Born to Create
Create, reconnect, and explore through the magic of Fez
This retreat welcomes anyone seeking a deeper connection to their creativity, inner world, and sense of self. Led by interdisciplinary artist and facilitator Lucie Blaze, you’ll explore embodied creative practices through reflection, movement, expressive art-making, and sensory engagement, all within the rich atmosphere of Fez Medina.
When:
Check in: 15 November 2026
Check out: 22 November 2026
Price:
€ 990 - shared room (max 2)
€ 250 - single room surcharge
This retreat welcomes anyone seeking a deeper connection to their creativity, inner world, and sense of self. Led by interdisciplinary artist and facilitator Lucie Blaze, you’ll explore embodied creative practices through reflection, movement, expressive art-making, and sensory engagement, all within the rich atmosphere of Fez Medina.
When:
Check in: 15 November 2026
Check out: 22 November 2026
Price:
€ 990 - shared room (max 2)
€ 250 - single room surcharge
Retreat Leader - Born to Create: A Journey into the Creative Self
www.born-to-create.org/retreat
www.born-to-create.org/retreat
Lucie Blaze is an interdisciplinary artist and facilitator whose work explores the relationship between creativity, the body, and the unconscious.
As the founder of the cultural platform Born to Create, Lucie draws on her background in Art Therapy and Psychosynthesis to create supportive, embodied spaces where movement, imagination, and intuitive art-making become tools for self-discovery, connection, and authentic creative expression. By weaving together somatic awareness and expressive art-making, she facilitates spaces that support authentic creative experiences. Portait: by Sharlene Ferguson
As the founder of the cultural platform Born to Create, Lucie draws on her background in Art Therapy and Psychosynthesis to create supportive, embodied spaces where movement, imagination, and intuitive art-making become tools for self-discovery, connection, and authentic creative expression. By weaving together somatic awareness and expressive art-making, she facilitates spaces that support authentic creative experiences. Portait: by Sharlene Ferguson
Retreat Overview
What the Week Looks Like
During this retreat, participants explore creativity as an embodied and relational practice through guided sessions, sensory exploration, and creative inquiry. Using place, objects, and materials as starting points, we work with drawing, collage, and reflective writing to explore perception, memory, and inner experience.
A typical day might include:
During this retreat, participants explore creativity as an embodied and relational practice through guided sessions, sensory exploration, and creative inquiry. Using place, objects, and materials as starting points, we work with drawing, collage, and reflective writing to explore perception, memory, and inner experience.
A typical day might include:
- Morning grounding and sensory awareness practice
- Guided creative exploration through drawing or collage
- Walking the Medina to observe, collect objects, and engage with place
- Small-group reflection and dialogue
- Shared meals and informal conversation
What Makes this Week so Special
This is not an escape; it is a return to your center.
While most trips focus on seeing the world, we focus on how you inhabit it. Through a blend of art-making, movement, and quiet reflection, you will dive into your own internal process while immersed in the textures of Fez.
Embodied Creative Practice
Each day includes guided creative sessions exploring somatic awareness and expressive art-making through drawing, collage, writing, movement, and local materials. Grounding and exploratory in approach, the retreat encourages a more honest, intuitive, way of creating.
Beyond the Sessions
OOutside the guided sessions, there is space to slow down and experience the rhythms of Fez. Wander the Medina, connect with local artisans, and join cultural excursions that deepen your relationship with the city, alongside time to rest, reflect, journal, and enjoy the shared experience of the group.
A Place to Call Home
You’ll be staying at Dar Drouj, a beautifully restored 14th-century home in the Medina. With quiet corners, a sunlit atrium, and a rooftop terrace overlooking the city, the house offers comfort, calm, and space to create. It’s the kind of place where conversations flow, meals are shared, and inspiration is always close by.
What You’ll Be Part Of
Each of our retreats includes your stay at Dar Drouj, daily workshops, materials, Moroccan meals, and cultural excursions - all designed to support your creative flow.
- Stay in Our Unique 14th-Century HouseEverything is taken care of so you can focus completely on your creative process. Enjoy a restful and inspiring stay in a beautifully restored home, filled with traditional Moroccan details.
- Creative Practice WorkshopsOn five of the seven days, you'll take part in a series of workshops led by Lucie. You'll explore a variety of somatic awareness and expressive art-making techniques.
- Inspiring LocationDar Drouj is located on the edge of Fez Medina, surrounded by local energy and colourful souks. The house is filled with handcrafted details, from mosaics to carved woodwork, and offers a calm, welcoming atmosphere from the moment you walk in.
- Creative CommunityCreating together in a group environment enhances both your work and your overall experience. Together, we share ideas, get inspired by others, and enjoy the unique connection that naturally comes from creating side by side.
- Cultural ImmersionAlongside your singing sessions, you'll have the opportunity to experience Moroccan culture through organised local excursions and special activities. Together, you will guide you to some favourite hidden spots in and around Fez Medina, as well as time to explore on your own.
- Personal SupportLucie offers thoughtful guidance and individual support throughout the retreat, creating a safe and grounded space for exploration, reflection, and creative expression. Her approach encourages you to move beyond pressure and performance, deepening your connection to both yourself and your creative process.
- Easy ArrivalWe’ll take care of your arrival and departure with transfers to and from Fez airport. Our drivers are trusted and competent, and speak a variety of languages.
- Space to WorkEach of our accommodation rooms comes with a work desk for personal projects, and our roof terrace and atrium serve as ateliers.
Moments from Past Retreats
From shared meals and quiet moments to workshops, walks, and spontaneous laughter, these photos capture the heart of what makes our retreats unforgettable. Every guest brings their own spark, and every day tells a new story.
