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Renee Walden

๐Ÿช Morocco 2027 - why I'm going back (and a bonus If you book by March 31)

Published 25 days agoย โ€ขย 1 min read

Hi Reader,

Morocco this year was full of magical moments. Imagine ...

Marrakech, just before sunset. Pencils down, watercolours out - and then the call to prayer begins over the Koutoubia Mosque.

Harrison and I planned this moment for months. It still took our breath away. The sound rang out across the square just as we finished our sketches. Straight after, the lights came on and the mosque lit up against the evening sky. A perfect moment - and a wonderful last plein air session of the week.

That's just one reason why I'm going back to Morocco in February 2027. And why I think you should come with me.

Why Morocco?

Morocco offers something you simply can't find anywhere else. There's such visual richness. The riot of colour in every souk, the snow covered Atlas mountains, the exotic gardens. It's a completely different playground for your sketchbook, and painting there will stretch you in the best possible way.

And it's all made easy. Everything is looked after - accommodation, transport, meals, painting guidance. You're traveling with a supportive group, which means you can experience somewhere you might never have thought you'd go on your own.

This art retreat takes you literally on a magic carpet ride through Marrakesh and surrounding areas. Renee ties in the culture with her ability to add to your arsenal of techniques and skill level to create a sketch journal capturing your experiences. Her attitude immediately played into overnight bonds with the other participants. We all became family. Include a deluxe resort and delish food through @PerigordRetreats and you have an experience of a life time.
CM, USA

Early bird special

Book by March 31 and receive a year of my Patreon

Over 200 posts, nearly 150 tutorials, and a new lesson every week - everything you need to prepare for the retreat and keep learning long after you're home. It's US$170 of value, and it's yours when you book.

Morocco 2027 details

20 - 27 February 2027
โ€‹7 days from โ‚ฌ4,000 per person (approx. US$4,600)
Small group, around 12 students
Hosted by Perigord Retreats

February is sooner than you think. And moments like that evening at the Koutoubia Mosque? They don't happen by accident - they happen when you say yes to the experience.

Join me. Or if you've got any questions, just reply to this email.

Warmly,

Renee

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Renee Walden

Artist. Tutor. Sketchbook traveller

Helping others capture their memories in colour is one of the greatest joys of my artistic journey. On watercolour art retreats and in workshops I've watched people grow braver, laugh louder, make friends, and fill pages with art they never thought possible. I'm right there alongside them โ€” and it's magic.

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