5 Day Yoga and Hiking Holiday in Atlas Mountains, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Rejuvenating Yoga Holiday Morocco
Enjoy a four-night and five-day hiking and yoga break in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco. With guided hikes, each day you can see how the local community lives and enjoy mint tea and great hospitality.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 4 days of practice
- 2 yoga classes per day
- Guided hikes with qualified local guides
- 4 nights accommodation
- Use of yoga equipment
- Airport transfers
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Lounge
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
For the November 2023 retreat, you will be staying at AdventureYogi's usual venue's sister hotel due to the earthquake. The sister hotel is situated in the heart of the National Park with views of the Toubkal and a river close by.
In 2024, you will be staying at the Kasbah which has been recommended by National Geographic as one of The Unique Lodges of the World; and Conde Naste Traveller as having the best rooftop views. You will be amazed and wowed by your accommodation in the High Atlas Mountains.
Both venues have 14 en-suite rooms and they have options of standard, deluxe, and superior en-suite rooms which are spacious and have spectacular views. The rooms are rustic yet comfortable with simple berber adornments such as hand-woven carpets, blankets, intricate-carved woodwork, and oleander branch paneled ceilings.
Rooms
Standard ensuite room
Two single beds or a double bed. A smaller room than superior or deluxe rooms. The bathroom has a wet room shower, toilet, and sink.
Deluxe ensuite room
Two single beds or a double bed. Spacious room with balcony and outdoor space. The ensuite has a bath, shower, toilet, and sink.
Superior ensuite room
The same as a deluxe only bigger balcony, room, and bathroom.
Program
Only 90 minutes away from Marrakech, stay at 1820 meters altitude with spectacular views of the valleys and in the distance Jbel Toubkal which stands at 4167 meters - the largest mountain in northern Africa. With day temperatures around 23 degrees at this time of year, allow your body to relax again in the warmth of the sun and let summer last a little bit longer.
Enjoy breathing in the fresh mountain air at your cosy Kasbah accommodation in the Atlas Mountains. On your hiking and yoga holiday in the Atlas Mountains, everything is included once you land in Marrakech so switch off, enjoy the scenery, the food, the culture, the hammams, hikes, and of course, the yoga. This Atlas Mountain yoga retreat is suitable for anyone who would like a short break away with activities and relaxation in equal measure, for hikers or walkers and for those who enjoy wellness, healthy food, and yoga.
Beginners are welcome as well as all ages. Once you have landed at Marrakech, your yoga holiday has started. Enjoy the scenic drive up to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Your first evening starts with a short yoga class and then dinner. On the last day, enjoy a morning yoga class and brunch before you head home.
About the yoga
1. Morning class
Your morning classes (one hour and 30 minutes) are designed to help you awaken your body, focusing on energizing and invigorating your body, ready for an exhilarating day exploring the stunning scenery.
2. Evening class
After your day hiking, exploring, or relaxing in the autumn sunshine, return to the Kasbah to unwind and relax tired bodies with a Restorative evening yoga class. This gentle session will vary each evening and include pranayama and meditation to help the mind and body really let go and allow you to enter a state of deep relaxation.
A typical day
- 08:00 Pre yoga snacks and teas
- 08:30 - 10:00 Energizing morning yoga
- 10:00 Wholesome vegetarian brunch
- 11:00 - 17:00 Hiking and activities, either a half-day hike on either side of lunch or a whole day hike
- 14:30 Lunch when at the Kasbah
- 15:15 - 17:00 Relaxation time, enjoy the hammam
- 17:00 - 19:00 Restorative evening yoga
- 19:15 Delicious Morocan-style vegetarian evening meal
Instructors
Marie Williams
Marie is a yoga teacher and yoga therapist. Her classes are about connecting with your body and mind through explorative movement and flows, moments of still restoration and reflection and weaving breath work and mindfulness throughout. They are a time to return home to yourself. Marie creates an environment that balances your busy, demanding lives with the opportunity to learn how to tend to your nervous system and support the release of physical and mental tension through the yogic powers of self-regulation. Marie specializes in the movement disciplines of Vinyasa and Yin yoga.
Felicity Wood
Felicity practiced for several years before training and qualifying in 2014 and it was then that she left the corporate world, went traveling for six months, and started teaching yoga full time. Since then, Felicity has completed multiple advanced teacher training and has continued to develop her teaching skills and knowledge, training with world-renowned teachers in styles such as Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Restorative, Pregnancy, Postnatal, and breathing. She has a wealth of experience in teaching a range of experience levels, from complete beginners to the more advanced.
Rosie Markwick
Rosie is a yoga teacher and paddle-boarding coach with over 10 years of personal practice. She initially trained in Bali in Hatha and Vinyasa Flow and has subsequently completed training in Yin yoga, Forrest yoga, SUP yoga, Thai yoga massage, and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy. She is known for her warm and engaging teaching style and personalised approach. She believes that yoga is not a ‘one size fits all’ and encourages individuals to work with their own bodies not against them.
Lizzie Hawes
Lizzie has been exploring yoga for the last 10 years. She specialises in a range of styles including Vinyasa flow, Rocket yoga, Yin yoga and functional breathwork. While she enjoys sharing fluid Yang-like yoga flows, she equally takes pleasure in guiding students into deep relaxation where she believes the real physical and mental transformations take place. She will gently remind you to slow down, and use the yoga practice to nurture your relationship with your own body and mind. She teaches yoga because she believes it has the power to enhance your everyday life and find peace.
Retreat location
The holiday will take place in Imlil, Al Haouz Province, Morocco. AdventureYogi has two locations in Morocco for your adventurous spirit: one is the High Atlas Mountains for the hiker in you and the other is the more cultural and relaxing area of Marrakech. The joy of the Marrakech region lies in its diversity. You will revel in the colorful rush of the city souks, be inspired by the breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains, and be moved by the gentle and warm hospitality of the Berber people. Here is an area influenced by east and west, by Africa and Europe.
Marrakech is two pulsating cities in one where modern culture sits just the other side of 11th-century walls. And all this endearing commotion is surrounded by quiet Berber villages. If you exhaust the city’s fountains, palaces, and mosques, head south to the Atlas Mountains. Here, snow-capped summits perch high above wild river bases, protecting Marrakech from the searing climatic extremities of the Sahara Desert.
In the Atlas Mountains, you will head to the venue. It is based in the Toubkal National Park and set dramatically below the towering flanks of Jbel Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa standing at 4167 meters. Imlil, and its surrounding valleys, is a world apart from the bustle of the city and a place of peace and seclusion.
Distances
- Marrakech, 60 kilometers
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
- Massage
- Shopping
General
- Garden
- Yoga deck
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
You will be served wholesome breakfast (all options available), vegetarian or vegan lunch, and vegetarian and vegan dinner every day included in the price. Wonderful vitality chefs can cater to any dietary requirement. The food is created by the local Berber team who work at the Kasbah. As they are high in the Atlas Mountains the food is seasonal, local, and organic.
Breakfast is a buffet of dried fruit and nuts, local loaves of bread, eggs, locally made nut butter, fresh local coffee, and teas. Lunches are tagines of pulses, dried fruits, fresh aubergines, courgettes, peppers, and salads and dinner is a selection of the same. Enjoy fresh coffee, drinking water, and any other types of soft drinks any time of the day. Dinner is a selection of warm Moroccon style stews and salads perfect for the cooler evenings.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Massage treatments
What's included
- 2 daily yoga classes
- Daily guided hikes and qualified local guides
- 4 nights accommodation
- All wholesome breakfasts
- All wholesome vegetarian or vegan lunches
- All wholesome vegetarian and vegan dinners
- Transfers to and from the airport
- The use of two hammams
- All yoga equipment
What's not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Massage treatments
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Marrakesh Menara Airport
53 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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