Immersive yoga retreat and trek in the heart of the Sahara
In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationAfrica / Morocco
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AgeFrom 16 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions113.65 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
In a few words
Treat yourself to an immersive 7-night retreat in the heart of the Moroccan desert , where yoga and trekking combine for a total disconnection.
Two nights in a riad in the heart of the Marrakech medina frame this exceptional stay, allowing you a gentler arrival and departure.
Each day is punctuated by two yoga sessions , blending gentle practices, meditation , and a reconnection with oneself. In harmony with nature, hiking in the Sahara extends this quest for serenity across the vast expanses of sand.
Your adventure is punctuated with authentic experiences: a 4x4 excursion in search of wild ostriches , lunch in the shade of acacia trees and a relaxing moment in a traditional hammam in M'Hamid .
Nights spent camping under a starry sky enhance this unique immersion. You will share convivial meals and evenings of music around the campfire with a nomadic family , experiencing their traditions firsthand.
Between adventure , nature and human encounters , this journey invites you to slow down and rediscover what is essential.
The highlights
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Yoga at the top of the dunes
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Daily hiking and nomadic immersion
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An adventure to encounter wild desert ostriches
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
Yoga level: all levels. Sessions are accessible to beginners as well as experienced practitioners and adapted to each person's pace.
Hiking level: all levels. No prior desert trekking experience is necessary. The walks are at an accessible pace, with regular breaks. Approximately 90% of the routes are on hard, relatively easy-to-walk ground, with only occasional stretches of sand. However, a good level of general fitness is recommended for walking several hours a day.
In figures
Yoga
- Average duration/day: 1h30
- 1 average daily practices
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 3h
- Average distance/day: 14 km
- Exposed Passages: Yes
Management
French
English
I am Clémence, a yoga teacher and wellness massage practitioner.
I discovered yoga 20 years ago. At the time, I practiced sun salutations to prepare myself before going on stage, as I was an actress. Then, in 2021, I felt the urge to train so I could teach it. I've been teaching yoga since 2022 and continue to train regularly (yin yoga, yoga massage, sound yoga).
The practice of yoga has supported me so much through life's ups and downs that I am eager to share it to awaken the peace and joy that are our nature.
A local, family-run team based in M'Hamid El Ghizlane, at the gateway to the Moroccan Sahara. For several generations, our nomadic family has shared its passion for the desert through treks, immersive journeys, and retreats combining hiking, wellness, and cultural discovery.
Our team will accompany you throughout your stay, drawing on their intimate knowledge of the desert, its landscapes, and its traditions. Guides, camel drivers, and cooks will ensure your comfort, safety, and the quality of every experience, all within a warm and friendly atmosphere.
We are committed to offering authentic stays that respect local communities and the environment. You don't just discover the Sahara: you experience it from within, at the pace of those who live there.
Program
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Arrival in Morocco - journey to the desert
- Transportation Minibus - 03h30 - 250km
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 1h
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- Arrival at Ouarzazate airport where a car will be waiting for the group for a group departure to our village, M'Hamid El Ghizlane.
- Arrival at the village in the middle of the day, meeting with the nomadic guide team and departure on foot towards the desert.
- Yoga practice at sunset with Clémence.
- Evening by the fire and first night under the tent or under the stars, in the heart of the palm grove.
Day 1 -
Desert immersion - trekking and yoga
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h per day
- Distance 14 km
- Exposed passages Yes
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h per day
- Number of practices per day 2
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- Morning yoga session with Clémence
- Breakfast and departure for the trek: walking of 3 hours on average per day (accessible to occasional walkers).
- Lunch cooked by the nomads, then free afternoon.
- Guided yoga session with Clémence on the Sahara dunes
- Festive evening around the fire, music, dancing, talking circles, exchanges.
- Night in a tent or under the stars.
Days 2 to 4 -
Safari to encounter the wild ostriches of the Moroccan desert
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Number of practices per day 2
- Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
- Morning session with Clémence, breakfast and departure by 4x4 towards the large acacia trees home to surprising fauna and flora.
- Safari and wildlife observation: encounter with wild Saharan ostriches
- Lunch in the shade of the acacia trees
- Departure by 4x4 towards the village of M'Hamid el Ghizlane for a traditional hammam session and exploration of the town's streets
- Return to camp in the palm grove dunes for the last festive evening in the desert
Day 5 -
Return trip to the city of Marrakech
- Transportation Minibus - 07h - 420km
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 1h
- Accommodation Riad
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
- Sunrise meditation and stretching with Clémence (optional)
- Return to the village by 4x4 through the desert landscapes
- Private transport to Marrakech (lunch break en route)
- Night in a riad in Marrakech
Day 6 -
End of retirement and return
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Last wake-up call in Morocco, breakfast and end of the trip.
Day 7
Accommodation
You will be sleeping in a communal tent.
The tents are shared between people of the same gender , and their capacity varies from 3 to 12 people , depending on the size of the group and the location of the bivouac.
You will sleep in the heart of the desert, in shared nomadic tents or, if you wish, under the stars , beneath the immensity of the Saharan sky.
Tents , mattresses , and blankets are provided by our nomadic team. All equipment is transported by camel and set up each evening before your arrival at the campsite.
The tents are shared between people of the same gender. Their capacity varies depending on the size of the group and the bivouac locations, generally from 3 to 12 people.
For your comfort, you only need to bring a sleeping bag suitable for the season . You can also bring a small travel pillow or an inflatable pillow if you wish.
The last night of the stay is spent in a riad in the heart of the Marrakech medina. These riads, located near Jemaa el Fna square and the souks of Marrakech, are true havens of peace.
Access
A trip departing from Marrakech, with the first and last nights spent in a riad in Marrakech and 5 nights in the desert:
The retreat begins in Marrakech , at the gateway to the desert, and ends in Marrakech after a week of yoga, trekking and immersion in the Sahara.
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- 5 nights in the desert camping
- 1 night in a riad in Marrakech
- The car journeys between Ouarzazate and the desert on the way there, and between the desert and Marrakech on the way back
- Meals during the trek and on the road
- Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, blankets)
- Two yoga classes a day with Clémence
- Accompaniment by a team of local guides
- Breakfast at the riad
The price does not include
- International flights
- Any private rooms available at the hotel
- Dinner in Marrakech
- The sleeping bag
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Anything not listed under "Price includes"
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
The Mohamed team
Based in M'Hamid El Ghizlane, on the edge of the Sahara, our local expert specializes in immersive stays and tailor-made wellness retreats. A member of the Nouaji tribe, he designs itineraries that combine desert treks with practices such as yoga and meditation. With his multilingual local team, he manages all the logistics to offer an authentic, safe, and environmentally conscious nomadic experience.
