Koom Martial Arts Training and Retreat Center
Train, Breathe, Eat
Open to All, 365 Days a Year
Marrakech
Koom Martial Arts Training and Retreat Center
Train, Breathe, Eat
Open to All, 365 Days a Year
Marrakech
Koom in 30 seconds
Koom Martial Arts Retreat Center is a family-run martial arts and wellness retreat located near Marrakech, Morocco.
Since 2018, Koom has welcomed guests from around the world for immersive programs combining Shaolin Kung Fu, Sanda, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, self-defense, meditation and Moroccan cultural exchange.
Guests can stay for 7, 14, 30 or
Koom Martial Arts Retreat Center is a family-run martial arts and wellness retreat located near Marrakech, Morocco.
Since 2018, Koom has welcomed guests from around the world for immersive programs combining Shaolin Kung Fu, Sanda, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, self-defense, meditation and Moroccan cultural exchange.
Guests can stay for 7, 14, 30 or 90 days, with programs adapted to individual experience and objectives.
7-DAY MARTIAL ARTS RETREAT IN MARRAKECH
Train. Reset. Transform.
7 days of martial arts, self-defense, meditation and Moroccan cultural exchange.
€900 PER PERSON
Includes:
Accommodation
3 meals/day
Martial arts & self-defense training
Airport transfer
1-hour spa experience
Continuity plan
No previous martial-arts experience required.
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Never trained before? You're welcome.
Koom works with beginners, experienced martial artists and everyone in between. Training is adapted to your level, fitness and personal objectives.
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What our guests say
“I left feeling stronger, clearer and more connected.”
Mike — Netherlands · March 2026
“I had no martial arts experience before. It worked great for me.”
Guest — March 2026
“A true life reset.”
Guest — October 2025
From Morocco to Shaolin - and back home
Hicham “Sham” Essadki founded Koom after a lifelong journey through martial arts, personal development and different cultures.
His path eventually took him from Morocco to China, where he spent a year living and training with Shaolin monks, deepening his understanding of martial arts, meditation and traditional practices.
He returned to Morocco with a simple vision: to create a place where people can step away from everyday life, train their body, strengthen their mind and experience genuine human connection.
That place became Koom Martial Arts Retreat Center, just outside Marrakech.
Your 7-Day Koom Experience
7 Day Retreat
YOUR 7-DAY KOOM EXPERIENCE
Martial Arts. Self Defense. Meditation. Morocco.
Over seven days, you'll experience a unique combination of physical training, mental development, relaxation and cultural exchange.
Train your body.
Develop practical martial-arts skills and self-defense awareness.
Calm your mind.
Use meditation and mindful practices to create greater focus and balance.
Experience Morocco.
Connect with Moroccan culture, food, people and the landscape around Marrakech.
Reconnect with yourself.
Step away from everyday distractions and create space for personal growth.
€900 PER PERSON
Your retreat includes:
✓ Food
✓ Lodging
✓ Martial arts training
✓ Self-defense training
✓ Airport transfer
✓ 1-Hour spa experience
✓ Continuity plan
Is Koom for You?
Who Koom is for?
Koom is for people who want more than a conventional vacation.
You may be:
🥋 A martial artist wanting to deepen your practice
🌍 A traveler looking for an authentic Moroccan experience
💪 Someone wanting to become stronger and more confident
🧘 Someone looking for greater balance, focus and calm
🔥 Someone ready to challenge yourself and step outside your comfort zone
🤝 Someone looking to meet interesting people from different cultures
No previous martial-arts experience is required.
Come as you are. Train at your level. Leave with something new.
Choose Your Koom Journey
Koom Journeys
7 DAYS
THE RESET
Your introduction to the Koom experience.
Martial arts, self defense, meditation and cultural exchange in Marrakech.
€900
14 DAYS
THE DEEPENING
Two weeks to go beyond the initial experience, develop your training and create deeper habits.
30 DAYS
THE TRANSFORMATION
A full month of immersive training, personal development and life at Koom.
For those ready to make a serious commitment to their growth.
90 DAYS
THE IMMERSION
Three months of deep martial arts training, personal development and cultural immersion.
For people ready to make Koom part of their life journey.
The Teachings
Tai Chi
Meditation
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient internal martial art taught at Koom to align the mind and body, preparing us for growth.
Qi Gong
Meditation
Tai Chi
We work extensively with Qi Gong, a meditation based on stillness and strength.
Meditation
Meditation
Meditation
We use a range of meditations from different philosophies to deepen our mind-body connection.
Quinna
Shaolin Kung Fu
Meditation
Quinna is a Chinese martial art similar to Aikido, centered on harmonizing an opponent's force to neutralize aggression without harming them.
Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin Kung Fu, originating from the Shaolin Temple, is a comprehensive martial art known for its rigorous physical training, acrobatic techniques, and self-defense skills.
Sanda
Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin Kung Fu
Sanda, also known as Chinese kickboxing, is an ancestral fighting system incorporating punches, kicks, throws, grappling and floor submission techniques.