September 2–7, 2027 · Marrakech, Morocco
Six days of movement, immersion, and genuine presence in one of the world's most architecturally extraordinary cities.
MARRAKECH YOGA RETREAT
The Experience
Marrakech is not subtle. It registers in the body before the mind catches up — the heat shifting as you pass from sun to shadow, the smell of cedar and cumin, the sound of the medina alive at its edges. This city asks you to pay attention.
We're gathering here for six days. A small group, a private riad, and a week designed for movement, cultural depth, and real time in a place that earns it.
Mornings begin with yoga in our riad's private studio, and from there, the days unfold in a balance of guided experience and genuine spaciousness. We'll move through the souks and palaces, eat tagine, and explore the lively Jemaa el-Fnaa square and Jardin Majorelle.
One full day takes us beyond the city into the Agafay Desert. An open landscape that features dramatic, moon-like white and ochre hills, with the snow-capped Atlas Mountains towering in the background. The desert offers an array of activites including ATV, buggy and camel rides, and a great pool. We’ll stargaze with a sunset dinner under the beautiful moonlit sky.
This is not a retreat that fills every hour. It's a frame around experience — enough structure to feel held, enough space to feel free.
What Awaits You
Daily Vinyasa Flow (90 min)
Dynamic, intelligent movement designed to strengthen, sculpt, and energize your body.
Evening Movement Practices
Yin yoga and active recovery to soothe your nervous system and restore balance.
Private Riad
A beautifully designed, intimate space exclusively for our group—offering privacy, connection, and deep rest.
Nourishing Private Meal Service
Chef-crafted meals served at the villa to support your practice, recovery, and vitality.
Cultural Immersion
Enjoy a traditional hammam ritual, tea ceremonies, and immersive evenings featuring Moroccan music and storytelling. This journey is designed to deepen connection to the history, artistry, and daily rhythm of life in Morocco.
HOW WE'LL SPEND OUR DAYS
7:30 AM — Morning yoga in the riad studio with Emilie and Dee
9:00 AM — Moroccan breakfast on the terrace
10:30 AM — Guided medina circuit: souk exploration, El Badi Palace or Ben Youssef Madrasa
1:00 PM — Lunch break — free time to explore independently or return to the riad
3:00 PM — Pool time, hammam, or open afternoon in the city
5:30 PM — Sunset hour on the rooftop
7:30 PM — Dinner together in the Medina
Desert Day (Day 4 or 5): Morning yoga → breakfast → drive to Agafay → pool + stillness → sunset dinner under open sky → return to riad
Be Riad Marrakech
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This retreat is for those ready for cultural exploration.
We'll be staying in a beautifully restored riad in the heart of the Medina — the kind of building that is quietly unassuming from the street and then opens into something else entirely. Tiled courtyards. A rooftop terrace. A private yoga studio, fully equipped. A pool. A traditional hammam and spa for when the city needs to be washed off.
Riad architecture works the same way good design always does: it takes complexity and makes it feel inevitable. These buildings were made for rest. They still do exactly that.
A full day in the Agafay Desert brings a different register — open horizon, stillness, and the quality of light that only exists at the Saharan edge in the late afternoon.
Shared Suite — $2,200 USD per person
Single Suite — $2,700 USD
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY
September 2–7, 2027 · Marrakech, Morocco
Five nights in a private luxury riad in the heart of the Medina. Daily yoga with Emilie and Dee. Daily Moroccan breakfast. Welcome dinner at the riad. Guided souk and medina circuit — El Badi Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and the hidden layers of the old city. Full-day Agafay Desert excursion, including pool time and sunset dinner.
Designed to be explored separately: three evenings dining out in the Medina together (meals not included), optional hammam and spa treatments bookable at the riad, and additional Agafay experiences available on request.
To hold your space, complete the registration form below. Your spot is confirmed on receipt of the $600 USD non-refundable deposit. The remaining balance is due 60 days before the retreat.
Single Occupancy
This superior double has a queen bed, separate space for your clothes, a cozy Moroccan lounge and air conditioning. The bathroom is decorated with colorful mosaics and has a sink, toilet and a shower.
Double Occupancy
Standard double room is on the ground floor and has a double bed, separate space for your clothes, and air conditioning. The bathroom is decorated with colorful mosaics and has a sink, toilet and a shower.