Jnane Tamsna is the life's work of Meryanne Loum-Martin — a Senegalese-born designer, lawyer, and author who arrived in Marrakech and built something the city had never quite seen before. What began as a private family home has grown into one of Morocco's most quietly celebrated properties: a boutique hotel that feels less like a hotel and more like being a guest in the home of a woman with extraordinary taste and the courage to trust it completely.
Set within the Palmeraie — Marrakech's ancient palm grove — the property is a living garden. Nine acres of roses, fruit trees, and fragrant herbs surround five pools and interiors that weave Moroccan craft with a distinctly global eye. Nothing here was sourced for effect. Everything was chosen because Meryanne loved it.
Every experience woven into this retreat connects you to the women who animate Marrakech — its artisans, its makers, its keepers of tradition. This is not cultural tourism. It is the kind of introduction that only happens when the person opening the door is also part of the community behind it.
Day 1
Arrival and Welcome
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Check-In
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Welcome Reception at Jnane Tamsna
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Welcome dinner at Jnane Tamsna + water & coffee or tea (no alcohol)
Day 2
Hot Air Balloon Ride and Tour
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With buffet styel breakfast
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Lunch at Flowers restaurant + water & coffee or tea (no alcohol)
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Medina - Black History Tour with a guide
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Free time, rest and relaxation at Jnane Tamsna
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Dinner at Jnane Tamsna + water & coffee or tea (no alcohol)
Day 3
Gardens and Palmgroves
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At Jnane Tamsna with Gary Martin
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Lunch in the garden (water & coffee or tea included)
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Bike tour in the palmgrove
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Free time, rest and relaxation at Jnane Tamsna.
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Dinner at Jnane Tamsna + water & coffee or tea (no alcohol)
Day 4
Culture and Community
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Visit the women’s cooperative Dar Taliba and the artist Yamou.
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Lunch at Kasbah Bab Ourika + water & coffee or tea (no alcohol).
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Visit to Jardin Marjorelle and Pierre Bergé Museum of Berber Arts.
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Free time, rest and relaxation at Jnane Tamsna.
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Gala dinner at Jnane Tamsna + water & coffee or tea.
Day 5
Departure
This retreat is for you if…
You are a female founder or entrepreneur.
You believe that women supporting women is not a slogan. It is the way you actually move through the world.
You want to travel somewhere that matters — where the experiences go deeper than the destination — into the lives of the women who shape it.
You understand that investing in yourself is not a luxury — it is the strategy.
What this is not:
A conference, mastermind, or workshop with a better view.
A large group where you are one of many.
A retreat where you are expected to pitch or perform.
A wellness trip in the traditional sense. What you'll find here goes further — restoration through experience, community, and the quiet power of giving back.
A girls' trip that happens to be in a beautiful location.
The details:
Location: Jnane Tamsna, Marrakech, Morocco
Dates: January 2027 — exact dates confirmed upon application
Duration: 5 days · 4 nights
Cohort size: 14 women
Flights: not included — guidance provided upon application
This cohort is limited to 14 guests and curated for values alignment. If this retreat feels like yours, I’d love to hear from you.