Name: Tour du Maroc: A Cultural Yoga Retreat with Stephen Kirsch
Start: 2019-10-19T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-10-25T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Morocco

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Oct 19 - 25, 2019

Group size: 10 - 25

Tour du Maroc: A Cultural Yoga Retreat with Stephen Kirsch

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259 reviews

Oct 19 - 25, 2019

Group size: 10 - 25

Join Stephen Kirsch for a 6 night / 7 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, which, in our opinion, represent the “must see” highlights of Morocco. Scroll all the way down to Itinerary below for more details.

Get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! Questions or payment plan requests, please email Kristin@solseedretreats.com.

6 Nights / 7 Days Premium Accommodations in Marrakech at MonRiad & in Essaouira at Essaouira Lodge
All breakfasts and dinners (no breakfast on arrival day or dinner on departure day)
3 group lunches
Daily Yoga with Stephen
Airport Transfers: From Marrakech airport to hotel, and back to Marrakech Airport from Essaouira, so long as you follow our retreat flight parameters, which will be emailed to you upon registration.
Argan and Olive Farm Tour & Tasting
Sunset Camel Ride
Moroccan Cooking Demonstration
All Transportation associated with included group excursions
All Taxes & Gratuities

Roundtrip Airfare to Marrakech (RAK)
- See Flight Parameters below
Additional excursions or cab rides
Alcoholic Beverages
Two lunches in Essaouira
Travel Insurance

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.

A Visa is not required for US Citizens visiting Morocco, unless you're staying for more than 90 days.

No immunizations are required for visiting Morocco, however, the CDC recommends you're up to date on your Hepatitis A and Typhoid shots. See more info here.

Arrival Day: Saturday, October 19th

Please plan to arrive by 5pm on Saturday into Marrakech (RAK) so as to be on time for our welcome dinner that evening. If you arrive after 5pm we can still arrange an airport transfer for you, but we can not promise that you will make it on-time to the group dinner.

Upon arrival in Marrakech, we will transport you from the airport to our hotel in the city (about a 15 min drive), and you'll have the afternoon to settle in and rest up before our group dinner.

Please note that you will need to depart from Boston (or whatever airport you're flying from in the US) on the evening of Friday, October 18th, as all flights heading over to Europe / Morocco are overnight flights.

Departure Day: Friday, October 25th

Please DO NOT book flights that depart before 12PM on Friday, October 25th, as we will be traveling about 3 hours from Essaouira to Marrakech that morning.

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 cannot make exceptions to its cancellation policy as costs are incurred prior to the Retreat Start Date.

The purchase of travel insurance is highly recommended for this trip, which will protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. If you decide not to purchase travel insurance, you are assuming 100% of any costs incurred for trip cancellation or trip interruption. World Nomads is a travel insurance provider, click here for information and to request a quote. There are a variety of travel insurance policies and options, so read carefully what is covered, and don't hesitate to contact World Nomads customer service with any questions.

Triple Occupancy Room

This spacious and comfortable room includes a private bathroom, closet with ample storage, and 3 twin beds.

If you have any people you would like to room with, please indicate their names upon sign up, or we will pair you with like-minded travelers.

$1,850

Deposit: $500

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Double Occupancy Room

Ideal for a couple, or two friends seeking a bit more privacy, this double room features two twin beds OR one king size bed, closet with ample storage, and a private bathroom.

Please indicate your roommates' name upon sign-up.

$2,050

Deposit: $500

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Single Occupancy Room

Ideal for the solo traveler seeking a bit more privacy, this single occupancy room features one king size bed, closet with ample storage, and a private bathroom.

$2,450

Deposit: $500

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Double Occupancy - Private Bath

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, a kitchen and a pool.

Please indicate your roommates' name upon sign-up, and your bed configuration preference.

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

$2,050

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MARRAKECH: DAYS 1 - 2
MARRAKECH: DAYS 1 - 2
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 day and a half here, before heading to the walled coastal city of Essaouira on Day 2 of our trip.
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ESSAOUIRA: DAYS 2 - 7
ESSAOUIRA: DAYS 2 - 7
Culture + Shopping + Relaxation
After a scenic drive through the Moroccan country side, we will arrive at the coastal city of Essaouira. Nicknamed the Pearl of the Atlantic, this cultural city is famed for its rich music and arts scene, and was home to many famous artists and musicians (Janis Joplin, Jimmy Hendrix) in the 60’s and 70’s.

The old walled in medina boasts some of the finest handmade arts and crafts, as well as all of the traditional colors, aromas, music and spices of Morocco. Essaouira features great restaurant options, and tons of fresh seafood. A large crescent bay, with calm waters and consistent winds, sits just south of the walled city, and has attracted wind and kite surfers, and beach-goers, for decades. The souks (markets) of Essaouira are an incredible place to get your shopping done, and will allow you to bring a taste of Morocco back home with you.

We will stay at the beautiful Essaouira Lodge, an approximately 15 min drive from downtown Essaouira, set peacefully amongst argan and olive tree orchards. This retreat center features a heated pool and lounge area, restaurant and bar, a dedicated yoga studio, and private villas that sleep up to 25 people. During our 5 nights in Essaouira, we will have two free days to explore this remarkable city, as well as two days in which we will schedule some of our favorite excursions, including a sunset camel ride, Moroccan cooking demonstration, and an organic argan / olive farm tour.

(Drive time from Marrakech to Essaouira ~ 2.5 hours)
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MARRAKECH: DAY 7
MARRAKECH: DAY 7
Departure Day or Extend Your Stay
On the morning of our last day, we will depart from Essaouira back to Marrakech, where return flights home await. Retreaters can of course extend their stay in Morocco from here - perhaps venturing to the Sahara Desert or to northern points. This is also a wonderful opportunity to tack on a night or two in Europe, where your flight home to the US will likely stopover.

(Drive time from Essaouira to Marrakech ~ 2.5 hours)
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MARRAKECH: DAYS 1 - 2

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 day and a half here, before heading to the walled coastal city of Essaouira on Day 2 of our trip.

259 reviews

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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