Women's Wellness Escape in the Atlas Mountains: Yoga, Sound Healing & Nature

The retreat is based at Kasbah Bab Ourika, a traditional Berber kasbah built into a hillside in the Ourika Valley. The thick rammed-earth walls keep rooms cool in the day and warm at night, and every room looks out over the national park or the river valley. There's a saltwater infinity pool that seems to spill into the valley, terraced gardens with rose beds and fruit orchards, and a library with a fire for cooler evenings. The kasbah grows its own vegetables in organic kitchen gardens, and much of what's served at dinner comes from them.

Each day has a similar shape: sunrise practice, a long breakfast, free time, a workshop or excursion in the afternoon, a gentle evening class, and a sound or meditation ritual after dinner. The workshops vary, but the roster includes crystal reiki and chakra balancing, a cacao ceremony, EFT emotional release, and breathwork sessions focused on calming the nervous system. One afternoon is given over to a guided walk through the Atlas foothills, and another to a trip into Marrakech with a guided visit to the souks and main sights.

Thimela, who guests know as Ved Kirti Kaur, leads most of the sessions herself. She's trained in a wide range of modalities, from Kundalini and Hatha yoga to reiki, sound healing and meditation, and she grew up in a home where crystal healing and clairvoyance were part of everyday life. Guests in the reviews mention her calm presence and the thought she puts into each day. The sound healing sessions, in particular, get singled out for how deeply relaxing they are.

The retreat is deliberately open to all levels. If you've never done yoga before, every class is adapted. If you're an experienced practitioner, there are options to go deeper. The emphasis is on rest and restoration rather than pushing yourself, so there are no intense workouts on the schedule. What you get instead is a week of gentle movement, guided rest, good food, and time to let your nervous system settle.

What's included

- Airport pickup & drop-off - 6 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Specialized workshops - Group excursions/activities - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary