MOROCCO
(MARRAKECH/AGAFEY DESERT)
A week to immerse yourself into Moroccan culture, and your inner most landscape. A combination of yoga practice (asana, pranayama, meditation and inquiry), cultural exploration touring the historic medina and the labrynth of textiles, innate architecture, leather goods, smiling shop owners and colorful spices. We've rented an entire 8 bedroom riad (traditional home) in the heart of the old city, and will spend the last 2 nights of our trip in a luxurious, eco camp, in the Agafey Desert.
Each day of our retreat is curated to cultivate a sense of connection to this beautiful place, its people, to one another as a kula (community) and of course, to yourself.
AVAILABLE DATES
MARCH 2-9 (sold out)
Length | Cost
7 nights/ 8 days $2600-3750
Available Trip Dates
PAY ATTENTION,
CHOOSE DIRECTION
A week to ascend and awaken. May this experience offer you the opportunity to remember the transformative power of taking a journey. Both externally, and internally.
Connect with yourself, expand your perspective, and do it all with the power and support of community.
THE DETAILS
Our aim is to offer an opportunity to take a journey of a life time. An exploration of Morcco, and an opportunity to navigate the inner terrain of body, mind and heart. In pursuit of deeper connection, travel becomes a remarkable ally in the uncovering of our innate essence. When we disrupt the habitual nature of our daily lives, our unique patterns of feeling and dealing are revealed. This offers us a gift of attunement through presence and perspective. We're able to recognize the places seeking alignment, and realize our agency as we move forwards.
Spend your days starting practice in our traditional Riad, followed by a beautiful breakfast spread with the sound of prayer echoing out from the city Mosques. Enjoy wandering the souks, shopping for textiles, meeting our soul brother Omar, indulging in a traditional Hammam spa experience and more. We'll also leave the city one day and visit the Atlas Mountains, where a local will bring us on a hike through the small Berber villages and lead us to a private lunch experience. Meals will be enjoyed both in our Riad and out, because we love supporting other local businesses & experiencing the diverse food culture.
On Thursday we'll leave our city pad and head out to the Agafey Desert, where we'll get to unwind and enjoy the quiet solitude this desert provides. Rest and relax in the stillness, enjoy a camel ride, dine under the stars and enjoy your closing practice, 108 sun salutations, in the dome.
Amidst all the exploration of Morocco, we will equally spend time immersing ourselves into self study (svadhyaya. Twice a day sadhana (practice) with meditation and pranayama as well as self inquiry work, will promote an intimate conversation with your inner most self.
UPON REGISTRATION, YOU'LL RECEIVE ACCESS TO A PRIVATE TRAVELER'S PORTAL THAT SHARES FURTHER DETAILS ON YOUR TRIP. EACH MONTH FOR THE 6 MONTHS LEADING UP TO OUR DEPARTURE, WE MEET VIRTUALLY TO CONNECT AND PREPARE.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This is for those who are looking for a quality yoga experience and an amazing, well-rounded trip to Morocco. You will be expected to participate in the yoga journey just as much as you immerse yourself abroad. On our trips, we foster a deep sense of community (kula) and are all present for one another through each practice and conversation. We dine together for almost every meal, but on free days, only lunch will be on your own. Each trip is designed to feel holistic and dimensional, and a perfect balance between activity and relaxation.
Dani will lead a morning practice each, 2 hours of asana, pranayama, meditation and inquiry. If it is to your benefit, a restorative yoga practice will be offered each evening. The final practice will be a 108 sun salutations to seal the imprint and impact of our week.
If you like hanging out with like minded people, whether you're wanderlusting with your travel bestie or going solo, you'll have a built in community for the week. Especially in a place like Morocco, most of our travelers always say they felt safer visiting this country in a group.
MEET THE TEAM
DANI REIDY - TRIP LEADER
Dani has led over 20 international yoga retreats since 2015. From the beginning, her intention has always been to thread the essence of yoga through each moment of the trip, whether in formal practice or in the lived experience of exploring a whole new place with openness, awareness, and curiosity.
With a background in Anthropology, she is meticulous about curating a trip that feels equal parts adventurous, and luxurious, while honoring the traditions, values, and power of a place and its people.
It is Dani's joy to provide a high quality experience that feels special, beautifully designed, and thoughtful. She is here to support your journey, from the logistics to the subtle realms of heart and mind.
ANNA CAMPBELL - PHOTOGRAPHER
Anna Campbell is a renowned photographer based out of D.C. One of our main pillars as a yoga company is mindfulness. By offering a photographer on our trips it gives our guests an opportunity to be in the moment vs trying to take a picture of it. Included in your trip cost is unlimited access to photos taken each day through out the trip. Anna also offers mini one- on-one shoots for an additional cost.
OMAR ELOUADI - LOCAL EXPERIENCE MANAGER
Our local soul brother. Omar and Dani have been friends since 2019. Owner and founder of Souk & Loom, a rug shop in the heart of the medina, Omar supports Arrow Yoga with so much of the behind the scenes. He is also present through out our time in Marrakech and will probably join us for a lunch or two!
ACCOMODATIONS
In Marrakech, we'll be staying at a gorgeous Riad, right in the heart of the Medina. Our hosts are a French couple who make you feel like friends as soon as you arrive. You'll walk into an oasis, and be greeted by the two house cats, Bebe & Bowie, before sitting down for traditional mint tea. Feel right at home, as we take over the entire Riad for the five nights we're in the Medina. Our rooftop terrace, that is truly a plant haven, will give you space to relax under the African sun in between our activities. We'll be within walking distance of everything we do, beyond when we drive out to the Atlas Mountains for the day as well as when we go into the "New City" for dinner at one of our favorite women owned restaurants.
Our desert experience is once in a lifetime. Complete with bathrooms, a pool, garden and WIFI, our desert camp will offer you some of the comforts of modern accommodations, while encouraging you to stretch your adventurous spirit as you sleep under the stars.
Upon registration of the trip, you'll receive all the details of your accommodations, in a private traveler's portal.
There are single and double rooms available. Single, meaning, there is one queen bed available, and double, meaning two single beds or 1 queen and 1 single bed are available in the room. In some cases, there is an option to have a triple room, if you wanted to share a bed with a friend/ family member. Ask us about it if you're interested.
SATURDAY
ARRIVAL DAY (Please land before 2pm)
Welcome to Morocco! You've just landed and we'll be picking you up for your 15 minute journey to the riad. Upon arrival, settle in to your room, relax, maybe go exploring before we meet at 4:30 pm for our Welcome Circle. Dani will guide you through a restorative Yoga Nidra practice and everyone will connect.
Women from the Henna Cafe will be joining us at 6 pm to do henna, we'll have some Moroccan cocktails, get to know each other on the rooftop terrace before heading downstairs for a candle lit dinner made by our hosts. Dinner will be traditional Moroccan Tajine!
THE ITINERARY
COST
PRICE LISTED PER PERSON
$2900 Triple
$3250 Double
$3750 Single
Deposit
30% of trip cost
Non Refundable to reserve
INCLUDED
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5 nights accommodation at our chosen hotel in Marrakech
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2 nights accommodation in the Stone Desert
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Breakfast everyday
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Dinner each night
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Rooftop terrace dinner right in the center of the Medina
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Dinner in the new city at one of our favorite women owned restaurants
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Arrival cocktails & henna with local women
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Rug Shopping in the Souks with Omar
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Walking Exploration of Marrakech
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Atlas Mountain hike
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Luxurious Hammam Spa at one of the most beautiful hotels in Marrakech with a half day spent at the pool with lunch
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All transportation
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Arrow Yoga gifts locally sourced in Morocco
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Access to all photography by Anna Campbell
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Taxes + Fees
NOT INCLUDED
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Air Fare
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Trip & Travel Health Insurance - REQUIRED
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Alcohol unless noted
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Lunches unless noted in itinerary (Only 1 lunch not included
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Tips
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Camel Riding in the Desert
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Massage Treatments
Payment Plans Available
We want to make this accessible for all. Any plan that works for you, works for us. Please reach out to info@arrow-yoga.com to discuss.