“Spend a week of yoga and wonder with the nomads”
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Riad Minami, Derb Sehrij 41, Medina, Marrakech, Morocco
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Yoga Tour in Morocco
Have you ever experienced the most absolute quiet, so deep that it penetrates your very soul? You have the chance to live this all-encompassing experience with Holismos Yoga & Wellness and the nomads of the desert. Give yourself a break and immerse yourself in a sea of silence in the Sahara!
Meet the instructors
Massimo
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Highlights
- 8 days of tour with 7 days of activities
- Escort provided by the nomads
- Return transfers from Marrakech
- Transport of personal belongings
- Transfer from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)
- Afternoon snacks, and water
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner by cook
- Total of 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
8 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Italian
Group size: 5-15 participants
Airport transfer included:
Marrakesh Menara Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
16:00
There will be 3 accommdodations:
- Accommodation at a riad Marrakech
- Accommodation at the fixed bivouac with all comforts, located 10 kilometers from Mhamid El Ghizlane
- Accommodation in tents / "nomadic bivouacs" in the dunes in tents
Participants will spend the first and last night in a riad in Marrakech. The other nights, during the group's exploration of the desert, they will spend in tents, in bivouacs built and run by nomads.
Riads are typical Moroccan urban dwellings. They are generally arranged on several floors, divided by interior gardens and courtyards full of lush vegetation and decorations, especially fountains. The word 'riyād' refers precisely to the presence of these green hallways, where one can relax and unwind.
Program
Travel with the nomads and practice yoga and meditation with Holismos Yoga & Wellness while immersed in deep silence. Practice Surya namaskar upon waking up as the sun rises over the towering sand dunes. Sit in silence, eyes closed, and listen to the breath of the desert.
The Schedule:
Day 1
- Reception at Marrakech airport
- Free time and accommodation at a traditional riad in Marrakech
Day 2
- Morning departure from Marrakech for M'hamid
- Transport with private vehicle
The journey begins with the discovery of the High Atlas and Berber villages. You will cross the Tizi n'Tichka ("pasture pass"), a pass at an altitude of 2260 meters, located on the highest road in Morocco. This pass is the only direct passage that will take you to Ouarzazate and the entire south-eastern region.
The journey continues through the Draa Valley to reach the gates of the desert. You will arrive in the evening at the comfortable fixed bivouac, for a night in the heart of a palm grove oasis.
Day 3
- Departure from the fixed bivouac with the nomadic team
The group will walk at the pace of the camel caravan, leaving the palm trees behind. The desert sea begins. You will pass several sites of ancient dwellings, where it is possible to find pieces of pottery, traces of the ancestral civilizations that inhabited the desert. After this desert excursion, lunch will be taken in the shade of a tree, accompanied by tea.
In the evening, the mausoleum of the marabout Sidi Naji will be visited, providing an opportunity to discover local history and customs. A bivouac will be set up among the sand dunes.
Day 4
Today, the destination will be Zmila. Participants will cross the sand dunes to reach the mountains and the stone desert and then have lunch near a tamaris. After a rest, the group will set off to climb the mountains and visit the traces of ancient nomadic dwellings.
At the top of the mountain, you can admire the sumptuous panorama of the great Sahara. In the evening, you will descend to enjoy the bivouac, set up at the foot of the sand dunes.
Day 5
On the way to the magnificent howling dunes of Erg Zahar! Afterwards, the group will walk along the mountain, their caravan sailing like a ship on the sand of the great dunes. You will take a break in the shade of the mausoleum of Marabout Sidi Omar, then follow the undulating line of the dunes with the camels.
Lunch will be taken in the shade of the tent. In the evening, you will climb the highest dune that dominates the surroundings and will offer you a splendid view of the entire Draa Valley. This is the Sahara as you have dreamed it.
Day 6
Participants will wake up as the sun rises and leave the Erg Zahar to head towards the Erg Ait Outnir. A stop at the well in the Draa Valley will allow them to fill up with water and give the camels a drink. This will be an opportunity to perhaps meet some herds of camels accompanied by their herdsman.
It will be possible to take a refreshing shower in the style of six nomads. In the evening, you can take a walk in the Erg of Ait Outnir before falling asleep under the stars.
Day 7
You will return through the landscapes of the Draa valley to reach the M'hamid civilization. Then, return to the city to spend the last night in Marrakech.
Day 8
- Transfer from the riad to the airport and return home
Included excursions
During the journeyy through the Atlas Mountains and the desert, participants will visit several historical and naturalistic locations.
Instructors
Massimo Cantara
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Massimo lived and studied in England for more than ten years and speaks fluent English. He is a member of Three Treasures Yoga. Massimo is a registered yoga teacher with YAI 500 as well as a professional Shiatsu therapist and teacher. He is also a qualified kinesiologist and cranial sacral therapist. In 1999, he founded Holistic, a center for yoga and complementary therapies in Poggibonsi, Tuscany, Italy. He has been teaching yoga since 2010 specializing in anatomy, physiology, and bodywork for yoga teacher training. Massimo spent 12 years practicing Shorinji Kempo (2 Dan).
Retreat location
Marrakesh–Safi
This program will take place in the region of Marrakesh–Safi.
About the Location
In Morocco, there are 2 regions that conform to the classical image people normally have of the Sahara Desert: Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga. The Arabic word 'erg' means “dune field” and describes vast, flat areas of the desert containing sand dunes created by the wind, with little to no vegetation.
Food
Meals by Cook:
General food arrangement:
- Breakfast: European-style, coffee, tea, fruit juice, nomad bread, jam
- Lunch: Mixed salads and raw vegetables, fresh fruit
- Small afternoon snack: Tea, dates, biscuits
- Dinner: Hot meal, local dishes (couscous, tajine, etc.)
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Raw food
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
You can probably have time to have a walk in the famous Medina of Marrakech.
Spa
It is possible to visit one of the numerous hammams of Marrakech.
What's included
- 8 days of tour with seven days of activities
- Escort provided by the nomads
- Return transfers from Marrakech
- Transport of personal belongings: your personal belongings will be loaded onto camels
- Transfer from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)
- Afternoon snacks, and water
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared by a cook using quality local produce
- Total of 7 nights accommodation
What's not included
- Flights
- Drinks other than mineral water included with lunch along the route
- Tips
How to get there
Recommended Airports
RAK
Marrakesh Menara Airport
4 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK). Transfers from this airport are included in the price.
The guides will be waiting at Marrakech airport and will escort the group to the riad where they will spend the first night. The following morning at dawn, participants will begin the crossing of the Atlas Mountains to reach the sand desert.
Airport: Marrakesh Menara Airport
Airport transfer included: Marrakesh Menara Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
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 on arrival.
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