The Art of Gathering : Marrakesh Edition
Marrakesh, Morocco
March 17 - 25, 2027
For Art and Culture Lovers: TELA’s Art of Gathering takes you through art in all its sensory forms. Begin with art you can taste, touch, and see.
Marrakesh, Morocco | March 17-25, 2027
Join TELA in Marrakech this March for a week of art, culture, and connection. Our Art of Gathering : Marrakech Edition takes you through art in all its sensory forms, from art you can taste, touch, and see to conversations among artists, thinkers, and cultural voices from across the global Black diaspora.
Savor a curated tea tasting in a historic riad, shape your own piece in a private ceramics workshop, and explore the medina’s Berber rugs, botanical oils, and spices. Hike through Berber villages in the Atlas Mountains, tour the “museum in the medina,” and visit galleries and receptions at the 1-54 art fair. We’ll close at the Diaspora Salon at Jnane Tamsna, a global gathering with inspiring speakers.
Come for the art, stay for the community.
We can’t wait to share Marrakech with you!
THE GATHERING
Modern Design in the Center of it All
Longue Vie Hôtel sits in Marrakech’s elegant Hivernage quarter, moments from the Majorelle Gardens and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. Mornings open with a generous breakfast buffet, and evenings close with dinner at Campino, the hotel’s signature restaurant. Between the two, you can unwind by the pool, in the steam room or at the spa. Soundproofed rooms with premium bedding, complimentary WiFi and attentive service around the clock make every stay effortless.
Highlights
Complimentary breakfast buffet
Outdoor pool, spa and steam room
Campino, the hotel’s signature rooftop restaurant
Soundproofed rooms with premium bedding
Complimentary WiFi and 24-hr Concierge
10 minutes from Marrakech-Menara Airport
Our Home
Two Ways To Join Us
The Salon Experience
MARCH 20-25, 2027
The Diaspora Salon
Join the conversation within the walls of Jnane Tamsna at the Diaspora Salon, an intimate gathering of artists, thinkers and cultural voices from across the global Black diaspora. Come together to reflect, exchange ideas and share perspectives in a setting made for meaningful dialogue.
Deposit: $500 + monthly installments
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5 nights / 6 days in a luxury boutique hotelRoundtrip Airport transportation
Daily ground transportation
Daily breakfast and dinner
Daily group conversations
4 days of Diaspora Salon at Jnane Tamsna: panels, talks, and programming on diasporic art and culture
The Studio + Salon Experience
MARCH 17-25, 2027
Art + Culture + The Diaspora Salon
Experience Morocco from both sides of the walls. Venture out through artist studio visits, curated gallery tours and creative workshops, then return to Jnane Tamsna for the Diaspora Salon, where voices from across the global Black diaspora gather to reflect, exchange ideas and share perspectives.
Deposit: $500 + monthly installments
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8 nights / 9 days in a luxury boutique hotel
Roundtrip Airport transportation
Daily ground transportation
Daily breakfast and dinner
Daily group conversations
4 days of Diaspora Salon at Jnane Tamsna: panels, talks, and programming on diasporic art and culture
1-54 Art Tour and studio visits
1-54 Gallery Opening Reception + Artists Talks
Private Art Collection Tour
Private Ceramic Workshop
Guided Medina Shopping Experience
Curated Tea Tasting
Private Ceramic Workshop
Indigenous Atlas Mountains Culinary Experience
….and more!
As you prepare to join us please find our Frequently Asked Questions here. If you have more specific questions, please email us at hello@wearetela.com
Frequently Asked Questions-
This trip is for people who want to experience art in person, not just look at it from across a room.
Art lovers and collectors who want to meet artists in their studios, see private collections, and spend time at 1-54 with people who know the scene
Intellectuals and cultural futurists: professors, researchers, and professionals in cultural studies who want to think about where diasporic art and culture are headed, together with the artists shaping it
Creatives and cultural workers (artists, curators, writers, designers) who want to recharge and widen their circle
Curious travelers who prefer depth to sightseeing: tea in a riad, clay in your hands, a meal in the Atlas Mountains
Solo travelers who want to arrive on their own and leave with friends
If you love good conversation, beautiful spaces, and the people you meet around the table, this is for you.
Come for the art, stay for the community.
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Where to fly: Fly into Marrakech-Menara Airport (RAK).
When to land: Please arrive after 12:00 p.m. on your start date so our shuttle vans can pick you up comfortably. We’re staying at Longue Vie Hôtel, where check-in is at 3:00 p.m. If you land earlier, you may have to wait for the shuttle or for your room.
Visas and vaccines: US citizens don’t currently need a visa or any vaccines to enter Morocco. Please confirm the latest requirements at travel.state.gov before you travel.
Ramadan: Ramadan 2027 is expected to end in early March, before the retreat begins, so it shouldn’t affect our dates.
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Yes, solo travellers are welcome, and many of our guests come on their own. You can choose:
Single room: a room just for you.
Double room: for two people travelling together, with either one shared bed or two beds.
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We can accommodate all dietary and accessibility needs. Tell us what you need when you book and we’ll plan around it.
The “Studio + Salon” Experience involves more walking, including exploring the medina and a visit to the Atlas Mountains. We have transportation for anyone who would rather not do the full walking. We recommend talking to your doctor before you travel. -
All bookings are final. We don’t offer refunds or cancellations. We strongly recommend buying travel insurance as soon as you book. We recommend our partner Squaremouth, where you can compare plans and buy coverage here: https://www.squaremouth.com/23713