Holiday itinerary
Cleanse and relax in the Moroccan countryside with on our 6 night/7 day yoga, detox and cookery retreat as you focus on detoxing from the stresses and strains of life back home, leaving you feeling renewed, refreshed, and rejuvenated.
You’ll be led through two daily yoga classes with our resident Yoga teacher assigned to that week including meditation sessions and breathing techniques. Whether you are new to yoga or deepening your existing practice, you’ll gain a stronger awareness of your mind, body and spirit connection.
Naima, our cooking holidays teacher here in Essaouira will have your taste buds watering during your two healthy eating themed Moroccan cookery classes. As well as these, each day we will enjoy inspirational, delicious, and extremely healthy juices sourced from the abundance of locally produced fruit of which Morocco is famous for. You’ll go home with a new relationship to food and the desire to eat clean.
Accommodation is set in magnificent luxury villa complex with many lawns and gardens which will delight lovers of nature. The main villa features a large indoor dining area, communal seating lounge and many spaces to sit, read, relax and enjoy the Moroccan sun.
Enjoy daily yoga classes and delicious detoxifying food in stunning surroundings on this unique retreat where you'll leave with a new healthy outlook on life.
Suitability
- Both yoga and cooking is suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced
- Minimum age 18
- All classes are taught in English
Travelling Solo?
- This yoga, detox and cookery retreat makes a great singles holiday as there are no single supplements
- Courses have a maximum of 6 people in each group, singles are very welcome as you'll meet others with a passion for yoga and cooking too
- Essaouira is very relaxed and welcoming town with a great Bohemian feel because of its music and art scene
Yoga, Cooking And Detox Holiday Start Days
- This course starts on set Saturdays throughout the year
Yoga, Cooking And Detox Holiday Itinerary
Please note - this itinerary is for guidance only and is subject to change depending on the group’s needs and wishes, but all activities will take place during the week still. The itinerary is typically as follows:
Day 1 - Saturday
- Arrival (free airport transfers are offered from 15:30pm - 19:00pm)
- Evening meal at the hotel
Day 2 - Sunday
- 8:00am-9:30am yoga class
- Breakfast
- Afternoon cooking class with lunch
- 5:30pm-6:30pm yoga class
- Evening meal at the hotel
Day 3 - Monday
- 8:00am-9:30am yoga class
- Breakfast
- 1:30pm medina tour/shopping
- 5:30-6:30pm yoga class
- Evening meal at the hotel
Day 4 - Tuesday
- 8:00am-9:30am yoga class
- Breakfast
- Free afternoon
- 5:30-6:30pm yoga class
- 7pm medina dining evening meal
Day 5 - Wednesday
- 8:00am-9:30am yoga class
- Breakfast
- Afternoon cooking class with lunch
- 5:30-6:30pm yoga class
- Evening meal at the hotel
Day 6 - Thursday
- 8:00am-9:30am yoga class
- Breakfast
- Free afternoon
- 5:30-6:30pm yoga class
- 7pm medina dining evening meal
Day 7 - Friday
- Breakfast (depending on departure time).
- Departure (free airport transfers are included between 15:30pm - 19:00pm)
About Your Cook Naima
- Naima grew up in Essaouira and has an extensive knowledge of local Moroccan cuisine and traditional methods of cooking to produce delicious authentic dishes using local spices and ingredients
- She is extremely friendly and kind, and will go out of her way to ensure you have a great time exploring the local markets with her and cooking up a storm in the kitchen
About Your Yoga Instructors, Jo Walden & Maria Fonseca
Jo
- Jo has been teaching yoga for over 15 years and practicing for over 30 years
- She trained with the British Wheel of Yoga and also teaches pregnancy yoga and meditation
- She spent 3 months in India studying at the Krishnamacharya Healing Yoga Foundation
- Her main specialisms are asana and pranayama
Maria
- She has been based in Essaouira for 5 years teaching Yoga
- Maria will show you how to energise and balance your body as well as your mind combining a mixture of Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga
- Her holistic concept of a healthy lifestyle is based on yoga in all its aspects including yoga postures, breathing exercises and meditation
- She is a Yoga teacher (Hatah Yoga & Ashtanga Yoga)
What Will I Learn?
Yoga And Meditation
- As the sun rises, you will be led through a daily guided morning meditation in yoga tent overlooking the tranquil gardens
- Your morning yoga asana and pranayama (yogic breathing) class, will awaken and energize you
- Whether you are an experienced yoga practitioner or blossoming into your practice, you will learn to move with awareness, strength and balance
- Your two daily yoga asana classes will be catered to your specific body needs and will range from Hatha to Yin, to Restorative to flowing Vinyasa
Food And Nutrition
- The week’s emphasis is on healthily eating so plenty of fruit and vegetables
- You will absolutely love it and go home with plenty of inspiration to continue to eat clean and make choices in your diet that serve your well-being
- You will get the chance to learn how to make your own healthy Moroccan dishes by taking part in cooking workshops
- Naima will personally introduce you to methods on how to create delicious versions of dishes that may sound familiar but have never tasted so good such as prawn & parsley soup, couscous salad and lentil dahl
Accommodation And Meals
- Accommodation is in a luxury villa with many lawns and gardens which will delight lovers of nature
- The main villa features a large indoor dining area, communal seating lounge and many spaces to sit, read, relax and enjoy the Moroccan sun
- The outdoor vista includes a refreshing swimming pool with lounging spaces for sun bathing.
- Each villa has its own private gardens and swimming pool and the hotel also has its own Hammam and gym
- 6 dinners are included in the price
- 2 of the evening meals take place at restaurants in Essaouira specialising in vegetarian food
- 4 of the evening meals at the hotel (all food is locally sourced in Morocco)
- Lunches are not included
Transfers And Transport
- A pick up from Marrakech airport with a transfer to your hotel is included in the price (a supplement applies for arrivals and departures outside of 15:30pm- 19:00pm). Transfers from Essaouira are also available. Check out direct flights from London Luton
Relax, rejuvenate and refresh on this 6 night/7 day yoga, cooking and detox retreat in peaceful Morocco and take home a new outlook on life.