Wellness Surf & Yoga Escape in Taghazout Bay, Morocco

Mornings at Nomad Spirit start with breakfast, then you head out for a surf session on the beaches of Taghout Bay. The coaches are locals who know the breaks, and they pick the spot based on the day's swell and your ability — one day might be a gentle beach break for the group, another could be a reef break for the stronger surfers. Video analysis is part of the deal, so you get to actually see what your pop-up looks like, which speeds up the learning faster than just being told.

After a proper lunch back at the hotel, the afternoon is looser. There's an optional second surf, and then a rooftop yoga session in the late afternoon. Lauranne leads these, and she's a Pilates and yoga teacher who also surfs, so she knows exactly which stretches and poses undo the shoulder and hip tension from paddling. Her classes shift between Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin, and she keeps a few aerial yoga sessions in the mix for something different.

Aourir itself is the kind of place that forces you to slow down. It's a small surf town, more Moroccan than the tourist hub of Taghazout a few minutes up the coast, and the hotel is set up for exactly this kind of week — A/C in the rooms, a terrace with ocean views, and a rooftop where dinner is served family-style. The staff live nearby and make a point of treating guests like friends.

The retreat runs from Sunday to Thursday, with arrival and departure days kept clear of scheduled coaching so you can settle in or get to the airport without rushing. In between, there's a nature hike through the landscape behind the coast with a local guide, which is a good break from the water. It's a short week, but the structure — surf, eat, stretch, sleep — builds a rhythm you don't want to end.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily yoga classes - Surf lessons with our instructors - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Transportation during the retreat - Parking - Wifi connection - Luggage storage

What's not included

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