FAQs Archive - Page 2 of 2 - Morocco Yoga Retreat

Q: What will the typical day be like during the retreat?

The yoga retreat will consist of daily yoga classes at 8am with breakfast served at 10am. We will have coffee available starting at 7:30am each day. We will set our intention throughout the retreat to remain in silence until 10am each morning. Each day will consist of activities and sight-seeing around Marrakech mixed with some relaxing time by the pool. We will also have afternoon Yin yoga classes on 3 separate days during the retreat. Dinner is served each day at 7:30pm and we typically hang out and socialize each evening until around 10pm-10:30pm. We will go over the exact schedule for the week during the opening ceremony and confirm the schedule for each day the evening before during dinner.

Q: What kind of meals will be served during the retreat?

A rich Brunch will be served daily at 10am at the villa after yoga. Dinner will be scheduled daily at 7:30pm - depending on the day, we may either have dinner at the villa or out at a restaurant. We will typically have a mid-day snack around 1pm by the pool and there will be plenty of nuts, fruits and other snacks available on a self service basis throughout the day in the common area. Meals will feature both Moroccan and international cuisines. Throughout the retreat, you will get the chance to taste a variety of typical dishes and explore the richness of Moroccan cuisine. If you have any food preferences or food allergies we should know about, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your specific needs.

Q: What are the accommodations like?

We will be staying in a luxurious traditional villa in the outskirts of the city of Marrakech (25mn drive from the center). The Villa has 8 bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. The Riad also has multiple common areas and a rooftop that are exclusively available to our group.

Q: What is the weather Like in September in Marrakech?

The weather in Marrakech in September averages 29 C/85 F but expect the weather to be hot and dry, which will be a great opportunity to work on your tan in the rooftop and a great reason to jump in the pool at the villa as often as you’d like, just make sure to bring some sun screen.

Q: Are there any flexibilities regarding arrival and departure dates?

If you plan to arrive earlier or stay longer in Morocco. We are happy to coordinate with you to pick you up or drop you off at your accommodations in Marrakech on those days so you can join us during the retreat. If you need recommendations on how to get to Marrakech from other cities, we are happy to help. Typically, the best option for travel between cities in Morocco is either to take the train (ONCF) or with one of the express bus companies CTM or Supratour.

Q: What can I expect once I land at the Marrakech airport?

Once your flight lands in Marrakech, here is what you can expect: Go through the immigration booth where you will get your passport stamped Pick up any checked luggage and clear customs by putting all your luggage in the xray machine (note that drones are not allowed in Morocco) Walk outside the airport in the waiting area where someone from out team will be waiting for you to drive you to the villa where we will be staying

Q: When should I plan to arrive and depart from Marrakech?

The retreat starts on Sunday the 20th at 6pm and lasts until Saturday the 26th of September at 6pm and is held in Marrakech Morocco. Arrivals : The opening ceremony is scheduled for 6:30pm on the first evening so we highly advise you schedule your flight to land by 4pm to account for enough time to land, get picked up from the airport, drive to the villa and get settled before we kick off the retreat We will be ready to welcome you anytime starting at 8am on Sunday, we will have the villa and your room ready to check in at any time that day If you arrive to Marrakech earlier than Sunday, we will coordinate to pick you up from your accommodations on Sunday morning or in case you arrive from a different city by bus or train we will get you from the bus or train station Regardless of the time you arrive, the plan for the first day is to just to relax and get to know each other by the pool while soaking some sun - we will serve some pool side snacks mid-day and dinner will be served around 7:30pm after the opening ceremony Departures : You may depart any at time on Saturday the 26th of September. The closing ceremony will take place on Friday evening before dinner just in case some need to leave early on Saturday morning The schedule for Saturday is designed to be light with a yoga class at 8am followed by breakfast at 10am - we will be hanging out by the pool for the rest of the day and we will serve some pool side snacks mid-day. We will conduct airport drop offs throughout the day depending on your flight departure time. Alternatively, if you are spending more time in Marrakech or in Morocco, we can drop you off at your accommodations or at the bus/train station.