Sahara Desert Yoga Retreat Jan 2020

Imagine yoga overlooking the magical, ancient city of Marrakech. Imagine yoga in the tranquility and vastness of the desert. Imagine finding relaxation and a path to your very own sources of inspiration in some of the most beautiful and special locations in the world.

Enjoy 10 days of skillfulness, quietness, real retreating and inspiration on our very special, popular Desert Yoga Retreat from 10th January – 19th January 2020!

Prices starting from EUR 1149,- per person and stay, and include:

  • yoga classes & meditation
  • accommodation & half board
  • airport transfers & transfers throughout the country
  • 1 guided tour in Marrakech
  • (camel) trekking in the desert

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Yoga in Marrakech & Yoga in the Sahara Desert

A package for both the beginner and the advanced student of yoga in search of a unique experience:
Yoga in the stunning surrounding of Morocco’s Sahara desert and within Marrakech’s enchanting magical beauty. Days filled with yoga practice in magic sceneries, desert hiking, nativeness and relaxation.
Cultural as well as spiritual experiences are awaiting you!

 

 

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Yoga, Meditation, Desert & Berber Culture 

 

This is what you can expect 

  • 12 yoga sessions (energizing, all levels practices in the morning and a relaxing, gentle practice in the evenings) with Gaia Ceccarelli, as well as morning meditation
  • 9 nights in a shared room of one of our beautiful Partner Riads or Berber tent
    (single / double / twin accommodation available upon request & with subject to surcharges)
  • Lovely prepared, healthy traditional Moroccan cuisine
    (breakfast & dinner – meat as well as vegetarian or vegan options)
  • Unforgettable nights under the stars of the Sahara sky, giant sand dunes, desert hiking, traditional live music, Berber culture & nomad life
  • 1 guided PIKALA bike tour to all the cultural must sees in Marrakech
  • Stops on the way through the High Atlas, Aït Ben Haddou, Boumalne Dades, Draa Valley and Erg Chebbi – the large sea of sand dunes

 

Further Details

Schedule

Day 1: Arrival + Introduction / No Yoga
Arrival in Marrakech throughout the day & Transfer from the airport to the Riad
(Transfer will be arranged individually according to your arrival time)
19.30: Introduction & welcome dinner in the Riad

Day 2: PIKALA City Tour on bicycles / 2 Yoga Sessions
07.30-09.99: Morning Yoga, incl. Pranayama + Meditation
09.30: Breakfast
11.00: PIKALA bike tour to all the must sees of Marrakech
15.00-17.30: Free time
17.30: Sunset Yoga
19.30: Dinner in the Riad

Day 3: Off to Drâa-Valley / 1 Yoga Session
06.30: Early breakfast
07.30: Departure from Marrakech to Agdz
16.30: Arrival in Agdz
17.30: Evening Yoga
19.30: Dinner in the Ecolodge

Day 4: Off to Merzouga / 1 Yoga Session
07.30-09.00: Morning yoga incl. Pranayama + Meditation
09.30: Breakfast & Chill out at the pool
12.00: Departure from Agdz to Merzouga
(Departure depends on the season)
17:00: Arrival in Merzouga
17.30: Off to the desert with pack camels during the sunset
19.30: Dinner in the Desert-Camp

Day 5-6: Exploring the Desert / 2 Yoga Sessions
07.30-09.00: Morning Yoga, incl. Pranayama + Meditation
09.30: Breakfast & Optional desert hiking / visit a nomad family
14.00: Lunch
17.30: Evening Yoga in the Desert Camp
19.30: Dinner in the Desert Camp

Day 7: Back to Merzouga / 2 Yoga Sessions
07.30-09.00: Morning Yoga, incl. Pranayama + Meditation
09.30: Breakfast
11.00: Transport back to Merzouga with the Jeep
13.00: Optional Family Lunch
17.30: Evening Yoga in the Kasbah
19.30: Dinner in the Kasbah

Day 8: Transfer back to Marrakech / No Yoga
06.30: Early breakfast
07.30: Departure from Merzouga to Marrakech
13.00: Lunch stop in Aït Ben Haddou
19.00: Arrival in Marrakech
19.30: Dinner in the Riad

Day 9: Free time to explore Marrakech / 2 Yoga Sessions
07.30-09.00: Morning Yoga, incl. Pranayama + Meditation
09.30: Breakfast & Free time
17.30: Sunset Yoga
19.30: Dinner outside in a nice restaurant

Day 10: Departure / No Yoga
Breakfast & Departure
(Transfer will be arranged individually according to your departure time)

 

*Yoga lessons are usually taught in English but translated into German where and if necessary.

Please note:
Entrance fees have to be paid separately. Time schedules may vary depending on weather & season.
You are welcome to book additional private yoga sessions with the teacher or additional tours – upon request,  availability & with subject to surcharges.
Please talk to us.

Teacher & Practice

Team Gaia Ceccarelli_Source NOSADE

Gaia Ceccarelli

Movement and body as an instrument to create harmony have always been an integral part of her life. Gaia studied classical, modern and contemporary dance for 16 years. Inspired by Vinyasa Yoga her teaching style emphasizes body awareness and alignment, focussing the attention on cultivating sensibilty, honesty and concentration on the mat and in life. When teaching, Gaia’s focus is to guide students towards  having the confidence and understanding to develop a self-practice and to personally experience the transformative power of yoga.

Gaia is living in Italy and teaching Vinyasa Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Power Yoga & Restorative Yin Yoga. Follow her on yogatrail or join her on one of her teacher trainings with TRIBE Yoga.

Accommodation

Marrakech: 

You are accommodated right in the middle of the Medina, Marrakech’s old part of the city, in a carefully chosen, familar Riad. Cool and comfortable, beautiful and absolutely quiet though right in the center, the chosen Partner Riad provides you with the fitting environment to dust off, relax, enjoy the sun and a glas of Moroccan tea any time of the day. And of course serves us comfortably for our daily yoga practice.


Agdz, Drâa Valley:

You will be accommodated in the beautiful Bab el Oued Ecolodge deep inside  the heart of the Draa Valley. Right in the middle of a huge palm grove in a 5000 sqm wide oasis, where many species of flowers and fruits perfume the air day & night, Bab el Oued guarantees an enchanting surrounding during your stay.
Bab el Oued Morocco Ecolodge proposes you 6 independant unique bedrooms. Each bedroom offers full comfort and a mixture of traditional materials for your senses delight.


Merzouga
:

You are accommodated in a traditional Kasbah (Hotel) on the only hill there overlooking the Sahara before we are heading inside the desert and once we returned from the desert. The Kasbah is family-run, welcoming and has exceptionally nice but practical rooms, some of them facing the great dunes.


Desert camp:

Traditional Berber tents equipped with comfortable beds with mattresses will serve as our housing right in the middle of the desert. The camp furthermore holds a kitchen, a restaurant and a toilet. And for sure enough space for serving us comfortably for our daily yoga practice.

Getting to Marrakech

Marrakech holds an international Airport Marrakech Menara. Transportation from and to the airport is arranged by NOSADE once you submitted your flight details.

Please note: Flights are not included in the quoted price.

Getting around

Any transportation within the country is arranged and included in the stated price.

What does Retreat stand for on a trip with NOSADE?

Accept what is. Escape daily routines, find inner peace, inner balance, and inner tranquility. Morocco will challenge you to do so – with all its sounds, smells & (for us Westerners) sometimes unusual manners. We encourage you to open up for all those impressions.

Two daily Yoga and meditation sessions in Morocco’s mystical surroundings will be accompanying and supporting this experience.

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions we tried to answer for you in our FAQ.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us personally if your specific question is not listed yet.

Pricing

Prices for this retreat start from EUR 1149,- per traveler and include:

  • Shared triple accommodation (same gender, separated beds, ensuite bathroom, free wifi access)*
  • Half board (breakfast & dinner, incl. water during dishes)
  • 12 yoga sessions / meditation
  • 1 guided PIKALA bike tour to all the cultural must sees in Marrakech
  • Transfer from and to the airport & transfers during the trip

*Single, twin or double bedrooms and additional activities are available upon request & with subject to surcharges.
Your journey to and home from Marrakesh is not included.

Booking process

To make a booking request, select the dates you require, and fill in the form as prompted.

Once received your booking request, NOSADE will contact you within 72 hours and together we create your very individual trip.
Should you have questions upfront, don’t hesitate to call +49 30 68075494, send us an Email via info@nosade.com or just use our contact form.

By sending the booking request you agree on our Terms & Conditions.

Payment process

Once we have created your individual trip package together, we will send you an official booking confirmation. By then a contract comes into force. In addition to the booking confirmation you’ll get a travel insurance certificate submitted.
With the arrival of these two documents a deposit payment of 20% of the tour price will be due immediately. 28 days before the beginning of the trip, the remaining 80% of the tour price will be due.

Payment by installments is possible as well. Please talk to us, if necessary.

Please note that just as any other package offered by NOSADE, our Desert Yoga Retreat package is customizable.

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