Mystical Morocco: Yoga Off the Mat and Onto a Magic Carpet Ride

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Souljourn Yoga Foundation
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8 reviews
Mar 24 - 31, 2018
Group size: 6 - 10
Mystical Morocco: Yoga Off the Mat and Onto a Magic Carpet Ride
Morocco

Souljourn Yoga Foundation
  • Email address verified
8 reviews

Mar 24 - 31, 2018
Group size: 6 - 10

About this trip

Join Souljourn Yoga + Alma Retreats for a cinematic adventure to Morocco that re-imagines "spring break" to epic proportions. Led by Souljourn Yoga Founder, Jordan Ashley and SJY Secretary/ Lululemon Ambassador, Lisa Bermudez for a magical 7 night/8 day carpet ride from city, to beach, and lastly, mountains, all while supporting Education For All Morocco, an organization that provides secondary education and boarding houses to Berber girls from the High Atlas Mountains who we will be meeting with. Our adventure begins in Marrakech, in the stunning Riad Zamzam in the oldest part of the city before heading off to coast near Essaourira where we will be laying out on the beach, stargazing, practicing yoga, and of course riding camels along the shore at Riad Rebali. The final part of our adventure will be in the picturesque High Atlas Mountains at Kasbah Du Toubkal where we will be hiking, going to the hammam, and meeting the girls from EFA. 

What’s included

  • R/T Airport Transfer
  • All Meals
    Starting with Lunch on the 24th and ending with breakfast on the 31st
  • 1-2 yoga classes a day
  • $300 donation to EFA
    Tax-deductible donation to Education for All Morocco
  • 1/2 day with EFA
    Meet the girls with EFA and enjoy a home cooked lunch
  • 1/2 tour in Essaouria
    (Plus time for shopping)
  • 1/2 day trek
    In the High Atlas Mountains

What’s not included

  • Ad ons
    hammam, spa, cooking classes, camel trekking, wind surfing, quads, horseback riding
  • Airfare
  • Gratuity
  • Travel Insurance

Available Packages

Shared Room
$2,390
Deposit: $500
Single Room
$3,560
Deposit: $500

Itinerary

Welcome to Morocco
Day 1: March 24th

Welcome to Morocco! Get picked up from the airport and dropped off at our private riad in the oldest part of Marrakech for a relaxing lunch. Take a dip in the pool /unwind before our opening circle and yoga practice. Enjoy an amazing, traditional dinner of tagine and fresh breads. Option for hammam and spa services as we get into the mood of our magical retreat together. 

Your Organizer


SY
Souljourn Yoga Foundation
8 reviews
Souljourn Yoga Foundation is a US 501(c)3 non-profit that raises awareness & funds for young women’s education around the world by using yoga as an inclusive vehicle for change. We collaborate with local community based projects & international nonprofits to carefully craft abundant opportunities to explore, practice, educate through yoga both on and off of the mat. We offer diverse workshops, teacher immersions, and global retreats to continue to promote female empowerment around the world.

Reviews

The retreat surpassed any expectations I had! The hosts were so thoughtful, knowledgeable, fun and kind! Every venue was beautiful. The trip was packed with wonderful programming that allowed us to experience Morocco and bond as a group. I loved every minute of the trip!! I can't wait to do another and can't wait to visit Morocco again!!
By Justine S for Yoga & Sound Retreat on Oct 23, 2023
The trip was amazing! The perfect balance of yoga, immersion into Peruvian culture, service and relaxation. Life-changing experience.
By Mikel D for Prema Peru with Lisa Bermudez + Cristina Schulman on Jun 11, 2019
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From the moment I arrived in Nicaragua I felt a sense of comfort and calm for the retreat that was before me. Stacey from My Alma Retreats coordinates a flawless series of logistics; myself and a handful of other retreat goers were pleasantly escorted to an incredibly villa on the pacific coast of Nicaragua for our first few days of retreat and recharge. Jordan and Allison led our group into several morning and evening yoga sessions that were mindfully choreographed and guided our group through the chakra system, element by element. Our days were blissful and entirely up to us how we wanted to spend them. We were spoiled by our fabulous personal chef who cooked amazing, colorful, nutrient and flavor rich meals three times a day. We headed into Granada midweek to give back to the local community through a heartfelt and fulfilling engagement with the young girls of UP Nicaragua; a philanthropic initiative to education the girls of inner city Granada on healthy and sustainable vocational options for their future. To say it was moving is an understatement; we hugged, conversed, practiced yoga, and shared empowering motivation to encourage them to continue striving for their dreams. We finished the week in the absolutely breathtaking countryside on a mineral rich, warm, inverted volcano lake, at Laguna Apoyo. Yoga sessions took place on a platform perched just above the lake, at sunrise and sunset, with the sounds of nature offering support and serenity; a truly majestic experience. Our final adventure took us into the city of Esteli, where we learned about the rich culture of farming; tobacco, Coffee and coco, that sustains the rural communities of Nicaragua. We donated books to the library bus initiative, offering mobile literacy for the rural communities of northern Nica. The experience was transformative, energizing, relaxing and majestic. I highly recommend for any adventurous spirit seeking a way to connect to culture, connect to your higher self, and give back in ways that are deeply moving. Flawlessly planned and executed by Stacy of My Alma Retreats. Flawlessly energized by Allison and Jordan.
By Delia J for Namaste Nica: A Yoga Retreat to Support Girls Education on Jan 23, 2018
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I cannot speak highly enough about this transformative experience to Nicaragua. Jordan plans the most unique trip fusing together relaxation for the mind and body with an immersive cultural experience giving back to the local communities. I feel refreshed and inspired and cannot wait to sign up for my next retreat!
By Erica L for Namaste Nica: A Yoga Retreat to Support Girls Education on Jan 22, 2018
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Dear Jordan and SoulJourn Yoga team, What an adventure. Prema Peru was an action packed and exciting journey. Most of all spending time with the girls of Sacred Valley Project was the most memorable especially shopping in the markets, learning their culture and making them smile! I wish we could have spent more time with the high school girls however because this visit was planned during the weekday they were doing their studies. I also think the flow of events would be smoother if we did not do sit downs for lunch. This took a lot of time out of the days where there were activities planned. A solution could be to grab food quickly somewhere or bag lunches. My most favorite meals were at Sacha Munay, Cola de Mono & Sunday we are at an incredible local spot in Cusco that was delicious! The activities were wonderful from ziplining to hot baths to Machu Picchu! The beginning of the trip was good paced and relaxing with plenty of time to enjoy yoga classes and gong bathes. This helped to acclimate to the elevation as well. I found that there were too many activities which made it confusing to know what was going on or what to pack in the middle of the week. Highly recommend to stress lots and lots of bug spray when in the jungle. Many people were eaten alive! We also had one man down during the mountain biking which was scary and thankful he is OK. However would be best to include travel insurance into the price based off the activity levels instead of making it an option. Overall I rate 10 out of 10! Incredible experience to give back to the girls and to experience Peru. Loved Sergio our guide, Che Che our driver, and Raoul ! They were wonderful. Maybe good idea to recommend to bring money for tipping them as well. Thank you again! Wonderful time!
By Christina C for Prema Peru: Live, Love, and Let Yoga with Lisa Bermudez and Joanne Silver on Jun 13, 2017
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