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9 Day 1001 Night: Yoga and Explore Desert Tour in Morocco
Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Morocco Yoga Tour
Nella-Yoga offers a yoga program in the Sahara Desert. They invite you to an exciting adventure in beautiful Morocco. This program is a mixture of a desert tour, yoga, a bit of meditation, lots of nature, camel trekking, glamping, and lots of fun. You come home happy and fulfilled!
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Daniela
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Highlights
- 7 days of activities
- Vinyasa & Yin Yoga
- Pranayama and meditation sessions
- Cacao ceremony
- Yoga Philosophy (Chakras & Karma)
- Camel trekking
- 8 nights accommodation
- Breakfasts & Dinner
- Transfers to and from the airport
Yoga styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Arabic, French, German
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Airport transfer included:
Marrakesh Menara Airport
Accommodation
You will stay at various accommodations along the way.
Program
There can always be changes to the daily schedule depending on the weather and season.
Daily itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
- Morning/Afternoon: Arrive in Marrakech and transfer to your hotel/riad.
- Afternoon/Evening: Explore the famous Jemaa el-Fna Square, the heart of Marrakech's medina, and visit the nearby Koutoubia Mosque.
- Evening: Opening circle with cacao ceremony!
- Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner
- Overnight: Marrakech
Day 2: Guided tour of Marrakech:
- Morning:
- Koutoubia mosque
- Bahia Palace
- Saadian Tombs
- Ben Youssef Madrasa
- Explore the souks of the medina to shop for traditional crafts, spices, and souvenirs.
- Afternoon Yoga Class, Vinyasa!
- Evening: Watch the sunset over the city from a rooftop café.
- Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner
- Overnight: Marrakech
Day 3: Marrakech to Telouet and Ait Ben Haddou:
- Morning: Depart Marrakech early and drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass.
- Midday: Visit the Kasbah of Telouet, a grand fortress once home to the powerful Glaoui family.
- Afternoon: Continue to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore this iconic ksar (fortified village) known for its stunning mud-brick architecture and use as a filming location for movies and TV shows.
- Vinyasa Yogasession
- Evening: Enjoy a traditional dinner and spend the night near the ksar.
- Overnight: Ait Ben Haddou
Day 4: Ait Ben Haddou to Dades Valley:
- Morning: After breakfast, depart for Ouarzazate, known as the "gateway to the Sahara."
- Optional visit to the Taourirt Kasbah or the Atlas Film Studios.
- Afternoon: Continue to the Dades Valley, passing through the stunning Valley of Roses (in season) and winding through the dramatic Dades Gorge.
- Vinyasa Yogasession
- Evening: Enjoy a peaceful evening at a guesthouse nestled in the valley.
- Overnight: Dades Valley
Day 5: Dades Valley to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
- Morning Yoga Vinyasa
- Drive through the spectacular Todra Gorge, with its towering canyon walls.
- Midday: Continue through the desert landscapes to reach Merzouga, a village at the edge of the Erg Chebbi Dunes.
- Afternoon: Embark on a camel trek into the Sahara Desert, timing it to watch the sunset over the dunes.
- Evening: Arrive at a desert camp and enjoy a traditional Berber dinner under the stars with live music and storytelling.
- Overnight: Desert Camp in Merzouga
Day 6: Exploring Merzouga Ereas :
- Enjoy your time at the camp, you will leave when you decide that. Spend the day exploring the area. Pry out fossils, have tea with the nomads and try the local 'pizza', join in for a dance with the Gnawa, visit the old mines,
- Next, the tour heads to Rissani, a town celebrated for its vibrant palm dates market and rich historical significance. Here, you'll visit the sacred Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, the founder of the Alaouite dynasty, offering a profound insight into the spiritual and historical roots of Morocco.
- Yin Yoga Session
Day 7: Merzouga to Ouarzazate:
- Morning: Early wake-up to witness the stunning desert sunrise.
- Late Morning: Depart Merzouga and head back towards Ouarzazate.
- Afternoon: Stop in Alnif or Rissani to explore a local souk or visit the Draa Valley for scenic palm groves.
- Evening: Arrive in Ouarzazate for an evening of relaxation, Vinyasa Flow
- Overnight: Ouarzazate
Day 8: Ouarzazate to Marrakech:
- Sunrise Yoga
- Morning: After breakfast, begin your journey back to Marrakech via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass.
- Afternoon: Arrive in Marrakech and enjoy some free time for last-minute shopping or relaxation.
- Evening: Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner
- Overnight: Marrakech
Day 9: Departure from Marrakech:
- Morning closing circle, with cacao ceremony
- Morning: Depending on your flight schedule, spend some time exploring Marrakech at your leisure. Consider visiting a hammam for a relaxing spa experience or revisiting some of the city's historical sites.
- Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Instructors
Daniela Holzer
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Daniela is a yoga teacher specializing in training in India. She specializes in Vinyasa, Yin yoga, Restorative, meditation, pranayama, and healing bowls. "When nothing goes right, go left!" Daniela creates a warm, supportive, and natural atmosphere. In the dynamic flow, it offers a balance between the strength and softness of the body. Through the healing sounds of the singing bowls, the soul softens the heart and lets you carry it.
Retreat location
You will tour Morocco starting and ending in Marrakech. Some of the places you will see include Telouet, Ait Ben Haddou, DadesValley, Merzouga, Ouarzazate, and Marrakech.
Food
You will be served daily breakfast and dinner as well as refreshments in the vehicle included in the price. Nella-Yoga offers refreshing drinks in the vehicle at all times so you do not have to worry as much. They prefer not to include lunch as some people like a constant lunch and some just like a snack.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- 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
What's included
- Yin yoga, Vinyasa, pranayama, and meditation classes with Daniela
- Cacao ceremony
- Camel trekking
- 8 nights accommodation
- Half-board meals
- Airport transfers
- 24-hour travel assistance
- English-speaking chauffeur
- Modern 4×4 Toyota equipped with air conditioning
- Organization and tour guide
- Refreshments in the vehicle along the entire route
- Transport insurance
- Petrol and motorway charges
- VAT and tourist tax
What's not included
- Flights
- Booking fee
- Tips
- Lunches
How to get there
Recommended Airports
RAK
Marrakesh Menara Airport
5 km
Transfer included
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 20% 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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