YSL Museum and Ben Youssef Madrasa. Time remains to rest, sketch or explore.

Day 4 · Fruit

Composition, form, light, cast shadow and atmospheric perspective, brought together in a painting of local fruit.

Day 5 · Ornaments

Moroccan decorative rhythm, local colour and surface texture, followed by an atmospheric study of local ceramic plates.

Day 6 · Architecture

Linear and atmospheric perspective, arches, doorways, light and layered space, ending with a painted architectural fragment.

Day 7 · Departure

Breakfast and transfer to Marrakech Airport.

IncludedBoutique riad · Materials · Breakfasts and lunches or dinners · Tuition · Cultural visits · Hammam
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An open arched doorway leading into a quiet Marrakech riad courtyard

Paint slowly.

Reconnect & create.

Return renewed.

Watercolour materials and coffee beside a quiet Marrakech riad pool

The experience

Marrakech becomes your studio

Flowers, fruit, ornament and architecture become starting points for colour, composition and atmosphere. Guided painting days are balanced with a local tour, shared meals, a hammam and time to wander or rest.

  • Daily attentive teaching in a small group
  • Colour, texture, edges and atmospheric perspective
  • Medina details, courtyards and Moroccan visual culture
  • Space for beginners and established painters alike
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11–17 October 2026 · Six nights

Seven days in Marrakech

Four guided painting days, cultural discovery and genuine time to rest and connect. Painting sessions run 11:00–17:00 with a 45-minute lunch break. Reconnect Journeys confirms final timings before travel.

Day 1 · Arrival

Arrival at Marrakech Airport, transfer to the riad and a welcome dinner together.

Day 2 · Flowers

Watercolour foundations, colour theory, handmade pigment, texture, edges, values and negative painting. Finish with a floral subject; hammam during free time.

Day 3 · Exploration

A local guide leads the group through Marrakech, including the YSL Museum and Ben Youssef Madrasa. Time remains to rest, sketch or explore.

Day 4 · Fruit

Composition, form, light, cast shadow and atmospheric perspective, brought together in a painting of local fruit.

Day 5 · Ornaments

Moroccan decorative rhythm, local colour and surface texture, followed by an atmospheric study of local ceramic plates.

Day 6 · Architecture

Linear and atmospheric perspective, arches, doorways, light and layered space, ending with a painted architectural fragment.

Day 7 · Departure

Breakfast and transfer to Marrakech Airport.

IncludedBoutique riad · Materials · Breakfasts and lunches or dinners · Tuition · Cultural visits · Hammam
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Your teacher

Encouragement, technique and room to be yourself

Jurga’s teaching is patient, observant and generous. She helps each painter build confidence without making everyone paint the same way.

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Dancing Daisies watercolour by Jurga Vilimaite
Resting Aubergines watercolour by Jurga Vilimaite

Before you book

Useful details

Is the retreat suitable for beginners?

Yes. Beginners, returning painters and experienced artists are all welcome. Jurga teaches each person at their own level within a small group.

When is the Marrakech retreat?

The retreat runs from 11 to 17 October 2026 and includes six nights in Marrakech.

Are painting materials included?

Yes. Painting materials are included, so you can travel lightly. Reconnect Journeys will confirm the final practical list before departure.

Can I come on my own?

Yes. Solo travellers are welcome. Shared painting, meals and excursions make it easy to connect without every moment being scheduled.

What is not included?

Flights and travel insurance are not included. Always check the live Reconnect Journeys page for current rooms, prices, inclusions and availability before booking.

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