Join us on a transformative 6-night journey through the evocative African landscapes of Morocco's Sahara Desert, where vast dunes meet endless skies and the rhythm of nomadic traditions offers a step back in time. This unique retreat blends desert hiking with the practices of yoga, meditation, and pranayama, providing an immersive experience designed to cultivate mindfulness and a potentially transformative adventure. Each morning, awaken to an inspiring supportive yoga practice that invites peace and awareness, setting a mindful and receptive tone for the day’s exploration.
Together, we’ll be hiking the desert’s rugged terrain and embracing authentic nomadic ways of life that have endured through generations. With two nights in an enchanting fixed Erg Chigaga desert camp, two nights of traditional nomadic camping under starlit skies, and our final two nights in the serenity of a more luxurious desert oasis, you’ll have the opportunity to deeply connect with Morocco’s rich cultural heritage. Evening sessions of restorative yoga ease you into a restful state, allowing each day’s impressions to settle.
This adventure is an invitation to ground yourself, connect with this authentic African landscape, and fully embrace the awe-inspiring wild beauty of Morocco.
The Yoga
Whilst practically it will be tailored to the needs of the hiker, yoga retreat is also a time to deepen other aspects of your practice; daily meditation in nature, pranayama the science of breath, a sweet strong intuitive hatha yoga flow to start the day, and a shorter quieter evening practice of restorative sahdana each evening. The nomadic nature of this adventure will mean that we will strip the practice down to simply a mat, a strap and one foam brick, returning to a practice laid bare and done in nature.
Activities
Our main activities on this trip will be hiking, yoga and genuine cultural immersion. You can expect to hike around 5 - 6 hours during our hiking days, with longer yoga sessions provided on the days at the camp and the oasis. Expect time in the middle of the day to rest, sleep, read and relax, when the camels are rested and given the opportunity to graze.
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About The Host
Emma
I am a keeper of words and a lover of stories, philosophy and poetry. My yoga offers clarity, suggests precision, offers strength whilst suggesting softness. Mornings will be dynamic flow and evenings restorative. I am senior yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance, a yoga elder and a teacher of teachers. My quest is to invite students of yoga to use it as a tool to live life fully, simply and gratefully, deeply connected to the natural world. My guides are integrity and joy, and I remain open to finding adventure in every day.