In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationAtlantic Coast of Morocco / Essaouira
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions83.83 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
In a few words
The highlights
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The charming, natural and relaxing setting of the place
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Daily yoga classes for all levels
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The proximity to the beaches and the pretty town of Essaouira
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Sport
Level
Yoga
In figures
Yoga
- Average duration/day: 1h
- 1 average daily practices
Management
French
Brigitte, a Yoga teacher, graduated from the International Yoga Institute with Yogi Khane. Since 2014, Brigitte has been based in Morocco and teaches in riads, hotels, guesthouses, and wellness centers.
In the event of Brigitte Pesando's absence or unavailability, Anna Maria will lead the yoga and meditation sessions during the retreat. Anna Maria is Brazilian and teaches classical Hatha yoga, encompassing physical, energetic, and spiritual dimensions. She trained in Rishikesh, India, and has since taught in Europe and Morocco. She is also a musician and practices African dance and capoeira.
Program
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Paris - Essaouira
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Arrival in Essaouira (approximately 20-minute drive) – If flights are not available to Essaouira airport, arrival at Marrakech airport will be offered (2.5-hour drive). Transfer to your accommodation. Check-in, followed by a tour of the grounds, gardens, villages, and yoga spots. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 1 -
Essaouira: 6 full days of yoga retreat
- Activity Yoga
- Duration of the activity 1h per day
- Number of practices per day 1
- Accommodation 2-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A 6-day yoga retreat in the charming setting of the Douar. You'll start with a hearty breakfast to fuel your energy. Our retreat offers one hour of yoga per day, either in the morning or afternoon. Full board, access to the yoga studios and practice areas, and accommodation in single or double rooms are included. You have the option to create a completely customized trip based on your preferred activities. Numerous hikes and introductory sessions are available as optional extras. Optional activities (to be booked on-site): • Guided tour of the Essaouira medina • Camel trek in the forest or on the beach • Horseback riding • Kitesurfing lessons (beginner or advanced) • Hammam, scrub, and clay wrap (one hour) • Traditional Moroccan massage (one hour) • Psycho-energetic treatments • Gnawa music evening at the center with five musicians
Days 2 to 7 -
Return flight
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Breakfast and lunch according to your flight schedule. Transfer to Essaouira Airport (approximately 20 minutes). If flights are not available departing from Essaouira Airport, you will be offered a flight from Marrakech Airport (2.5 hours). Return flight. Arrival in France. End of trip.
Day 8
Accommodation
This charming and ecological village is a privileged place, surrounded by nature and away from the cities, located 13 kilometers from the center of the medina of Essaouira by road, 9 km on foot from Essaouira and 4 km from the wild beach, behind the thuya forest and the sand dunes.
Access
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Accommodation is based on a shared room in a traditional house (bathroom and toilet facilities shared between 2 rooms).
- Full board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8
- The 6 yoga classes of 1 hour 30 minutes each
- Return transfers to and from Essaouira airport
- Access to the yoga rooms and the entire grounds (gardens, swimming pool, pond…)
- The financial guarantee of funds deposited with our partner
- A processing fee of €15 per person is mandatory.
The price does not include
- International return flights to Essaouira or Marrakech (possibility of departing from the city of your choice - please contact us)
- The “solo supplement” if you are travelling alone
- The optional activities described in the "day by day" tab
- Alcoholic beverages and meals other than those mentioned
- Individual travel insurance
- Guide to the medina of Essaouira
- Camel trek in the forest or on the beach
- Horseback riding
- Kitesurfing initiation or improvement
Options
- Airport transfer - accommodation : CHF173.81 / reservation
- Airport transfer - accommodation : CHF86.91 / reservation
- Airport transfer from accommodation : CHF60.38 / reservation
- Airport transfer from accommodation : CHF32.02 / reservation
- 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.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Yoga mats are available on site.
Equipment to bring
- Comfortable shoes for walking
- A scarf or cheche to protect oneself from the sand if it's windy
- Pair of good quality sunglasses
Clothing to bring
- Comfortable clothing for yoga practice
- Swimsuit
- Clothing according to the season
- Warm jacket for evenings
- Windbreaker / jacket
They traveled with us
The Phoebe, Audrey et Marjolaine team
Inspired by over two decades of Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga practice, the Zen&go agency, led by a team of five passionate individuals, places well-being and personal development at the heart of its trips. Sporty and drawn to the great outdoors, the team designs accessible retreats for everyone, where connecting with nature harmonizes with meditation and Pilates. Their approach is based on respectful and human-centered tourism: they collaborate exclusively with instructors who share their values, guaranteeing immersive and emotionally rich experiences that allow participants to reconnect with themselves and others.
