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Yin Yoga Retreats in Ouarzazate/
The Desert Wisdom: Awakening in the Sahara
The Desert Wisdom: Awakening in the Sahara
March 21 - 27, 2026
Ouarzazate, Morocco
Hosted By
6 nights, 7 days
8 person retreat
Highlights
Daily sunrise and sunset Yin Yoga in the heart of the Sahara Desert
Powerful sound healing sessions with handpan, tuning forks, and singing bowls
Immersive desert hikes and meditative walks across the dunes and oases
Ancestral music, ceremonies, and storytelling under the stars
Optional chakra alignment and spiritual mentoring experiences
Moroccan cuisine full-board: nourishing vegetarian and traditional dishes
A transformative setting for visioning, healing, and soul expansion
Details
Step into a sacred journey through the Sahara Desert, where silence, sound, and soul meet. The Desert Wisdom retreat is a 7-day immersive experience designed to reconnect you with your inner truth and the ancient rhythm of nature. Guided by expert facilitators, you'll move between stillness and movement—meditating under star-filled skies, hiking across golden dunes, and receiving deep healing through sound and energy. The retreat blends daily yoga and sound healing, Moroccan culture and cuisine, fire rituals, and ancestral music to support profound inner transformation. This is more than a retreat... it’s a pilgrimage into presence, resilience, and inner peace.
Venue
Ouarzazate
★ Reviews
Ouarzazate is a city south of Morocco’s High Atlas mountains, known as a gateway to the Sahara Desert. Its huge Taourirt Kasbah, home to a 19th-century palace, has views over the rugged local landscape, which features in several movies. Northwest is the fortified red-earth city of Aït Ben Haddou. Northeast is the rocky Todra Gorge. A road winds southeast through the Draa Valley’s lush palm groves to the desert.
Fire Pit
Accommodation
Shared Room
4 Spots Left
2-person shared room
$1,875.42 USD / person
Private Room and Tent
1 Room Left
Private room for 1
$2,227.28 USD total
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You'll experience two distinct stays: a charming Moroccan riad with traditional architecture and peaceful courtyards, and a desert camp nestled in the dunes, offering private or shared tents under the stars. Both provide simple yet soulful comfort, allowing you to rest deeply and reconnect with nature. All accommodations include delicious meals, and a grounding atmosphere to support your inner journey.
Meals
Meals provided
Breakfast · Brunch · Lunch · Dinner
Diets catered
Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free
Meals will be freshly prepared with local, seasonal ingredients, offering a rich taste of Moroccan cuisine. Expect nourishing vegetarian and vegan options, traditional dishes like tagines and couscous, as well as gluten-free and dairy-free choices upon request. Meals are served in community, with plenty of herbal tea, fruits, and aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon to support digestion and vitality. Whether shared around a campfire or enjoyed in a peaceful riad courtyard, each meal nourishes both body and spirit.
Testimonials
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Hosts
Fatima Teixeira
Sintra, Portugal
Fátima Teixeira is a Sound Healer and Music Producer with Certification in Sound Healing (both Tuning Forks and Singing Bowls) and Reiki Level 2. She started working professionally in the music indust...
3 languages
Português, English, and BR. Português
Teaching for 6 years
Joined Insight Timer in May 2019
Jennifer Deiana
3680-220 Ribeiradio, Portugal
Jennifer Deiana is a passionate yoga teacher, meditation guide, and holistic wellness practitioner. With over 20 years of experience in personal development and mindfulness, Jennifer creates transform...
3 languages
English, Português, and Français
Teaching for 8 months
Joined Insight Timer in May 2025
What's Included
Accommodation 6 nights / 7 days
All activities and visits mentioned in the program
Local guides
Full board, water and snacks
Transfers
Full board: Moroccan menu with always vegetarian options.
1to1 zoom call and group call to prepare your trip
Not Included
Flight
Travel Insurance
Last transfer to airport
Extra days or extra activities NOT mentioned in the program
Tips
FAQs
Cancellation policy
The remaining balance for the retreat is due 60 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 60 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 60 days before the retreat begins.
