Description

Ever wondered what it’s like to stay in a Moroccan Castle in the Atlas Mountains? Now’s your chance! Located only 90 minutes away from Marrakech, stay at a 1820m altitude with spectacular views of the valleys and in the distance Jbel Toubkl which stands at 4167m – the largest mountain in Northern Africa.

With day temperatures around 23 degrees at this time of year, allow your body to relax again in the warmth of the sun and let summer last a little bit longer. Enjoy breathing in the fresh mountain air at our luxury kasbah accommodation in the Atlas Mountains.

Everything is included once you arrive so switch off, enjoy the scenery, the food, the culture, the hammams, hikes and of course, the yoga!

Start your yoga holiday mornings with 1.5 hours of a dynamic yoga class with asana, pranayama and meditation practices in the morning followed by a delicious breakfast.

A guided hike each day with qualified mountain guides will show you around the surrounding mountains and explore local berber culture at nearby villages.

After lunch relax with a mint tea and a good book whilst enjoying the stunning mountain views, enjoy one of the two hammams or relax with an in-house massage. Follow this with another two hour restorative yoga practice and then a delicious vegan/ vegetarian dinner in the cosy and beautifully styled Moroccan dining room.

All dietary requirements can be met just let us know beforehand. An intimate group of 10 guests, meet like-minded people looking to relax and revive in the stunning Atlas mountains.

Accommodation

This boutique hotel has 14 en-suite rooms and we are using the deluxe and superior rooms which are large and spacious and have spectacular views.

The rooms are rustic yet comfortable, with simple berber adornments such as hand-woven carpets, blankets, intricate carved woodwork and oleander branch panelled ceilings.

Below is a description of the difference between the rooms:

Standard ensuite: Two single beds or a double bed. A smaller room than superior or deluxe rooms. The bathroom has a wet room shower, toilet and sink.

Deluxe En-suite: Two single beds or a double bed. Spacious room with balcony and outdoor space. The en-suite has a bath, shower, toilet and sink

Superior en-suite: The same as a deluxe only bigger balcony, room and bathroom

standard room double bed-window-door-wardrobe

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. Settle in meditation quicker than before and 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 practise of yin yoga and yoga nidra and long savasana to really relax and restore after a long winter.

We have an indoor yoga space if we need it also with heating or air conditioning depending on the weather.

Daily Schedule

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 trip to Jardin Majorelle and Yves Saint Laurent museum.

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

10.30am – 5pm
Day 4: Day trip to the Atlas Mountains

10.30am – 5pm
Day 5: Day to relax, explore Marrakech some more, visit 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

Cuisine

We believe that our retreats should be nurturing in every way. So our Vitality Chefs will create tasty, healthy, vegetarian meals for you from local, seasonal produce. All of our food is gently detoxing and we cater to various dietary preferences.

Our guests are always impressed by our creative, flavoursome dishes — that’s because the food is just as important to us as the yoga.

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

Includes

• Beautiful twin/double or single room with en-suite accommodation
• Large spacious grounds with two pools and Moroccan style outdoor seating areas
• Half day tour of the city of Marrakech
• Atlas Mountains tour
• Trip to the Majorelle gardens and Yves Saint Laurent Museum
• 7 x delicious and varied buffet brunches
• Delicious buffet lunches whilst at the venue
• 7 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
• Yoga equipment

Does not include

• Flights
• Massage Treatments

Location and how to get there

Fly: To Marrakech with easyjet, ryanair, Royal Air Maroc. Search for flights.

Transfers:

We offer 1 return group transfer that is included in the price.

Arrival transfer: Day time flights are preferred from 10.30am until 4pm. Very early morning and very late flights incur an extra charge. the transfer pick up time will vary depending on the latest flight time.

Departure Transfer: When booking your return flight please allow the transfer time of 1.5hrs and then a further 3 hrs as Marrakech airport has very tight security. Flights returning after 2pm are preferred. Any flight departing early a private transfer can be arranged and if more than 1 person sharing can be a shared cost also.

You can choose to arrive a day before and the transfer will be either be able to pick you up from your hotel in Marrakech or at a meeting point if it is not able to reach your hotel.

Please ask us for a list of recommended hotels in Marrakech. The transfer time from the airport to the venue is 90 minutes

Booking

To make an enquiry or book this Autumn Hiking and Yoga Retreat in the Atlas Mountains, send your request to the team who will get back to you within 24 hours.