9-Day New Year Yoga & Desert Adventure Tour in Morocco

This retreat is structured around the journey across Morocco, with yoga as the anchor. Each day you'll travel to a new location, see what's there with a local guide, and then come back to the mat to process it all. The flow of the trip mirrors that rhythm: morning practice, cultural exploration, afternoon drive, evening practice or relaxation.

What makes this different from a standard desert tour is the combination of yoga instruction and actual immersion. You're not just passing through—you're staying in family-run guesthouses, talking to locals, and sleeping out under the stars in a glamping camp. The driver, a local named Zouhair, comes highly recommended by past guests for navigating everything from Marrakech traffic to snowy mountain roads with skill and care.

Daily yoga sessions are led by Daniela, founder of Nella Retreats. She trained in Goa and completed a second teacher training in India, and she's also a certified health and fitness coach, singing bowl massage therapist, and Thai Yoga NUAD practitioner. During this retreat, she tailors each class to the time of day and the energy of the group—so expect robust morning vinyasa flows, gentle evening yin sessions, and maybe a singing bowl meditation or two along the way.

The retreat is limited to 8–12 participants to keep things personal and flexible. You'll celebrate New Year's Eve in Marrakech with a festive dinner, but the real highlight is the desert portion: a camel trek into Erg Chebbi dunes, a night in a traditional Berber camp, and the chance to watch the first sunrise of the new year over the Sahara.

What's included

- 8 nights accommodation in riads, guesthouses, and a desert camp - Airport pickup and drop-off (Marrakech Menara Airport) - Breakfast and dinner (half board) - Daily yoga classes (vinyasa, yin) - Daily meditation and pranayama sessions - Transportation during the retreat (private minibus with driver) - Guided sightseeing tours and entrances as per itinerary - Camel trek in the Sahara Desert - Group excursions and activities (fossil hunting, nomad tea visit, Gnawa music) - Professional event photos - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - 10% of your booking supports children in Africa, India, and South America

What's not included

- Travel insurance (mandatory) - Visa fees (if applicable) - Lunches and additional meals not specified - Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.) - Optional activities not listed in the itinerary - Flights to Marrakech - Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff