Qarrya Retreat is a wellness travel platform designed to help you step away from your fast-paced lifestyle and daily routines, offering a space to prioritize rest and self-connection while exploring the vibrant and colorful landscapes of Morocco.
Founded by Meryem Chouirf-McClintock, Qarrya Retreats is deeply rooted in her personal journey. Born and raised in Rabat, Morocco, Meryem left her homeland as a young adult to pursue her education and career abroad. She lived in various countries across Europe and Asia before settling in New York City. Her fascination with yoga led her to travel the world, exploring diverse lineages, learning from inspiring teachers, and sharing her love for the practice with friends and family. After moving to NYC, Meryem became a certified yoga teacher.
Despite her love for travel, Meryem’s connection to Morocco remains at the heart of her identity. This bond inspired her to create Qarrya Retreats, a platform where she combines her love of yoga, wellness, and her homeland of Morocco.
"A lifelong passion for travel, over two decades of yoga practice, a business degree, a career in marketing and brand management, a yoga teacher training, and the wisdom shared by remarkable teachers and mentors have all led me to the fulfilling work I do today—building meticulously crafted, immersive retreats that connect and transform in my homeland, Morocco."
In addition to Qarrya Retreats, Meryem founded Qarrya Home, an initiative dedicated to showcasing curated Moroccan handcrafts on the global stage while championing the exceptional Indigenous Moroccan women behind them.