Gastronomy, Culture and Design: Yoga Retreat in Morocco
Marrakech is a multi sensational experience. Get ready for your senses to be slapped: the sights and sounds will dazzle, frazzle, and enchant.
This trip has been carefully curated by an interior designer, with the aim of showing you both the authentic, historic Marrakech, as well as the contemporary, highly creative layers of the red city.
You will be traveling off the beaten track and visiting neighbourhoods packed with creatives, art galleries, boutique bars and restaurants and curated shops that are typically not visited by tourists. Our retreat then takes us to the Agafay desert, to enjoy the calming views by the pool, after the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. Finally, we will enjoy some days at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
Our base will be a stunning designer riad in the medina of Marrakech.
ADVENTURE DETAILS
YOUR HOSTS
Andrea Fórizs, founder of Breathspiration and creative director. She has been designing and running retreats since 2013. She is a true lover of Morocco, a foodie, a storyteller and a design enthusiast. Her focus is on showing the authentic side of Marrakech, and discovering the wonders of it.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Yoga classes led by Tracy Aleksic (12)
Accommodation in a luxury boutique riad in the Medina of Marrakech (4 nights);
- Accommodation in a luxury desert camp (2 nights);
- Accommodation in a luxury mountain villa (2 nights)
Home made breakfast every morning;
Some lunches (3);
Some dinners (4);
Trip leader staying with you;
Visits to selected monuments and guided tours in Marrakech;
Curated shopping, visits to pre-selected unique shops;
- Guided desert trek;
- Guided mountain hike;
- Private airport transfers;
Breathspiration retreat planning: phone consultation, travel tips & recommendations, summary of region, logistics.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Travel costs;
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
ACCOMODATION
We have carefully selected Ryad Dyor, and stylish guesthouse in a residential neighbourhood. The riad has individually designed rooms, that will be assigned based on order of booking. Some rooms are suitable for double / twin use, while others are single use only. All rooms have an en-suite bathroom with shower and/or bathtub and a stunning design. The comfort of the house and the staff will make you feel at home. There is an in house hammam too, where treatments and massages can be booked.
ITINERARY
DAY 1
- Arrival at Marrakech (RAK) Airport
- Individual airport transfers (based on your arrival time)
- Check-in and welcome snacks and tea
- Welcome yoga class and opening ceremony
- Dinner in the riad with wine
DAY 2
- Morning yoga on the rooftop
- Home made breakfast in the riad
- Marrakech Medina guided sightseeing tour with artisans and historic monuments
- Medina shopping: carpets, jewellery, lamps and textiles
- Dinner at leisre (ask for recommendations)
DAY 3
- Morning yoga on the rooftop
- Home made breakfast in the riad
- Morning visit to Jardin Majorelle and the YSL Museum
- Visiting designer shops and art galleries in the Gueliz neighbourhood of Marrakech
- More shopping: caftans by Norya Ayron, perfumes by Héritage Bèrber, designer items in the stylish boutiques of the area
- Free time
- Dinner at leisure (ask for recommendations)
DAY 4
- Morning yoga on the rooftop
- Home made breakfast in the riad
- Grocery market visit and spice shopping
- Cooking experience with a local chef
- Free time – last shopping possibilities
- Dinner at leisure (ask for recommendations)
DAY 5 - 6
- Morning yoga
- Home made breakfast
- Drive to the Agafay desert
- Lunch in a beautiful setting
- Resting, enjoying the pool
- Guided desert trek
- Optional camel riding
- Afternoon yoga class
- Dinner
DAY 7 - 8
- Morning yoga
- Home made breakfast
- Drive to the Atlas Mountains
- Stay in a stunning designer villa
- Guided hike in the mountains
- Meeting a Berber family
- Afternoon yoga
- Closing ceremony
- Farewell dinner
DAY 9
- Home made breakfast
- Good byes
- Airport transfers
HOW TO REACH US
Fly to Marrakech International Airport (RAK). Airport transfers will be organised for you. If you would like to arrive individually, please get in touch for directions.
PRICING AND ROOMS
There a nine unique rooms available for our guests.
Prices below are per person, and include accommodation, breakfasts, lunches and dinners (as seen in program), and all the activities described above. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Double room (twin bedroom with bathroom) – 6 rooms available
€ 3.450 per person
Single room (king bedroom with bathroom) – 3 rooms available
€ 4.935 per person
If you would like to book your spot, please send us an e-mail with your chosen room type and payment method. You can pay by wire transfer or credit card.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In order to participate, a 25% deposit is required to secure your spot. The outstanding payment is due 45 days before the event. In case of a cancellation, the deposit is non-refundable. We recommend to have a travel insurance.
If we do not reach the minimum number of participants, the retreat will be cancelled. In this case, your deposit will be fully refunded. The itinerary is a guide: we reserve the right to make changes in case of bad weather, or unforeseen circumstances. We sometimes need to alter the order of outings or replace them, with something equally exciting.
