Dear Mwasi Global Community, Supporters, and Friends,

Black American people put 109 billion dollars in the travel market in 2019 and spend an average of $2078 on the ground as we travel. However, we only own 2% of hotels in the global market. MWASI wants to increase that number, and we have, WE OWN THE MWASI HEALING AND RESTORATION CENTER. Now we are entering Phase 2 of our capital raise with a $2500 investment offer that comes with a 6 night/7 day stay at Mwasi!

Five years ago, we began building Mwasi with a simple but radical belief—that Black people deserve safe, beautiful, culturally grounded spaces to rest, reconnect, create, heal, learn, and build across the Diaspora. Today, Mwasi has grown into a living ecosystem of mental wellness, artistic expression, cultural exchange, and global possibility. And we are just getting started.

The next phase of expansion, is our residency tents and our multi-use yoga pagoda, allowing us to host Black Therapists, Healers, our resident elder, and leaders and thinkers.

To sustain this work and prepare for the future, we are launching a focused capital campaign:

We are raising 500K.

This campaign will allow us to secure some much needed working capital, projects around the property and begin immediate construction on six residential tents and one yoga and wellness pagoda. These sacred spaces will house and support the heart of our mission—our residency programs, educational initiatives, and intergenerational healing work:

✅ The Black Therapist in Residence Program
A monthly mental health residency where Black therapists live onsite, serve our retreats, lead workshops, and provide culturally competent care rooted in our collective experience. This program ensures that emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being remain central—not optional—in Black travel and community building.

✅ The Taksu Artist Residency
An intimate, month-long creative incubator that coincides with the 1-54 Art Fair, welcoming artists, musicians, digital creators, writers, and cultural thinkers from across the Diaspora. Through collaboration, mentorship, exhibitions, workshops, and cultural immersion, Taksu positions Mwasi and Marrakesh as a global hub for Black artistic innovation.

✅ Young Black & Global Study Abroad + Internship Program (College Level)
A four-week academic and professional immersion where students explore alternative community building, social entrepreneurship, business development, arts, wellness, tourism, and cultural preservation—while actively shaping Mwasi’s future through research, program design, and hands-on work.

✅ Young Black & Global Summer Camp (Ages 10–17)
A life-changing month for Black youth to explore Morocco, build cross-cultural friendships, travel the Sahara, learn history, discover identity, and experience the world as theirs—not something they must ask permission to enter.

✅ Global Work, Exchange & Professional Pathways
Creating real opportunities for Black people to live, teach, work, heal, and contribute around the world—expanding our understanding of what is possible for ourselves and for our communities.

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These residency tents and the yoga pagoda are not simply structures—they are extensions of purpose. They will allow us to host more therapists, elders, artists, students, families, educators, innovators, wellness leaders, and cultural architects who will leave Mwasi and carry this work into the world.

And for those who want to support while also experiencing Mwasi firsthand, we invite you to join:

Here's what you'll get with A Week with Mwasi:

- Price: $2500 per person for single occupancy, or $3,500 for double occupancy (Flight not included)

- Airport Transfers

- 6 Night/7 Day Accommodations (Monday arrival/Sunday Departure)

- Daily Breakfast and Dinner

- On-site Hammam and Massage Appointment

- Saturday Soul Food Brunch

- Add-ons available a la carte

Please note the add-ons after booking them. Transportation is not included, but can be booked through us. Add-ons and transportation are nonrefundable, so we highly recommend participants to have travelers insurance in the event that there is any last-minute cancellations.

Visitors during this period will have a unique chance to engage in brainstorming sessions as we continue the work of crafting a Black-centered retreat space. It's a space dedicated to healing Black life, with the ripple effect of healing the world around us.

Your presence is a contribution. Your energy is a resource. Your belief is capital.

We're eagerly anticipating hosting you!

With love and the spirit of community,

T. Barnes

We're providing a typical Mwasi Retreat Itinerary below for you to refer to when deciding what excursions you want to participate in. The add-ons/excursions and lunches must be booked prior to your arrival. No reservations will be booked on-site due to Marrakesh's booming tourism industry.  

Here's what we'll need from you leading up to your week:

1. Flight Itinerary

2. Pre-ordered excursions*

3. Pre-ordered lunches*

 *These are add-ons offered a la carte. You will select what you want to participate in during the registration process. All dinners will be served plated family style and served at specific times. The meals will come from a pre-fixed menu from the Black Honey Restaurant. 

ITINERARY OVERVIEW 

Monday:

- Arrival in Marrakesh at Mwasi Healing and Restoration Center

- 2 pm Lunch at Mwasi*

- 8 pm Dinner at Mwasi

Tuesday:

- 9-10 am Breakfast

- Majorelle Gardens* 

- Tok tok Transport to the herbalist/apothecary shop

- Visit 

- 2 pm Lunch

- 5 pm Spa Appointments

- 8 pm Dinner at Mwasi

Wednesday:

- 9-10 am Breakfast

- 10:30 am Departure to the famous souk entrance, Jmaa el fna

- 11:00 am Tour & Shopping of the souk

- 8 pm Dinner at Mwasi

Thursday (Relax Day):

- 9-10 am Breakfast

- Free Day to relax and lounge around the property

- 2 pm Lunch at Mwasi*

- 8 pm Dinner at Mwasi

Friday (Free Day):

- 4:30 am Hot Air Balloon (Breakfast Included)*

- 9 am Breakfast

- 2 pm Lunch at Mwasi*

- 8 pm Dinner at Mwasi

Saturday:

- 12pm Mwasi Soul Food Brunch (hosted and included)

- 8pm Dinner at Mwasi

Sunday:

- Return Flight to New York

IMPORTANT NOTES

- There's no lunch listed on Wednesday because you will be in the souk. Midway into the tour, you will stop to have lunch in the souk.

-The "Relax Day" on Thursday is intended to be a day where everyone relaxes and lounges around the property. The "Free Day" on Friday is intended for people to explore Marrakech on their own and enjoy the a la carte activities of interest. We listed a few common activities on the next registration page, as well as in the Welcome Packet that you'll receive upon booking.

-Be mindful of the meal times that you are booking. If you intend to book an excursion in Marrakech at the same time lunch is being served at Mwasi, you shouldn't purchase the lunch. 

Mwasi No-Refunds Policy
At Mwasi, all payments made toward retreats, accommodations, programs, and experiences are non-refundable. By submitting payment, guests acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined below.

Why We Maintain a No-Refunds Policy
1. Limited Capacity & Niche Programming
Mwasi offers highly curated, purpose-driven experiences within a niche market. Our retreats are intentionally small to preserve the integrity, safety, and intimacy of the experience. Because of this, rooms and retreat spots are not easily rebooked once reserved.

2. Reservation of Space
When you register and make a payment, a specific room and retreat space is held exclusively for you. That reservation removes the opportunity for another guest to participate. Even if a cancellation occurs, the space may remain unused.

3. Advance Planning & Fixed Costs
Retreats and programs require significant advance preparation, including:
• Staffing and facilitators
• Housing and meals
• Programming, materials, and excursions
• Vendor and community partner commitments.
Many of these costs are incurred well before the retreat begins and cannot be recovered if a participant cancels.

4. Payment Plans for Your Convenience
To make participation accessible, Mwasi offers payment plans. These plans are a convenience—not a reservation hold without commitment. All payments made under a payment plan are still non-refundable.

5. Commitment to Fairness
A no-refund policy allows us to operate sustainably and fairly—ensuring that costs are not shifted onto other participants or the Mwasi community when cancellations occur.

6. Personal Circumstances
We understand that life can be unpredictable. However, Mwasi cannot absorb the financial impact of personal emergencies, scheduling conflicts, travel issues, visa delays, or changes in personal circumstances. We require guests to purchase travel insurance that includes trip cancellation and interruption coverage.

Agreement & Acknowledgment
By submitting payment, you confirm that you:
Have read and understand Mwasi’s No-Refunds Policy
Accept full financial responsibility for your reservation
Agree that all payments are final and non-refundable