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The Alchemist's Journey
Merzouga, Morocco
Sep 1 - 12, 2026
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$4,695
Deposit: $500

About your trip

Step into the pages of Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist and walk Santiago’s path across Morocco — from the windswept coast of Tangier, to the blue alleys of Chefchaouen, through the labyrinthine streets of Fez, and into the endless silence of the Sahara Desert.

This is not your typical yoga retreat. This is a pilgrimage of soul, story, and self-discovery.

Together we’ll travel across Morocco’s mountains, valleys, kasbahs, and cities, weaving yoga, meditation, and reflection into each day. Like Santiago, you’ll learn to read the omens, trust your heart, and listen for the Language of the World.

🌍 Who This Retreat Is For

Seekers, dreamers, travelers, and yogis who are ready to step into the story. This retreat is equal parts adventure and inner journey — expect long travel days, laughter-filled meals, quiet mornings on rooftops, and desert nights under infinite stars.

This is an adventure retreat: there will be buses, winding mountain roads, and early mornings. But like Santiago, each step brings you closer to your treasure.

✨ The Journey

This is NOT your typical yoga retreat. We will be on the move, but make sure to leave space for magic. I promise this is an adventure you will never forget.

  • Explore Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Fez — Morocco’s most iconic cities, alive with history and culture.

  • Pause in the Middle Atlas Mountains (Midelt) to breathe, stretch, and soak in the landscapes en route to the desert.

  • Spend two unforgettable nights in the Sahara Desert, with sunrise yoga, camel treks, sand dunes, Gnawa music, and starlit storytelling around the fire.

  • Sleep in a luxury kasbah in Nkoub, surrounded by ancient fortresses and desert silence.

  • End in Marrakech, the “Soul of Morocco,” with time to explore the medina, savor Moroccan food, and celebrate in a beautiful riad.

  • Daily yoga, meditation, and group circles woven into the flow of travel.

  • Authentic Moroccan experiences: cooking class, guided food tour, hammam, and live music.

🗺 In The Steps of Santiago

We'll follow Santiago's journey into the beating heart of Morocco. While the following itinerary may shift slightly, here are the highlights:

  • Day 1: Arrive Tangier – Gateway to Africa

  • Day 2: Tangier → Chefchaouen (Blue City)

  • Day 3: Chefchaouen → Volubilis → Fez

  • Day 4: Fez – Explore the Spiritual City

  • Day 5: Fez → Midelt (overnight in the Middle Atlas)

  • Day 6: Midelt → Sahara Desert – Sunset Camel Trek, Campfire Stories

  • Day 7: Sahara Desert – Sunrise Yoga, Music, and Silence

  • Day 8: Sahara Desert → Nkoub – Luxury Kasbah Stay

  • Day 9: Nkoub → Atlas Mountains → Marrakech

  • Day 10–11: Marrakech – The Soul of Morocco (riads, souks, hammam, closing circle)

  • Day 12: Departure from Marrakech

What's included

Accomodations

1 nights in mid-luxury boutique hotels, kasbahs, and riads (double occupancy; limited single upgrades available).

Daily breakfast

6 group dinners

In country transportatio

All in-country transport via private minibus with AC and professional driver.

Local certified guides

Ahmed is our favorite human, and shares his country with love, warmth, and excitement

Sarahan Adventure

Jeep tour, sandboarding, camel trek, and 2-night luxury desert camp.

Cooking class

Hammam experience

Camel Trek

Live Music Session

Food Tour

Daily Yoga + Meditation

What's not included

International Airfare

Fly into Tangier, depart from Marrakech

6 dinners

Alcohol

Additional hammam

Gratuities

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1. Merzouga, Morocco

Merzouga, Morocco

About your organizer

Dancing Dogs Yoga is a kickass, feel good Yoga community. Shelley Carroll has been leading trainings and retreats for over a decade, and each trip promises connection, adventure, and to leave you feeling Zen AF.

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