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Just Let Go with Jessica: A Transformative Yoga Retreat in Morocco
Each day will start with an energizing yoga flow and if time allows an evening restorative practice. Journey to the heart of Morocco for an unforgettable yoga retreat that blends vibrant culture with serene desert and mountain stillness. Begin in enchanting Marrakech, where colorful souks, ancient riads, and aromatic spices awaken your senses. You will enjoy daily practices outside on the terrace. Next, venture into the vast Atlas Mountains where your luxury Kasbah awaits beneath endless starlit skies. Your communal Kasbah setting offers an immersive, rustic experience in traditional, high-walled Berber fortresses, featuring shared courtyards, hammams, and large terraces, the accommodations are for 3 and 4 people, and will require sharing. This truly enchanting and communal experience is one we know you will hold in your heart. Your daily practices will be located outside on the terrace. You will leave the mountains to journey to the beautiful cost and the vibrant city of Essaouira. Here you will relax in your beautiful BnB right on the beach, enjoy a beach camel ride, cultural excursions and incredible people. Enjoy either beach or terrace practices as you indulge in the scenery around you. Reconnect through daily yoga and meditation, savor nourishing Moroccan cuisine, and find stillness in the rhythm of the land. This is more than a retreat—it’s a soulful adventure into beauty, balance, and wonder.

Hightlight Tour

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival & Welcome
At arrival, meet with our local representative, outside the airport near baggage claim, followed by a private transfer to the Jaal Riad Resort in the city. Relax and explore your new surroundings before meeting your group for a delicious Welcome Dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Wake to enjoy a fresh breakfast of local foods and join in an energizing yoga flow. Today we embark on a sightseeing tour of Marrakech the “Red City” including Menara Gardens, a park of 14 hectares, in whose center is a huge pond of the 12th century, the majestic minaret of the Koutoubia, twin tower of the Giralda in Seville. Visit the Bahia palace, an example of the Muslim Middle Ages, where the ambassadors’ room stands out with its roof in the form of an inverted ship. Souks and the magical place: Jemaa el F´nna Square (People’s Assembly), declared a World Heritage Site. Restorative flow if time allows. Come together for a delicious group dinner and overnight.

Enjoy a healthy breakfast and an energizing yoga flow. Today you will depart the Red City for the incredible Atlas Mountains (apx. 1.5 hr). Enjoy a senic drive through olive groves and small Berber
villages before reaching Imlil, a tranquil mountain village at the base of Mount Toubkal (4,167 meters). Arrival and check-in at your deluxe mountain lodge or boutique-style auberge offering comfort
and magnificent panoramic views. Soak in the stunning nature around you. Enjoy a welcome tea and light lunch. After your lunch unwind with your afternoon at leisure: There will be a short guided walk through nearby villages, as you connect with different customs and cultures. Visit to a local Berber family for tea and cultural exchange. In the evening partake is a specially designed restorative yoga session on the terrace overlooking the valley. Dinner and overnight in Imlil.

Rise for your early morning energizing yoga session surrounded by mountain views. Gather for a wonderful breakfast at the lodge, before starting the days events. Today you will take a guided hike to explore the Imlil Valley, passing through terraced fields, walnut groves, and small waterfalls. Abundance surrounds you. Enjoy a picnic lunch before some free time for self. You may book a spot to partake a hammam experience (Turkish bath designed for deep cleansing, relaxation & social gathering – not included) in the village (highly recommended). Return to the hotel for possible restorative practice if there is time and group dinner. Overnight.
After breakfast, drive towards the Atlantic coast and the laid-back town of Essaouira (approx. 4.5–5 hours). Enjoy this vibrant seaport and its old town. Arrival and check-in at your charming Hotel Mgallery. Free time to walk along the ramparts, enjoy the sea breeze, or relax at a café overlooking the port. Meet for your group dinner at the hotel and overnight.
Enjoy a slow morning with optional yoga on the beach or terrace, followed by a delicious breakfast. Explore Essaouira’s UNESCO-listed medina, artisan workshops, and colorful markets. Shop, visit the markets and soak in the sights and sounds. Get your cameras ready as you will then head to the shore where you will experience a camel ride along the beach. Tonight’s dinner will be a festive affair at a restaurant in town, with the sounds of Essaouira all around you. Overnight.
After breakfast, depart for Marrakech (approx. 3 hours). You will return where you began at the Jaal Riad Resort where you will check in to begin your free day. Perhaps enjoy a spa treatment (not included) or go shopping for any last minute gifts to bring home. Meet for a final restorative yoga practice and your Farewell Dinner where you can come together in gratitude for the week of transformation and experiences.
Enjoy morning breakfast then meet your driver in the lobby for the group transfer to RAK airport for departure. WE hope you depart with full hearts and a deeper connection to self, your practice and the world around you. Namaste.

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