6-Day Yoga and Meditation Retreat in the Atlas Mountains

Each day at Bab Zouina starts with a powerful vinyasa flow that gets your blood moving, followed by a guided meditation to settle your mind. The classes are led by Henna, a Berlin-based teacher who's been practicing since 2010 and specializes in vinyasa, yin, and Pilates. She has a reputation for clear instruction and a warm, adaptive approach — she'll adjust your alignment, offer variations, and never push you past your edge, but she'll also give you room to challenge yourself.

Afternoons are free, and that's deliberate. You can lie by the pool, book a traditional hammam treatment (for an extra fee), or head out on an optional excursion to Marrakech or the Atlas foothills. The retreat center itself is a beautiful example of traditional Moroccan earth architecture — buildings made of cut stone and natural mud bricks, surrounded by ornamental gardens and olive trees. It's far from any city noise, and that quiet seeps into everything.

Every second evening, Henna leads a gentler, restorative flow to help you wind down before dinner. Meals are a highlight: the kitchen serves wholesome Moroccan and Berber cuisine, mostly vegetarian with vegan options on request, made from local produce. You'll eat together with the small group of fellow guests, and those shared meals often become a favorite part of the week.

The retreat keeps group sizes between 6 and 12 people, so you're not lost in a crowd. Whether you're coming to deepen your practice or just to get away from it all, the structure of the week gives you space to do both. The setting, the food, and the teaching all work together to make you feel looked after from the moment you arrive until the final morning's practice.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation at Bab Zouina Retreat Center - All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner - Daily morning yoga session (power vinyasa flow) - Daily morning meditation - Evening yoga practice every other day - Access to swimming pool, gardens, and wifi - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Optional external activities and excursions - Airport transfers (available for €45 per person) - Hammam and other spa treatments