Embark on a spiritual and cultural adventure with Shireena and Abbe as they guide you through a lavish, grounding, magical yoga retreat in the historic city of Marrakech and the stunning coastal surf town of Essaouira. These vibrant Moroccan cities are celebrated for their art, historic medinas, breathtaking waves, beautiful riads, opulent architecture, indulgent hammams, and exquisite cuisine.

This retreat is thoughtfully curated to allow you to experience TWO different environments: The City and The Ocean. You will be showered with Moroccan hospitality, juicy yoga and fun excursions allowing you to soak up all the magic these towns have to offer. Nourish your soul, awaken your senses, and let us—and the spirit of Morocco—welcome you with open arms!

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

The Marrakech Trip will be led by Abbé Ciulla and Shireena El Gallal and includes:

• 3 nights in a green oasis in the heart of Marrakech
• 3 nights in sustainable boutique Ecodomes in Essaouira
• Private transfers from and to Marrakech airport
• Three daily meals - except 2 optional dinners outside the hotels
• Daily morning and evening yoga & meditation practice
• Yoga workshops
• Yoga mats and props
• Guided cultural and historical tours
• Private group transportation for all planned activities

Marrakech, the imperial red city, and Essaouira, the ancient blue and white coastal town, are enchanted cities with one-of-a-kind experiences waiting around every corner. We will take you beyond the surface to discover their heartbeat and the people who make up their soul.

Planned down to the finest details, the Marrakech Trip also includes:

• Opening Circle & Welcome dinner
• Private Marrakech Historical Landmarks, Ancient Medina & Souks guided tour
• Authentic Moroccan cooking class
• Discovering the science and magic of spices with a traditional herbalist
• Agafay Desert experience: Practice, Camel Ride & Sunset Dinner 
• Essaouira's Old Medina & Jewish quarters guided tour
• Surfing Class
• Charity donation

Other optional activities are available and can be booked directly with us before or during the retreat. They include:

• Hammam & Spa treatments
• Majorelle Gardens & YSL Museum 
  
• Traditional bread making class
• Hot Air Balloon ride
• Insiders' Shopping tours
• Sidecar palm grove tour
• Cactus Thiemann
• Kitesurfing 
• Horseback riding 
• Mountain biking
• ATV

And many more!

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED?

We do our best to give you the best Marrakech & Essaouira have to offer and to make your retreat as hassle-free and relaxing as possible, but please note that the following is not included:

• Airfare to and from Morocco
• Mandatory private travel insurance 
• Passport and/or visa fees
• Optional meals and activities not listed in the final itinerary
• Beverages other than bottled water in the rooms and during meals
• Discretionary tips

HOW DO I BOOK MY SPOT?

• Participants can pay in full at the time of booking or enroll in one of our payment plans
• Coming by yourself and want to share a room? Select "Shared Triple - Three Twin Beds" or "Shared Twin - Two Twin Beds" room option and we will match you with a roommate
• Sharing a Triple, Twin or Double room with another participant? Shoot us an email with your names so we can make you roommates
• If you would like to make a direct booking with us, email us at salam@qarryaretreats.com

HOW DOES PARTIAL.LY PAYMENT PLAN WORK? 

Partial.ly is a flexible payment plan that makes it possible for you to book your retreat today and pay for it, selecting your own payment terms to better fit your finances:

• Select your room type and the number of participants
• Pay the US$500 down payment
• You choose the frequency of your payments and the amount of each payment changes accordingly
• Your final payment will occur 8 weeks before the retreat start date.

Partial.ly is a secure external payment plan provider. Partial.ly is not a free payment plan. An additional 5% fee is calculated at checkout. 

CAN I CANCEL MY BOOKING?

• The first US$500 of any payment is the participant's deposit and is not refundable
• Refunds are available until 28 days before the first day of the retreat (See Terms & Conditions HERE)