# Creative Entrepreneur Retreat with Artist Cat Coquillette and Educator Logan Elliott in Morocco

Join artist Cat Coquillette and educator Logan Elliott for their flagship "artpreneur" retreat under the dazzling Moroccan sun. Paint alongside Cat every day and learn insider knowledge to succeed in the art industry from both Cat Coquillette and Logan Elliott. Stay at a premium eco-kasbah at the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains, rented exclusively for the art retreat. Travel to the alluring beachside town of Taghazout, adventure out among the stunning dunes of the Sahara Desert, and discover traditional Moroccan Souks. To top it off, delight in daily chef-made authentic Moroccan food paired with delicious wine.

## Details

- **Dates:** May 26 - June 2, 2023
- **Location:** Agadir, Morocco
- **Starting Price:** $3,950
- **Category:** Painting

## Program

### Art retreat in Morocco
Join artist Cat Coquillette and educator Logan Elliott for an “artpreneur” retreat at a premium retreat center in alluring Morocco.In addition to painting alongside Cat every morning, you’ll also learn insider knowledge to succeed in the art industry. Through workshops and group discussions, you’ll learn how to infuse your art with business so you can earn a living through your creativity.Cat and Logan have a cumulative ten years of experience in running successful creative businesses. Together, they’ll teach you how to reach your full potential.Connect with fellow creatives as we share our combined knowledge and experiences while sipping wine and getting inspired by the breathtaking landscape of the High Atlas mountains.

### Day 1: Arrival
During the art retreat with artist Cat Coquillette and educator Logan Elliott, you will enjoy an entire estate rented exclusively for you and your fellow retreat participants. You will stay at Atlas Kasbah, a premium eco-lodge located close to Agadir, near the argan forests of the UNESCO Argan Biosphere Reserve.Catch the 1:00 PM transfer from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) to Atlas Kasbah and meet Cat, Logan, and your fellow retreat participants. Take a tour of the award-winning eco-friendly property with its subtle blend of Berber and European influences, traditional furniture, sculpted wooden doors, red-ocher walls, and cactus silk shimmering in the Southern Moroccan sunlight.Enjoy a special welcome dinner with Cat, Logan, and the group. Start to get to know one another over delicious chef-made food and a glass of wine. Discuss the exciting week ahead.

### Day 2: Art class and tea ceremony
We’ll begin the day with a group check-in and discussion of our week’s plans and goals. Afterward, we’ll jump right into painting. After lunch, we'll kick off our first workshop, which explores opportunities to make a living as an artist. Cat and Logan will share their own journeys into creating their own thriving businesses, including a Q&A for Logan and Cat to chat candidly about their experiences as artists and business owners. It will be a relaxed day, getting to know one another and settling in.In addition to the workshops, in the afternoon, we will take part in a traditional Moroccan tea ceremony. Then we’ll enjoy an aperitivo hour and a three-course dinner served with wine.

### Day 3: Art class and Agadir Souk
After the morning check-in and masterminds session, we will embark on a short trip to Souk El Had in Agadir, where we can sketch or take reference pictures of the beautiful fruit and spice stalls or lively crowds in one of Morocco's major urban centers. We will find a square or a café near the bustling and colorful market and take some time to paint the beautiful plants and flowers or intricate Moorish architecture. We'll return to the venue for lunch and resume our art classes in the afternoon. Afterward, Logan will lead a workshop on how to price artwork.End the day with an aperitivo hour and a delicious dinner with wine.

### Day 4: Art class and hammam
After breakfast, we'll begin the day with the morning check-in and masterminds session. Then, we'll jump into an art class followed by an open panel discussion on contracts and negotiating terms.In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a traditional hammam treatment — a relaxing steam bath, typical of the Islamic world. Allow yourself to relax and enjoy Atlas Kasbah's outstanding SPA area.

### Day 5: Art class and desert trip
We'll start the day with a morning check-in and masterminds session. After that, we'll take a stroll around the extensive gardens of the Kasbah and in the UNESCO Argan Biosphere Reserve nearby where we'll to sketch and paint from the landscape. The trail includes views of beautiful Argan trees, striking landscapes, and interesting plants and animals. In the afternoon workshop, we'll talk about finding your audience, becoming approachable, and getting noticed with strategic marketing.In the late afternoon, we will go on a short trip to the nearby Sahara Desert where we'll get to take stunning pictures and get inspired by the other-worldly landscape. We will then return to Atlas Kasbah in time for a lovely aperitivo hour and dinner paired with wine.

### Day 6: Art trip to Taghazout
After the morning check-in and masterminds session, we’ll cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains passing by argan groves, and travel up the Atlantic coast to the fishing village of Taghazout. We will have the wonderful opportunity to explore and take reference pictures on one of the golden sand beaches and find the perfect spot to for a workshop on the beach or on one of the beach bars lining the coast. Cat and Logan will guide everyone in a safe space to discuss the biggest challenges we’ve faced as artists and what we’ve learned from those experiences. They will share their best advice for beginner entrepreneurs who want to get started in this industry, including their biggest wins and failures. After, we’ll get to wander around the white-washed village, break for a picnic lunch, then relax on the beach and go for a swim.We'll get transferred back to Atlas Kasbah in time for a delicious chef-made dinner served with wine.

### Day 7: Art Classes
Join the morning check-in and masterminds session followed by a workshop on starting a business checklist, led by Logan.You'll celebrate your accomplishments over the week at a festive group work exhibition where Cat and Logan will also be leading the closing circle.As a final treat, enjoy a very special farewell dinner with entertainment provided by a Berber folk band.

### Day 8: Departure
Enjoy breakfast together and catch the 10:00 AM transfer to Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK).

## Instructors

- **Cat Coquillette** - Artist, Entrepreneur, Educator
- **Logan Elliott** - Entrepreneur, Educator

## Accommodation

### Atlas Kasbah

### Shared standard ensuite room

### Separate room in shared suite

### Standard single ensuite room

### Superior single ensuite room

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