Yoga Retreat In Morocco : Kasbahs, Desert & Coast

Enjoy this wellness and yoga retreat in Morocco with intense Arabic atmosphere. Experience the silence of the meditaion upon the soft sands of the desert space. And salute the sun on the riad rooftop to the call of the muezzin in the distance. This desert coastal tour aims to soothe the soul and nurture your senses through a blend of Yin yoga, Meditation (Dhyama), breath work (Pranayama), Vinyasa flow, and Hatha yoga. All in close connection with nature.

Additionally, enjoy camel riding, camping, and plenty of fun activities. Morocco will impress you! Every place offers a new surprise! Washed by the Mediterranean, and the Atlantic Oceans, soaring mountain ranges and fertile oasis. Where East meets West in the cosmopolitan cities, World famous restaurants and rustic, authentic Moroccan street stalls blend with the fusion of today‘s Morocco and its fascinating and deeply culturally diverse and rich past evident in the everyday lives of Moroccans. Morocco is the magic of vibrant shops brimming with artisinal handicrafts.

The colours of which reflect the majesty of the sunrises and sunsets which signal unforgettable nights! Join us on this wellness and yoga retreat in Morocco. Ms. Jacqueline, a 600-hour Yoga Alliance registered teacher specializing in restorative, yin, hatha, vinyasa, ashtanga, and aerial yoga, as well as a mindfulness and meditation instructor for both children and adults, will accompany the tour. Additionally, she is a continuing education provider and practitioner and guide of cognitive behavior therapy. She embarked on her yoga journey 20 years ago and has since traveled the world to acquire and share knowledge.

Her aspiration is to help others apply traditional teachings to everyday life to free ourselves from our own suffering. Cultivate a light hearted, high-spirited, healthy mind full of childlike wonder. And essentially live life as an experiment for the benefit of all beings, everywhere.

NOTE : This tour requires a minimum of 4 people to proceed. All guests must take responsibility for their own medical and physical fitness to participate in the activities.

The drivers will meet you at your accommodation at 10am. Leave Marrakech behind to venture into Atlas Mountains and its dense forests via one of the most winding and dramatic routes in Morocco. Reach the Tizi n’Tichka pass at 2200 meters high to enter the Great South. Stop and visit UNESCO world site Ait Benhaddou .Skirt through Ouarzazate then cross the Draa gorges. The panorama of the legendary Draa Valley unfolds before your eyes. Admire the palm groves of Agdez part of the Draa Valley Cultural landscape.

Today, at 9am the drivers will meet you to start our day with a stop at Kasbah of Tamnougalte, in the the heart of the Draa Valley.We visit Haritine village and the main kasbah. From here follow the road through the panoramic view in Tissergate where you will see thousands of palm trees before reaching Zagora,famous for the best dates andwatermelons.

The stoves of Tamegroute cast the emerald glaze so easily identified on mosque tiles, dishes and pots across Morocco. The nearby Nassiria library holds a 10 century old gold-engraved Koran and various treaties on astronomy, medicine and Arab poetry among other gems. We recommend visiting a traditional ksour and having lunch in Mhamid. before leaving the asphalt behind and take on the Sahara.

Towards the dunes of Erg Chigaga. Arriving at the edge of the golden sand dunes we leave the vehicles and board the Desert ships our gentle camels, to sail into the wavy desert dunes. Guided expertly our guides will stop at the perfect time to observe the Golden hour . As daylight disappears the sand changes colour and the sounds and sights of the landscapes change as the desert magic casts its spell. This spectacular night will be rendered memorable with a unique and traditional starlit Berber dinner feast , complete with tribal music (Drums) around a desert campfire.

Today is more of a relaxing day. After breakfast your drivers will take you to visit some of the local nomades in order to see their style of life and to enjoy each others company while drinking a cup of tea offered to you with genuine Moroccan warmth and friendship. Visit also the sacred oasis of Oum Laalag then lunch in the camp. In the afternoon the camels will gently step you through the desert sands to the highest dunes for your yoga practice. Under the slendour of the setting sound and to the soothing sounds of the sand shifting you will connect completely with yourself and the spirit of the desert.

Wake up early to admire the sunrise and stroll around the dunes. Later on, you will take on the hamada (rocky desert) and cross the dry lake Iriki. Have tea with the nomads, hunt for fossils before we rejoin the sealed roads heading to Foum Zguid. Have a tasty lunch by the pool at Bab Rimal or perhaps kefta in the village. Heading West we arrive at Tazenakht, very famous for it huge selection of Berber rugs with an orange weft and woven by the Ouaouzguite tribe and then to Taroudant enclosed within red-ochre ramparts and encircled by orchards, orange groves and olive trees, Taroudant has all the appeal of an old Moroccan fortified town.

After breakfast, have a caleche ride around the city walls and/ or browse the souks for the best argan oil honey or the famous Amlou delicious ground almons fused together with honey and argan oil. Following the Atlantic coast keep a look out for the goats perched in the Argan trees. We arrive rather early in Essaouira to make the best out of your time there. You don’t have to plan anything ahead just take the day at your leisure. Stroll the Medina visit the renowned woodworkers and silversmith and indulge in the very best seafood down by the fleet in the harbour… Dinner and accommodation at a beautiful riad in the Medina.

As usual, a delicious breakfast and we travel to Chichaoua, through Imlil. Upon approaching Chichaoua, you will cross the Argan trees forest, where you will hopefully spot some goats climbing the trees. Stop and take some photos before you carry on to your next stop in Chichaoua for lunch and a stroll. From here we drive directly to Marrakech. On arrival in Marrakech you will be escorted to your riad in medina in order to have some rest. We can arrange a tasty dinner in a restaurant in medina.

Your driver and guide will meet you at your accommodation for an explorative journey through the small alleys of the old Medina and its amazing monuments and gardens,. During this Marrakech sightseeing tour you will visit the main attractions and landmarks of this imperial city. Marvel at the botanic gardens of Yves Saint Laurent, the Majorelle gardens and this Berber Art Museum, then, head to the old Medina to visit the 11th century Koutoubia mosque, the Royal tombs of Saadian dynasty and the beautiful palace of Bahia and Badia ,one of the most beautiful palaces in the world.

After exploring the historical monuments of Marrakech, your guide will introduce you to the spectacular, colourful Medina of Marrakech. Wander its Souks/Markets, and enjoy the fragrance of the spices, the magical carpets, and all the arts and crafts associated with Morocco. The fabulous variety and colour of the babouch will tempt you to purchase a pair or two. Finish your guided city tour of Marrakesh at the famous world heritage square Jemaa el Fna and be dazzled by the vibrancy of life. You will be amazed by the history , the cultural diversity and the rythms of this unique city.

Today your drivers will drop you at the airport. It is our sincerest hope that your yoga retreat in Morocco with us will enhance your well being and that your connections to Morocco will continue for you at home.