8 Days Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat in Marrakech

Tigmi is no ordinary hotel. Meandering corridors and courtyard paths will lead to twenty four authentically furnished and comfortable rooms. You will enjoy plunge pools, secret terraces, charming gardens, and a myriad of quiet corners in which to relax, read, and recharge. With two pools, a number of plunges, and a wealth of beautiful aromas, the stunning gardens at Tigmi are yours to enjoy.

Mazy paths lined with banana palms and citrus trees lead you around the beautiful gardens. Roses, hibiscus and bougainvillea, bring a delicate aroma and add bursts of colour to Tigmi’s garden walls. Bask in the sun, or seek out the shade. The terrace is showered in sunlight and offers stunning views of the Atlas Mountains.

It’s also home to the first of Tigmi’s two pools, perfect for cooling off with a quick dip, or stretching your legs with a relaxing swim. Inside a shady, secluded garden, you will find the second pool; solar heated all year to 26 degrees and surrounded by comfortable divans, it makes for an irresistible sanctuary from the Moroccan heat.

The Berber rooms

The Berber rooms have handcrafted Berber furnishings over flock wallpaper. With its Intimate and quirky design, they are decorated with locally woven cushions, covers and wall hangings, and stocked with specially made bath, shower, and body products. Located in both the old and new areas of the hotel, many are inter-connected, allowing them to be converted into family suites that sleep four.

In these, as in all the rooms, doors can be secured to keep children safe. The Berber bedrooms in the oldest part of the complex open onto the garden pool. The Berber rooms have and open fireplace in either bedroom or separate sitting room, a luxurious essential shampoo and body products, complimentary mint tea on arrival, complimentary bottle of water in room, daily turn down service, in room safe, and hair dryer.

During this retreat, the schedule can be flexible and adjusted according to students needs and requests.

Sample daily schedule

• 07:30 - 09:30 Yoga asanas, pranayama, and short meditation
• 09.30 - 10:30 Breakfast
• 10:30 - 13:00 Free time to explore Marrakesh, relax by the pool, or go to the mountains
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch buffet
• 14:00 - 18:00 Free time
• 18:00 - 20:00 Restorative yoga and mindful meditation
• 20:30 - 21:30 Dinner

This retreat will take place at the Tigmi Boutique Hotel in Marrakesh, Morocco. Tigimi is tucked away from the hubbub of Marrakech on the outskirts of a traditional Moroccan Berber village. The red city, as Marrakech is known, is also near from Tigmi.

The joy of the Marrakech region lies in its diversity, where you will revel in the colorful rush of the city souks, be inspired by the breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains, and moved by the gentle and warm hospitality of the Berber people.

The Marrakech region 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.

Nearby places

• Lake Talla Tak - 15 minutes
• Marrakech, 15 miles

During this retreat, you will be served three daily delicious mostly vegetarian meals per day. You may also enjoy other meal services at Tigmi for an additional cost. Morocco’s cultural influences make for extremely diverse cuisine and Tigmi delivers a true flavor of Morocco at your convenience. Meals and refreshments are served in Tigmi’s bar and restaurant, but can also be brought to guest's rooms, and anywhere around the hotel.

Mint tea is particularly popular in Morocco, so make some time to enjoy a cup on the terraces or beside the pool. More formal meals, prepared in the newly fitted kitchens by master-chef Brahim, combine the best of Moroccan and French cuisine, and are complemented by a judiciously selected and growing wine list.

Fish comes fresh to the hotel from the Atlantic sea, and seasonal produce is delivered daily. Until midnight, a wide selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks can be ordered from the bar and at any time, anywhere, anything can be provided by prior arrangement.

Golf courses

There are several courses in the Marrakech area some of which have been designed by the best course builders in the world.

Horse riding

There are horse riding opportunities in the area. Some are close to Tigmi and others further afield. These cater for all levels of rider.

Lake Talla Tak

There is a beautiful lake situated in the foothills of the high Atlas Mountains where you can enjoy a traditional Berber meal in one of the restaurants on the shore.

Visit Djemaa-el-Fna in Marrakech

Over a million people live in Marrakech and Djemaa-el-Fna, the main square, is always alive with acrobats, snake charmers, dancers, and musicians. You may buy a water to quench your thirst or an ancient Berber potion to improve your relationship or if shopping is your thing, then you may go north into the souks, where a labyrinth of covered market streets is teeming with lively sellers and lost shoppers. Bartering on price over a mint tea is not uncommon.

And if you get good at the haggle, you may grab a bargain on shoes, bags, lamps, rugs, silk, cotton, pottery, and plates. If you prefer your prices fixed and your shopping a little more boutique, then leave the charms of the old city for the new town, where you will find casinos, art galleries, and plenty of places to enjoy dinner and drinks. Alternatively, you may head back to the main square after sunset as many food stalls open, turning Djemaa el-Fna it into a massive open-air restaurant.

Visit the Atlas Mountains

The Atlas Mountains offer walkers and hikers of all levels the opportunity to see the Morocco’s countryside at is wildest. Tours can be arranged by the Tigmi team for half- and full-day trips. Walking around Tagadert and nearby villages, there are many interesting walks of varying distances that can be taken in every direction from Tigmi. From a walk around and to the ancient Kasbah in Oumnass to the wide open terrain leading towards the foothills of the high Atlas Mountains.

One spa treatment is included in this retreat. You may also enjoy other spa services at Tigmi local spa for an additional cost.

Antioxidant Argan massage

The Antioxidant massage uses camellia seeds, apricot, evening primrose oils and orange, mandarin grapefruit, citrus, and fennel sweet essential oils. The price for this massage is 300 DH for 30 minutes.

Energizing massage

The energizing massage uses grape seeds, coconut, sunflower oils and tea tree, patchouli, ylang-ylang, rose geranium, and orange essential oils. The price for this massage is 400 DH for 45 minutes.

Epilation

• Armpit (80 DH)
• Bathing suit (150 DH)
• Full legs (200 DH)
• Half legs (125 DH)
• Shoulders and back for men (200 DH)

Fitness massage

The fitness massage uses grape seeds, coconut oil and rosewood, rose geranium, grapefruit, and lemongrass essential oils. The price for this massage is 300 DH for 30 minutes.

Manicure

The manicure uses hands massage with relaxing oil and nails varnished. The price for this treatment is 220 DH.

Moroccan facial care

The Moroccan facial is a skin cleaning with rose flower water or neroli flower water skin restore exfoliation with Argan oil, orange peels, seaweed oil, and cinnamon for dry, normal skin; or skin soft exfoliation with sea clay with rose for oily skins. You will finish with a facial skin mask boost with euphoria honey, camellia seed and evening primrose oils, rosewood, lemon, and grapefruit essential oils. The price for this facial is 350 DH for 40 minutes.

Natural hand care and manicure

The natural hand care is a hand exfoliation using either natural rhassoul clay or locally grown wheat with olive oil. The price for this treatment is 220 DH.

Natural feet care

The natural feet care is a pedicure feet exfoliation using either natural rhassoul clay or locally grown wheat with olive oil. The price for this treatment is 220 DH.

Relaxing massage

This massage uses grape seeds, coconut, Argan oils and lavender, marjoram, mandarin, geranium, and essential oils. The price for this massage is 400 DH for 45 minutes.

Sensual massage

The sensual massage for women uses Argan grape seeds, coconut oils, ylang-ylang, orange cedar wood, and jasmine essential oils. The price for this massage is 400 DH for 45 minutes.

The Moroccan Thai massage

The Thai massage uses hot essential oils to massage head, neck, shoulders, back, legs, and feet. The price for this massage is 800 DH for 90 minutes.

Tonic and detoxifying massage

The tonic massage for men uses Argan grape seeds, coconut oil and vetiver, black-peppers, tea tree, rosewood, and grapefruit essential oils. The price for this massage is 400 DH for 45 minutes.

Traditional Berber facial care

The traditional facial care is 100% natural and chemicals free passed down through generations. The price for this facial is 350 DH for 40 minutes.

• 1 spa treatment
• 2 daily yoga and meditation sessions
• 3 daily meals
• 7 nights accommodation
• Daily discussions on yoga, diet, and meditation

Driving directions from Marrakech-Menara Airport (RAK)

• Take the southern road out of Marrakech, following the signs to Taroudant, Amizmiz and the Tizn’Test Pass.
• About 12 kilometers out of Marrakech you will come to a fork in the road; take the right turn and continue for another 12 kilometers, which takes you into the Haouz Plain.
• You will see farms and small dwellings along the route with the High Atlas towering in front of you.
• A few hundred yards further on you will take a turn off the main road which continues on the barrage of Lala Takerkoust, and follow a dirt track for two kilometers.
• This will take you over gullies, small ravines, and through two other hamlets before reaching Tagadert.

Arrival by airplane

You may book your flight to arrive at Marrakech-Menara Airport (RAK).

Arrival by taxi

You may take a taxi from Marrakech-Menara Airport (RAK) to Tigmi for approximately 250 DH.