Escape To Shape - The Traveling Fitness & Cultural Spa

 

Escape To Shape, the exclusive traveling fitness spa and cultural resort, is set to commence their next “escape” to Marrakech, Morocco, programs start March 20 through May 20, 2008.  The escape after Morocco is Sicily.

 

For $3,000 per guest for the entire week, the sophisticated team at Escape To Shape will be taking no more than 20 guests per week on an exclusive and magical journey to Marrakech, Morocco.   Each 7-night 'Escape' will journey through the vast wonders of this exotic city with luxurious accommodations, yoga and exercise, rich Arabic traditions, chaotic marketplaces, hidden treasures of the ancient walled city of Medina, and breathtaking natural beauty from the desert to the mountains.   Along with the cultural and natural wonders, guests will also enjoy a combination of fitness and relaxation, including daily massages, facials, traditional hammams (baths) and belly dancing lessons. Guest will savor the culinary delights that Morocco has become famous for while learning to make these recipes at home, with a unique healthy Escape To Shape twist.

While in Marrakech, guests will stay in an exquisite 19^th Century villa nestled in the desert, situated between the majestic Atlas Mountains and Medina. This restored 'Kasbah' has spacious suites, a heated pool, three donkeys, an outdoor screening room and comfortable Berber tents ideal for afternoon tea and naps.  In addition to the daily activities and classes, there is hot air ballooning, day trips to the beach and Sahara, horseback riding and golfing.

Below are images of the Moroccan Kasbah:

 

About Escape to Shape

Escape To Shape was founded in 2006 to provide luxurious vacations that combine comfort, culture and fitness at exceptional destinations around the world.   A traveling spa, the locations change throughout the year and provide guests the opportunity to discover a new history, people, food and natural wonders of various cultures while toning the body and meeting new friends along the way.   Past guests have enjoyed African dance lessons in Cape Town, South Africa, stepped in the footprints of Jimi Hendrix in Essaouira, Morocco, and have trekked horseback through the vineyards in Colonia, Uruguay.   All this combined with luxurious accommodations, delicious food, Vinyasa flow yoga classes, hikes, culinary delights and language lessons daily.

 

Ideal for solo travelers as well as for couples and friends, Escape To Shape takes the planning and stress out of a vacation, leaving more time for relaxation, exploration and pleasure.

  

Price and Details

 

Marrakesh is priced at $3,000 for the entire week and includes:

 

• Seven nights accommodation based on double occupancy (we pair with a roommate if solo).
• Each room/luxury tent is spacious with an in-suite bathroom and air conditioning.
• Daily Vinyasa yoga taught by inspiring, friendly teachers.
• Hikes throughout the week to various locations
• Three cooking classes focusing on healthy ways to enjoy the foods of the region at home
• Sunset body sculpting classes
• Hiking excursion in the Atlas Mountains
• Day trips to the exotic Medina
• Belly Dancing lessons
• Each person receives 2 spa treatments: one massage and one hammam (bath)
• The tasty low-fat meal plan consists of chemical free food of locally caught fresh fish, lean meat, creative salads, couscous, fruits and whole grains.
• Round trip ground transportation to/from the airport to the Kasbah
• Tax is included in the price above
• Shorter programs are o
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