We swap sensory overload for desert charm –
at the first ADHD retreat.
A five-day retreat in Morocco that recalibrates your nervous system. Zwischen Kunsttherapie, Breathwork, Yoga und ehrlichen Gesprächen tauschen wir die „laute Welt“ gegen
eine Oase der Ruhe in der Agafay Wüste. Ein Ort, der mehr verändert als nur deine Umgebung. Ein Ort, an dem du die Magie zurückfindest, die du vor langer Zeit verloren hast.
Reclaim your basic trust and find your way back to your full power!
What awaits you
Das genaue Programm ist noch in Arbeit – aber die Essenz steht fest: Beim Unfiltered Retreat geht’s nicht darum zu performen. Du kannst deshalb frei entscheiden, an welchen Programmpunkten du teilnehmen möchtest und welche du lieber durch eine Auszeit am Pool oder einen Ausritt durch die Wüstenlandschaft ersetzen möchtest. Für jede/n wird hier etwas dabei sein.
Very important: everything is optional. Everything at your own pace. No “having to push through a program”.
Does this sound familiar?
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Your mind won’t stop thinking. Even when you’re supposed to “relax”, it keeps rattling on.
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First you need action, and then all of a sudden your social battery is completely empty and you’re overstimulated: too much noise, too many people, too much… everything.
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You’re exhausted from “functioning”. From the mask. From trying to be “normal”
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Meditation? “Just switch off”? Doesn’t work for you. And you wonder what’s wrong with you
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You’re bursting with ideas – but hardly finish anything. You can do a lot of things a little, but don’t feel really “good enough” at anything
Your nervous system is constantly on alert. You often feel inner pressure or restlessness.
Your emotions often literally overwhelm you. You react impulsively and uncontrollably and quickly regret your reactions.
You feel like you “just can’t get your shit together”. Chaos at home, missed appointments, running late. Why does it work so well for others?
You’re heartbroken again and again because you often feel completely misunderstood. Your love life often feels like a roller coaster ride too.
This retreat is for you if you…
- have ADHD (diagnosed or self-identified)
- get overstimulated quickly
- often feel restless inside
- find it hard to wind down
- long for real calm
- feel like you’re constantly “on”
- typical relaxation methods don’t work for you
- are currently going through a difficult time
- long for real connections and for people who truly understand you
- have had stress as a companion for far too long
- are looking for grounding and community
Important: As much as we want to accompany you on your path: our offer is a place for time out, community and a nervous system reset, but not medical treatment or crisis intervention. We ask for your understanding that we cannot offer the right setting in the event of acute mental health crises or severe instability. Please take care of yourself and only book if you feel you are in a stable condition for this intense time.
Here you learn how your
nervous system
can be regulated
It’s not about self-optimization. It’s about regulation. Because:
This retreat is a reset. 🔄
Gentle. Real. Lasting.
A retreat in the rhythm of the elements
In our fast-paced world, shaped by pressure, expectations and constantly having to function, we often lose touch with what truly makes us who we are.
We forget that we are part of nature.
That we do not exist separately from it, but are connected with it.
Our retreat is guided by the four elements: Earth , Water, Fire and Air. They accompany you through this time and remind you of what has always been within you.
Earth: stability and grounding
In der Weite der Agafay-Wüste spürst du, wie dich der Boden unter deinen Füßen wieder trägt. Durch Yoga, Somatic Movement und den Kontakt zur Natur, zu Pferden, Dromedaren und Stein – kommt dein Nervensystem zur Ruhe. Du musst nichts leisten. Du darfst einfach ankommen.
Water: movement and letting go
What has been held for a long time is allowed to flow. Through ecstatic dance, yoga, art workshops and honest conversation circles, whatever has built up is released. Here there is room for everything that is there – without judgment, without a mask, without pressure.
Fire: energy and vitality
At the campfire, during breathwork and in intuitive moments of expression, you rekindle what lies dormant within you. The primal power you may not have felt for a long time. Unfiltered. Real. Alive.
Air: vastness and clarity
The silence of the desert creates space in your head. Meditations and consciously being offline give your mind the break it so urgently needs. In this silence you can hear again who you really are.
What you take home with you:
This is not a “quick fix”. You will learn sustainable tools that will enrich your life in the long term:
Impressions.
Impressions from our last retreat in the Agafay Desert.
Why the Agafay Desert?
Exactly what your nervous system needs. A place where you can hear again what is happening inside you. Without the noise of the world.A dream of a retreat location
Our carefully selected retreat location in the Agafay Desert just outside Marrakech becomes our very special place of retreat for a few days.
An extraordinary accommodation awaits you in the middle of the impressive vastness of the stone desert – surrounded by peace, nature and views of the surrounding mountains.
Look forward to stylish accommodation, delicious food and plenty of space to relax, recharge and spend time together. Zwischen unseren gemeinsamen Sessions bleibt genügend Zeit, um die besondere Atmosphäre der Agafay Wüste zu genießen, am Pool zu entspannen, die Umgebung zu entdecken oder einfach einmal nichts zu tun.
A place far away from everyday life, where we can come to rest together, gather new energy and experience unforgettable moments.
We will announce the exact retreat location very soon. The photos
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- bed, habitas agafay
*Note on the location:
The photos show the camp of our last retreat and give you an impression of what awaits you.
For our retreats we work with a carefully selected range of beautiful, high-quality camps in the Agafay Desert zusammen. Alle Locations bieten einen vergleichbaren Standard und wurden von uns danach ausgewählt, dass sie zu unserem Retreat-Konzept und der besonderen Atmosphäre unserer Reise passen.
Which camp becomes our home for this retreat depends, among other things, on the final number of participants. As soon as the location is confirmed, we will of course let you know right away.
And so that you can book with complete peace of mind: You can cancel your booking until the final location is announced.
Where you will stay
We offer three different glamping options – depending on whether you want to enjoy your retreat space all to yourself or share a tent with other participants:
Single Deluxe Escape – your single tent all to yourself
Double Escaper
– two people sharing a glamping tent
Triple Escaper – three people sharing a glamping tent
The retreat price includes the entire Younique retreat program, the airport transfer, all meals as well as selected drinks.
The exact furnishing and design of the tents may vary slightly depending on the camp finally selected – however, all our partner locations offer a high-quality, luxurious and comparable standard.
Book your spot
Choose your
room categoryto learn more about the room and start the booking process.
During the booking process you can change, switch or cancel at any time.
Single Deluxe Escape
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Double Escaper
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Triple Escaper
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Ayurvedic cuisine: food in harmony with the elements
Our diet has a big influence on our nervous system – it can ground us, calm us, activate us or throw us off balance.
Jeder Tag beginnt mit frischem Saft und hausgemachten Energy Balls, die dich sanft vor der Yoga-Session energetisieren. Mittags erwartet dich ein nährender Drei-Gänge-Brunch. Am Abend füllt sich der Tisch mit einer bunten Vielfalt an Gerichten, inspiriert von den Elementen – erdend, fließend, aktivierend oder erhebend, je nach Fokus des Tages.
Our Ayurveda-inspired Moroccan cuisine is created in collaboration with the hotel – fresh, aromatic and prepared with lots of love.
When booking, you can let us know about allergies or dietary requirements (vegan, gluten-free, etc.) so that we can make sure you feel fully nourished and well looked after.
I’m going offline for a while…
We are an offline retreat. Why? Because your phone is the biggest enemy of your regulation. Current neuroscientific studies (including on dopamine fasting) show that our reward system is overloaded by constant stimulation. Especially with ADHD, the constant digital flood of stimuli leads to a dulling of the dopamine receptors. The result is chronic restlessness, loss of concentration and emotional exhaustion. The science is clear: even a short period without artificial dopamine input – that is, genuinely “doing nothing” and conscious ‘boredom’ – allows your brain to regenerate its receptors. In the silence of the desert we give your dopamine system the break it never gets in everyday life. What this means for you:
Handy weg, Fokus an!
We largely do without smartphones during the retreat.
Reset instead of rush: we use the absence of notifications to make room for real, deep dopamine experiences: the flow while painting, the connection with animals, the crackling of the campfire.
Science meets desert: we base our concept on the latest findings in neurobiology to relieve your nervous system sustainably. Don’t be afraid of boredom – it is the moment in which we let your creativity and your power return. You won’t feel alone either – quite the opposite. You have the chance to truly meet people. Because you share this experience with wonderful people.
On-site team
Younique Retreats
Johanna
Yoga, Sound Healing, Reiki
Indira
Coaching, art therapy
Laura
Somatic Movements, Ecstatic Dance
Besides our main focus areas, many more program items are on the agenda.
FAQ's
The UNFILTERED Retreat is a five-day ADHD retreat in Moroccodesigned especially for people with ADHD and easily overstimulated nervous systems.
In the midst of the tranquility of the Agafay Desert near Marrakech we combine yoga, somatic movement, breathwork, meditation, creative expression, ecstatic dance and honest exchange.
It’s not about self-optimization or “working through” a packed program. Our retreat creates space to wind down, recharge, experience and connect – at your own pace.
Our retreat is aimed at people with diagnosed or self-identified ADHDwho often feel overstimulated, inwardly restless or permanently “on” in everyday life.
It is also suitable for you if you want more calm, connection and practical tools for dealing with stress and sensory overload.
You don’t need any retreat, yoga or meditation experience.
Our retreat takes place in the Agafay Desert near Marrakech statt. Wir arbeiten dort mit einer sorgfältig ausgewählten Auswahl wunderschöner und hochwertiger Glamping-Camps zusammen, die alle einen vergleichbaren Standard bieten und zu unserem Retreat-Konzept passen.
Which location it will be for this retreat depends, among other things, on the final number of participants. As soon as the camp is confirmed, we will of course let you know right away.
The nearest airport is Marrakech Airport (RAK).
From there we organize a transfer for you directly to the camp.
Getting there is easy and relaxed – the transfer is included in the price.
We offer different options – from cozy single tents to shared tents for up to three people.
Every tent is lovingly designed and offers you the comfort you need for a relaxing and restorative time.
No, the schedule is not mandatory.
You are warmly invited to take part in all sessions – but you can decide for yourself at any time what feels right for you.
It’s important to us that you feel comfortable and take the space you need.
Even if that means withdrawing or walking through the desert on your own.
Yoga is part of our retreat – but UNFILTERED is much more than a classic yoga retreat.
Besides yoga, you can look forward to somatic movement, breathwork, meditation, ecstatic dance, creative workshops, nervous system tools and shared exchange, among other things.
All sessions are designed so that beginners can take part without any problems.
Temperatures can vary depending on the season.
At this time of year it is pleasantly warm during the day (approx. 20–26 °C / 68–79 °F), while it cools down considerably in the evening and at night (approx. 10–15 °C / 50–59 °F).
We recommend bringing light clothing for the day and warm layers for the cooler evenings.
We recommend comfortable clothing for yoga and movement, weather-appropriate clothing for the desert, sun protection and a refillable water bottle.
Yoga mats and the necessary equipment are available on site.
But of course you are welcome to bring your own mat if that feels better for you.
Yes, we offer you balanced, nourishing meals inspired by Ayurvedic and Moroccan cuisine – prepared with fresh, local ingredients.
All dishes are vegetarian or vegan and designed to nourish and strengthen you optimally.
We are also happy to take individual dietary needs or allergies into account – just let us know in advance.
If you get sick at short notice and therefore cannot attend the retreat, you have the option to transfer your place to a substitute.
As we can no longer guarantee a refund for short-notice cancellations, we also recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance abzuschließen. Je nach Versicherungsbedingungen übernimmt diese beispielsweise deine Kosten, wenn du aufgrund einer unerwarteten Erkrankung nicht am Retreat teilnehmen kannst. Informiere dich vor Versicherungsabschluss genau über die Bedingungen.
The following deadlines apply to regular cancellations:
- Up to 2 months before the retreat starts: full refund
- Up to 1 month before the retreat starts: 50% refund
- Less than 1 month before the retreat starts: no refund
We will let you know the exact retreat location in good time before the free cancellation period ends . That way you can take a look at the camp at your leisure and decide whether it suits you.
If you decide not to take part after the location has been announced, our regular cancellation terms apply:
- Up to 2 months before the retreat starts: free cancellation and full refund
- Up to 1 month before the retreat starts: 50% of the retreat price will be refunded
- Less than 1 month before the retreat starts: no refund possible
We are an offline retreat and therefore expressly recommend reducing your smartphone use as much as possible during our days together – ideally doing without it completely.
You can voluntarily have your smartphone kept safe in our phone box . If you need to be reachable for family, children or other important people, we provide an emergency number through which you can be contacted at any time.
Wir wissen, dass das gar nicht so leicht ist und sich gerade am Anfang ungewohnt anfühlen kann. Vielleicht entsteht Unruhe, vielleicht greift deine Hand fast automatisch zum Handy – manchmal kann sich die Umstellung sogar ein bisschen wie Entzug anfühlen. But this is exactly where the reset begins: fewer stimuli, fewer distractions and more space for yourself again.
What matters to us: Outside of our program there is no obligation and we won’t take your phone away from you. Rather, we hope that you’ll embrace the experiment and at least give it a try.
During our shared sessions and program items, however, a clear offline rule applies: Smartphones werden nicht mitgeführt und nicht genutzt. So schaffen wir für alle einen geschützten Raum ohne Benachrichtigungen, Ablenkung, Fotos oder den automatischen Griff zum Display – und können wirklich gemeinsam präsent sein.
You decide for yourself how far you want to go outside the program – but we really want to encourage you to give yourself this offline experience. Wenn du dich damit unwohl fühlst oder deine Entscheidung zwischendurch ändern möchtest, kannst du jederzeit auf uns zukommen.
The photos show the camp of our last Agafay retreat and give you an impression of the special atmosphere and the high standard that await you.
We work with several carefully selected camps in the Agafay Desert. All locations meet our standards of quality, comfort, aesthetics and a special retreat atmosphere. Das tatsächliche Camp kann daher von den gezeigten Bildern abweichen.
About two months before the retreat begins, you will receive all the details about your final location from us – including information about the camp, the accommodation and how to get there.
Maybe you really want to be there, but at the same time you feel uneasy at the thought of travelling to Morocco alone. Especially if you’ve never been there, this uncertainty is completely understandable.
We have been to Morocco and the Agafay Desert several times ourselves, and there we have always felt very safe and very welcome. Our retreat locations are high-quality, professionally run camps with staff and security on site and are located away from hectic city life in the middle of the Agafay Desert.
To make your journey as relaxed as possible, we don’t just leave you on your own somewhere in Morocco: we organize a transfer from Marrakech directly to our retreat location. Vor Ort bist du Teil unserer Gruppe und hast während des gesamten Retreats Ansprechpartner an deiner Seite.
Many participants also travel to our retreats alone. Du musst also weder mit einer Freundin noch mit einem Partner kommen. Oft beginnt die Verbindung zur Gruppe schon bei der gemeinsamen Anreise – und spätestens im Camp bist du nicht mehr „alleine unterwegs“.
Of course, Morocco is also a destination where – as everywhere – normal precautions make sense. Nobody can promise absolute safety. From our personal experience, however, there is no reason to be afraid of the trip.
If something is still on your mind before booking or travelling, feel free to get in touch with us. Better to ask once too often than once too little. Uns ist wichtig, dass du mit einem guten und sicheren Gefühl in dein Retreat startest.
Absolutely! If you have the time, it is very worthwhile to plan a few extra days before or after the retreat – Morocco has an incredible amount to discover.
For example, you can spend a few more days in Marrakech strolling through the medina and the souks, visiting a traditional hammam or taking a trip to the nearby Atlas Mountains for a day.
And if you fancy the sea and surfing, you can wonderfully extend your trip on the Atlantic coast. Especially beautiful are Essaouira and Sidi Kaouki or the well-known surf spots Taghazout and Imsouane. Egal ob du selbst surfen möchtest oder einfach Lust auf Strand, kleine Cafés, Sonnenuntergänge und entspannte Surf-Vibes hast – die Küste ist eine tolle Ergänzung nach den Tagen in der Wüste.
From Marrakech you can reach Essaouira in etwa 2,5–3 Stunden, Taghazout in about 3 hours and Imsouane in about 4 hours by car.
We travel to Morocco regularly ourselves and have collected a few favorite places, accommodations and personal tips along the way. If you would like to extend your stay, just write to us. Wir teilen unsere Empfehlungen sehr gerne mit dir und helfen dir dabei, deine Zeit vor oder nach dem Retreat zu planen.
As much as we want to accompany you on your path: our offers create space for time out, community, connection and nervous system regulation. However, they are no substitute for psychotherapy, medical or psychiatric treatment or professional crisis intervention.
Unsere Retreats und Events können emotional intensiv sein und Prozesse anstoßen. Deshalb bitten wir dich, gut für dich zu sorgen und nur teilzunehmen, wenn du dich aktuell ausreichend stabil fühlst, um dich auf diese Erfahrung
einzulassen. Wenn du dich unsicher fühlst, ob das Retreat richtig für dich ist schreibe uns gerne eine Nachricht und wir beraten dich gerne.
We advise against the retreat if you are currently in an acute mental health crisis befindest, starke Suizidgedanken hast oder merkst, dass du professionelle Unterstützung benötigst. Dann ist unser Angebot nicht der richtige Rahmen für dich.
Please get support in this case. You don’t have to deal with it alone.
In Germany, you can contact the following services, among others:
Acute danger or life-threatening emergency
112
If there is an immediate danger to yourself or others, please call the emergency number.
TelefonSeelsorge (crisis helpline) – anonymous, free of charge and around the clock
0800 111 0 111
0800 111 0 222
116 123
Counseling is also available via chat and email.
Medical on-call service (Ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst)
116 117
For urgent medical or psychological complaints outside regular practice hours and for support in finding medical or psychotherapeutic help.
For people from Cologne: Social Psychiatric Service of the City of Cologne
Health Department of the City of Cologne
Laurenzplatz 1–3
50667 Cologne
0221 221-24710
The Social Psychiatric Service offers, among other things, counseling and support in crisis situations and with mental illness, and can refer you to further support services if needed.
If you are unsure whether a particular Younique event or retreat is the right setting for you at the moment, you can also contact us before booking. Together we can look at what our offer can provide and where its limits are.
QUESTIONS?
If you still have questions, get in touch via the contact form. If you would like to book directly, click here.
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