MAGICAL YOGA RETREAT - MARRAKECH MAY 2023

Connect with your breath, body and spirit for an adventure in the place where East meets West. Connect, relax, get grounded and explore another culture. This retreat is the perfect combination of modern city and exotic desert, with body awareness yoga, shopping, incredible food, sunset cocktails and much more!

NOTE - SMALL RETREAT GROUP OF MAX 12 PEOPLE

Yoga Styles: Body Awareness Vinyasa Flow, Mindful Yin & Restorative Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation & Journaling, Ecstatic Dance

Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Language: English or German, depends on the group

Special Events: Agafy Stone Desert Trip, Majorelle Gardens, Atlas Mountains, Cooking Class

Yoga Mats: We will provide yoga mats for you! You don’t have to bring your own.

THE MAGICAL YOGA & MEDITATION PROGRAM

BODY AWARENESS VINYASA FLOW & YIN YOGA

Most of the day we are engrossed in the activities of the mind, and are not always aware of what our physical body is experiencing. Consciously practicing mindfulness strengthens the connection between mind and body and offers us insights into what we are doing.

In our body awareness morning sessions we will engage our thoughts, feelings and connection to our bodies. In our yin body awareness sessions we will embark on a soothing and restorative journey that invites us to look at the body with openness, tenderness and curiosity.

+MINDFULNESS MEDITATION & JOURNALING

In our Mindfulness Meditation classes we will focus on the present moment using breathing practices, mental imagery, muscle and body relaxation. Complementary Journaling helps us to focus on the positive and important things in life through targeted notebook entries.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR - ANDREA

Andrea is an energetic Vinyasa Flow teacher and Nutritionist spreading joy through yoga and healthy food. Teaching from her heart, she believes in supporting and guiding her students to unveil their fullest potential. Based in vibrant Vienna, Andrea has travelled the world to learn from different teaching techniques in Costa Rica, New Orleans, San Francisco, Bali and London.

At the moment Andrea teaches with a special interest in Chakra Vinyasa Flow and is absolutely committed to a balance of active asanas, breath work, restorative practices and meditation.

Costs for accommodation and half-board (breakfast & dinner) + Trip to Agafy: € 545,- per person in a shared double room or € 795,- in a single room (already included in the full price): to be payed directly to the guesthouse - half of it as a deposit before arrival - more information revealed upon the booking request

MAGICAL FOOD - BE HEALTHY

Riad BE serves healthy and delicious cuisine which has a unique formula of spices, tastes, and flavors. Their meals are cooked and prepared with a passionate touch and a lot of details to the ingredients.
 The kitchen can accommodate to various dietary requirements upon request (vegan, vegetarian, gluten free).

Typical breakfast would look like this: (can also be prepared vegan ;))

Moroccan yogurt served with granola made with honey and nuts, accompanied with fresh seasonal fruits.

A variety of Moroccan bread served with traditional Amlou, honey from the Atlas Mountains, seasonal jam, and cream cheese to round off our cake/waffles of the day and freshly prepared egg dishes.

An orange juice, coffee, and/ or mint tea.

DAY TO DAY DESCRIPTION

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL & INTRODUCTION TALK + WELCOME DINNER

You will arrive at the beautiful Riad Be in the afternoon and settle into your rooms. Before dinner we will head over to the yoga room to get ready for our intro talk. During this session, we will explore our week’s schedule and the program in detail. Enjoy the end of the evening over a typical Marrakchi dinner on the roof top.

DAY 2 - CITY DAY

During the second day, our explore day, you will start with a pre-breakfast body awareness yoga session on the rooftop terrace. Breakfast will be followed by some free time to explore Marrakech. Take time to take a look at the medina with all the monuments, the souk with endless shopping inspiration and the new town with fantastic restaurants. At 5 pm we meet back for our yin practice at the yoga room. Enjoy the rest of the evening over a delicious dinner.

DAY 3 - DESERT DAY

During the third retreat day, you will enjoy an energizing but slow pre-breakfast yoga session at the riad. In the afternoon we’ll take a trip to Agafy - a magical hideaway camp located in the middle of the vast stone desert, 45 min away from Marrakech. The camp has 10 cosy berber tents, a restaurant & bar area to enjoy a typical dinner under the stars, a swimming pool overlooking the desert scenery and a beautiful Shala to practice yoga. Additional Activities: Camel rides, quad bike & Atlas Mountains tours can be arranged for an additional price. Before we will enjoy our desert dinner we will practice yin yoga & meditation. And of course we end the evening with a lovely dinner at Agafy.

DAY 4 - RELAX & RECHARGE DAY

You will wake up to a morning Mindfulness Meditation on the rooftop terrace followed by an outdoor yoga session. Breakfast will be served right after, so you can recharge. Before we start with our class in the late afternoon you will have plenty of time to relax back at the house, explore Majorelle Gardens, shop or take a trip. Relax the rest of the evening over a lovely dinner at the Riad.

DAY 5 - OUTDOOR OR COOKING DAY

Our last full day will surprise you with a more relaxed and meditative pre-breakfast yoga session. Before we start with our super relaxed yoga nidra class in the afternoon you will have plenty of time to do you own thing. Dinner will be followed by a trip to La Fenn for amazing cocktails to help you digest this whole week of self exploration.

DAY 6 - DEPARTURE & SAYING GOODBYE

Enjoy a last get together breakfast and hug all your new friends goodbye. Departure until 12 pm.

SCHEDULE

27. May - Saturday:

02:00-04:00 pm: Settle into rooms & meet other guests

05:00-07:00 pm: Introduction Retreat Program & Get together

07:00 pm: Three course dinner at the Riad & Relax

28. May - Sunday:

07:30 - 08:00 am: Morning Snack

08:00 - 09:15 am: Morning Body Awareness Yoga Practice

09:30 -11:00 am: Delicious Breakfast

11:00 am - 04:30 pm: Free time to explore the City

05:00-06:30 pm: Evening Yin Yoga & Meditation

07:00 pm: Three-course Dinner at the Riad & Relax

29. May- Monday:

07:30 - 08:00 am: Morning Snack

08:00-09:15 am: Morning Body Awareness Yoga & Meditation

09:30-11:00 am: Delicious Breakfast

11:00 am - 09:00 pm: Agafy Day Trip

05:00-06:30 pm: Evening Practice in the Desert

06:45 pm: Agafy Desert Dinner

30. May - Tuesday:

07:30 - 08:00 am: Morning Snack

08:00-09:15 am: Body Awareness Yoga & Meditation Session

09:30-11:00 am: Nutritious Breakfast

11:00 am - 04:00 pm: Free Time/Optional Trip to the Majorelle Gardens

05:00-06:30 pm: Evening Yin Practice

07:00 pm: Dinner at the Riad

31. May - Wednesday:

07:30 - 08:00 am: Morning Snack

08:00-09:15 am: Morning Body Awareness Practice

09:30-11:00 am: Yummy Breakfast

11:00-03:00 pm: Free Time/Optional Trip to the Atlas Mountains or Cooking Class

05:00-06:30 pm: Evening Workshop

07:30 pm: Goodbye Dinner + Cocktails in the City at El Fenn (not included)

01. June - Thursday:

08:30-11:00 Breakfast

and Departure by 12 pm

NOT INCLUDED:
Flight to and from Marrakech - and drive to the resort from the airport - pickups from the airport can be provided if needed:

Marrakech airport pickup or drop-off, up to 7 people: 20 € Starting from 8 people: 40 €
Casablanca airport pickup or drop-off, up to 7 people: 150 €

I’ll make sure you’ll get connected to people who are arriving at the airport at the same time.

Travel Insurance (Recommended - either through your credit card or only book it for the time you’re travelling)