About the retreat:
Geniet van dagelijkse yoga-sessies die lichaam en geest in balans brengen. Tussen de sessies door kun je wandelen, lezen of gewoon genieten van de stilte. Voel de zon op je huid, adem de frisse lucht in en laat je verwennen met (h)eerlijk eten.
’s Avonds, onder de sterrenhemel, ervaar je diepe ontspanning en reflectie. Gun jezelf deze unieke kans om je te verwonderen en opnieuw te voelen waar het echt om draait in het leven. Met vernieuwde helderheid en energie kom je veerkrachtiger terug, klaar om de uitdagingen van het dagelijkse leven aan te gaan.
Travel services and price: 1.550 €
Early Bird price for bookings until 31.10.2024: 1400 €
- Single room/tent available at extra charge (limited number)
- Group transfer on arrival and departure (130 km each)
- Local, German speaking tour guide
- 8 overnight stays (2x hotel, 6x desert camp)
- Half board (breakfast and dinner) in Merzouga
- Full board in the desert camp (vegetarian, vegan)
- Camel trekking (approx. 2.5 h) from Merzouga to the desert camp and back (also possible as a hike or by car)
- Contribution to the children project Merzouga 30 € per person
- Help and support in planning your trip
Not included in the tour price:
- Flights
- Tips
- Mineral water (will be charged according to consumption at the end of the trip, approximately €10-15)
What is special about this journey?
- Life in the heart of the desert
- Discovering the Berber culture in an authentic way
- Experience community in a group
- Familial atmosphere
Day 1: Salam Aleikum Marokko!
Today you set off on your way to the desert. How did you decide?
Are you taking a domestic flight from Casablanca to Errachidia with Royal Air Maroc? This domestic flight lands in Errachidia daily at approximately 11:59 p.m., so arrival is late at night.
Another option is to fly with Royal Air Maroc from Rabat to Errachidia (every Wednesday and Friday), arriving in Errachidia at around 9:40 a.m.
But no matter which flight you land on, our driver will wait for you and the other participants (please just inform us which domestic flight you are arriving on) and we will go deep into the desert region to the Merzouga oasis (approx. 1.5 – 2 h drive), where the first overnight stay takes place in a traditional Kasbah on the edge of the desert. (D)
Day 2: Welcome to the Oussidi family
We start the day with breakfast together with a view of the dunes.
In the morning we ride on our camels to our desert camp (also possible as a hike or by vehicle). A deliciously fresh lunch and the Oussidi family, who will look after us during our stay in the desert, await us there. Once we have settled into the camp, we head off for our first yoga session in the desert. Let the desert work its magic on you and immerse yourself in the silence.
After dinner, we say goodbye to the day with a colourful sunset. At the campfire we enjoy the night sky dotted with millions of stars and will perform a fire ritual and a fire meditation to get in the mood for our time in the desert. (B, L, D)
Days 3 to 7: The silence of the desert
The days begin with a tea ceremony in the heart of the desert camp. Afterwards we meet for yoga together with a view of the endless expanse of the desert and then fortify ourselves with a delicious breakfast.
Now the individual time begins. What do you feel like doing? The possibilities are endless. Listen to Barak’s stories about Morocco and the desert. Exchange ideas in the community, read in a shady place, listen to the silence in meditation or enjoy a desert walk to „Barak’s Dune“.
Lunch is heralded by the desert gong and you are spoilt with traditional mountain delicacies. Now it’s your own time again until the evening yoga class. After the yoga class, Barak’s nephews are waiting with drums by the crackling campfire, while dinner is already being prepared in the kitchen. The day ends with a view of the breathtaking starry sky. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Farewell to the Oussidi family
After morning yoga in the desert, we return to Mer-zouga with the camels. In the village, we take a tour of the oasis. The Oussidi family will treat us to a traditional Berber meal in their home. Afterwards, we visit the children’s project founded by Barak Oussidi and a Berber co-operative that offers traditional handicrafts.
In the afternoon we practise yoga together for the last time, dinner and overnight stay in the Kasbah. (B, D)
Day 9: Goodbye Sahara
For those travelling by plane, it’s off to Errachidia airport early in the morning. You will experience one last spectacular sunrise and the panorama of the palm gardens.
We will take the bus travellers to the bus stop in Merzouga. (D)
Our tip:
For an individual extension stay in Marrakech or on the Atlantic coast, we are happy to recommend a riad we trust and will be happy to help you with the booking and preparation of your trip.
Or would you like to make your desert trip something very special? Then we recommend that you spend two to three nights in our glamping tents in the middle of the desert before or after your desert trip, in the most magical places in the deep silence of the desert. Very special, individual days await you according to your wishes, of course with great food and loving and safe support from Barak’s family. If you are interested, please write to us at office@sahara-yoga.com and we will give you further information!
About Kathrin / Over Mij:
Rust, eenvoud, verwondering en ontdekken zijn belangrijke waarden die ik in mijn leven omarm. In 2022 besloot ik meer ruimte te creëren voor deze elementen. Naast mijn eigen pad van persoonlijke groei en verbinding begeleid ik mensen om balans, helderheid en innerlijke rust te vinden in een drukke wereld.
Mijn missie is om mensen een omgeving te bieden waarin ze de eenvoud van het leven kunnen ervaren en de positieve effecten daarvan. Door op de pauzeknop te drukken, kun je weer verwonderen, en ontstaat er ruimte voor inspiratie en creativiteit, evenals voor zachtheid voor jezelf – dat weet ik uit ervaring.
Mijn begeleiding is erop gericht jou te herinneren aan de mogelijkheden om weer in balans te komen en effectiever te functioneren, zowel persoonlijk als professioneel. Laten we samen deze reis maken.
Use the voucher code „EarlyBirdKathrin“ to secure your Early Bird price! Simply enter the code in the discount code field when booking.
Booking information:
Please put the product „deposit“ in your shopping cart. The remaining amount must be paid independently no later than 60 days before the start of the trip. If your booking is less than 60 days before your trip, you can pay the total amount via our website. The partial payment option is then no longer available.
When booking, you can add the surcharge for a single room/tent to your shopping cart in addition to the deposit / full payment. There is a limited number of single rooms for each trip, so this option may no longer be available.