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Oct 12-20,
2020
8 Day
Retreat
Yoga & Philanthropic Immersion
£2101 Sharing/
£2522 Single
“Join Souljourn Yoga + Alma Retreats a 7 night/8 day journey of a lifetime to open up your mind and body for the ultimate SOULjourn.”
Take in the sights, sounds and colours of Marrekech, through the stunning Atlas Mountains and into Berber Country, landing in the Sahara Desert (hosted by the stunning Camp Adounia), to unwind, and enjoy its dunes full of magical energy. We will be supporting Education For All Morocco, an organization that provides secondary education and boarding houses to Berber girls from the High Atlas Mountains who we will be meeting with and spending time with on and off our mats. Guided by Souljourn Yoga Founder, Jordan Ashley and New York based Yoga Teacher, Jamie Lugo, this adventure-of-a-lifetime will open up your mind and body for the ultimate SOULjourney.
morocco retreat Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrive in Marrakesh
Retreat starts around 1pm. Airport pickup from RAK airport. Healthy welcome lunch. Welcome practice. Rooftop Dinner taking in the spices, sounds, and tastes of Morocco.
*Optional Add Ons: Hammam + Spa Services | Night at Zamzam Riad & Spa
Day 2: Full Day Experience in Marrakesh
Pre yoga - coffee/ tea/ fruit. Morning vinyasa practice. Moroccan breakfast. Guided tour of Medina/ souks, explaining history and culture with a visit to the most famout sites. Lunch back at the Riad. Evening Yoga. Delicious Moroccan Dinner. Evening at Zamzam Riad & Spa
Day 3: Atlas Mountains + Berber Country!
Early breakfast then off to Ait Ben Haddou. Lunch en route. Arrive Ait Ben Haddou- explore the Unesco Heritage site where many films were produced including Game of Thrones and Gladiator. Evening Yoga session. Dinner.
Day 4: Off to the Sahara
Breakfast overlooking the Ksar, heading off with our drivers through Ourzazate and down the Draa Valley to Zagora. Lunch en route. After lunch, the route is full of plains and Acacia trees, stopping at Tamgroute to see the local pottery, finally entering the Sahara for 1 hour of dune driving before reaching Erg* Birtam and Camp Adounia. Arrive at Camp Adounia, unwind and enjoy and its dunes full of magical energy starting with our 1st desert practice. Dinner tent style followed by a Drum Circle under the stars. Night at Camp Adounia.
Day 5: Desert Day + Sunset Camel Ride
In the tent for pre yoga coffee/ tea/ fruit. Morning vinyasa yoga practice. Breakfast. Time to unwind + explore the magic of the dunes
Lunch. Afternoon Yoga. *Optional sunset camel ride
Dinner. Drum Circle under the stars *Optional Add On: Sunset Camel Ride- our camels come to Camp Adounia from 4 hours away. The caravan arrives and we all mount the camels in preparation for our sunset caravan around our stunning dunes. Night at Camp Adounia
Day 6: Desert Days + Girls Cooperative
In the tent the tent for pre yoga nourishment. Morning vinyasa Yoga practice. Big Breakfast with dune views! Time to unwind + explore the magic of the dunes.
Lunch. Cooperative Visit - After lunch, we go on a cultural tour to the last oasis town of Mhamid. You’ll visit the Kasbah museum of Moulay Idriss that is owned by the local community and the women's cooperative of Mhamid.
Back to Camp Adounia for evening yoga. Dinner. Drum Circle under the stars. Night at Camp Adounia
Day 7: Back to Marrakech!
Final breakfast in the Dunes before in the 4 x 4s pick us up for our return to Marrakech. Lunch en route.
Arrive back to Riad Zamzam for dinner. Night at Zamzam Riad & Spa.
Day 8: Day Visiting Education for All
Morning coffee/ tea/ fruit. Morning practice. Breakfast.
Off to the mountains for day and lunch with girls at Education for All. Back to the riad for final yoga practice. Final Dinner, Courtyard style. Night at Zamzam Riad & Spa.
Day 9: Departure Day
Last breakfast together as a group before hitting the road onto the next adventure!
What’s Included:
3 nights accommodation at Zamzam Riad & Spa, Marrakech
3 nights accommodation at Camp Adounia, Sahara Desert
1 night accommodation in Ait Ben Haddou
Roundtrip Airport Transportation, Marrakech Airport (RAK) (group transfers)
All meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and morning snacks (vegan, vegetarian, dairy- free, and gluten free options available)
1-2 yoga classes/ day- vinyasa, restorative + yin
Guided Tour of Marrakech Medina/ Souks
Evening Drum circles + bonfires under the stars
Visit to local cooperative in Sahara Desert and cultural museum.
Day with girls of Education for All Morocco
$300 Tax-deductible donation to Education for All Moroccco
What’s Not Included:
Airfare
Gratuity
Travel Insurance
Add Ons (Camel Ride, Spa Services, etc)
Optional Add On Activities:
Night(s) in Marrakech
Activities: Massage, Hammam, Spa Treatments, Camel Ride
**Note that your $500 deposit is a nonrefundable to hold your space. Thank you!
*** Please note that we ask you to keep and open mind and a “go with the flow” attitude as we will be in a different country and things sometimes can get delayed or adjusted due to circumstances out of our control. So, embrace the spirit of adventure and enjoy your epic journey that awaits you!
Book a spot on the MYSTICAL MOROCCO Adventure
Payment & Cancellation
Booking conditions - A confirmation will only be confirmed once a deposit is received. Deposit to be paid by Transferwise, bank transfer, PayPal, visa or mastercard credit card (5%) fee.
Booking policy - A deposit of 30% of total accommodation cost is required to secure a reservation. The remaining 70% of total accommodation to be paid 28 days prior to arrival.
You must ensure you have travel and medical insurance for your trip. No refund will be given for Force Majeure or bad weather.
Cancellation policy - More than 14 days before arrival, 30% of total Retreat charged, less than 14 days 70% of total accommodation. All requests for changes or cancellation must be in writing sent by email or fax with support documentation. Cancellation due to weather conditions are not accepted.
Please ensure you have adequate travel and medical insurance for your trip, including re-patriation for holidays in the Sahara Desert.