7 Day Yoga & Meditation Escape: Slow Down and Reconnect in Morocco

The retreat runs over seven days and six nights, with a daily rhythm that stays gentle. Mornings begin with journaling and meditation, followed by a 90- to 120-minute vinyasa or hatha class focusing on pranayama, asana, and savasana. Classes take place on the rooftop yoga shala, where you watch the sun come up over the hills. Evenings settle into a 75- to 90-minute yin or restorative practice designed to wind the body down after the day.

What makes this retreat different is the balance between structure and freedom. Each day has a clear frame, but there are also stretches of free time to read by the pool, walk into the village, or simply rest. The hosts keep groups small, usually between 6 and 14 people, which gives the week a personal feel. One guest described noticeable real improvements in their yoga practice over the course of the week, while another called it the most emotionally healing thing they had ever done for themselves.

The team matters here. Lia, who teaches the August and September retreats, has taught across India, Bali, Thailand, and Mexico, drawing on Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa, and meditation. Host Elena has been crafting retreats since 2021 and has practiced yoga for nearly a decade. Ayoub, who grew up in Ounagha, brings the local side, organizing the Moroccan night and the trip to Essaouira.

The location itself is a big part of the experience. Ounagha sits in a UNESCO biosphere reserve, surrounded by argan trees and open landscape. The villa is about 20 kilometers from Essaouira, reachable in 30 minutes by car. Essaouira Mogador Airport is 30 minutes away, and Marrakech Menara Airport is about 2.5 hours, with direct flights from several European cities.

What's included

- 6 nights' boutique accommodation in a traditional Moroccan villa - 5 sunrise yoga classes - 5 sunset yoga classes - 1 yoga workshop - 30-minute massage - Trip to Essaouira - 6 healthy nutritious breakfasts - 6 organic tasty dinners - 4 colorful lunches (one lunch in Essaouira not included) - Nature walk in the Ounagha Hills - Welcome Moroccan tea ceremony - Yoga mats, bricks, straps, and bolsters - Access to a private rooftop terrace, pool, and garden - Cleaning service and towels

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers (available on request: 30 EUR from Essaouira, 70 EUR from Marrakech, 80 EUR from Agadir) - Travel insurance - Surf adventures - Hammam and massage rituals - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Lunch in Essaouira during the day trip - Personal expenses