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Yoga, Meditation, and Culture Retreat

Expert tip: This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Morocco.

Welcome to La Vida Surf’s yoga, meditation and nature retreat in mystical Morocco - transformative experiences for everyone regardless of previous practice.

Discover a perfect platform to reconnect with your body and empower your mind. Enjoy a unique week of yoga, meditation, journaling and breathing workshops, immerse in vibrant Moroccan nature and culture, and nourish your body with healthy organic meals. Discover serenity at the intimate Villa Dar Zitoon, a boutique retreat nestled near the World Heritage UNESCO listed city of Essaouira.

La Vida Surf invites you to experience what they are passionate about and have cultivated carefully within themselves over years of practice.

Meet the instructors

Vanessa & Brigita
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Highlights

  • Guided and silent meditations
  • Journaling practices
  • Two yoga workshops
  • Daily sunrise and sunset yoga classes
  • Daily plant-powered breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet
  • Conscious walk in the hills of Ounagha
  • Trip to a Essaouira's beautiful colourful old Medina
  • 6 nights in boutique accommodation in traditional Moroccan Villa

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Yoga styles


7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Arabic, Finnish, French, German
Group size: Maximum of 16 participants
Airport transfer available:
Agadir–Al Massira Airport (US$ 84 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Marrakesh Menara Airport (US$ 84 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Essaouira-Mogador Airport (US$ 21 per person)
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
11:00

Facilities

  • Swimming pool (outdoor)
  • Air-conditioned rooms
  • Concierge desk
  • Dining area
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Kitchen
  • Lobby
  • Lounge
  • Luggage room / storage
  • Meditation garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Terrace
  • Yoga deck
  • Yoga shala
  • Board rental
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet access
  • Laundry
  • Parking lot
  • Wireless internet

Villa Dar Zitoon

Here at La Vida Surf, they enjoy hosting retreats with attention to detail in small groups of up to 17 participants. You will be accommodated in one of the 7 boutique and authentically decorated twin, double and triple rooms. Each room has private ensuite bathroom. 

Villa Dar Shajara is a traditional Moroccan house - Riad, with a private pool, a big garden and rooftop terrace, where you can enjoy contemporary comfort and complete privacy along with a chance to experience the authentic life of a local Berber village, known for its warm hospitality and tranquil vibes.

Resting on the hills of Ounagha, the garden of Villa Dar Zitoon is full of fruit and olive trees from which our villa got its name, Dar Zitoon, where “Dar” stands for a house and “Zitoon” for an olive. 

Your home away

Witness every sunrise and sunset on the rooftop yoga shala with a stunning 360 view over the Ounagha hills and the city of Essaouira. Immerse yourself into yoga practice with the mountains and nature greeting you, with the white sails protecting you from the sun and a light breeze caressing the yoga session.

Take a dip into a refreshing pool, relax under the warm Moroccan sun and laze on a sunbed with a book from our library to read. Share delightful meals and tales from around the world in a sunny dining hall with a pool and garden view.

Enjoy a cozy moment around the fireplace in the living room, uniquely decorated in traditional Moroccan style. Once the last light disappears over the horizon, explore a magical star map of bright Moroccan sky, and if you are really lucky - see a shooting star.

Program

Program

La Vida Surf's founders have chosen this location for the outstanding nature and vibrant culture of Morocco, therefore it is natural for us to incorporate the unique combination of these elements into your retreat. With La Vida Surf, you will enjoy both a relaxing wellness retreat and an active vacation, through practicing daily yoga, integrating with nature and experiencing the highlights of Moroccan culture.

La Vida Surf's retreats are created for everyone regardless of previous experience. All they ask from you is an interest in self-reflection, transformation and good times. They are not here to tell what you will feel but to provide a platform for self-development, peace of mind and body, as well as the tools necessary for continuing your practice on your own once you return from the retreat.

Daily yoga classes

You will begin your mornings with journaling and meditation, followed by a gentle flow, vinyasa or hatha yoga class to open your body, mind and spirit. Each class lasts 90-120 minutes and takes place at the rooftop yoga shala with a stunning 360° views of both sunrise and sunset.

The classes follow a classical yoga protocol including pranayama (breathing), asana (seating or dynamic posture) and savasana (relaxation).

Your evening classes are designed to calm down and restore our body and mind after an active and vibrating day. You will engage in a calm Yin or Restorative yoga practice including relaxation and meditation. Donating a moment to full relaxation during each day is as important as the active lifestyle. We invite you to release and rejuvenate during the evening classes.

Wednesday & Friday yoga workshops

Dive into the world of pranayama and breathing work as an additional feature of your retreat. Discover a conscious way of breathing, become aware of its nature and explore its expansive capacities of focusing and healing. We will guide you through the whole journey with the air going in and out of your body and mind.

Monday Conscious walk

Integrate with nature during a silent walk through the hills covered with ancient Argan trees and wild plants. Open the senses and allow the elements to forge you.

Take a short magical journey through the long-established Berber villages, sit down for a mindful exploration of senses.

How your day will look like

  • 07:15 Wake up Moroccan mint tea
  • 07:45 Morning yoga practice
  • 09:30 Healthy nutritious brunch buffet
  • 12:00 Workshop (pranayama, meditation etc.) / Free time
  • 14:00 Colorful lunch
  • 14:30 Free time for hammam rituals, surf adventures, and exploration
  • 17:30 Evening yoga practice
  • 19:00 Organic tasty dinner buffet
  • 20:00 Night time star gazing
  • 20:30 Sacred silence

Included excursions

Culture Excursion

Experience the magic of Essaouira on a day trip from our yoga retreat. Wander through the charming medina, explore the bustling souks, and soak in the coastal vibes.

Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant, savoring the fresh seafood and Moroccan flavors, all while immersing yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this coastal gem. A perfect blend of culture, cuisine, and the lively ambiance of this coastal gem awaits.

Instructors

Vanessa Gagnon

Brigita Račkovskytė

Retreat location

La Vida Surf's founders have chosen this location for the outstanding nature and vibrant culture of Morocco, therefore it is natural for us to incorporate the unique combination of these elements into your retreat.

Morocco is often described as the land of mystery and fascinating culture. You will soon experience what it means to stand on the vibrating grounds of Africa surrounded by ancient Argan trees, and to discover the vibrant and colourful old town of Essaouira.

Villa Dar Zitoon is located 20 kilometres from the famous city of Essaouir, 30 minutes from Essaouira Mogador Airport and 2,5h from Marrakech Menara Airport reachable by direct flights from major European cities.

Unique features

Activities

  • Camel riding
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Kayaking
  • Kitesurfing
  • Massage
  • Mountain walking
  • Shopping
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Swimming pool (outdoor)
  • Trail running
  • Wave boarding

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Air-conditioned rooms
  • Bar
  • Barbeque facilities
  • Beach
  • Café
  • Concierge desk
  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Honesty bar
  • Lounge
  • Luggage room / storage
  • Meditation garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Poolside bar
  • Restaurant
  • Special menu request
  • Terrace
  • Yoga deck
  • Pet friendly
  • Patio

Services

  • Bicycle rental
  • Board rental
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Hair dryer
  • Internet access
  • Ironing / ironing board
  • Laundry
  • Library
  • Local market
  • Room cleaning
  • Tour assistance
  • Wedding
  • Wireless internet

Food

At La Vida Surf, you will be served meals with a purpose. You will nourish your body with plant-powered breakfasts, lunches and dinners. You will eat healthy, fresh, and organic food handpicked from the nearby region and provided by local farmers. For one dinner we head out to Essaouira to enjoy together a meal by the sea. The dinner out is not included in the package, prices for meals start from 10 EUR.

Your menu will consist of delicious vegetarian and vegan meals, inspired by yogic and Moroccan cuisine, with private chefs adapting their recipes to your dietary requirements and allergies. If you follow a pescatarian diet, you will be catered to a fresh fish of the day from the local fishermen for one of your dinners.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

The following drinks are included:

  • Water
  • Coffee
  • Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Vegetarian
  • Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Organic
  • Pescatarian
  • Lactose Free
  • Whole food
  • Yogic
  • Other dietary requirements on request
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)

There are numerous things to do in our region and La Vida Surf team will introduce you to what we are passionate about: surf adventures in the Atlantic Ocean, purifying hammam and massage treatments, conscious walks and hikes, nature trips to Paradise Valley and Imouzzer waterfalls, visiting Diabat Dunes and the ruins of the Sultan's Palace from mid 1800's.

Surf Adventures

During your retreat, you will be also able to integrate with nature through surfing. You can test your skills in surfing, windsurfing, or even the thrilling art of wing foil. With the experienced team of instructors and guides you will learn the basics of surfing in its various forms and learn how to read the Ocean.

Hammam and Massage Rituals

One of the highlights of Moroccan culture is the ancient purifying ritual of hammam using a traditional combination of black soap and mineral-rich rhassoul clay. Enrich your wellness holiday by allowing yourself to be taken care of, washed and scrubbed, soaked in Argan oil, followed by a relaxing or tonifying massage or other wellness treatments.

What's included

  • 6 nights’ accommodation
  • 2 daily yoga classes with journaling, guided and silent meditations
  • 2 yoga workshops
  • Conscious walk in the Ounagha hills
  • Day trip to Old Medina of Essaouira
  • Traditional Moroccan dining ritual
  • 6 healthy nutritious breakfasts
  • 5 colourful lunches
  • 5 organic tasty dinners (one dinner out in a restaurant in Essaouira not included)
  • Wake up Moroccan tea
  • Assortment of yoga equipment

What's not included

  • Surf adventures
  • Hammam and massage rituals
  • Airport transfers
  • Dinner on the day out in Essaouira

How to get there

Recommended Airports

Transfers

Private taxi service is available for arrivals and departures upon request for an affordable additional cost.

If you are traveling around Morocco before or after the retreat, a private taxi service is also available in any other requested location.

Essaouira Mogador Airport

La Vida Surf is located 30 minutes' drive from the nearest local Essaouira Mogador Airport (ESU) which is served by international airlines operating direct flights on from major European cities. 

Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)

If you arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), commuting to Essaouira by bus is also very easy and safe, and La Vida Surf will help you along the way to find the right place. Book your ticket with local bus companies CTM or Supratours.

Agadir–Al Massira Airport (AGA)

La Vida Surf is located 3,5h drive from the Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA). There is bus services to Essaouira running from the city center of Agadir. 

La Vida Surf Nature Retreats can also arrange private taxi transportation from Marrakech or Agadir for an additional cost. The driver will meet you at the airport or any other location in Marrakech at the requested time with the sign “La Vida Surf” and bring you directly to the villa.

Airport: Agadir–Al Massira Airport Airport transfer available: Agadir–Al Massira Airport (US$ 84 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Marrakesh Menara Airport Airport transfer available: Marrakesh Menara Airport (US$ 84 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Essaouira-Mogador Airport Airport transfer available: Essaouira-Mogador Airport (US$ 21 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 14% 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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