A week-long boxing camp in Essaouira, combining sport and a change of scenery.

I had a great vacation, but I left the center after only two days because it wasn't at all what I was there for. First of all, I found myself in a center with a strict diet (keto diet) with zero sugar and no starches (after the second day, I was allowed an extra portion of starch). On the first morning, I was told I needed to have my weight and measurements taken to determine my weight loss goal. I hadn't come to go on a diet at all, but rather to improve my boxing skills. I was quite surprised. Then the coach told me I was the only one doing the boxing training; everyone else was there to try out different sports and get in shape. My goal when I signed up for this training was to improve my boxing. I've been boxing for a year and a half. I'm very comfortable with the heavy bag classes, but much less so with sparring and other ring work. I really wanted to improve my ring technique. At the center, I was told I'd have private lessons since I was the only one following that format. On the first day, the instructor didn't show up because the staff had forgotten to let him know, and for subsequent classes, other people from the center were allowed to attend (which is normal). But since these people were beginners, the class format was basically just introductory boxing for the entire stay, without any sparring or ring work. The boxing instructor was lovely and dedicated, but I just couldn't improve because he had to take care of the students who were there for a fitness/diet/sports discovery program. So, I was pretty bored during the classes. I didn't get to do a single fight or ring work session during my entire stay. Meanwhile, the swimming pool was not accessible because it was empty and the place is located 20 minutes by car from Essaouira and the beach so it was not easy to enjoy the seaside.