Level up your team: Why you should book a company retreat to Morocco

Corporate retreats have evolved from a nice-to-have into a strategic tool for connection and motivation. Gathering your remote team or rewarding your top performers with an immersive getaway is an investment in the company that builds team trust, boosts morale, and creates loyalty.

What happens when you swap Slack messages for shared experiences? We spoke with Rachel, Epic’s head of Growth, who helps design bespoke company off-sites for high-performing teams. 

“It’s all about creating a shared experience – something a bit challenging or inspirational in a new environment whether that’s a relaxed yacht day or an extreme desert rally,” she says.

Each of Epic’s destinations offers something different and unique, Morocco is the perfect adventure location for teams looking to go further!

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Why are company offsites and team retreats so important?

“The lasting impact of meeting a colleague you’ve only known through a screen – especially in an international team – can be huge. That face-to-face connection creates a sense of belonging,” says Rachel.

In her time at Epic she’s organised dozens of corporate retreats and knows exactly what works – and what doesn’t – when it comes to organising team building trips. She says the sweet spot is three days, two nights – enough time to connect and recharge without checking your inbox.

Whether you’re a group of 4 or 400, Epic can co-design a custom company retreat in Morocco or Portugal that your people will talk about for years to come. Interested? Reach out to us at info@epic.travel

Ideas for corporate retreats in Morroco

Corporate retreats in Morocco are bold and sensory rich. This North African nation pushes teams outside their comfort zones, making it an ideal fit for high-performing teams. It’s a place where culture collides with surreal landscapes and cinematic moments.

From desert adventures to coastal camps, it’s a place to shake up thinking and shift perspectives.

Marrakech – the sensory overload forges connections

Marrakech hits you immediately – the colours, the chaos, the contrast.

“It’s high impact. You fly a few hours, and suddenly you’re in North Africa,” says Rachel, adding that it makes a great base as you have the city, mountains and Agafay Desert within reach.

 

Epic loves to send teams into the medina on a scavenger hunt, forcing them to solve unique problems, barter with locals and navigate the maze with limited funds and unlimited adrenaline. Often there’s a day in the desert, where teams can choose high-octane fun like quad bikes, or keep it calm with a camel ride, and of course there are immersive group dinners set at long tables lit by soft candlelight.

Desert Rally – Marrakech to Taghazout challenge

“We had a top sales team doing a desert rally – finding clues, working together, immersing in local culture. They said it was one of the most challenging and eye-opening things they’d ever done,” says Rachel. “That’s the impact we love to have.”

For teams craving adventure, the route from Marrakech to Taghazout can become an off-road rally. The teams were pushed to their limits as they wound through mountains, valleys, and remote villages from the city to the coast. 

“It’s a logistical beast to plan, but it’s magic to pull off,” Rachel laughs. “Retreats like this build loyalty and pride, especially for younger, driven teams. It’s a chance to perform outside their usual role, in a way that creates real connection.”

Each person was thrown into the unknown, collaborating to solve challenges, find the next clue, and reach that finish line. It’s the kind of shared experience teams will talk about for years.

The Sahara Desert – private Charter to a surreal dreamscape

For the right company – with the right budget – the Sahara is an otherworldly reward. Picture your team arriving by private charter to a custom-built oasis in the desert. Epic has exclusive access to an incredible art site amid the sand where the limit is imagination.

“We’ve designed desert camps from scratch,” Rachel explains, “down to the colour of the cushions to match the brand’s palette.”

In the vast expanse of the desert, people switch off from their every day. And this retreat can be what you make it – a program of wellness activities, big picture thinking and dinner under the stars, or adrenaline-pumping 4×4 adventures and sandboarding in this off-grid destination. If you can dream it, we’ll find a way to do it. 

Taghazout – coastal chill

For teams seeking clarity without the culture shock, Taghazout is Morocco’s soft landing. Here, ocean views and modern hotels offer plenty of home comfort for a more laidback, slow-paced Moroccan escape.

“It feels easy and familiar and yet there’s camels on the beach,” says Rachel.

It’s a great choice for larger groups or companies with early morning surf lessons, relaxed strategy sessions by the pool, and sunset yoga overlooking the Atlantic. Taghazout offers a chance to reconnect and recharge.

Considering a team retreat or off-site in Portugal or Morocco? Reach out and we can brainstorm ideas for your ultimate company getaway together – info@epic.travel

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