Villa Sama and its pool among the palm groves of Marrakech

Leaders retreat · Marrakech

Space to think.
Clarity to move forward.

18 to 22 March 2027Villa Sama · Palmeraie

- The retreat -

Four nights.
One clear purpose.

Time to step back, take a breath and create space to think.

To refocus, realign and work through the decisions that matter most, so you can move forward with greater clarity and a clear set of actionable steps.

Four nights in a private villa in Marrakech, for six to ten founders who want to step away from the day to day and focus on what comes next.

Dates
18 to 22 March 2027
Place
Villa Sama, Palmeraie
Group
Six to ten founders
Stay
Four nights
A diverse group of founders in a strategy conversation at Villa Sama
The shaded dining terrace at Villa Sama
The calm, contemporary Moroccan living room at Villa Sama

- Villa Sama -

Palmeraie,
Marrakech

Set among the palm groves just outside Marrakech, the Palmeraie is home to some of the city’s most beautiful private villas, gardens and luxury retreats.

It feels a world away from the bustle of the medina, with expansive landscapes and secluded surroundings offering a rare sense of space, privacy and calm, while Marrakech remains within easy reach.

Villa Sama offers the perfect setting for a retreat that feels private, relaxed and distinctly Marrakech. Set within the Palmeraie, the luxury villa centres around its pool, gardens and generous spaces for coming together, whether for focused conversations, long lunches, dinners, classes or simply time between sessions.

Beautiful Moroccan interiors and understated luxury create an environment that feels considered without being formal, giving founders the space to step out of their usual surroundings, exchange ideas and spend meaningful time together.

- How the days unfold -

Focus, perspective and room to breathe

01

Before you arrive

A one-to-one pre-session with Mary to identify the decision, challenge or opportunity you most want to work on.

02

Space to think

Mornings begin with yoga and breathwork, followed by focused group sessions and two one-to-one coaching sessions during the retreat.

03

Strategic perspective

A strategy coaching session and one-to-one with our guest strategist to sound board, align and move towards decision making.

04

Time between

Enjoy the villa, hammams, spa treatments and curated Marrakech experiences, with healthy and generous food prepared by an in-house chef.

A light-filled bedroom at Villa Sama

Between sessions, there is time to enjoy the villa, with hammams, spa treatments and curated experiences in Marrakech just a short taxi ride away.

An in-house chef takes care of the food, keeping things healthy, generous and effortless. Where the programme allows, we’ll step away from the digital noise and give the conversations and thinking room to breathe.

A long table of healthy Moroccan dishes, salads and fresh fruit in the gardens of Villa Sama

- Food and catering -

Healthy food, beautifully done

The retreat opens with a welcome BBQ on the first evening, a relaxed way to arrive, meet the group and settle in before the days ahead.

From then on, the in-house chef prepares every meal: fresh, healthy and generous food served around the villa's long table. Vegan and vegetarian options are available at every meal, and dishes are built around seasonal ingredients.

Refreshments and fruit are offered throughout the day, so you can focus on the sessions and the conversations without thinking about anything else.

  • Welcome BBQ on arrival evening
  • All meals prepared by the in-house chef
  • Vegan and vegetarian options at every meal
  • Refreshments and fruit throughout the day
The private spa-style bathroom at Villa Sama

Who it is for

Founders and CEOs of scaling tech focused companies who are carrying big decisions and haven’t had the space to think.

- Your stay -

Rooms at Villa Sama

Choose a private double room or a place in the sharing room. Every room has its own ensuite bathroom. Prices are being finalised; for now, bookings are by enquiry.

Villa Sama double bedroom with warm wood walls and a fireplace

Private room · 1 available

Extra large double

One double bed · Ensuite bathroom

Price TBC

Book room
Villa Sama double bedroom with white bedding and sculpted wall niches

Private room

Large double 01

One double bed · Ensuite bathroom

Price TBC

Book room
Villa Sama double bedroom with cream walls and a low terracotta ottoman

Private room

Large double 02

One double bed · Ensuite bathroom

Price TBC

Book room
Villa Sama double bedroom opening onto the garden

Private room

Large double 03

One double bed · Ensuite bathroom

Price TBC

Book room
Villa Sama double bedroom seen from its shaded terrace

Private room

Large double 04

One double bed · Ensuite bathroom

Price TBC

Book room
Illustration of a possible four single bed arrangement at Villa SamaIllustrative image

Shared room · 4 beds

Sharing room

Four single beds · Ensuite bathroom

Price TBC

Book room

The sharing room image is an illustration based on Villa Sama’s interiors; the final bed arrangement may differ.

- What you take with you -

Greater clarity, decisions made, actionable next steps and the perspective and energy to move forward.

Alongside a group of fellow founders who become trusted peers and confidants beyond the retreat.

18 to 22 March 2027 · Marrakech

Join the founder retreat

Places are intentionally limited to keep the group small, focused and personal.

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