~ MOROCCO YOGAVENTURE ~ NORTH ~ FULL ITINERARY ~

Saturday 18th April ~ Sunday 26th April ~ 9 days 8 nights
Exploring ~Fez ~ Volubilis : Ancient Roman ruins ~ Meknes ~ Chefchaouen : The Blue city ~ Rabat ~ Casablanca ~ Ourika Valley & Waterfalls ~ Atlas mountains & Marrakesh

Below you will find detailed info of what each day will roughly bring ~ From the locations we will travel from, through & to, some of the stops, guided tours & more. The photo’s reflect some of the scenes that day will provide.
Please remember this is the general plan, but there may be slight changes here & there.

All days with lots of travel, will include plenty of stops to stretch our legs, capture photos, get refreshments for those that want them & enjoy the landscapes this land offers. More general info about what to expect once on the trip below itinerary.

Accomodation ~ Riad dar Magic ~ Or similar ~ Overnight in a traditional riad amongst the Fez medina & windy lanes

Day 2~ Sunday 19th April

Fez 

Wake up to the first of many yoga sessions in the sun, followed by a tasty traditional Moroccan breakfast.
Today will take us on a guided tour of Fez. Exploring lots of interesting places & attractions as we soak in the magic of this place. Places we will visit include the main sites of ~ Medersa bou Inania ~ Medersa el-Atlarina ~ Al Quaraouiyine mosque ~ The tanneries ~ City gates & beyond.
Visiting craft areas, souks, medrasa's ~ Islamic places of study, histories & stunning architecture.
Enjoy dinner before a relaxation session.

Accomodation ~ Riad dar Magic ~ Or similar ~ Overnight in a traditional riad amongst the Fez medina & windy lanes

Day 3 ~ Monday 20th April

Fez ~ Acient Roman ruins : Volubilis ~ Meknes & Chefchaouen : Blue city ~ Travel day

Leave the gorgoeus Fez behind for a day of adventure & history, enjoying some spectacular stops on route to the beautiful blue city.
As we commence our exploration of some of the North’s beautiful places, travelling through spectacular roads & terrains!
North Africa holds many ancient Roman ruins, from a time where there empire had spread across these lands. Volubilis is a UNESCO World Heritage site, once a bustling Roman city with 20,000 inhabitants! It’s impressive ruins are an amazing place to explore!
Continuing on to Meknes ~ once the capital on Morocco, built by the Moulay Ismail in the 17th century. With an impressive 25km city wall, this is another UNESCO World heritage site & holds some beautiful medinas.
Arriving to Chefchaouen ~ The blue city in the late afternoon / evening.
Enjoy dinner & a relaxation session.

Accomodation ~ Riad la Santa ~ Or similar ~ Overnight in a traditional riad with a beautiful terrace overlooking the gorgeous blue city

Day 4 ~Tuesday 21st April

Chefchaouen ~ The blue city

Commence the day with yoga & breakfast, before enjoying a slow paced day exploring & meandering around Chefchaouen.
The town of Chefchaouen, or Chaouen, which is what the locals call it, is famous for it’s blue washed buildings & streets in the old town, nesttled amongst the Rif mountains of northwest Morocco. Wander the maze of the medinas, cobbled lanes & glorious sites, passing workshops where people are creating & making the local crafts.
Ending the day with dinner & relaxation.

Accomodation ~ Riad la Santa ~ Or similar ~ Overnight in a traditional riad with a beautiful terrace overlooking the gorgeous blue city

Day 5 ~ Wednesday 22nd April

Chefchaouen ~ Rabat ~ Travel day

After a morning yoga & brekfast we will say goodbye to the blue city & continue the journey on to Rabat ~ Rabat is know as a calm coastal city, overlooking the Atlantic, a cosmopolitan cultural city deep-rooted in history. A UNESCO World Heritage site that blends Islamic, Roman & French-colonial history. With many beautiful green spaces & beaches within & surrounding it. Enjoying a slow afternoon connecting to this beautiful place.
Ending the day with dinner & a bedtime relaxation.

Accomodation ~ Riad el Pacha ~ Or similar ~ Overnight in a traditional riad amongst the medina

Day 6 ~Thursday 23rd April

Rabat

After a morning yoga session & breakfast we have a free day to explore the cities beautiful green spaces, medinas, buildings & beaches.
Places we will explore inclue ~ Hassan Tower & Oudaya kasbah.
Ending the day dinner & a soothing sound bath to send you drifting dreamily to bed.

Accomodation ~ Riad el Pacha ~ Or similar ~ Overnight in a traditional riad amongst the medina

Day 7 ~ Friday 24th April

Rabat ~ Casablanca ~ Marrakesh ~ Travel day

Commence your day with yoga & breakfast, before setting off on a scenic drive to Marrakesh. Pausing when we pass Casablanca to soak in the energy of this city, enjoy lunch & visit The Hassan II Mosque .
Enjoy a slow evening once we arrive in our last accommodation, before dinner & relaxation session.

Accommodation ~ Riad Sahara Nour ~ Or similar ~ Just outside of Marrakesh for a peaceful last stop with pool.

FINISH

Day 8 ~ Saturday 25th April

Marakesh ~ Ourika Valley & Waterfalls ~ Marakesh ~ Day out

Morning yoga & breakfast, followed by a wonderful day trip to the Ourika Valley & it’s Waterfalls within the glorious Atlas Mountains. Enjoy some time amongst beautiful watersways & gorgeous berber inspired decorated cafes & lounging areas with a view! With the option for a walk to visit the Waterfalls.
Returning back to our accomodation for dinner & last relaxation session.

Accommodation ~ Riad Sahara Nour ~ Or similar ~ Just outside of Marrakesh for a peaceful last stop with pool.

Day 9 ~ Sunday 26th April

Marakech ~ Airport ~ Return home

Share your last breakfast together & a closing ceremony to seal the energy of the journey.
Soak in the magic of Marrakesh with a city tour, before heading to the airport for an evening flight.
City tour includes visits to ~ Bahia Palace, Medrasa Ben Youssef, Koutoubia Mosque.
Returning home with a full heart.
Earlier flight options welcome if this suits your flow better.

FINISH

Please note ~ Everything subject to change.

~ MORE GENERAL INFO ~

International attendees welcome, we have had people join our trips from different continents before.
Some people also meet us there or stay on longer.

~ YOGA & OFFERING INFO ~

All levels of experience welcome! New or accustomed to yoga, clear guidance & an array of levels & options will always be offered.
Everything we share is simply an invitation & guidance, where we welcome you to do whatever feels right for you

The morning yoga sessions will usually last around an hour & a bit, but due to a full & exciting itinerary some mornings may last just an hour, or span up to 1.5 +, depending on the time available to us. Each morning will start with a grounding & long warm up to prepare the body for the practice & adventure ahead. The morning sharing’s will be a weaving together of guided movement, yoga flows, mudras, breathwork & pranyama, positive affirmations, a welcoming of creative expression & more.
The evening sessions will last anywhere between half an hour to an hour & a bit depending on how long the day has been & the energy of the group. These wind down sessions will always include guided meditation & sound bath. Sometimes also offering Yoga Nidras, gentle movement & stretches, as well as some evenings including massage & oils, from self massage to guided partner work.
One evening session will be a cacao ceremony with elemental dance journey & sound bath under the stars.
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Each person is required to take their own yoga mat & any extra bits they like, such as eye pillow, cushion or blocks etc.
We are able to lend some bits out if anyone is missing anything, but you would be in charge of transporting it.

~ MEAL INFO ~

All breakfasts & dinners included ~ Except for dinner on departure / travel day.
As well as the odd pot of Moroccan tea & some nibbles along the way.
Most dinners will offer an array of dishes & often be 3 courses.
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Each day will offer time & a place to be & share lunch, some days we may order as a group to share several things or a set menu & split the costs, other days you may wish to order your own lunch items or menu, or maybe even just a snack & drink. This is completely up to you.
Lunch costs in the past have usually been between £7-£12 on average depending on what you go for, if you add drinks etc.
Meat options (as this a big part of the Moroccan diet, especially in the mountains & dessert) will also be available for lunch & dinner for those that wish for it. ~ It will be halal & fresh & the animal will usually have had a good life.
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PLEASE NOTE ~ Dietary requirements & allergies can be catered for, but some accommodations are remote & our meals are cooked by locals in a traditional way with seasonal ingredients & plenty of delicious spices & flavours.
So not ALL intolerances will have the usual replacements ~ for example like GF bread & vegan milk is unlikely to exist in some stops etc.

Something else worth noting is ~ Although the food & meals will change from place to place, it can become a little repetitive as most places will offer healthy, locally sourced & handmade traditional food & you will see many of the same things pop up through out the 9 days.
This will include lots of Moroccan salads, veg soups, couscous, tagines, berber omelettes, fruit & other items.

~ DRINK INFO ~

Bottled water will be provided through out & breakfasts will offer tea, coffee & juice.
Some extras such as pots of Moroccan mint tea will be included at some stops, but in general all drinks will be your choice & yours to pay for, whether this be in a restaurant on evenings out or in the riads & hotels we stay in.
If people are getting drinks at hotels & riads you are able to pay as & when you order or usually able to add them to a tab on your room number & will be reminded to pay this off before leaving the place.
For those of you that enjoy a bit of alcohol, some places will offer this, but not all (desert camps). We are all on holiday & are happy for you to drink what you wish, so long as you behave ~ Aha!

~ ACCOMMODATION INFO ~

The retreat price is for a twin room, unless you request otherwise & we have agreed on this.
Single supplement available on request ~ Limited availability!
The links above say ‘or similar’ beside them ATM, as April is high season & with it being so soon, we need to send deposits ASAP to secure availability.
Fresh linen & towels provided at every stop. Most of the places we will stay are boutique style & traditionally decorated in beyond gorgeous rooms & bathrooms. We will stay in a few places with pools.
Some of the accommodations don’t have websites & even those that do, many don’t do the places justice we feel!
~ If you are joining with a friend let us know & we can pair you together.

~ TRAVEL & FLIGHT INFO ~

We recommend people trying to get the same flight as Sandra if flying to & from UK if possible just to make it easier for transfers Morocco end.
But any flight times can be accommodated for ~ Morocco airport transfer costs may be incurred though.
Aiming for similar time frames also helps with the flow of the retreat.
Alternative arrival & departure times, or meeting us there / staying longer in Morocco is fine too! ~ We can assist setting up extra / different transfers & longer stays through Mahjoub at an additional cost through our good friend & tour guide if you wish.
~ Feel free to be in touch about this.

~ MONEY INFO & TIPS ~

Morocco use the dirham, which is a closed currency, meaning you cannot get it until your there.
Our tour guides will take us to change some at the start of the trip & when needed. Although not all days will have access to banks etc.
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TIPS ~ We will create a kitty between the group at the start of trip to leave tips for the lovely staff that host us at our riads, hotels & restaurants etc
We will probably ask for £10 from each of us then see if we need to top up on the last days.
At the end of the trip we will also do a collection for our drivers & Mahjoub ~ 3 in total.
For this we suggest between £10 - £20 from each person, but it is up to you how much you give.

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What is included & whats not, can be found on the main Morocco page & on terms & conditions.
Feel free to be in touch about any of this & we are always happy to share a call too(:

Updated T’s & C’s page coming soon! One linked here is for last Morocco retreat ~ Basically the same though.

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