Thresholds of Change: Morocco
A No Matter What leadership adventure through the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert | Sept 26 - Oct 4, 2026
September 26 - October 4, 2026
Atlas Mountains to Sahara, Morocco
9 Days / 8 Nights
Limited to 12
From the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara.
An 9-day journey from the Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert, designed to strip away distraction and reconnect you to what's essential.
This transformational expedition combines physical challenge with deep cultural immersion, moving through ancient landscapes that have tested and transformed travelers for millennia.
Real challenge. Real community. Real change.
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Leadership Immersion
Move from control to creation, from goals to grounded vision.
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Cultural Depth
Explore the heart of Morocco through local guides, Berber traditions, and desert ceremonies.
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Physical Challenge
Trek through mountain passes and desert terrain to expand physical and mental resilience.
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Personal Integration
Guided reflections before, during, and after the journey to ensure insights become embodied change.
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Awakening Through Connection
A carefully curated group of founders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers committed to growth, no matter what.
Growth doesn’t happen when things are easy.
It happens when you step into the unknown and stay long enough to see what emerges.
In business, in life, and in leadership, that’s the real edge.
This adventure gives you the tools and the trust to navigate it, No Matter What.
Container details
TRAVEL BRIEF
This isn’t just a week away, it’s a 4-month leadership container designed to turn insight into embodied growth:
Before: 3 virtual sessions to prepare intention and connection
During: Daily reflections and practices in the Sahara
After: 2 integration sessions to bring the transformation home
Itinerary at a Glance
DAY 1
Arrive Marrakech
Overnight: Riad Kheirredine (Night 1)
DAY 2
Explore Marrakech
Overnight: Riad Kheirredine (Night 2)
DAY 3
Journey to Imlil Valley
Overnight: Riad Ouassaggou (Night 3)
DAY 4
Ascent to Toubkal Refuge
Overnight: Toubkal Refuge (Night 4)
DAY 5
Summit Jebel Toubkal → Return to Imlil
Overnight: Riad Ouassaggou (Night 5)
DAY 6
Imlil to Dades Gorge
Overnight: Eden Boutique Hotel (Night 6)
DAY 7
Dades Gorge to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
Overnight: Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp (Night 7)
DAY 8
Merzouga to Marrakech
Overnight: La Sultana Marrakech (Night 8)
DAY 9
Departure Day
This journey gave me clarity for the next chapter of my life and the courage to live it with authenticity and joy.
- Sid
This transformed how I lead, how I show up, and how I see what’s possible.
- Keith
This wasn’t a typical retreat. It was a space that brought out connection, reflection, and growth.
- Birame
Who is it for?
Leaders who feel the next chapter calling, and are ready to answer it
People craving real connection, not just conversation
High performers willing to trade comfort for growth, and impact for everyone around them
Inside your trip.
Duration: 9 Days (plus optional pre and post adventure integration)
Start/End: Marrakech, Morocco
Dates: September 26-October 4, 2026
Physical Level: Moderate (no technical experience required)
Group Size: Limited to 12 participants
Included:
• Guided hikes with licensed Moroccan mountain guides and desert guides
• Cultural immersion with Berber communities & nomadic hosts
• Leadership facilitation with Sterling & Haviland Hawkins
• Daily meals as outlined
• All in-country transfers
• Access to join any of our 14er Leadership Immersions
Not Included:
• International airfare to/from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
• Meals not specified in itinerary
• Required travel insurance (medical & evacuation coverage)
• Personal expenses: souvenirs, optional upgrades, additional beverages, gratuities
• Any items not specifically listed as included
Meet Your Guides
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Sterling Hawkins is an author, investor, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker who is globally
recognized as a thought leader in personal and organizational growth. Founder of the No Matter What Movement, he shows people how to achieve the performance, results and fulfillment they want regardless of obstacles.
Sterling developed his methodology to learn from the painful collapse of his multibillion dollar startup involvement. He's since combined his business background, research, study and practice to come back and launch, invest in and grow more than 100 companies. He's taken that experience to work with C-level teams and leaders and speak on stages around the world. He's been featured in magazines like Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times and Inc.
He believes that there is no growth without discomfort – and it requires courage, commitment, community and the cultivation of trust to move through the uncomfortable and uncertain and into breakthrough results. To inspire people to unlock their own inherent potential, he shares key practices that help us push beyond our perceived limits to make a difference for our companies, communities and families. When he's not at home in Colorado, he may be out skydiving, swimming with sharks or adventuring with the No Matter What Movement.
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Haviland Hawkins is an entrepreneur, strategist, and keynote collaborator who co-leads the No Matter What Movement alongside her brother, Sterling. Together, they design and lead immersive leadership retreats and adventures around the world (from the mountains of Peru to cultural immersions in Africa) each crafted to challenge limits, spark transformation, and inspire breakthrough results.
With a background in marketing strategy, operations, and transformational leadership, Haviland has worked with Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and global organizations to drive both personal and organizational growth. Her expertise lies in translating bold ideas into actionable outcomes, ensuring that the No Matter What methodology extends beyond the keynote stage into lasting change for individuals, teams and companies.
She believes growth requires courage, commitment, and community. Through her work, she creates spaces where people can confront discomfort, unlock their potential, and discover what they’re truly capable of. Whether uniting executives across cultural barriers, supporting leaders in breaking free of limiting beliefs, or guiding participants step by step on the Inca Trail, Haviland blends clarity, compassion and challenge to deliver breakthrough results.
When she’s not home in Colorado, you’ll find her alongside Sterling, leading No Matter What adventures and retreats or exploring new frontiers that continue to push her own edges.
If you’re ready for the silence, we’re ready for you.
This is not a vacation. It is a commitment to your own evolution. We review every application to ensure the cohort is a balanced, high-level group of peers who will challenge you as much as they support you.
The Inner Journey
of No Matter What Leadership
Our No Matter What Process
Where personal transformation becomes embodied leadership.
Every No Matter What Adventure follows a universal rhythm. The journey from the known into the unknown and back again. It’s a process that has guided heroes, leaders, and seekers for centuries: a crossing of thresholds, a shedding of what no longer serves, and a return with something new to give.
This isn’t just a travel experience. It’s a lived process of becoming the kind of leader who can navigate the unknown, within yourself, your team, and your organization, no matter what.
