Wellness Yoga & Cultural Escape in Marrakech and Essaouira

The retreat is built around two very different Moroccan cities. You'll spend the first two days in Marrakech, staying in a traditional riad in the Medina, before heading to Essaouira for a night and then returning to Marrakech. In Marrakech, expect the full sensory overload: the markets, the spice stalls, the call to prayer echoing over the rooftops. Essaouira is the opposite—low-rise white buildings, sea air, and a relaxed pace.

Yoga happens daily, alternating between Vinyasa and Yin, with meditation and pranayama folded in. Daniela tailors each class to the group's ability and the mood of the day, so sessions feel considered rather than scripted. There's also a cacao ceremony on the first evening, and guests get a personalized Soul Connection session—a choice of gong meditation, sound bath, aerial yoga, or a special treatment.

The excursions are the other core of the week: a hot air balloon ride over the Atlas Mountains, a guided walk in Imlil with lunch at a Berber family's home, and a horseback ride along the beach near Essaouira. A guided city tour covers the Medina, and the final evening is marked with a group dinner at Buddha Bar Marrakech, though that meal costs extra.

Accommodation is in riads—traditional Moroccan houses built around a central courtyard. Rooms are simple but comfortable, with private or shared bathrooms depending on the option chosen. The Marrakech riad sits 500 meters from the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, making it an easy base for exploring. In Essaouira, the exact riad isn't specified, but the itinerary suggests it's near the bustling medina and the coast.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 5 nights accommodation - Daily breakfast - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Water, tea, and coffee in the accommodation - Group excursions and activities - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Transportation during the retreat - Wifi connection - Cacao ceremony - Trip to the High Atlas Mountains - Essaouira horse riding on the beach - 4 dinners and 1 lunch on day 5 - Guided city tour - Hot air balloon ride - Retreat gift

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not in the itinerary - Additional treatments - 3 lunches - Entry fees - Dinner and show on the last evening (Buddha Bar Marrakech)