Description

A Enjoy a week of adventure and relaxation whilst basing yourself at our hotel, a classic Moroccan Berber-style accommodation with the beating heart of Marrakech and the Atlas mountains a stone’s throw away. Explore the Medina in Marrakech, a day trip to coastal town of Essaouira and a tour up to the Atlas Mountains! Relax with a massage or hammam at the hotel’s spa.

This April, look forward to escaping the end of winter in the northern hemisphere and exploring Morocco. At an average of 25 degrees Celsius relax and unwind with this combination yoga holiday of adventure, culture and relaxation.

Your yoga holiday will take you from the Medina, souks and gardens of Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains, go for a walk, visit a souk, and Berber village and enjoy the wonderful scenery. Visit the beautiful Atlantic coastal town of Essaouira, with all of its colours and ocean breeze. There are some days off in between to relax at the hammam, have a massage or read a book by the pool.

That’s right! Base yourself at our beautiful venue on the outskirts of Marrakech and whilst still enjoying daily yoga classes, enjoy exploring farther afield in this beautiful and diverse country.

First stop and only a 20-minute drive into the heart of the old city of Marrakech and the souks, included in the price is a guided tour of this area to get your bearings and then spend a day exploring and shopping here and drinking mint tea or relaxing at our authentically designed and furnished Berber retreat hotel.

Another day, a trip to Essouira to explore the souks and have less hassle than in Marrakech. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and take a walk along the long beach

The last day out is to the Atlas Mountains themselves, enjoy a walk amongst the beautiful vegetation and enjoy streams, spring colours and meet local mountain people. Explore the souks of Asni and lunch and a guide are included.

When you aren’t off adventuring, there is time to relax in your spacious private Berber-designed hotel with two yoga spaces, two pools, and plenty of outdoor lounging space with Moroccan courtyards and bougainvillaea romantically spilling over from private balconies.

For a really relaxing day spend it at the Hamam and spa. Feel invigorated with the Moroccan-style Hammam experience followed by a soothing massage. Float back to your room or relax by the pool in the warm sunshine or in one of the many courtyards.

Accommodation

Your accommodation is based 24km outside of Marrakech in a small Berber village, its narrow alleyways and flat-roofed village houses made from packed mud and water giving them an earthy colour and warm glow.

The main area of our yoga hotel was built in 1840. From the outside it looks unassuming, walk in and it opens up into a peaceful and stylish space with large heated outdoor pool and relaxation area with views of Marrakech and the Atlas mountains beyond.

With 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. You may even meet the odd tortoise!

The bedrooms are authentically Moroccan in design. They can be twin/double or single rooms and have good quality linen and hand woven Moroccan covers and cushions with a lot of space and large bathrooms. They each have the 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 yoga on your yoga holiday in Marrakech: 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 yoga on your yoga holiday Marrakech: 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.

Cuisine

There are three meals included in the price of this holiday and it is catered for by their own 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 dishes from baked aubergine, omelette, green salads, beetroot salads, soup of the day, different breads, fresh pizza.

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.

It is possible to cater for dairy, gluten and other intolerance free diets – please inform us prior to departure.

Retreat schedule

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 we will have a yoga class for those who have arrived at 5-6 pm and then dinner will be from 7 pm.

Transfers will be organised for you by the venue and added to your bill at the end of your stay.

Departure day 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.

8am – 10am
Morning yoga to energise and awaken

10am
Brunch

10.30am – 5pm
Day 1: Half day tour in Marrakech – enjoy exploring the Medina

10.30am – 6pm
Day 2: A day to do as you please, maybe visit jardin majorelle

10.30am – 5pm
Day 3: Relax at the venue, enjoy a hammam and spa experience

10.30am – 5pm
Day 4: Day trip to Essaouira!

10.30am – 5pm
Day 5: Day to relax, explore Marrakech some more, enjoy the spa

1pm
If you are at the hotel enjoy a buffet style lunch

5pm – 6.30pm
Evening yoga to unwind

7pm
Your delicious evening 3 course meal

Retreat price

A twin/double room is for two people sharing either two single beds or a double bed.

Twin / double en-suite room: standard price £1195pp

Single room en-suite: standard price £1495

There are suites available which are larger with a relaxation space and open fireplace as well as the bedroom area and private bathroom.

Twin / Double Suite: standard price £1395pp

Single Suite: standard price £1695

Included

• Beautiful twin/double or single room with en-suite accommodation
• Large spacious grounds with two pools
• 7 x delicious and varied buffet brunches
• 7 x delicious buffet lunches
• 6 x 3 course evening meals
• 6 x 1.5 hour morning yoga classes to energise
• 6 x 2 hour evening yoga classes to unwind
• Drinking water available throughout your stay

Not included

• Flight
• Transfers
• Insurance
• Extra excursions
• Massage treatments
• Spa
• Extra non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks

How to get here

Fly:
To Marrakech with easyjet, ryanair, Royal Air Maroc, ba. Search on Skyscanner for the best flight deals.

Transfers:
Airport transfers to and from the hotel will be an added cost of 125 Moroccan dirhams each way (approx £10) or 250 Moroccan dirhams (approx £20) each way if transferring alone.

Booking

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