Winter Sun Chinese New Year Celebrations in Morocco - From 23rd Jan
Two retreats. One beautiful location. Your invitation to rest, reset and step into the new year with clarity and ease.
We’re heading back to Tigmi, a peaceful retreat centre just outside Marrakech, to mark the start of the Chinese Year in a way that feels intentional, nourishing, and naturally aligned.
This time, you’ve got more choice and more space: Two Chinese New Year Retreat dates to choose from and new options to extend your stay to include, extra days of growth and relaxation, a guided mountain walk and a gentle shift into spring self-care. Options start from £459.
Enjoy the warmth of winter sun as you ease yourself into Spring with seasonal acupuncture, qi gong and meditations. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with personalised Chinese astrological predictions.
Break your sunshine 'fast' with a dose of winter sun. Swim in the outdoor pool (heated to 26 degrees) whilst taking in sweeping desert views. Return home rebalanced, restored and revitalised and ready to step into Spring with renewed energy.
Relax and unwind at this stunning boutique hotel, just a 30-minute drive from Marrakech, nestled in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. A hidden gem in a small Berber village, its narrow alleyways and flat-roofed village houses made from packed mud and water giving them an earthy colour and warm glow.
Please read the retreat waiver here before booking.







Retreat Options - Weekend or Midweek?
I'm fully aware of our busy schedules and the difficulty involved in making time for ourselves. That's why, starting in 2026, I'm extremely happy to announce that I'm adding flexibility into the Chinese New Year retreat start dates.
You can now start your immersive 3 or 4 day retreat experience on a selection of days.
Weekend Retreat
Friday 23 – Monday 26 January 2026
Check in after 3pm Friday.
Depart Monday morning after breakfast.
Optional extension:
→ Stay 1 extra night after the retreat (Departing Tuesday 27th January 2026)
Midweek Retreat
Tuesday 27 – Friday 30 January 2026
Check in after 3pm Tuesday.
Depart Friday morning after breakfast.
Optional extension:
→ Arrive 1 day early before the retreat (Arriving Monday 26th January 2026).
Room Type | 3 Nights | 4 Nights |
---|---|---|
Solo Ensuite | £599 | £798 |
Shared Ensuite (Twin or Double) |
£459pp £918 Total |
£625pp £1250 Total |
Solo Luxury Suite | £719 | £959 |
Shared Luxury Suite (Twin or Double) |
£549pp £1088 Total |
£745pp £1490 Total |

Single Ensuite Room
For those travelling solo. All bedrooms are authentically Moroccan in design, offering a comfy and welcoming stay. They feature high-quality linens, handwoven Moroccan blankets, and cushions, providing ample space and spacious bathrooms. Traditional seating areas are included in all rooms, with many offering fireplaces and private terraces for added comfort and privacy.

Twin Ensuite Room
For those travelling with a friend or family. Authentically Moroccan in design, and offering options for twin or double beds. All rooms feature high-quality linens, handwoven Moroccan blankets, and cushions, providing ample space and spacious bathrooms. Traditional seating areas are included in all rooms, with many offering fireplaces and private terraces for added comfort and privacy.

Single Suite
For those travelling solo but looking for an extra level of luxury. All of the luxurious suites are authentically Moroccan in design and supremely welcoming. Every suite utilises high-quality linens, handwoven Moroccan blankets, and cushions, providing ample space and spacious bathrooms. All Suites have a sitting room and a fireplace while some may also have adjoining rooms, a terrace, a private outside area, a bath or a plunge pool.

Shared Suite
For those travelling with a friend or family member who are also looking for an extra space and luxury. The suites are authentically Moroccan in design and offer both twin or double beds. All rooms feature high-quality linens, handwoven Moroccan blankets, and cushions, providing ample space and spacious bathrooms. These suites all have a sitting room and a fireplace while some may also have adjoining rooms, a terrace, a private outside area, a bath or a plunge pool.
Do you need a little sunshine pick-me-up during Winter? Do you feel your energy could do with a boost as Spring approaches?
Yes? Join Jo on this short, 3-night weekend retreat to Marrakech, Morocco. Relax in Winter sun, restore your energy with seasonal acupuncture and simple, self-healing Qi Gong and revitalise your zest for life with personalised Chinese new year predictions.
Join Jo To Soak Up The Moroccan Winter Sun:
- Fully submerge yourself in the peace and quiet of the desert energy
- Enjoy the time and space to rest, away from the demands of everyday life
- Restore your wellbeing with ancient healing seasonal acupuncture and simple, self-healing Qi Gong
- Return home with renewed energy and insight into your year ahead with personalised Chinese New Year predictions
Restore Your Energy Nestled In The Foothills Of The Atlas Mountains:
- Move your body and calm your mind with daily self-healing qi gong practice in the great outdoors
- Improve your energy flow with acupuncture designed to help you move effortlessly from Winter to Spring
- Relax in beautiful gardens, breathe in clean air and take in sweeping desert views
Revitalise Your Life With Greater Self Knowledge
- Get to know yourself better with the help of personalised Chinese new year predictions
- Learn and apply Spring self-care practices to support your newfound self-knowledge
Return Home Revitalised
- Harness your newfound knowledge to optimise your daily energetic ebb and flow
- Take home new tools and practices to keep you feeling great
Your Revitalisation Doesn’t End When The Retreat Does
Jo will help you effortlessly integrate your newfound energetic insights and practices into your daily life, so the effects of your retreat can ripple into your life back home and those around you.
Secure Your Room Now - From a Selection of Dates - Deposit or Full Payment

Your Host Jo Darling
Jo has been helping people live happier, healthier lives for almost 20 years. She has a degree in Acupuncture and years of extensive study and practice utilising the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine.
With deep expertise in the art of Yang Sheng, the practice of nourishing life, Jo creates a truly transformative wellness retreat. Blending acupuncture, Qi Gong, and self-care wisdom, she guides participants in how to eat, sleep, move, and feel in harmony with their bodies and nature. At each retreat, Jo ensures that every aspect of the experience is thoughtfully tailored, offering a deeply personal and enriching journey toward lasting well-being.
Through her retreats and Acupuncture practice she has witnessed the profound impact that self-knowledge coupled with bespoke, natural self-care practices can have on people’s lives. She has curated her retreats to give you the rare opportunity to do just that.
Secure Your Space With £150 Deposit
If you’d like a payment plan, you can secure your spot with a non refundable £150 deposit. See this page ( Chinese New Year in Morocco Deposit option ) and find the room and dates that suits.
Full payment is due 30 days before departure. If you’d like to know more about paying in instalments please contact me.






In any room type, what is included?
Boutique Hotel Facilities
* 3 nights accommodation in luxury boutique hotel with ensuite. All bedrooms are authentically Moroccan in design, offering options for twin or double beds. All rooms feature high-quality linens, handwoven Moroccan blankets, and cushions, providing ample space and spacious bathrooms.
* Traditional seating areas are included in all rooms, with many offering fireplaces and private terraces for added comfort and privacy.
* All rooms are stocked with room towels and specially made bath, shower and body products
* Early morning tea/coffee, full buffet breakfast, buffet of salads for lunch, three courses Moroccan dinner, coffee or tea at meal times and water all day long
* Discover serene plunge pools, hidden terraces, and enchanting gardens, each offering a peaceful corner for reading or unwinding.
* Heated swimming pool (26 degrees)
* Use of outdoor spaces - gardens, daybeds, sunbeds
* Choice of indoor or outdoor practice spaces
* Wifi throughout
* Organisation of transfers to centre
* Tortoises on site - 15 of them!
Activities With Jo
* Chinese medicine selfcare workshop
* 1 x Group acupuncture treatment (Winter to Spring energy transition, relaxing acupuncture in a group setting)
* 2 x Qi Gong practices (simple movement, suitable for all)
* 2 x guided selfcare wellness sessions (eg acupressure, meditation or yoga nidra)
What is not included?
* Airfare
* Cost of transfer
Optional Extras
* Option to use fully equipped Moroccan spa with a wide range of treatments at extra cost —from the authentic Moroccan Hammam ritual to soothing massages—perfect for relaxation
* Option to visit the markets of Marrakesh.
Testimonials
Jo is a great teacher, extremely talented and so much fun. She held the space for us all to be safe and open and flawlessly had the balance to be on the same level as everyone else.
Her healing talents are in her listening, understanding and communication as much as in her teaching and treatment sessions
Jayne
Molino Del Rey 2023
Retreating with Jo was life-changing for me. And the impact is still strong. The changes that I’ve made to certain aspects of my life feel permanent as there’s been some kind of fundamental shift in me It feels much easier now, as that’s just who I am now!
Sasha
I had never been on a retreat before so I didn’t really know what to expect - it was the most incredible experience! It was a week to step away from daily life into a bubble of self care and laughter with a wonderfully supportive group of ladies. Jo’s knowledge, empathy and skill in leading the retreat gave us the perfect balance of learning, guided practice and also time for ourselves. Molino del Ray is a beautiful centre lovingly and sympathetically created in the stunning Andalusian mountains, the food was perfect, freshly homemade and nourishing and the massages were a real treat! Thank you Jo.
Vanessa
Via Email
Frequently Asked Questions
Terms and Conditions
Jo Darling Retreats – Terms & Conditions (For Multi-Day Abroad Retreats) Effective from 26 June 2025
1. Payment Terms
- Deposits are non-refundable once paid but you can transfer them to another person.
- Full balance due at least 60 days before travel.
- Cancellations made 60–30 days prior to the retreat: 50% of the retreat fee is non-refundable.
- Cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat: 100% of the retreat fee is non-refundable, but you can transfer it to someone else.
- You can pay via Klarna via this website, spreading the cost.
- If you'd like a payment plan, please contact us via the contact form and I can arrange that for you.
Note: Payment terms were updated on 26/06/25. If they now present a difficulty to you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — I’m always happy to explore flexible options wherever I can.
2. What’s Included
Your retreat fee includes:
- Accommodation for the full retreat duration
- Group workshops, classes, and sessions as described
- Most meals (check your specific retreat info for what’s included)
What’s not included:
- Flights or transport to the retreat destination
- Transfers from and to the airport (but I can help you arrange them)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Meals, drinks, or excursions not specified in the itinerary
- Additional treatments, therapies, or one-to-one sessions unless booked separately
3. Travel & Insurance
- You are responsible for arranging your own flights and travel to the retreat starting point. I will recommend suitable flight timings once your place is confirmed, to help coordinate arrival and transfers.
- You are responsible for the cost of travel to and from the retreat meeting point. I work with the retreat centre or hotel to arrange transfers and will coordinate this for you—but the cost of the transfer is yours to cover.
- Travel insurance is essential and should cover cancellation, delays, medical issues, and personal belongings.
- I strongly recommend arranging your travel insurance as soon as you book, to ensure you're covered in case of any changes to your plans.
- You are responsible for ensuring you meet all visa and entry requirements for the destination country, including holding a valid passport.
4. Health & Responsibility
- You are responsible for your own health and wellbeing during the retreat.
- By booking, you confirm you are physically and mentally fit to participate.
- Please disclose any relevant medical conditions or mental health concerns before attending.
- The retreat is not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment.
5. Liability
- Jo Darling Wellness are not liable for any personal injury, loss, damage, or expense incurred during the retreat, unless caused by proven negligence.
- You attend and participate in all activities at your own risk.
6. Changes & Cancellations by Us
- I reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the retreat due to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. illness, natural disasters, or other force majeure).
- In the rare event this happens, you’ll be offered:
- A full refund of what you’ve paid (excluding personal travel costs), or
- A place on a future retreat of your choice.
7. Behaviour & Group Dynamics
- I aim to create a kind, inclusive and respectful space.
- I reserve the right to ask a participant to leave the retreat (without refund) if their behaviour jeopardises the safety or wellbeing of the group.
8. Acceptance
By booking and paying your deposit, you agree to these Terms & Conditions in full.
What's Included
What is group acupuncture?
The opportunity to experience relaxing and energising acupuncture treatment in a group setting.
If you're new to acupuncture with Jo, you'll be asked to complete a new patient form before you retreat so that she knows your full health history.
If you have any concerns about the treatment please email hello@jodarling.co.uk before travelling.
I'm new to Qi Gong what does it entail?
The type of Qi Gong that Jo shares is self healing Dao Yin style. She chooses simple, meditative practice to share with you so that you can get maximum benefit in minimum time.
Jo's mantra is 'if you like it take it home'. She sincerely hope you will.
What happens during the workshops?
Jo curates your stay to harness the energetics of the Chinese energetic clock. Helping to make 'one day feel like three'.
The workshops on this retreat include seasonal support moving energy from Winter to Spring, one of the hardest seasonal transitions. From hibernation to growth.
Plus, Jo creates your personalised astrology chart so that you can take full advantage of the Chinese new year predictions for 2025.
What food is included?
All meals are vegetarian. Special diet meals at no
extra cost, please advise Jo 1 week before departure.
Breakfast – 9am
Homemade juices, honey, yogurts, pancakes,
cheeses, locally made flat breads, fresh fruit and cereals. Please note there is an extra charge for eggs.
Lunch – 1pm
Delicious colourful buffet salad
Dinner – 7pm
3 course traditional vegetarian North African and French dishes.
Please note - fish can be requested and comes fresh to the hotel from the Atlantic.
Do I have to pay extra for drinks?
Tea and coffee is served with all meals. Water is available throughout the day. All other drinks are an extra cost.
Payment
Payment terms
1. Deposits are non-refundable once paid but you can transfer them to another person.
2. Full balance due at least 60 days before travel.
3. Cancellations made 60–30 days prior to the retreat: 50% of the retreat fee is non-refundable.
4. Cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat: 100% of the retreat fee is non-refundable, but you can transfer it to someone else.
4. You can pay via Klarna via this website spreading the cost.
5. If you'd like a payment plan please contact us via the contact form and we can arrange that for you.
note : payment terms were updated 26/06/25. If they now present a difficulty to you please don’t hesitate to get in touch — I’m always happy to explore flexible options wherever I can.
Do you offer payment in installments
Yes, you can pay by instalments, email Jo hello@jodarling.co.uk to arrange.
Can I pay by Klarna?
Yes, choose Klarna payments at checkout.
What payment methods do you take?
Shop pay, Google pay, Apple Pay, PayPal, Visa, Mastercard and Amex.
Getting There
How do I get there?
Fly to Marrakech to arrive for lunch or dinner. The retreat starts after dinner on Friday 24th with Yoga Nidra.
If flying from Gatwick you can choose between:
Arriving
7.40 arriving 12.25 or
13.40 arriving 18.20
Departing
13.15 arriving 15.55 or
17.00 arriving 19.40
Transfers will be arranged before we travel. The cost is MAD 125 (approx. £10) for a shared taxi and MAD 250 (approx. £20) for a private taxi.
How much is the transfer?
Transfers will be arranged before we travel. The cost is MAD 125 (approx. £10) for a shared taxi and MAD 250 (approx. £20) for a private taxi.
Location And Facilities
Is there a hairdryer in my room?
There are hairdryers in every room.
Do I need to bring towels?
You don't need to bring towels with you. Bathroom and pool towels are supplied.
Is there Wifi?
Yes there is WiFi throughout the centre.
What is the temperature?
Daytime temperatures can reach 21 degrees and above.
Night times are cool.
You will receive a suggested packing list once your final payment has been received.
What's the accommodation like?
All bedrooms are authentically Moroccan in design, offering options for single, twin or double beds. All rooms feature high-quality linens, handwoven Moroccan blankets, and cushions, providing ample space and spacious bathrooms. Traditional seating areas are included in all rooms, with many offering fireplaces and private terraces for added comfort and privacy. Specially crafted toiletries are supplied.
Tell me more about the local area
Relax and unwind at this stunning boutique hotel, just a 30-minute drive from Marrakech, nestled in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
A hidden gem in a small Berber village, its narrow alleyways
and flat-roofed village houses made from packed mud and water giving them an earthy colour and warm glow.
Discover serene plunge pools, hidden terraces, and enchanting gardens, each offering a peaceful corner for reading or unwinding.