Etu Retreats Reviews 

I had a fantastic time in Marrakech in the winter sun! The workouts were perfectly varied and run by amazingly knowledgeable and enthusiastic retreat trainers. The resort was stunning with great food and drink provisions and plenty of extra activities to offer and we organised some excursions as a group which were the cherry on the top of a near perfect experience!

5 stars for an amazing trip to Morocco! A great resort with beautiful gardens and swimming pools, perfect weather, and the opportunity to visit the city of Marrakesh.
But most of all... fantastic instructors Ella and Laura, sharing their passion, creativity and energy with a friendly and fun group of dance lovers. There was a great balance of dance, yoga, and down time to chill and enjoy the spa, pool etc.
Friendly and clear communications from Etu Retreats, too. Looking forward to the next trip already!

Made very welcome by the team on our arrival. As my first dance course it was fab fun. The retreat was recommended through a friend. The teaching & routines were of a very hig standard. A little difficult for me as an absolute beginner. I really wanted to know an easy ‘routine’ the trainers were helpful with this.

I found the hotel very pleasant, although the area we used for the dancing was sometimes littered with glass. We were so very lucky with the weather which meant dancing with the sun rising. I found the food a little bland although the breakfast was very good.

Ella and Laura were excellent instructors and created such a welcoming atmosphere! I highly recommend this retreat.

Great teachers and participants- good fun .

Best trip. Beautiful resort, amazing food, free booze as part of the all inclusive and wonderful weather. Oh and some awesome dancing with the best instructors.

Overall, had a really fun time with Jess, Morgan and my fellow Workout Away retreaters! Shout-outs to Jess and Morgan in particular for always bringing the enthusiasm, fun and energy to each workout, they were fantastic coaches for the trip, always had time for us and made it all worthwhile! The resort in Crete was also a beautiful location. Some small suggestions to further improve upon a great retreat - slightly better structure to the day, there were a few periods of downtime, which could be better served either continuing small workouts, or other fitness elements (e.g. nutrition advice, other coaching, fitness tips etc.), plus also some more team-bonding to add to the 'community spirit', keep us all engaged and together. I also would have liked some more nutrition-based elements to the retreat; being in an all-inclusive resort, it was difficult to maintain a good nutrition/diet during workouts due to the nature of resort-based foot (i.e. buffets). Though much of this is down to the individual choices. Also, some slightly more varied workouts, e.g. some more focus on upper-body. However, all relatively minor points. All in all, for the price-point, it was overall an enjoyable experience, and a lot of fun based on the amazing group dynamics we had! Waking up and working out to blue skies and blue seas - you can't beat that! Would definitely recommend to those thinking about trying it!

the experience was great, Jess and Morgan was fantastic coaches and had great energy throughout the retreat. They both also have a great sense of humour and really helped with techniques of my training.

Superb retreat, really good resort, food and personal trainers and fellow fitness enthusiasts. Thanks to all the Workout Away and Etu team!

I had an incredible week! Morgan & Zennah were amazing, supportive & knowledgeable coaches, who created a feeling of community & friendship among the whole group. The hotel in Crete was brilliant - lots of swimming pools and ocean access & the buffet was perfect for any diet. We had some great nights watching the shows & visiting restaurants in nearby towns. I would highly recommend this wonderful experience - I left feeling chilled, strong & excited to continue my fitness journey.

This was an amazing workout retreat with equal parts strength, sun, sand, sea and sweat! Chris, Emily + Zennah from Etu Retreats went above and beyond to ensure comfort and quality over the 5 nights, getting involved with all of us on the retreat ensuring we had a memorable experience, plenty of me-time as well as well rounded workouts for all fitness levels. Would highly recommend this retreat!

This is the second trip I've done with this company and having had such a great group the first time round, I was a little nervous I wouldn't get as lucky. Wrong! The trainers were superb and made me feel at ease immediately and my group couldn't have been friendlier. The value for money was great and with every detail taken care of it was nice to just work out and enjoy the Cretan sun! Would highly recommend!

Having never done a fitness retreat before, I was a bit unsure about booking one but the Etu Retreat in Crete was fantastic! It perfectly blends a relaxing, fun and social time abroad with a really invigorating and varied schedule of fitness classes run by great trainers like Chris, Emily and Zennah! Would recommend!

Such an amazing experience! All coaches are so friendly and welcoming and make’s the experience so much easier especially when travelling by yourself. I feel fitter and healthier with so much advice to take home with me!

Great experience! Went alone to Marrakech and had the best time with like minded people. Lots of laughs and wellness chats. The classes worked for all fitness levels, a great way to have a holiday and keep up the fitness routine. Shout out to the amazing Morgan and Zennah for pushing us and looking after us all so well :) Will definitely be booking in a new location again! The food and accommodation was perfect, great weather and facilities. I would recommend staying an extra night after and getting a well deserved massage 💆‍♂️

What can I say, the best fitness retreat I have been on by a long way. The location was perfect, close to Marrakesh and all its colourful delights and the hotel was comfortable with fantastic facilities. What really made the retreat so special were the instructors Morgan, Zennah and Chris and fellow solo travelers. The group classes were taught with flair and passion and have truly inspired me to continue my fitness journey. In the downtime we all shared so many laughs, cocktails, delicious food and trips into the heart of Marrakesh.
Highly recommend and already booked my next retreat to Greece.

I have had an absolutly wonderful time at Etu Retreats Marrakesh this March. The hotel was beautiful, the facilities were fabulous and that is just for starters. I have never laughed and squatted so much in my life. Along with the lovely instructors and other attendees we worked hard and played harder. Have made some good friends and can't wait to book my next retreat!

My second time at this lovely place with this lovely company. Travelled by myself and met a fab group who were also all solo travellers. We chatted and laughed as much as we squatted and burpeed! Fun workouts, lovely hotel, and we joined up for trips into the medina and a bit of sightseeing. The hotel is supernice, great food and wine. Here's to the next one.

The most incredible trip - the venue was spectacular but more importantly, the instructors were second to none. Not only are they one of the best group instructors I’ve had, they made the whole holiday so much fun. I really do hope to stay in touch with many of the amazing people I met on the trip too 😊 thank you so much for unforgettable memories x

This retreat should be compulsory for all! Great hotel and facilities and Chris and Jess were superb….always cheery and fun and their fitness sessions were brilliant….always different, very professional, great music and left the retreat more toned, relaxed and tanned! Wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again and already planning the next trip. Nothing was too much trouble, they listened and just wanted our trip to be a success, which it was. Fabulous holiday!😊