OUR ETHOS
The Art of Slow Travel
We believe travel is an act of creation and inspiration. We craft small-group expeditions designed for the visual storyteller. We trade the tourist trail for the golden hour, blending the rigour of photography and brand workshops with the effortless comfort of a grand tour.
NEW FOR 2026: ATLAS
A Moroccan Odyssey
With Sean Tucker, we have designed a street photography experience like no other. From the literary haunts of the Blue Pearl of Morocco, Chefchaouen to the silence of the High Atlas via the medina of Marrakesh. Join a select group of photographers for an nine day immersion into the lights and shadows of the Maghreb, culminating in the creation of a physical photography zine.
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TOSCA RETREAT
A Journey to Creativity
We host this edition of our retreats with Sean Tucker at the 800 years old villa situated in a picturesque landscape of uniquely wild beauty. House and nature melt into an aesthetic unit radiating the typical flair of Tuscany.
This hidden gem in Tuscan forest is out home away from home, where you can meet some fellow visual storytellers and photographers, explore Tuscany, and spend some time refilling your creative tank.
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OUR PHILOSOPHY
Why Ulysse Retreats
Our intent is singular: to create spaces and experiences where distractions falls away, leaving room for creativity, learning, and a deeper connection to nature and people. We design highly curated, slow-travel odysseys and experiences for the curious, like no other.
Sanctuaries & Storyscapes
Our journeys create the headspace for creativity, they are studies in contrast: the rugged texture of an adventure by day, softened by the silence of a historic palace by night. We trade the tourist trail for the "slow route," giving you the time to truly see, not just look.
mentorship
You are not merely guided; you are mentored. Travel alongside experts who help refine your visual voice. Our trusted guides unlock doors usually bolted shut, granting you access to the people and places that give the soul to the region.
The Tangible Legacy
Through hands-on workshops in curation, sequencing, and print preparation, you will not just capture images: you will craft a body of work. Apart from memories, you will leave with a self-published zine or portfolio that will bear witness to your journey.
A SHARED VISION
Our retreats draw a curated circle of like-minded aesthetes and storytellers. These are not just travel companions; they become friends. The bonds formed over shared sunsets and critique sessions often outlast the journey itself and thrive.
ATLAS highlights
Don't Just Travel. Create.
01. The Blue Hour: Chefchaouen
We begin where the light is softest. Nestled in the Rif Mountains, the "Blue Pearl" serves as our first muse. This is a study in colour theory and abstract street photography.
02. The Living Labyrinth: Fes el-Bali
Fes is a sensory immersion into a medieval world. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the heart of Moroccan craftsmanship and the ultimate challenge for any street photographer.
03. Marrakesh & The High Atlas: Medina streets & peaks
Marrakech is our base for both high-energy street photography and high-altitude inspiration. It is a city of "Inhales and Exhales." We dive into the chaos of Jemaa el-Fna at dusk, then "exhale" with a private expedition into the High Atlas Mountains.
04. The Artifact: A Tangible Legacy
Most photography tours end with a digital folder. Ours ends with a physical object. This is the "Mastery" phase of the ATLAS odyssey. You will leave with a custom-designed photography zine: a physical artifact of your journey to share with the world.
“In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion.”
COMING SOON
City Lights
We have a few new destinations in the pipeline for shorter, more intensive street photography workshops. Watch this space.
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