morocco
yoga & adventurenovember 6-13, 2021
welcome to your most exoticly zen north african adventure!
The colors, the sounds, the spices, and the vibrancy of Morocco are at your doorstep — and we’ve taken care of every little detail so you can adventure and experience in a carefree, zero-stress way. Everything has already been arranged: all meals, adventures, lodging, and transportation — up to the moment you board your plane to return home at the end of the week!
I cannot wait to show you why Morocco is one of my favorite places in the world. Get ready to soak up the flavors, landscapes, and excitement of a culture that is so different from our own — all while the smiles of this most amazing people remind us all of our shared humanity.
Brittany
Activities & Excursions
- daily yoga and meditation
- day trip to Marrakech, including tours of mosques, the city, and time to shop!
- yoga lecture and discussion
- day trip to the coastal town of Essouria
- day trip to the Agafay desert for lunch in a Bedouin camp and camel riding
- time for lounging, hammam spa, henna tattoos, and reading/journaling
the retreat center
- Bab Zouina, or “beautiful door” in Moroccan Arabic, will be our home during our Morocco: Yoga & Adventure Retreat. Bab Zouina is the most delightful retreat center located about 45 minutes outside Marrakech, Morocco, in Northern Africa. At the entrance to the Atlas Mountains, Bab Zouina is like living in an enormous, eclectic garden of fruit trees and cacti and flowering vines, with big stone buildings full of rich colors of hand woven cushions and copper lantern lights.
- Moroccan Arabic design is known for its extremely plain exteriors: most homes are completely solid on the outside — no windows or balconies etc. Yet nearly every home in Morocco uses exquisite, horseshoe arched doorways to mark entrance to something beautiful — and Bab Zouina is no exception!
- Bab Zouina has multiple separate houses with both private and shared acoommodations, as well as a pool, tennis court, yoga shala, and traditional Moroccan hammam spa
packing list!
☐ sunscreen
☐ swimming suits
☐ cover-up
☐ shoes/sandals that are great for walking
☐ shorts/skirts
☐ tanks/tees/dresses
☐ journal/pen
☐ toiletries
☐ snacks
☐ gadget/chargers
☐ comfy travel clothes
☐ money/documents
☐ day bag/backpack
☐ water bottle
☐ light jacket
☐ type F plug adapter
☐ passport (valid at least 6 months beyond the date exiting the US)
☐ scarf to cover shoulders at the temples
☐ yoga clothes
make sure to have any medicine you need! and anything else that could help make your travels more enjoyable. add a travel notice to your credit card so you can withdraw cash at an ATM in town for extra snacks, souvenirs, or drinks.
Itinerary
what's included
including:
- gorgeous traditional Moroccan accommodations
- transportation to & from the airport
- all delicious & fresh Moroccan meals
- daily excursions & yoga, including: a trip to Marrakech for exploring and shopping, camel riding in the Agafay Desert, and wandering the streets of the coastal town of Essouria
Flight Information
- You’ll need to purchase round-trip tickets from the airport of your choice to Marrakech, Morocco (RAK) that arrives by early afternoon on Saturday, November 6.
- Return Date: please select your return flight for Saturday, November 13, preferably sometime after 11am
- When you arrive in Marrakech on November 6, a driver with your name on a sign will be waiting outside the airport for you to take you on a beautiful 45 hour drive to our retreat center, which is outside Marrakech
- We will gather your flight information as soon as you have it, to arrange drivers etc
Required Documents
- To enter Morocco, US Citizens must have proof of full vaccination, OR a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure
- A negative test is also required upon re-entry into the United States – we will arrange this for you
Thailand was magic! I absolutely loved the variety of adventures we got to go on. The stunning beaches and scenery were my absolute favorite.
This trip was so amazing! We didn’t have to plan anything which meant we could really relax and enjoy the magic of the whole week!
I loved showing up on this retreat, knowing that I could trust all the details to Brittany, and have a unique, magical adventure without any of the stress and the hard work of planning a trip. We experienced the rich Thai culture and landscape all while staying outside of crowded touristy centers in our own private stretch of beach hidden in the mangrove trees. We enjoyed bustling night markets, sparkling blue waters, picturesque longboats between rocky islands, thick jungle with clear spring pools, mystical kayaking routes, sparkling night swims, and majestic temples.
Thailand was magical! From hiking through jungles to swimming in emerald pools to traveling by long-tail boats, it was so many of my dreams come true. We got to see places that I only ever thought I’d
experience by looking at my calendars! Though extremely hard to pick, I think my favorite thing was kayaking through a mangrove forest next to cave-like cliffs that were some of the most majestic things I’d ever seen!
If you want to be on a continuous secret mission of adventure with other like-minded souls, take a retreat with Brittany. I have never been more carefree on a trip while having the time of my life.
Turquoise waters during the day while on long tail boats while looking at jaw dropping mountains & splashing in glittering water that’ll make you want to laugh & cry during the night. Thailand is definitely a vibe.
I loved the Tiger Cave Temple. Climbing 1,267 stairs was well worth the view. It seemed we were floating above the clouds. The sunset lighting the Buddha. Absolutely spectacular!
We both had never climbed and were a little nervous. The retreat group cheered us on and we made both made it to the top of our route. Climbing at Railey Beach was something we’d never had experienced without joining the adventure retreat!
Thailand was a dream. Dreams come true! Swimming under the new moon with the glow of bioluminescent plankton engulfing the body is pure magic. Exploring hot springs and depths of the jungle was connective medicine for the soul. I feel incredibly grateful for the experience and connections built.
My favorite part of the retreat was the Klong Thom Hot Springs! Just as we emerged from the bamboo forest a cooling rain started to pour down. Surrounded by rain we soaked in natural hot springs fed by waterfalls. So surreal and magical! One of those moments you’ll never forget.
