Vibrant Morocco: Watercolor Retreat Week In Essaouira
Discover the Atlantic coast of Morocco with me!
Time & Location
10 Apr 2027, 10:00 – 17 Apr 2027, 19:00
Essaouira, Essaouira, Morocco
About the Event

This art retreat is designed for artists who want to paint more loosely, simplify what they see, and feel more freedom in their work. We will wander through charming streets, cafés, markets, beaches, and scenic viewpoints, capturing quick watercolor sketches and creating full paintings. Rather than getting lost in details, we will train our eyes to see big shapes, light, and atmosphere. Alongside our sketching practice, we will explore the unique character of Essaouira: the rhythm of the ocean, the colors of the medina, and the ever-changing coastal light. We will combine full plein air painting days and more developed works with quick, expressive sketching sessions, capturing spontaneous impressions in a loose and lively way.
What You Will Learn And Experience
Paint loosely with watercolor Let go of overworking and learn to trust simple, expressive brushstrokes.
Simplify complex scenes Reduce busy views into clear shapes by grouping elements and removing unnecessary detail.
Make quick watercolor sketches a natural part of your process Develop a relaxed and enjoyable sketching habit.
Choose strong, simple compositions Learn to identify what matters most and leave out the rest.
Capture atmosphere instead of details Focus on light, mood, and color rather than precision.
Paint the ocean and coastal scenery Explore loose approaches to waves, rocks, dunes, and the iconic blue boats of Essaouira.
Enjoy and paint Atlantic sunsets Capture the changing colors of the sky and sea.
This retreat is suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists. Above all, this week is about freedom in painting: learning to see differently, letting go of perfection, and filling your paintings with expressive impressions of Morocco.
What's Included in the retreat program:
Full board accommodation, Double room for couples (all rooms have a private bathroom)
official licensed tourist guides
air-conditioning) 17-seater vehicle with driver
Airport / Hotel transfers
What's not included:
Painting equipment
Roundtrip flights to Essaouira
Traditional hamam
Entrance fees to monuments
Cocktails / henna party
Single room supplement 250$
Tips not Included
How to book:
Pay the tuition fee by buying the tickets from this site
Go to https://tedrart.com/retreat/vibrant-morocco-watercolor-retreat-week-in-essaouira to make your travel complete by paying for the rest of the program (accommodation, guides, transfers) .
Detailed program
https://tedrart.com/retreat/vibrant-morocco-watercolor-retreat-week-in-essaouira
Tickets
Art retreat tuition fee
Plein airs and tuition by Yana Ivannikova. You pay the tuition price here. The retreat fee (transfers, accommodation) is paid directly to the organizer: https://tedrart.com/retreat/vibrant-morocco-watercolor-retreat-week-in-essaouira/
€600.00
+€42.00 Srv. fee
Total
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