Escape the winter chill and soar through the skies in one of the most breathtaking destinations for paragliding - Morocco! Our exclusive flying retreat is designed for pilots seeking the perfect combination of ideal weather, stunning landscapes, skill-building, and relaxation. This rich cultural experience, with excellent food promises an unforgettable paragliding holiday.


Why come on our Moroccan ground-handle retreat?

Perfect Flying Conditions:
Whether you're a seasoned pilot or a novice, when looking to improve your ground-handling skills, Morocco offers some of the best conditions of the year. Perfect laminar winds to practice, soar along the Atlantic coast, and to perfect your take-offs and top-landing skills.

Variety of Locations:
You will be training at one of the best paragliding venues of Morocco. Depending on the wind conditions, we’ll take you to another spot, ensuring that you get the most out of every session. If the wind gets too strong, we will head to the nearby sand dunes for a fun and unique experience.

Focus on Skill Building:
This tour is ideal for pilots who want to improve their ground-handle skills, enjoying hours of practice. You’ll have plenty of time for ground handling, take-off drills, and soaring, all while taking it the breathtaking coastal landscapes that Morocco has to offer.

Relax and Unwind:
After a day of flying, unwind in true Moroccan style. Indulge in a traditional hammam, enjoy a rejuvenating massage, or simply relax with a drink as you watch the sun set over the ocean. You'll also experience the rich flavors of Moroccan cuisine, with authentic meals designed to nourish you after a day of playing.

A Cultural Immersion:
Beyond the flying, Morocco is an incredible place to explore. Immerse yourself in its vibrant culture, colorful markets, and friendly locals. The warmth of the people, the stunning scenery, and the delicious food will make this trip an experience you’ll cherish long after you’ve landed.

Reserve your spot now!

This tour is perfect for pilots who want to take their ground-handling skills to the next level while experiencing the magic of Morocco. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat, reliable laminar wind, or a deep dive into Moroccan culture.

You are:
1. a pilot over 18, who speaks English.
2. someone who loves to combine a unique cultural travel experience with getting to know your glider and build confidence, without take-off pressure.
3. looking for a small group of like-minded pilots in a supportive, and empowering environment. ​
4. excited by the idea of exploring new flying sites, seeing some new spectacular landscapes in Morocco’s southern coastal areas.

Friday the 8th of March is a Travel day, this is when we do Airport shuttles, get you settled in and do a gear and experience check. This way we get to know your style and level a bit.

We will be based on the south coast in Morocco, near Mirleft, but we will relocate to another nearby site if it offers better conditions to practice. We may visit sites such as Aglou, Legzira, or others.

Friday the 14th of March is a Travel day, this is when we do Airport shuttles to bring you back to the airport in either Marrakech or Agadir (if previously requested).

For your cultural awareness it might be good to know that it is Ramadan during this retreat. Foreigners are normally served food on normal hours of the day, but the locals will be fasting and therefore refrain from eating and even from drinking water.

* On days we cannot practice (which are rare), we will do our best to organise another activity like camel rides, visiting a local market, etc. Some of these activities might have an additional cost, but we will discuss these with you before making any plans.

We have reserved a comfortable Moroccan style accommodation, which is shared with another pilot. (Private rooms on request). The hotel has a swimming pool with views of the take-off, a traditional hammam (hot steam bath), and offers a fusion of traditional Moroccan and continental cuisine. It is the perfect spot for anything related to paragliding.

For this retreat we have tried to keep all cost to a minimum, while including more comfort than our other tours. This is what is covered in the price:

1. Help with your Moroccan flying authorization documentation.
2. Comfortable Moroccan style accommodations, shared with another pilot.
3. Access to swimming pool with views of the take-off.
4. Traditional hammam (hot steam bath)
5. Breakfast and dinner, fusion of traditional Moroccan and continental cuisine.
6. Site intro and daily weather condition briefing.
7. Daily skill-building sessions at one of Morocco’s best coastal spots,
8. Daily instruction by a local ground-handle guru with knowledge of all the nearby sites.
9. Access to various other locations based on wind conditions,
10. Transportation from your accommodation to another practice site (in the case we decide to change the location of the daily practice due to the weather conditions).
11. Daily launch fees.
12. Welcome gift.
13. Drinking water.
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What's Not Included:
1. Airline flights.
2. Tandem flights.
3. Restaurant meals out.

* Lift from the airport (Agadir) will have an additional cost of 600dhs (£50/65€) per car.

** There are other activities that you could do on your own account, like:
1. Massage or Yoga class at your accommodation.
2. Visit the Famous public place of Jemaa El-fnaa in Marrakech
3. Go to the Souk (traditional open market) of Asni
5. Quad tour
6. Camel riding

Important documents:
1. In order to fly in Morocco you need to acquire a flying authorization. We will help you with this once you are signed up.
2. Medical and Accident insurance covering paragliding in Morocco, like MedJet, Global Rescue, etc.
3. Travel cancellation insurance is recommended.
4. Passport, valid for at least 6 more months.

Gear:
1. Complete paragliding gear suitable for your skill level. Recommended is an older (not too large) EN-A or EN-B Glider. This is not a retreat for Enzo’s, but feel free to bring one to use in your own time.
2. Travellers diarrhea is real in Morocco, bring some imodium or similar, just in case!
3. The dress code is relaxed, including for women. Morocco is very open to tourism and locals are used to see different outfits especially in touristic places. The only exception will be when visiting sacred and religious places where there'll be a stricter dress code where both men and women need to cover up.

Experience:
We accept any level of pilot on this retreat. This is for learning, no matter how experienced you are.

Legal Authorization
For some of the sites we will visit a legal authorization is required. We will help you with these documents.

Rescue & Safety
Whereas we strive to keep this retreat as safe as possible, please be aware that you are in Africa, without access to European or UK rescue standards. The hospitals in Marrakech and Agadir are of a high standard, but there are no helicopters for rescue, and only few ambulances with paramedics outside the city. In any case we advise you to get an insurance, covering rescue and repatriation and medical expenses that specifically states the policy will cover paragliding activities.