Lerato Foods & Naturals
Morocco 2025 - Africana Retreats & Cooking Holidays
Experience Africa like never before
Join me on an enchanting culinary journey of nourishment & self love.
Over the years, I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to bring people together from across the world, to share memorable experiences and unforgettable feasts. To celebrate the rich and diverse world of African cooking, culture and stories, through our cookery classes, on television, in magazines, and in my cookbook AFRICANA.
Now you can travel with me, as we cook, feast and travel, creating new memories, together.” Lerato.
Upcoming Retreat
A week of exceptional food & experiences from the Medina of Marrakesh to the Atlas Mountains
October 22nd - 30th 2025 (2 rooms left)
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Queen Room / Single Occupancy - £5,390pp
Queen Room / Double Occupancy - £4,390pp
(The largest room in the villa with in room bath tub & private terrace overlooking the pool & gardens)
Double Room / Single Occupancy - £4,890pp
Double Room / Double Occupancy - £3,890pp
(Max. 10 guests for our group retreats)
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Pay a deposit to secure your spot today and set up a payment plan
MOROCCO RETREATS
From Marrakech, The Atlas Mountains to the dessert, enjoy the experience of a lifetime with award-winning author, chef & presenter, Lerato. Filled with as much serenity as it is with adventure, our retreats and cooking holidays are inspired by AFRICANA cookbook, celebrating the rich diverse food, culture and people of this great continent.
FOR THE LOVE OF WOMEN
“Women create life, we nurture, we sacrifice. Who nurtures us? When was the last time you felt nourished and cared for? Not because it was women’s day or Mother’s Day, your birthday, not for anything you do or are expected to.
At my last retreat in Morocco, something beautiful unfolded; women softened, surrendered to being cared for and nourished and those were some of the most powerful days I’ve experienced, all in the presence of fellow women.
And since then I’ve thought about how special it would be to create a space for us and by us. I invite you to surrender to rest and restoration, to discover and reconnect with your true self in the most magical of gatherings. This is your moment to be poured into, emotionally, physically, sensually, surrounded by astounding natural beauty and ofcourse with wonderful food.
‘It is a glorious book: an education and an invitation. There is such life in its pages and such food!’
Nigella Lawson
"Leaf through Africana and you’ll be sticking Post-it notes everywhere … There isn’t a dish I don’t want to cook."
Diana Henry, the Saturday Telegraph~"An Outstanding new book that will wake up your taste buds. Lerato is a genius with flavours."Delicious magazine~"No plantains will go to waste with this book nearby"BBC Good Food~Highlights of our retreat includes;
Explore unique & contrasting parts of Morocco from the red city of Marrakesh, the desert of Agafay and the Atlas Mountains-
Fresh organic food cooked daily. Feast at my favourite restaurants and former palaces, my trusted street foods stops, the best pâtisseries & more
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Enjoy an architectural masterpiece as your home for the week in our luxurious eco-friendly Earth House with a stunning swimming pool, a sprawling villa with 180 degrees views of the Atlas Mountains
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Soulful and fabulous sessions to reignite, nurture and empower you
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Visit the home of our friends, the Amazigh people (known as Berbers), and experience bustling market life before cooking a feast on the mountain top
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Immersive feasts & cooking classes in our private villa, in a 5-star hotel & in a Women’s Culinary Training Center which is our chosen cause to support in Morocco
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Rich cultural immersion at every turn!
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No lonely travellers. Fostering togetherness as well as your individual space and needs
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Much more, on this unforgettable experience with like-minded people
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Memories from our previous guests
Excellent host and amazing company. Lerato thought of it all. So many different flavours teased my palate. Her team were amazing and catered to my every need. Thank you for the wonderful memories."
Diunde Smith, from Bermuda
"With careful attention and love on Africana Cookery Retreat, the variety of food prepared by Lerato and her team was scrumptious, and the accommodation was excellent, tucked in a secluded breathtaking location with awesome scenery. I highly recommend this cookery retreat to all. Go and explore the beauty that Africa has to offer."
Emily, from London
"Ghana, the food, the company all made for a great time. Everyone loved their gifts. They are asking about the food. They want me to cook some of your recipes. I loved that you chose such a beautiful and tranquil lodge. I loved the food! There wasn't anything I didn't like. The excursions gave me a good insight into the diversity of Ghana.”
Marilyn, from Bermuda
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With our experience and network, we can also organise private retreats. Please write to info@leratofoods.com
