The Desert has been historically known as the Ultimate Refuge, place for spiritual transformation, inner endurance & connection with the Divine
March 2026: 16th to 23rd
Join us for a modest, memorable and deeply transformative trek retreat accompanied and guided by the wisdom of the local Nomads and in collaboration with Racines du Désert. A retreat that calls upon those who feel ready for full seclusion in the healing silence of the desert, featuring daily yoga sessions twice a day, daily treks (2h30 to 3h hours daily), refreshments and all meals included.
This retreat is organised in a spirit of ecotourism and responsible travel.
Retreat Itinerary, March 16th – 23rd:
- 16th – Day 1: We suggest all participants to arrive on the 16th and sleep in Marrakech (not included in the package, we can recommend places to stay)
- 17th – Day 2: Early departure from Marrakech – Crossing the Atlas mountains on the highest road in Morocco – Passage of the Tizi nTichka summit – Lunch break in Ouarzazate – Descent into the Draa valley to M’Hamid – Transfer by 4×4 to the fix base camp located in the dunes Welcome tea – Dinner – Evening with music by the Nomads around the fire and intention setting ceremony – We sleep at the fixed base camp in comfortable beds, linen & towels are provided.
- 18th to 20th – Day 3 to Day 5: Complete morning yoga practice time before breakfast – 2h30 to 3h of walking daily – Afternoon yoga practice – evening and dinner sitting around the fire – 3 nights sleeping in Nomad tents (or under the stars)
- 21st – Day 6: Morning yoga before completing the last day of the trek – return to our fixed base camp by 4×4 (1h30) – shower and last night at the fixed base camp, closing ceremony day.
- 22nd – Day 7: Final Morning yoga practice before returning to M’Hamid and departure for Marrakech – Lunch along the way – Arrival in Marrakech at the end of the day, we suggest all participants to sleep in Marrakech and book a return fight on the 23rd.
- 23rd Day 8: End of trip.
Pricing
Private Pre-Sale tickets are 888€ per person, only 6 available – first come first serve. Upfront Deposit to ensure your spot: 222€
After Pre-sale tickets are sold out, the price is 980€ per person
For bookings please contact Maria
What’s Included
☀ Round trip from Marrakech to M’Hamid (Meals & mineral water during transfers Marrakech – M’Hamid)
☀2 nights at the base camp with dinner and breakfast in a 3/4 shared room
☀Trek with the camel caravan and the Nomads (cook, guide, camel-drivers) – 3 nights in shared tents (5/6 people) or under the stars
☀Full board during the trek (3 meals per day + refreshments)
☀2 nights at the base camp with dinner and breakfast in a 3/4 shared room
☀ Morning yoga sessions x 5 & Evening sessions x 5
Not Included
☾ Flights
☾ Other drinks than mineral water, tea and coffee ☾ Nights in Marrakech x 2 (16th and 23rd)
☾ Tips for the Nomads, it is common in Morocco to leave a tip
☾ The cost for buying a headscarf, we really recommend this in the desert (10€)
Additionals & other services available
We can help you book the following extra services during your time at Retreat:
☀ Travel and repatriation insurance, if it’s not included in your regular health insurance
☀ The cost of renting a saddle camel (100€/camel) if you think 3 to 4 hrs of walking is too much. Cost of the saddle camel can be shared with other participants ☀ The rental of a sleeping bag if you’re not traveling with your own (25€ for the duration of the trek)
The Yoga Programme
Daily sessions will welcome and accommodate all levels of experience and will be guided by Maria, we include the incorporation of breathing techniques as well as traditional āsana, deep relaxation and other forms of body movement sourced from contemporary dance.
The sessions are meant to support your process during the retreat and keep you anchored in the present, in union with your body, breath and internal transits. There will be moments for introspection and moments to share and connect with the group and we will be adapting the sessions to the available energy of day, some days will be more intense and vigorous, some others we will need more time for restoration.
About the Base Camp
Our base camp is located in the desert, in the middle of the dunes. It is organized in “tents” of 2 to 4 beds, around a central fireplace. The “tents” are small clay bungalows built according to the local technique.
The base camp is brand new (built in the summer of 2023) and can accommodate up to 30 people. Solar panels provide electricity and there are shared sanitary facilities & hot showers. Bed linen and towels are provided.
A chef prepares delicious traditional meals on site with fresh products.
A covered space is available for the yoga classes and planned group activities during retreat.
It’s also possible to set up an open tent in the dunes, close to the base camp, where we can make a fire, share songs under the desert sky.
About the daily Treks in the Desert (Day 3 to 5)
We walk 2h30 to 3h30 hours per day. The trek is rather easy (no change in altitude and we don’t need to climb the dunes, we walk between them on a hard surface) and we adapt the pace according to the group. We are accompanied by the camel caravan and the Nomads team. Luggage is carried by the camels. Each participant has his/her own small backpack during the trek for water, camera, any personal items. For people who have difficulty walking this long, a camel can be rented at an extra cost.
For sleeping arrangements: we bring along large collective tents, as well as mattresses and blankets. We suggest participants to bring their own sleeping bag. Participants can sleep in the tents or under the stars around the fire or on the dunes. Everyone is free to choose.
At each stage, a cook prepares meals on site using high-quality, healthy local products. Vegetarian dishes are available on request.
We take jerrycans of drinking water to fill our drinking bottles, and for the preparation of the meals.
Still have questions?
Please arrange a 10 to 20 minute call with Maria to solve any questions or see if this retreat is a good fit for you. No strings attached.
I look forward to share some days in the Desert with you and the locals at Retreat!