Simon’s Marrakesh Yoga & Meditation Retreat
18 - 22 September 2024
4 Nights
Twin from £895pp
Join Simon for this 4 night yoga and meditation retreat at Fawakay, located on the outskirts of Marrakesh. Practice mindful hatha yoga, conscious breathing, meditation, iRest yoga nidra and deep relaxation on this retreat.
This retreat is suitable for everyone, whether you are new to these practises or experienced, it gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and/or deepen your practise and knowledge, whilst meeting friendly like-minded people.
A retreat provides a valuable opportunity to take time out from your usual routine and reconnect with yourself. Engaging in yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices will support you in feeling relaxed and rejuvenated and Simon will be sharing with you simple, yet powerful tools to reduce stress, support your wellbeing and peace in your everyday life.
Retreat Programme
There will be 2 yoga classes each day plus morning meditation.
Our first meditation class will be at 08:00am on Thursday morning followed by our first yoga class and opening ceremony at 08.15am. We will then sit down together for a delicious breakfast.
Each morning Simon will invite you to morning meditation at 8:00am followed by mindful breath-centred slow flowing hatha yoga practices at 8.15am before breakfast.
We will enjoy our second session of the day at 5:00pm which will be slower, gentler and particularly nourishing which will include pranayama (breath techniques), restorative yoga and/or iRest yoga nidra plus deep relaxation. Each day will finish with dinner at around 7:00pm.
There will be plenty of free time too, when you can sunbathe or swim in the gorgeous swimming pool, nap or read a book, enjoy the stunning sunsets, take a trip into the city or go on an excursion.
Fawakay Villas, Marrakesh
Relaxation is the speciality of this calming oasis a 15-minute drive from, but seemingly a world away, bustling Marrakech. Made up of five sand-hued villas and three eco-villa suites sprinkled around 3.5 acres of rose-filled gardens, this boutique complex promises pure relaxation and rejuvenation. Pebble pathways lead to the superbly appointed individual villas and suites, all of them designed to allow guests to be as private or social as they wish.
Classes and practices are held outdoors in the scented grounds, and guests can also avail themselves of the outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, spa, and hammam. A breakfast, lunch, and snack menu is available with authentic North African dishes prepared using fresh local ingredients by the resident chef.
When it comes to exploring, the owners run shuttle buses to Marrakech’s souks, while the nearby Atlas Mountains draw guests with their peaceful hiking trails, waterfalls, and Berber villages.
Proposed itinerary
Day 1
16:35 group flight departs from Gatwick airport
20:20 flight lands at Marrakesh Menara airport
21:00 transfer to Hotel
21:30 check in to rooms and dinner upon arrival
Day 2
8:00 Morning meditation including conscious breathing
08.15 Opening ceremony including introductions, intentions and mindful hatha yoga.
10:00 Breakfast
11:00-15:00 – Medina excursion
17:00 Afternoon yoga to include Restorative yoga and/or iRest yoga nidra/guided meditation.
19:00 Dinner
Day 3
8:00 Morning meditation including conscious breathing
08.15 Mindful hatha yoga.
10:00 Breakfast
11:00-15:00 – Free time
17:00 Afternoon yoga to include Restorative yoga and/or iRest yoga nidra/guided meditation.
19:00 Dinner
Day 4
8:00 Morning meditation including conscious breathing
08.15 Mindful hatha yoga.
10:00 Breakfast
11:00-15:00 – Free time
17:00 Afternoon yoga to include Restorative yoga and/or iRest yoga nidra/guided meditation.
19:00 Dinner
Day 5
07:00 Morning meditation,
07:15 Mindful hatha yoga & closing ceremony
07:45 Breakfast
08:15 Check out & transfer to Marrakesh Menara airport
10:45 flight departs
14:20 flight lands at London Gatwick
Inclusions
Return flights including 23KG luggage per person
Return airport transfers in Marrakesh
4 nights accommodation
Daily breakfast & 3 course evening meal
Morning and afternoon Yoga session with Simon each day
Medina excursion
Room Type | Occupancy | Price |
|---|---|---|
Twin room | 2 people | £1075pp |
Single room | 1 person | £1260pp |
Twin room (no flights) | 2 people | £645pp |
Single room (no flights) | 1 person | £825pp |
