Magical Morocco: A Cultural Yoga Retreat w/ Petra Ledkovsky van Aarem

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      Apr 22 - 29, 2023
      Group size: 10 - 31
      Magical Morocco: A Cultural Yoga Retreat w/ Petra Ledkovsky van Aarem
      Morocco

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      255 reviews

      Apr 22 - 29, 2023
      Group size: 10 - 31

      About this trip

      Join Petra Ledkovsky van Aarem, owner of Orleans Yoga, for a once-in-a-lifetime, 7 night / 8 day Yoga Retreat and Cultural Exploration of Morocco.


      Morocco is one of the most culturally rich and interesting places in the world. Bordering the Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, Morocco’s vast and diverse landscape features ancient cities, stretches of empty beaches, and stark deserts and mountains touched by Berber, Arabian and European influences.


      Our Morocco trip is unique as you will not be staying in one location, but rather traveling to two different cities, Marrakech & Essaouira, which, in our opinion, represent the “must see” highlights of Morocco.


      Our days will include daily yoga classes with Petra, in addition to three of our most popular excursions: a women's Argan oil cooperative tour, a Moroccan cooking class, and of course, a beach camel ride. There will also be plenty of free time to explore (and shop!) the cultural walled cities of Essaouira and Marrakech. Make sure to scroll all the way down to the itinerary below for more trip details.


      We will stay at a centrally located hotel in Marrakech, and at the lovely and peaceful 4 star Essaouira Lodge in Essaouira. We have both single and double occupancy bedrooms available. Please read on below for retreat package descriptions.


      All prices listed are PER PERSON. A €500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot on this trip. The balance is due 120 days prior to trip start date. Payment plans are available at no additional cost to you. Simply email info@solseedretreats.com after you register to inquire about options.


      Get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Questions? Email info@solseedretreats.com. 

      What's Included

      • 7 Nights / 8 Days Premium Accommodations at a hotel in Marrakech & at Essaouira Lodge in Essaouira.
      • All breakfasts and dinners (no breakfast on arrival day, or dinner on departure day)
      • 3 group lunches (no lunch on arrival or departure days, or on your two free days)
      • Daily yoga classes with Petra
      • Airport Transfers: From Marrakech airport to hotel, and back to Marrakech Airport from Essaouira, so long as you follow our retreat FLIGHT PARAMETERS below.
      • Women’s Argan Oil Cooperative Tour 
      • Beach Camel Ride
      • Moroccan Cooking Class
      • All Transportation associated with included group excursions 
      • All Taxes & Base Gratuities 

      Not Included

      • Roundtrip Airfare to Marrakech (RAK) 
      • Additional excursions or cab rides
      • Alcoholic Beverages
      • Two lunches in Essaouira
      • Required Travel Insurance

      Passport Requirements + Immunizations

      You must have a valid passport to travel to Morocco. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat.


      There are currently no covid vaccination or testing entry requirements to enter Morocco.


      For a full list of entry requirements, please visit the US Embassy of Morocco's website here: https://ma.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/


      For recommended optional immunizations, see more info here

      Refund Policy

      All retreats include a €500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. Any balance payments made are also non-refundable / non-transferable. SolSeed Retreats can only make an exception to these terms if:

      1. The host government forbids us to visit as tourists.
      2. The host government forbids our vendors from hosting us as tourists.
      3. The US government forbids us to travel to the host country as tourists.

      If SolSeed must further postpone or cancel the trip for any of the above reasons, all registrants will receive a refund of all deposits paid less Euro 200.


      If you refuse to comply with the laws of the host country, region, town, etc; SolSeed will not consider this a valid reason for receiving any refund. SolSeed will ensure to the best of their abilities that all registrants comply with all then current laws and regulations. Registrants are personally responsible for complying to local laws, at their own expense. Such expenses may include, but are not limited to:

      1. Proving adequate vaccination status
      2. Providing a negative PCR test(s)
      3. Providing proof of adequate travel insurance

      Required Travel Insurance

      The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.


      Most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. The travel insurance will also demonstrate to the host country that you are able to pay for any emergency services which may be necessary during your stay.


      SolSeed is not authorized to sell travel insurance. Any offer to purchase travel insurance that you encounter during the checkout process are third party offers. You are free to select your own policy provider. If you would like to review options in a convenient online marketplace, we like what www.insuremytrip.com has put together. We've also had great experiences with the customer service and packages at Trawick International, AAA and American Express.


      We strongly encourage you to speak with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs, and to clear up any questions you may have relative to travel insurance coverage. 


      Please make sure you are purchasing a package which includes coverage for COVID-19 related trip cancellations and trip interruptions. 

      Flight Parameters

      Arrival Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023

      Arrival Time: Arrive between 10am and 6pm Morocco time to take part in included group transportation from the airport to our hotel in the Marrakech medina, where we spend the first two nights of the retreat.

      Arrival Airport: Marrakech Menara Airport

      Airport Code: RAK

      Note: If you arrive before 10am or after 6pm, we can arrange a driver for you for an estimated cost of €20, which will be payable directly to your taxi driver. If you plan to arrive an entire day or more early, we can help with hotels and transportation. Our first scheduled event on Saturday is a group dinner in the hotel at 7:30pm, so please arrive by 6pm to ensure you make dinner.


      Departure Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023

      Departure Time: Please only book flights that depart AFTER 11:30am as we will be making the 3 hour drive from Essaouira to the airport that morning.

      Note: If you book a flight that departs prior to 11:30am, you could incur additional costs of as much as €125.


      Once you have booked your flights, please forward your itinerary to info@solseedretreats.com. As always, if you have any questions, or alternative travel plans, certainly don’t hesitate to contact us for recommendations and assistance!

      Available Packages

      Double Occupancy Room - Private Bath

      **You must have a roommate to book this option**


      Ideal for a couple, or two friends seeking a bit more privacy, this double room features two single beds OR one double bed, and a private bathroom.


      Throughout the villa there is also a guest half bath and plentiful shared common areas: gardens, terraces, salons, and kitchens.


      During our stay in Marrakech, we will do our best to match your roommates and accommodation types. 


      For the current EUR to USD conversion rate, please CLICK HERE and enter the amount of your retreat package in EURO. The rate you see on our registration page is the Full Retail Price of your retreat package. If you have a special discount code, make sure to subtract that amount from the Full Retail Price before you convert it.

      €2,550
      Deposit: €500
      Single Occupancy Room - Shared Bath

      Ideal for the solo traveler seeking a bit more privacy, this single occupancy room features one double bed. This room shares a bathroom with 1 other female.


      Throughout the villa and apartments, there are also plentiful shared common areas: gardens, terraces, salons, and kitchens.


      For the current EUR to USD conversion rate, please CLICK HERE and enter the amount of your retreat package in EURO. The rate you see on our registration page is the Full Retail Price of your retreat package. If you have a special discount code, make sure to subtract that amount from the Full Retail Price before you convert it.

      €2,850
      Deposit: €500
      Single Occupancy Room - Private Bath

      Ideal for the solo traveler seeking the most privacy, this single occupancy room features one double bed and a private bathroom. 


      Throughout the villa there is also a guest half bath and plentiful shared common areas: gardens, terraces, salons, and kitchens. 


      For the current EUR to USD conversion rate, please CLICK HERE and enter the amount of your retreat package in EURO. The rate you see on our registration page is the Full Retail Price of your retreat package. If you have a special discount code, make sure to subtract that amount from the Full Retail Price before you convert it.

      €3,150
      Deposit: €500


      Itinerary

      MARRAKECH: DAYS 1 - 3
      Arrival + Exploration

      Our trip will begin in the culturally rich city of Marrakech. Nestled in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech was founded as a city in 1062 AD, and is world renowned for its souks  (markets) and medieval maze-like streets, stunning mosques and palaces, relaxing hammans (Moroccan baths), delicious food, and much more. A perfect place to assimilate and integrate into life in Morocco, we will spend our first two nights here, before heading to the walled coastal city of Essaouira on Day 3 of our trip.

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      SolSeed Retreats offers adventure and wellness retreats to exotic, off-the-beaten-path locations like: Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Guatemala, Panama and Colombia. We aim to build community and broaden our perspectives through experiential travel. We believe whole heartedly that traveling changes lives. Take the leap and join us on your next adventure abroad! For more info, visit www.solseedretreats.com. All offers of travel are not valid to residents of Washington, Iowa, Hawaii and Florida.

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