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Zami Collective

We nurture creative communities in East Africa and host regenerative retreats and rest residencies for women’s wellness in Kenya, Ethiopia and Morocco. Our mission is to integrate a tapestry of artists, wellness, food, farming, and cultural practitioners across the value chain, while cultivating beautiful communal rest experiences.

Upcoming Retreats

  • Zami Collective Lamu Retreat

    Lamu Island Rest Residencies 2026 - 2027

    Join Zami Collective in 2026 for our third spring Island Rest Residency for artists, filmmakers, photographers and creatives seeking rest by the Indian Ocean.

    LAMU RETREAT
  • Zami Collective Ethiopia Retreat

    Ethiopia Retreat 2026

    Join the Zami Collective in October 2026 for our Ethiopia retreat! Experience Ethiopian jazz, communal coffee ceremonies and connect with the Arts and Cultural landscape of Ethiopia.

    ETHIOPIA RETREAT

House E x Zami Collective

The Artist Residency for contemporary African Artists.

Coming November 2026

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Ethiopia, Lake Langano

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Bespoke Travel Journeys

Kenya. Ethiopia. Tanzania.

Calling solo travellers, friends and couples! Zami Collective curates bespoke travel experiences in East Africa. Lamu Island, Ethiopia’s Simien Mountains or Zanzibar for your very own regenerative wellness journey. Enquire below.

BESPOKE

Recent Journeys

  • The Marrakech Art Retreat

    Zami Collective returns from 1 - 54 Art Fair, Marrakech and the Diaspora Salon. Like what you see? Join us in March 2027 to travel intentionally with other African Art enthusiasts to enjoy next year’s lineup of contemporary art and culture from Africa and its diasporas.

    MOROCCO

Experience

Lamu Island

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    What's On: Communal Gatherings

    Join us at one of our seasonal gatherings! Keep your eyes peeled as we announce upcoming events and workshops.

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    From the Archives

    Immerse yourself in the memories of our previous retreats in the Lamu Archipelago, Ethiopia and the Kenyan Highlands.

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    Creative Encounters

    We welcome creative collaborations with artists, photographers, chefs, and cultural practitioners.

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Two weeks since we took to the palm oasis of Marrakech’s La Palmeraie. With that, a little recap is in order from our time at the Diaspora Salon, a four day forum set in the picturesque Jnane Tamsna. 
Conversations on re-curating history and re
Blue is the warmest colour. A recap of our time in the pink city, Marrakech. Copious miniature clink clink glasses of Thé à la menthe marocain, fluffy pillow like cous cous Fridays, a city alive with art + design and the friendliest peo
The Lamu Archipelago is situated off the shores of the Indian Ocean in Northern Kenya. Swahili architecture, peaceful coastlines and dhows sailing in the horizon; welcome to Island Life. Join us throughout 2026-2027 to experience the Rest Residency
The Lamu Archipelago is situated off the shores of the Indian Ocean in Northern Kenya. Swahili architecture, peaceful coastlines and dhows sailing in the horizon. Join us for a week long stay from the 23rd March to 29th March 2026 as Zami Collective
2025, what a year! To all those that have attended a Zami workshop, an Art Trail, or flown half way around the world to attend one of our retreats and residencies, THANK YOU. It’s been a blessing to hold space for women from all corners of the
Muse over contemporary African art and savour the sunsets sweeping the Medina skyline with a Moroccan mint tea in hand. Join us in Morocco. For those seeking the winter warmth of Marrakech, join Zami Collective from the 5th to 8th February 2026, 4

Let’s Rest Together

It all begins here. Maybe you want to rest in community. Maybe you’ve dreamt of visiting East Africa. Or maybe you have a creative soul to share with the world. Whatever it is, join us.