Chapter 1 · Blue Hour

Make Move Connect Morocco

A five-day creative residency in Essaouira for curious people travelling solo or together.

Make with local artists, move through the city, share meals in a private riad, and reconnect without pressure.

From £675 22–26 July · 26–30 August · 2–6 September Essaouira · Morocco
Hold your room
Atmospheric footage from a Casa Colectiva morning movement session
Atmospheric footage from a Casa Colectiva morning movement session
Past residents · two editions
8 Guests max
68% Solo travellers
100% Happy guests
2 Past editions
“Cannot recommend this experience enough, Essaouira is a beautiful place filled with the most wonderful people, art, food, and sights to see. Ceci and Jack being your hosts is the cherry on top.” — Pavel @paveldavison
Past residents gathered together at Casa Colectiva
What we are

not a retreat. a residency.

A temporary home for making, moving, eating, exploring and connecting at a slower rhythm.

  • No experience required
  • Solo travellers welcome
  • Max 8 guests

Casa Colectiva isn’t about detoxing or transformation. It’s about making, moving, sharing meals, and feeling connected — to yourself, to others, and to the city.

  • Five days in a private riad.
  • Workshops with local artists.
  • Shared breakfasts, dinners and Casa Table moments.
  • Movement, cultural experiences and guided rituals.
  • Materials, hosting, planning and transfers included.
  • Open time to rest, wander or create.

Come alone, or with someone you love. You do not need to be an artist. You just need to be curious.

The rhythm

five days.

Structured, but never strict. Making, moving, sharing meals, and space to return to your own pace.

  1. 01

    Landing & Casa Table

    • Arrive mid-day
    • Blue Hour Lab
    • Casa Table dinner
  2. 02

    Move, Explore & Drift

    • Horse ride
    • Free wander
    • Listening-party dinner
  3. 03

    Slow Time & Local Craft

    • Morning yoga
    • Open day
    • Jewellery workshop
  4. 04

    Spice Stories & Casa Zine

    • Spice Stories
    • Free time
    • Casa Zine
  5. 05

    Notes for the Next

    • Breakfast
    • Group notes
    • Airport transfer

Same rhythm, different angles — each residency finds its own shape.

What it looks like

moments.

  1. Casa Table dinner gathering
    01 Casa Table
  2. Wax ring carving workshop
    02 Jewellery Workshop
  3. Spice blending session
    03 Spice Stories
  4. Field guide exploration
    04 Casa Field Guide
  5. Zine creation session
    05 Casa Zine
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Blue Hour · Essaouira · Morocco · 22–26 July · 26–30 August · 2–6 September

come make something.

Five days in Essaouira with a small group of up to 8 residents. Make with local artists, move through the city, share meals in a private riad and leave with more than just a tan.

Included in both: private riad stay · breakfasts + dinners · creative workshops · materials · movement sessions · cultural experiences · transfers

Shared twin/double room at the riad Shared Room £675 Deposit £270 · balance in payments

Twin or Double room with private bathroom

Private room with ensuite bathroom at the riad Private Room £850 Deposit £340 · balance in payments

Your own room with private bathroom

No payment today. Hold your room, choose your date, and we'll send deposit links once the strongest Casa dates are confirmed.

WhatsApp the hosts
  • No payment today — hold your room first
  • Deposit + balance in payments
  • 100% of past guests would return
Casa Colectiva riad interior
Where you stay

THE HOUSE + THE CITY

  • Rooftop breakfasts
  • Candlelit dinners
  • Courtyard workspace
Your hosts

hi. Ceci & Jack.

Ceci & Jack — your hosts at Casa Colectiva Your hosts · Casa Colectiva
A couple, not a brand

Ceci & Jack.

We're Ceci & Jack — a couple who built Casa Colectiva as the residency we always wished existed. Between us: a decade living between Morocco and Europe, a standing invitation from half of Essaouira's creative quarter, and a belief that the best ideas arrive mid-meal or mid-wander. You'll meet us the moment you land and keep meeting us across every ritual of the week.

  • Cultural programming + artist relationships
  • Workshops, movement mornings & craft sessions
  • Casa Table dinners curated in our own home
  • Ten years between Morocco and Europe
Cannot recommend this experience enough, Essaouira is a beautiful place filled with the most wonderful people, art, food, and sights to see. Ceci and Jack being your hosts is the cherry on top.
Pavel · @paveldavison
Past residents say

every word. unedited.

100% Positive feedback
  1. Casa Colectiva was really inspiring and it was really beautiful. And I felt so warm by the way that you were hosting, so inspired by your energy. And the joy that you both bring into the space is so inspiring. It brought so much light. Thank you for the joy, thank you for the love, thank you for the enthusiasm of showing one place and the intention that you have of connecting with the territory has been really, really inspiring.
  2. Cannot recommend this experience enough, Essaouira is a beautiful place filled with the most wonderful people, art, food, and sights to see. Ceci and Jack being your hosts is the cherry on top.
  3. Thank you, Casa Colectiva, for this truly beautiful experience. It was incredibly enriching to connect with other creatives and share meaningful conversations and activities that supported the local web of Essaouira. Being able to engage with the community and culture in such a genuine and deeper way made the journey even more special. It's so inspiring to see people creating and offering experiences like this, rooted in connection, creativity, and care for the local culture. If you're hesitating — don't. Book your next adventure with Casa Colectiva. You won't regret it.
  4. The perfect balance of low-pressure activities and time to explore the local surroundings, Casa Colectiva is a beautifully curated experience that leaves you feeling refreshed and creatively renewed.
  5. Coming to Casa was so healing for me in every sense. I was surrounded by loving mindful people and shown such kindness and care. I learnt so many interesting things in the most relaxed paced setting. Truly the most beautiful experience.
  6. Casa Colectiva was a wonderful few days in a very magical city. Our hosts were fantastic and full of enthusiasm — you could feel their passion and creativity through everything, which was really uplifting.
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Common questions

before you book.

  1. 01 Why Blue Hour?
    In Essaouira, blue hour is the shift between day and night: softer light, slower streets, shared tables, unfinished thoughts. This chapter is built around that: making, moving and reconnecting without pressure.
  2. 02 What you leave with
    A handmade object. A collective zine. Field notes from Essaouira. New creative references. A slower rhythm. A small group of people you actually know. A city you met through its makers, not just its monuments.
  3. 03 What's included in the price?
    Five days in a private riad, all breakfasts, most dinners (Casa Table, listening-party, riad nights), all workshops and rituals, horse ride, and airport transfer on the final day. Flights and two lunches are not included.
  4. 04 Do I need to be creative or artistic?
    No. We've hosted designers, writers, engineers, teachers and people who wanted something different. Curiosity is the only prerequisite — workshops are designed so total beginners and seasoned makers both leave with something they love.
  5. 05 I'm coming solo. Will it be awkward?
    68% of past residents came solo. The group gels over the first dinner. Shared rooms pair same-gender by default; singles are available for private space. Most solo guests leave with a few friends for life.
  6. 06 What's the accommodation like?
    A private riad in Essaouira's medina — traditional courtyard house with a rooftop, a kitchen used daily, and rooms opening onto the central light well. Shared rooms are twins (never bunks). Singles are fully private.
  7. 07 How do I get to Essaouira?
    Fly into Essaouira-Mogador (ESU) direct from London, Paris, Brussels and other EU cities, or via Marrakech (RAK) with a 2.5-hour transfer we can arrange. We'll share detailed arrival logistics once you've reserved.
  8. 08 What does "hold your room" mean?
    "Hold your room" means you're telling us which Casa date and room type you're interested in. No payment is taken at this stage — it helps us understand demand, plan room allocations, and follow up with you properly. Your booking is only confirmed once we send you a deposit link and your deposit has been paid.
  9. 09 When will I hear back after holding a room?
    You'll receive an automatic confirmation email straight away. We'll then follow up personally within 48 hours through your preferred contact method.
  10. 10 What happens after I pay the deposit?
    Once your deposit is paid, your place is confirmed. We'll then send you more detailed travel notes, arrival guidance, payment balance information and anything you need to prepare for Casa.
  11. 11 What's the cancellation policy?
    Full refund up to 10 days before arrival, less a £20 admin fee and any non-refundable transaction fees. Within 10 days of arrival, your booking becomes non-refundable but is transferable to another guest at no extra cost. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
  12. 12 Can I pay in instalments?
    Yes. Klarna Pay in 3 splits the total into three interest-free payments over 60 days at checkout. We also accept card and PayPal in full. Otherwise, pick 'Other ways to pay' — we'll hold your spot for 3 days while you send a 40% bank-transfer deposit, and invoice the balance 10 days before arrival.
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