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Spring Immersion Retreat Essaouira - Morocco

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Spring Immersion Retreat Essaouira - Morocco

May 31 - June 5, 2026

Essaouira, Morocco

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Hosted By

Emily Gilchrist

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5 nights, 6 days

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12 person retreat

Highlights

  • An intimate retreat in a luxe Moroccan villa near Essaouira, blending yoga, meditation, ceremony, rich culture, soulful rest, and renewal. Awaits. Now

Details

Join a small group of just 12 guests for an exclusive yoga retreat set in a beautiful traditional villa only 20 minutes from Essouira, Morocco, from Sunday 31st May to Friday 5th June 2026. Enjoy daily yoga, meditation, pranayama, and sound healing, supported by nourishing Moroccan meals prepared with fresh local ingredients. You'll have plenty of time to explore Essaouira's charming medina, vibrant art scene, beaches, and markets, or simply unwind with nature, rest, or a relaxing hammam or massage. This retreat offers the perfect opportunity to step away from daily demands and return home feeling, refreshed, renewed, and deeply restored.

Location

Essaouira, Morocco

Strada Nistorești is a quiet rural road in the village of Măgura, Romania, set at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains near Piatra Craiului National Park. Surrounded by rolling meadows, forested hills, and traditional farmhouses, the area offers a peaceful, pastoral atmosphere shaped by nature and village life. With open landscapes, fresh mountain air, and sweeping views of the surrounding peaks, Str. Nistorești in Măgura feels calm, grounded, and deeply connected to Romania’s countryside traditions.

Venue

Charmante Villa Riad Dharma

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Spacious Accommodations: Charmante Villa Riad Dharma in Essaouira offers seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The villa features a private entrance, family rooms, and interconnected rooms, ensuring comfort for all guests. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy an infinity swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Additional amenities include a tennis court, hot tub, and kids' pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Living: The villa provides air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a dining area. Each room is equipped with a balcony or terrace, offering garden or pool views. Convenient Location: Located 12 mi from Essaouira Mogador Airport and 14 mi from Golf de Mogador, the property is located in Douar Lahrarta, Boumkila. Yoga classes are available on-site.

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Free Wifi

Free Wifi

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Pool

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Kitchen

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Shower

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TV

BBQ Grill

BBQ Grill

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Balcony

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Accommodation

Private Room

1 Room Left

Private room for 2

$895.50 USD / person

Private Room

1 Room Left

Private room for 1

$895.50 USD total

Twin Room

2-person shared room

$895.50 USD / person

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Riad Dharma offers seven beautifully appointed rooms and suites that blend comfort with a serene Moroccan aesthetic, making it an ideal sanctuary for rest and renewal. Each room is air-conditioned, features a private bathroom, safe, satellite TV, and free breakfast all designed to help guests unwind after yoga, meditation, or exploring the area. Some rooms can also be combined into family suites if needed. All accommodations are set around a central patio or terrace with views of gardens and the surrounding landscape, creating an uplifting yet restful atmosphere that complements the retreat experience beautifully.

Meals

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Meals provided

Brunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegan · Vegetarian · Nut Allergy Friendly

During your retreat, you will indulge in delicious, luxurious, healthy, traditional Moroccan meals made from fresh, local ingredients, which will help support our work in daily yoga sessions, meditation, pranayama, and sound healing.

Schedule

The retreat begins on Sunday with a group shuttle from Marrakech Airport to Essaouira, followed by arrivals, refreshments, an opening circle, restorative yoga, and dinner. From Monday to Wednesday, each day follows a nourishing rhythm with morning teas and fruit, pranayama and meditation, slow-flow yoga, and brunch, leaving the afternoons free for rest, massages, walks, or exploring the local area, before reconvening for yin yoga and dinner in the evening. Thursday mirrors the morning practice schedule and includes a special late-afternoon cacao ceremony with kirtan and sound healing, followed by dinner. The retreat concludes on Friday with a final morning practice, breakfast, check-out, and shuttle return to Marrakech Airport.

Host

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Emily Gilchrist

Forest Row, UK

Emily Gilchrist is a mother, yoga teacher, energy healer, massage therapist, and mindfulness coach with over 20 years’ experience in the healing arts. She is devoted to creating sacred, safe, and nurt...

2 languages

English and Español

Teaching for 1 month

Joined Insight Timer in Dec 2025

What's Included

Accommodation

Wi-Fi connection

Three daily delicious and nutritious meals

Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day

Daily meditation classes

Daily yoga classes

Daily pranayama classes

Transportation during the retreat

Specialized workshops

Not Included

Additional activities not included in the itinerary

Additional treatments

Flights costs

Travel insurance

FAQs

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 14 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 14 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 14 days before the retreat begins.