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Immerse yourself in a unique artistic journey through Morocco, between the wild Atlantic shores of Essaouira and the bustling souks of Marrakech. This is the setting for our drawing retreat, a week devoted to slowing down, observing deeply, and translating the beauty of Morocco onto our sketchbook using ink and watercolour.
In collaboration with Tedrart, our retreat is designed for artists of all levels who are looking to learn about urbansketching and also seek inspiration to improve their own drawing style.
This retreat is not just about drawing—it is about seeing with fresh eyes, immersing yourself in Morocco’s rhythm, and carrying home a sketchbook filled with memories, lines, and stories.
Trip Overview
Inclusions
Full board accommodation, Double room for couples (all rooms have a private bathroom)
Official licensed tourist guides
Airport / Hotel transfers
More than 25 hours of lessons spread over 8 days for a maximum group of 12 people
1 Month Online Sketch Club Workshops included for practicing before the trip
Activities Included
Essaouira: the medina, colorful alleys, ancient ramparts, and vibrant coastal life
Agafay: the mineral desert, soft golden light, and breathtaking sunsets
Marrakech: discover its iconic monuments and markets.
Ink and Watercolor sessions guided by Andrea Deng, open to all levels
Cultural immersion, creative sharing, and relaxing moments This workshop is open to everyone, from beginners to experienced painters, and offers the opportunity to deepen your artistic vision while enjoying the beauty and authenticity of Morocco.
Exclusions
Painting equipment
Roundtrip flights to Marrakech
Traditional Hammam
Entrance fees to monuments
Cocktails / henna party
Single room supplement €150
Price & Registration
Double Occupancy
€1,819 €2,019
Early Bird Price for the first 8 spots
Single Occupancy
€1,969 €2,169
Early Bird Price for the first 8 spots
How to Register:
- Step 1: Fill out the Registration Form on Tedrart.com
- Step 2: Pay the Teaching Fees (in full or deposit) of €699
€899with the Early Bird Price for the first 8 spots . €100 for an accompanying person to be paid directly to the teacher. - Step 3: Sign up on Tedrart and Pay the Trip Fees (in full or deposit) of €1,120 per person for a double occupancy room or €1,270 for a single occupancy room .
Retreat Status:
When we receive your deposit, we will email you to confirm your reservation and payment.
Once the retreat becomes Confirmed (minimum of 5 participants), we will contact you to confirm your reservation and arrange payment of the balance if only the deposit was paid at registration.
If, for any reason, the retreat does not become Confirmed, any funds paid (deposit or total amount) will be fully refunded.
⚑ For Confirmed Retreats:
✦ Cancellation is not applicable
✦ Itinerary, schedule, instructor, venue, or dates remain unchanged
✦ Certified as medically safe by local, state, or European authorities
✦ Minimum group size requirement has been fulfilled
For full information and reserving your spot please visit the Trip Page on Tedrart.com
Trip Itinerary
DAY 1 - 19th April
Arrival In Marrakech – Marhaba!
Upon arrival in Marrakech, participants will be expected at 2:30 PM at the main exterior arrivals gate of the airport. They will be welcomed by our guide, holding a sign with the name Tedrart CORP, along with our professional driver. The group will then depart for Essaouira in a 17-seat minibus. A short stop is planned along the way to inaugurate the travel journal, if time permits.
DAY 2 - 20th April
A Day of Cultural and Artistic Discovery in The Medina
The morning will commence with an orientation tour of the city, led by a local guide, followed by sketching sessions within the shaded alleys, ideal for artistic inspiration. After a lunch break, the afternoon will be devoted to a stroll within the ramparts of the medina, providing free time dedicated to painting and drawing.
Overnight in Essaouira.
DAY 3 - 21st April
The Drawing of the Harbor Boats
On the canvas, the boats of Essaouira’s harbor come to life in a burst of colors. Their brightly colored hulls gently float on the water, silent witnesses to the fishermen’s work. Each vessel tells a story of the sea and traditions, with its nets, ropes, and silhouettes shaped by time. In the background, the medina stretches under a brilliant sky, while the sun slowly descends, bathing the scene in a soft, golden light. This drawing captures the vibrant soul of the harbor, a place where authenticity and daily life intertwine harmoniously.
Overnight in Essaouira.
DAY 4 - 22nd April
Sidi Kaouki: Art Inspired by Untamed Nature
Set off early to the wild beaches of Sidi Kaouki, a sanctuary of pristine nature.
Draw inspiration from the majestic cliffs and rolling waves during an outdoor panoramic sketch session.
In the afternoon, visit a traditional argan oil cooperative where women preserve ancestral craftsmanship.
Observe their precise work and create live watercolor paintings capturing the beauty and rhythm of this authentic art.
An immersive experience blending nature, culture, and creativity.
Overnight in Essaouira
DAY 5 - 23th April
Desert Dreams: Watercolour and Nights under Berber Tents
The morning in Essaouira is free, perfect for watercolour painting or wandering the souks to find personal souvenirs. In the early afternoon, we depart toward the Agafay Desert, where the soft light is ideal for capturing the traditional Berber tents and their colourful patterns in watercolour. Spending the night in these authentic tents offers a peaceful immersion into the wild beauty of the desert, blending endless calm with artistic inspiration.
Overnight in Agafay Desert
DAY 6 - 24th April
A Day in Marrakech – Sketching & Immersion
Departure by minibus from Agafay (approximately 1-hour drive).
Upon arrival, dive straight into the vibrant atmosphere of Marrakech: a stroll through the iconic Jemaa el-Fna square, where bustling alleys, energetic merchants, street performers, and colorful scenes create a truly unique ambiance.
On-location sketching workshop:
Observe, capture, and sketch moving figures, everyday street life, and spontaneous moments.
Goal of the day: express the local energy and colors through quick, expressive drawings.
Evening
Return to the riad in the late afternoon.
A group sharing session will offer the chance to review the day’s sketches:
Constructive feedback, artistic tips, and mutual inspiration.
The day ends with a friendly dinner, and time to prepare for the next day’s adventures.
Overnight in Marrakech
DAY 7 - 25th April
Artistic and Cultural Immersion in Marrakech
This immersive experience will allow us to discover its iconic monuments, bustling alleys, palaces, mosques, and gardens—true witnesses to its history.
At the end of each visit, a drawing session will be offered. Through a personal travel journal, each participant will be able to illustrate their discoveries, sketch architectural details, and express their immediate impressions.
This artistic work will develop observation skills, sensitivity, and creativity, while providing a unique and personal record of the stay. At the end of the project, each travel journal will serve as a living memory, blending cultural discovery with artistic expression at the heart of Marrakech.
Overnight in Marrakech
DAY 8 - 26th April
Marrakech Airport
All good things must come to an end, but only until your next adventure! Enjoy a final breakfast and then make your own way onward. If departing directly from the hotel, we recommend flying out of Marrakech Airport (RAK).
Join me in this epic adventure and let’s draw Morocco together!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to join only the drawing workshops or only part of the Trip? I am in Morocco already.
Attending at the full drawing retreat is mandatory to ensure the best experience, even if you are already in Morocco. So it will not be possible to attend only part of the trip.
Yes, everyone is welcome to join the Retreat, until the maximum number of people is reached. They can join the Retreat even they are not participating the drawing activities. The fees for an accompanying person is €100 on top of the Trip Fees, to be paid directly to the teacher.
The Retreat cost includes full board accommodation with double or single occupancy (all rooms have a private bathroom), official licensed tourist guides, air-conditioning 17-seater vehicle with driver, airport/hotel transfers, all workshops.
The retreat does not include roundtrip flights to Marrakech, travel insurance, painting equipment, traditional Hammam, entrance fees to monuments, cocktails / henna party, single room supplement of €150.
Absolutely yes and it is encouraged. We will start with the basics of ink drawing and architecture perspective before guiding you step by step into the drawing itself. If you are complete beginner you will be required to follow a series of online workshops to be prepared. All the participants will get a month of online workshops on Zoom, so we will get to know each others and refresh the foundations of drawing before the trip.
Every artist has his own distinct way to approach to urban sketching. The beauty of this drawing retreat is also to offer you a fresh way to observe the world through my ink drawing and watercolor style. Drawing together and travel together will also give you new inspirations and shared drawing experience to further enrich your art journey.
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and common areas.
It is strongly recommended to bring your preferred fountain pens, ink, sketchbooks and watercolours with you. This will keep your drawing experience consistent. Below is the list of material I use when I am travelling. During the workshops limited amount of these materials can be provided if required (excluding watercolors, brushes and stool).
You can also find all the materials in the link here
- Pen: Fountain Pen with M or F nib (recommended) or Waterproof Fineliners 0.5mm and 0.1mm – black
- Ink: Carbon Platinum or equivalent waterproof ink – Colour: Black
- Sketchbook: with at least 250 g/ms hot pressed white pages and hardback. Size A5 or A4 (recommended) or equivalent loose paper
- Watercolor set with main Primary and secondary colors ( Standard set of 12 colors will be enough)
- Large, medium and fine waterbrushes
- Small sprayer
- Portable Stool (recommended)
- Tissues
- Paperclips
- Pencil (B or 2B)
- Ruler
- Eraser
Through this series of workshops and sketch walks, we will cover the foundations of darwing, like perspective, composition and shading. Then we will explore various drawing techniques and creative processes to better turn our observations into a memorable sketches. The sketch walks are moments where workshops where you are invited to push your creativity and find your own creative style.
We will have more than 25 hours of lessons spread over 8 days for a maximum group of 12 drawing participants.
Overall the trip involves a moderate level of physical activity, including city exploration and sketch walks. Also, we will be mainly drawing on the spot, so participants should be comfortable walking and standing for extended periods. If you have any specific concerns, please let me know in advance.
Of course, the itinerary is designed with moments of downtime, I know how important is to have enough time for solo exploration. We will be in touch with a group chat so you will always know where the rest of us are.
Yes. Please inform us of dietary requirements at least one month in advance. We may not be able to accommodate severe, life-threatening allergies. We cannot cater to dietary needs announced less than a month before the retreat, switch diets during the retreat, or accommodate last-minute requests.
Arrive at Marrakech Airport (RAK).
Appropriate clothing, swimsuit, sunglasses, insect repellent, soothing cream for bites, cardigan for evenings, comfortable shoes, personal care items, and any personal medication.
To ensure a personalized experience and facilitate one-on-one interactions, our group size is limited to a small number of participants. Minimum 8, maximum 12 drawing participants.
Participants from all ages are welcome to join the trip, although participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, who can be a parent/s or a person approved by the child’s parent, guardian or custodian.
Weather is predictably unpredictable so be sure to check on the estimated conditions the week before you travel. Even though Marrakech can be quite warm by day, it is usually quite cooler at night so pack light clothes that you can layer. We recommend cotton pants, long skirts, wraps or large scarves over tank and tee shirts, and a sweater or light jacket for chilly nights.
Your most important fashion asset: comfortable shoes for traversing the Medina on sightseeing and shopping adventures!
Morocco is a Muslim country and women generally dress more modestly than in the US or Europe. Like elsewhere, dress codes are gradually becoming more lax and there is a lot of tolerance for tourists, but wearing clothing that covers your best “assets”, and that your grandmother would approve of, shows cultural respect, good taste, and common sense.
Yes, travel insurance is required for all participants. This ensures you are covered for any unforeseen circumstances such as medical emergencies, trip cancellations, or lost luggage.
Absolutely yes, you are welcome to extend your stay before or after the trip. Please let us know if you need any assistance with additional accommodations or recommendations for things to do.
To register follow the following registration steps:
- Step 1: Fill out the Registration Form on Tedrart.com
- Step 2: Pay the Teaching Fees of €699
€899(with the Early Bird Price for the first 8 spots). €100 for an accompanying person to be paid directly to the teacher. - Step 3: Sign up on Tedrart and Pay the Trip Fees of €1,120 per person for a double occupancy room or €1,270 for a single occupancy room.
☑ Retreat Status: Confirmed
When we receive your deposit, we will email you to confirm your reservation and payment.
Once the retreat becomes guaranteed (minimum of 5 participants), we will contact you to confirm your reservation and arrange payment of the balance if only the deposit was paid at registration.
If, for any reason, the retreat does not become guaranteed, any funds paid (deposit or total amount) will be fully refunded.
⚑ For retreats with assured certainty:
✦ Cancellation is not applicable
✦ Itinerary, schedule, instructor, venue, or dates remain unchanged
✦ Certified as medically safe by local, state, or European authorities
✦ Minimum group size requirement has been fulfilled
If you have any further questions or need more clarifications, please contact:
contact@tedrart.com for trip and accommodation
andreadeng.art@gmail.com for teaching
Join me in this epic adventure and let’s draw Morocco together!
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Andrea Deng
Architect | Illustrator
Drawing has always been an important part of Andrea’s life since childhood.
As a professional architect he often need to express ideas using hand drawings, and so his drawings became more informative and visually appealing in order to catch the audience’s interest.
In parallel Andrea started to use sketchbooks to keep track of his personal works.
He is also a passionate drawing teacher with the goal to let people discover the world through hand drawings and urban sketching.
Reviews
Cristina G2024-07-01Molto soddisfatta della mia prima lezione online! Andrea è davvero bravo a spiegare, è molto gentile e mi ha messa subito a mio agio. Sicuramente parteciperò ad altre lezioni in futuro. Consigliatissimo!
Daniele Atzeni2024-06-09Andrea è un artista che sa il fatto suo e insegna in maniera chiara e precisa, molto alla mano e con il fatto che i workshop sono a numero ristretto si può avere un rapporto 1:1. Aperitivo post sessione per chiacchierare e spendere un paio d'ore in compagnia. Top!!
Lucrezia Alfieri2024-06-04Felicissima di aver partecipato a questo workshop, è stato utile, interessante e divertente. Quattro ore a disegnare con la stilografica, prima volta per me, che sono volate. Andrea è stato molto chiaro e preciso, spiegando e svelando trucchi del mestiere. Adatto a tutti. Esperienza da ripetere, altamente consigliato!
Gladys Escobar2024-06-02Workshop fantastico, spieghi benissimo, ho imparato la tecnica delle linee parallele! È ad approcciarmi con l’ink. Perfetta introduzione alla prospettiva. Altamente raccomandato!
Dario Villani2024-06-02Un workshop chiaro e molto istruttivo. Adatto anche ai principianti. Io sono ancora all'inizio nell'approccio al disegno dal vivo e sento veramente di aver fatto un passo avanti gigantesco!