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Spend a week in hidden paradise and take your yoga to the next level with this traditional Moroccan Berber style hotel. Marrakech old town is only 20 minutes away, allowing you to enjoy everything it has to offer with your very own getaway for peace and relaxation.
Your base will be just a 20-minute drive from the heart of the old city of Marrakech and the souks, spend a day exploring and shopping here or relax at the authentically designed and furnished Berber retreat hotel.
Your yoga holiday will take you from the Medina, souks and gardens of Marrakech to the town of Ouarzazate, the nearest town to the Sahara desert to see the sands dunes, driving over the Atlas Mountains to get there. Another day you will take a trip to explore the Atlas Mountains, go for a walk, visit a souk, Berber village and enjoy the wonderful scenery. There are days off in between to relax at the hammam, have a massage or read a book by the pool.
Base yourself at a beautiful venue on the outskirts of Marrakech and enjoy daily yoga classes, with the opportunity to explore farther afield in this beautiful and diverse country.
You will enjoy a guided tour of the old town of Marrakech and then have time to explore this fascinating area on your own, shopping, wandering through the souks, drinking mint tea, or you can head back to the hotel to relax.
You will enjoy a day trip to Ouarzazate, driving over the Tiz-n Tichka pass with spectacular scenic views of mountains and semi-desert terrain topped by Kasbahs and Berber houses, to reach the town on the edge of the mighty Sahara Desert.
The last day out is to the Atlas Mountains themselves, you will enjoy a guided walk through the beautiful vegetation and past rippling streams, with chance to meet with local mountain families. Explore the souks of Asni, lunch and a guide are included.
Whatever it is you decide to do, there are 3 hours of yoga a day in the outdoor yoga Shala to re-energise and revitalise throughout the week.
You will enjoy three delicious meals a day, and there are fabulous massages and other treatments available in the spa area, which also has a Hammam and hot tub.
Accommodation:
A spacious hotel with two yoga spaces, two pools, plenty of outdoor lounging space and Moroccan courtyards, with bougainvillaea romantically spilling over from private balconies, you can spend the day here unwinding from your busy day to day life, surrounded by views of the Atlas mountains.
The main area of the hotel was built in 1840 and on the outside it appears unassuming but once inside the cool stylish vibe of the space is an unexpected surprise. There is a large heated outdoor pool and relaxation area with views of Marrakech and the Atlas mountains beyond. There are lawns, corridors and courtyards shrouded by banana palms, citrus and olive trees and the scents and colours of orange blossom and roses.
The cool, airy bedrooms are authentically Moroccan in design. They can be twin/double or single rooms with quality linen and hand woven Moroccan covers and cushions, They each have a large ensuite bathroom, a traditional seating area and many of the bedrooms have fireplaces and private terraces.
The suites are larger and have larger bathrooms, larger seating areas and private balcony or outdoor space
Yoga:
Morning session: wake up early to see the sunrise over the Atlas Mountains in the distance in our outdoor yoga shala. The practice will begin as a gentle awakening, building up to more dynamic poses – slowly building so that over the 6 days of yoga asana you find your body opening up to new depths in poses you’d never imagined; that you can settle in meditation quicker than before, that silence is something to be cherished. Feel energised and refreshed and ready for your day in the sun.
Evening session: Arrive at our fully equipped yoga shala for sunset yoga. Settle into a more restorative practice, to begin with, and once the deep rest has been satisfied with yoga Nidra and restorative poses, find more playful partner yoga being welcomed.
Food:
There are three meals a day included, lovingly prepared by local Moroccan chefs.
For breakfast enjoy fresh Moroccan coffee or tea or herbal teas and a delicious buffet spread of fruit, pancakes, Moroccan almond nut and honey butter, eggs, toast, different pastries and cakes and yoghurts.
For lunch, it is again a fabulous buffet of vegetarian and vegan dishes from baked aubergine, omelette, green salads, beetroot salads, soup of the day, different breads, fresh pizz served on the terrace with fabulous views.
For dinner, you can choose prior to joining us if you would like to have the meat or vegetarian option for the week. You will enjoy a 3-course evening meal.
We are happy to cater for dairy, gluten and other intolerance free diets – please inform us prior to departure.
2024 Dates:
24th February – 2nd March
6th -13th April
23rd – 30th November
*Please note – twin / double rooms can only be booked by two people travelling together*
Be as active or relaxed as you like during this yoga retreat
Enjoy the authentic and traditional hotel with in-house spa, yoga shala, pools and Moroccan style gardens
Have the choice of many excursions from your doorstep
Michelle has always had a love of nature, travel and wellness since a young age and how the connection between all three is the best tonic for mental and physical well-being. Travel is in her blood as she grew up in Venezuela and Kenya and then spent her twenties living in the French Alps, Sardinia, The Dolomites and Japan. Having been a life lo Read More
On the 19th of November, you can arrive at your leisure. The transfer is only 25 minutes from Marrakech airport.
After you’ve checked in relax by the pool and get to know your surroundings. Explore the lawns, corridors and courtyards shrouded by banana palms, citrus and olive trees and the scents and colours of orange blossom and roses assail the senses.
For those who have arrived between 5-6pm there will be a yoga class followed by dinner from 7pm.
8am – 10am: Morning yoga to energise and awaken
10am: Buffet brunch
10.30am – 5pm: The day is yours to do as you desire, soak up some sun by the pool, enjoy the Hammam and massage, visit Marrakech or take a day trip to the Atlas mountains!
1pm: If you are at the hotel enjoy a buffet style lunch
5pm – 6.30pm: Evening yoga to fully relax and unwind
7.30pm: Your delicious evening 3 course meal
Enjoy your final brunch and take in your beautiful surroundings one last time.
Departure day on the 26th November is again flexible. Check out is 2 pm but if your flight is later, relax at the pool and shower in the guest departure room prior to your flight.
The luxurious accommodation is based 24km outside of Marrakech in a small Berber village. It’s narrow alleyways and flat-roofed village houses made from packed mud and water giving them an earthy colour and warm glow. Enjoy the sights of Marrakech without the limited space often found in a Riad.
