Return to Source: Sahara Retreat 2025
“Every Pilgrimage to the desert is a pilgrimage to self. There is no place to hide & so we are found.”
Adventure, Inner Journeying, Laughter, Drumming and the chance to experience the Stunning Sahara Desert with a team of experts and welcoming Berber Nomads.
8 Day Retreat
Day 1: Marrakech
Arrive at Marrakech Airport and transfer to a beautiful Riad in the heart of the ancient medina. Enjoy a traditional Hammam and Massage before meeting the team and your group before dinner.
Day 2: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou
After morning Yoga & Meditation, we will be met at the Riad by our drivers with 4×4 transport to journey along the ancient Caravan route towards the Sahara Desert. Passing through the stunning High Atlas Mountains to the ancient Berber Kasbah town of Ait Ben Haddou, we will arrive at our hotel with a pool for an afternoon to relax. Enjoy a 30-minute consultation to set your goals and intentions for the Retreat, before evening Meditation followed by dinner on the terrace under the stars.
Day 3: Ait Ben Haddou – Sahara
After morning Meditation, we will journey into the heart of the Sahara, through the town of Foum Zguid and take an exciting off-road drive towards the high dunes to meet our camels for a short trek to the first night’s camp in the Sahara. Our Berber team will have set up a beautiful nomadic camp where we will stay in tents. The camp will also have a lounge tent and rugs around the camp fire to relax. After sunset Yoga, we will be served a delicious Moroccan meal together and listen to traditional Berber drumming under a huge sky of falling stars.
Day 4 & 5: Sahara – Erg Chigaga
We will wake to the stunning sunrise of the Sahara Desert for morning Mediation, followed by Yoga to start each day. During your stay in the desert, you will enjoy time to process your own thoughts and follow any individual practices.
During the days, you can spend time walking the high dunes of Erg Chigaga or taking an independent camel trek, relaxing in the lounge tent and even sandboarding! At sunset, we will come together for Yoga in a beautiful location in the dunes before dinner.
Our Berber hosts will also be giving drumming and turban tying workshops!
Day 6: Erg Chigaga – Zagora
After morning Meditation and Yoga, our camel trekking team will arrive for a half day trek through the desert to meet the 4×4 drivers. We will head out of the Sahara to the town of Zagora to stay in a Desert Lodge with cool, pretty gardens, where you can take a shower and relax before a Celebration dinner on your last night in this region.
Day 7: Zagora – Marrakech
After breakfast, we will drive directly back to the Riad in Marrakech, stopping for lunch and arriving in time for drinks on the terrace before dinner.
Day 8: Marrakech
Spend any free time in Marrakech before your flight home wandering the souks, enjoying another Hammam & Massage or simply relaxing before your driver arrives for the transfer to the Airport.
Price per Person:
Sharing Twin Room: £2199.00
Own Room: £2499.00
The Retreat is run by qualified experts and you will be looked after throughout your stay by our Berber team who understand the needs of the discerning traveller.
Please enquire for costs if you are travelling solo or in a larger group or would like to reduce or extend your trip.
Tour itineraries are flexible and put together to suit your needs. Let us know your requirements and we will create the perfect trip for you or your group.
Frequently Asked Questions
This 8-day retreat includes private escorted 4×4 transport, seven nights’ authentic accommodation, yoga and meditation sessions, spa treatments in Marrakech, guided camel trekking through Erg Chigaga dunes, Berber drumming workshops, healthy Moroccan meals, and mineral water throughout your journey. Expert retreat leaders and a welcoming Berber team ensure your comfort.
No prior yoga or meditation experience is required. The retreat caters to all levels, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Qualified instructors guide daily yoga and meditation sessions, ensuring personalised support while facilitating relaxation, reflection, and self-discovery in the tranquil Sahara environment.
Accommodation includes a beautiful riad in Marrakech’s medina, a comfortable hotel in the UNESCO-listed town of Ait Ben Haddou, traditional luxury desert camps in the Sahara dunes at Erg Chigaga, and a relaxing desert lodge in Zagora. Each place provides authentic charm, comfort, and warm Moroccan hospitality.
In Erg Chigaga, the retreat offers guided camel trekking, sunset yoga sessions in stunning desert locations, Berber drumming and turban-tying workshops, optional sandboarding, and quiet time for personal reflection. Evenings include campfire gatherings with traditional Berber music beneath the breathtaking Sahara stars.
Yes, the retreat itinerary can be customised to suit solo travellers, couples, or groups. Solo travellers can opt for shared or private accommodation, and groups can tailor activities and durations. Pricing is flexible, and our team will help create your perfect personalised Moroccan retreat experience.
