On two of the days there will be a moderate walk of approximately four hours, in mountainous terrain with uneven trails and several hundred meters of ascent or descent. There will also be a shorter walking day high up. Whilst this is not a trekking or mountaineering adventure, we will nonetheless be in mountainous terrain, and if you are not able to walk up several flights of stairs without panting then we advise some strength and endurance training so that the retreat won't be a struggle.

Transport from Marrakech to the mountains and back, all food and accommodation and other logistics during the retreat

We're creating space in the wilderness for you to go deep with yourself and with the divine. This is not a military-style male warrior retreat - we're not trying to physically break you or drive you over the edge. Although the physical aspect may be a challenge to some of you, this will be something that you can overcome with the right mental attitude.

No, we are in the wilderness. We highly recommend not using a phone during the expedition, but if you do need one because of family or other emergency contacts, know that the network signal is not available everywhere on the plateau. The leaders will have phones for emergency and we know the places where we can get signal. We're asking you to use your own judgement as to phone use, but to minimise it as much as possible so as to be fully engaged in the experience.

Of course. There are many options on Airbnb and Booking, you are free to explore Marrakech on your own or as a group. It's a very popular tourist city.

A full kitlist will be sent to you on booking. Tents and sleeping mats and some sleeping bags are already provided.

Marc - An International Mountain Leader, Forest Therapy guide and Spiritual Director trained in the Carmelite tradition, Marc has lived in the Atlas Mountains since 2015. He brings a love of nature and divine connection which bridges Christian mysticism and nature spirituality. He is married with four children.

David Cassian - lives in Hampshire; he is a full time retreat leader and spirtual teacher; he is a certified Breathworks coach and has been teaching mindfulness and meditation one to one and in groups for over 20 years; he is also an author of more than 10 books including 'The Art of Peace - life lessons from Christian Mystics', '2 Minutes to Peace - mindfulness in the moment', and the award winning 'Mystic Path of Meditation - beginning a Christ centred journey'.

He has been facilitating a Forest Church outside gathering for over 10 years; and has an MA in Christian Spirituality, specialising in the Mystic tradition and Celtic spirituality.

David Cassian is married to Chelsea with four children.

We're here to help! If you have any additional questions or need more details about the retreat, please email us at retreats@insighttimer.com, and we'll be happy to provide you with all the information you need.