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Julia Seez  (Hitchin, Herts)

Retreat Date 30th October  -  3rd November 2024

Such an amazing retreat and unique experience! I went as a single traveller and was totally welcomed into the group. The farmhouse, location and setting was absolutely beautiful and the pool and food exceptional. The fitness part was perfect, you can do it all at your own pace, and it just felt like it blended into time to relax and swim in the pool as well. The trip was far more than fitness sessions - it was a complete Morocco experience; walking around Marrakesh with local guides including mint tea, browsing markets, secret gardens, yoga under the stars, evening drinks on the roof tops and even dancing! And also the local guided walks into the stunning Atlas mountains and the desert. I cannot recommend it enough .. and take your camera as the colours, scenery and vibrancy make for stunning photos!

 

 

Chris Leaver  (Pulloxhill, Bedfordshire)

Retreat Date 30th October  -  3rd November 2024

Having never been on a fitness retreat, my wife and I were not sure what to expect, but we needn’t have worried - Philip’s Wellbeing Escape perfectly blends a focus on fitness & wellbeing with the opportunity to experience some of the highlights Marrakesh has to offer. Based in a luxurious setting, just outside of Marrakesh, the location is truly stunning and offers a tranquil escape from the pressures of daily life, with Philip and Team always on hand to ensure we had everything we needed to make it a fabulous experience. Philip is a superb Coach, able to balance the individual fitness needs and abilities of everyone, no matter how diverse group. Each of the sessions is designed to educate as wells as work-out his class, Philip using his deep experience to ensure everyone works to their individual level, while having a lot of fun on the way. Alongside the fitness elements, the retreat offers the opportunity to practise Yoga, led by one of Marrakesh’s leading Yoga houses, with sessions perfectly pitched to accommodate both the complete novice and experienced practitioner. While Fitness and Wellbeing is at the core of the retreat, it also offers a fantastic opportunity to experience some of the highlights of Marrakesh. Walking in the Atlas Mountains and Agafay Desert, was a particular highlight, as well as the opportunity to experience Marrakesh’s legendary Souk and colourful Nightlife. For anyone worried if they are fit enough or flexible enough to enjoy the retreat, you really can trust Philip to ensure everyone has a rewarding and enjoyable time. We would whole heartedly recommend the Retreat to everyone, which by the end of the week, felt more like a holiday with friends, albeit one where we left fitter & stronger than we arrived! Magical.

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Ray.B  (Hertingfordbury, Hertfordshire)

Retreat Date 30th October  -  3rd November 2024

 It took me a while, but I finally found a break with the perfect balance of exercise and sightseeing ! Philip enables people of all fitness levels to engage in challenging activities in a beautifully tranquil location alongside being able to experience some of the highlights offered by Morocco, in terms of its landscapes, architecture, history and local cuisine. Enjoyed every minute.

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Peter  (Pirton, Hertfordshire)

Retreat Date 30th October  -  3rd November 2024

Phil is the perfect host for the wellbeing “house party “ in the countryside outside of Marrakesh A wonderful venue and food . Fascinating walks in the Atlas Mountains and the Agafay Desert . Visits to Marrakesh . A careful balance of fitness and exercise for all abilities with plenty of down time to chill . Great experience and value , now relaxed and refreshed . Thank you .

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Vanessa  (Pirton, Hertfordshire)

Retreat Date 30th October  -  3rd November 2024

Beautiful surroundings, lovely food, the wonderful staff at Leila farmhouse were amazing at meeting my gluten free dietary needs.  The mix of exercise classes, activities and visits providing a wonderful schedule, allowing us to learn and experience a little of the local culture / sights but also including down time to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Philip ensures everything runs smoothly, tailoring exercises with ease to meet the mixed abilities of the group. This was our third fitness retreat with Philip Turner and as always, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We have come home feeling fitter, relaxed and with new friends!

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Nicole & Marc Bennett  (Radlett, Hertfordshire)

Retreat Date 24th - 28th April 2024

Myself and my husband recently returned from a wonderful 5 day fitness retreat with Phil and some other lovely guests in Marrakesh. Considering this was the first retreat Phil had organised he had got it spot on. The villa was beautiful and spacious and for us the location was perfect, being outside of the city. Although an early start, each day exercise was perfectly planned and well paced, taking into account individual requirements. The opportunity for some downtime was offered with an evening out for those that wanted to and a lovely Hamman spa treatment on the final day. Food was mostly good, with perhaps some tweaks necessary, but all freshly cooked by a great housekeeping team who cleaned rooms and provided clean towels daily. Overall a great experience and one we would thoroughly recommend and most definitely do again.

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Alison Robin  (Weston, Hertfordshire)

Retreat Date 24th - 28th April 2024

The fitness retreat in Marrakech did everything it said it was going to do. It was an idyllic setting, it  offered a range of fitness activities, with a great deal of fun and laughter and catered for my needs to increase my fitness. The combination of activities, tours, hikes and spa gave variety and it was great to enjoy it with a lovely group of people. It has certainly inspired me to work on my fitness and diet and I have strongly recommended it to a lot of people. Many thanks for everything you did to make it such an enjoyable time.

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Liz Wallace  (Pirton, Hertfordshire)

Retreat Date 24th - 28th April 2024

​What was i thinking ? A Pensionner Grannie joining a fitness retreat! All I can say is it was brilliant. The exercise was spaced, individually adapted and varied. The Moroccan sun, pool, delicious meals-though I was a little tagined out by Day 4!- made it a real break and the walk in the Atlas Mountains,  tour of Marrakech  and the Hamman Spa really added value to the whole experience. Thoroughly recommend whatever your age or level of fitness.

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Frank & Mel Steinberg  (Mill Hill, London)

Retreat Date 24th - 28th April 2024

​We really loved the fitness retreat in Marrakech with Phil, the villa was great  and the food was tasty. Phil clearly had put a lot of effort into the preparation, the sessions were well planned varied and suitable for all fitness levels. We particularly enjoyed hiking in the Atlas mountains  and the guided tour around Marrakech

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Tom (Henlow, Herts)

Retreat Date 24th - 28th April 2024

Highly recommend this amazing experience. It was the first fitness retreat I’ve been on, and most definitely will not be the last. The trip had a fantastic balance of fitness, food, relaxation, and socializing. Philip is brilliant; he makes everyone feel comfortable, welcome, and motivated. He’s a great fitness instructor! The yoga classes were amazing and challenging too. I learned a lot about my posture and areas of weakness to work on in the future. I met some lovely people & made some fantastic memories! The villa was so beautiful and the food was plentiful and delicious. The great weather was also a huge plus, a perfect winter/spring break.

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P. Cole  (Hitchin, Hertfordshire)

Retreat Date 24th - 28th April 2024

What a wonderful experience . Great House , Food , Trips to explore Morocco and a balance of exercise and relaxation . All under the expert guidance of our wonderful host and trainer Phil. Suitable for all ages and experience ( our group was 20 to over 60 ) . Couldn’t be better and great value !

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V.Cole  (Pirton, Hertfordshire)

Retreat Date 24th - 28th April 2024

The ‘Marrakesh Retreat’ was a truly enjoyable 5 days.  Beautiful venue, lovely food, great mix of exercise classes from experienced teachers, fun excursions and down time to relax by the pool. Care was taken to ensure all abilities were well catered too and I have returned home feeling fitter, relaxed and inspired. 

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Ali (Letchworth)

Retreat Date 24th - 28th April 2024

I went to the fitness retreat in April, and really did not know what to expect as i am getting on in life with a few grumbling body parts as you might expect. But i was pleasantly surprised to say the least. The villa is absolutely beautiful and the gardens are so peaceful with a welcoming pool to cool you off in the afternoons. The fitness bits are very varied and suitable for all abilities, i particularly enjoyed the pool sessions and the yoga lady Ahlam was exceptional. But being a foody, i was not prepared for the excellence of the food and the amazing team that Philip uses. There was a lot of food, but it was beautifully prepared with the freshest ingredients. Lunch and dinners were a total treat. Philip is very caring and makes sure that everyone is comfortable, and working to their individual ability. I think having smaller groups of 10 people makes the experience more personal. I particularly enjoyed our walk in the atlas mountains, this was just a perfect day. The guided tour of Marrakesh was very interesting but maybe good to put in some shopping time on future retreats. Philip was there to offer plenty of tips and gave me a fitness program to work on for when i return home. A very impressive itinerary that made the 5 days feel like a holiday with friends. I hope to return again in the future and I highly recommend this retreat in a magical part of the world.

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