Luxury Hot Yoga Retreat Morocco – March 2018
Luxury Hot Yoga Retreat Morocco with optional surfing and SUP surfing package
Saturday, 10th March – Saturday, 17th March 2018
With teacher Fiona McNamara
In March 2018 come join us at our 2nd Retreat in beautiful Taghazout, Morocco for an 8 day / 7 night HOT YOGA Vacation of a lifetime at the amazing Hyatt Hotel Taghazout Bay ***** and international Bikram Yoga and Flow teacher, studio owner and dog lover Fiona McNamara (read more about Fiona’s background here). Our 1st Retreat in Morocco was such a big success that we are super delighted to be going back with another group of yogis from all around the world. (Check out pictures from our past Retreat here)
Soak in the fresh sea breezes from the balcony of your room or suite and enjoy delicious and healthy Moroccan and international meals. During our excursion swim in one of the many waterfalls and natural pools in beautiful Paradise Valley and experience a Souk (traditional market) in the buzzing town of Agadir, or simply… just relax at one of the many Spa treatments on offer. This Retreat has it all! Oh and let’s not forget – make new friends from all over the world.
Stunning sunset view from our hotel – no filters needed
The location
Taghazout is a laid-back fishing village 19km (13 miles) north of Agadir in the North West of Morocco on the Atlantic Ocean. Once famous for calamari and hippies (which of course you can still find today) it is now considered Morocco’s premier surfing, yoga and wellness destination. With 340 sunny days a year and average temperatures in March of 26 C (79 F) during the day , it is very warm in Taghazout so leave the umbrella at home and pack your bathing suit, yoga pants and flip flops. Our hotel is a short 30 min. from Agadir international airport set directly at the ocean and boasts 2 swimming pools overlooking the ocean, a gym and fitness centre, several bars and restaurants, a 18 hole golf course and more. All classes will be held at the private yoga room with mirrors and heaters! Enjoy the convenience of being right at the ocean and amazing service and more.
Our last group at the daytrip to stunning paradise valley – a true paradise
The week:
We will be offering daily Hot Yoga Classes at our studio right at the hotel completely equipped with mirrors and heaters. Additionally we will be offering workshops, posture alignment classes, yin classes, flow classes and more – so plenty for every guest to choose from and get fit and active. Additionally you can also book surf classes and SUP classes directly once there and try surfing right outside the resort (around 30 USD for a 2 hour lesson). There will be many classes on offer but please dont feel pressured into attending all of them, it is your holiday so please do as much or as little as you like
Camels in front of our hotel – yes you can ride them too 🙂
A typical day at the retreat will look like this:
7.30am – 8.00am | Morning Coffee and Tea |
8.15 – 9.45am | Morning Hot Yoga Class |
10.00am- 11.00am | Breakfast Buffet |
11.00am- 3.00pm | Free time to relax at the beach, the pool, book a massage, surf class or SUP class or maybe try to play some golf ? |
3.00pm – 4.00pm | Workshops/ Flow / Stretching class/ Posture Clinics |
5.00pm – 6.30pm | Afternoon Hot Yoga / Stretching class |
7.30pm – 8.30pm | Dinner |
Traditional dinner at the famous Auberge restaurant in Taghazout
The hotel:
The famous Hyatt Place Taghazout ***** is our location for this awesome retreat week. It overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and is adjacent to the 18-hole golf course designed by the architect Kyle Philips. The resort is spread over an area of 615 hectares, in front of a coastal strip of 4.5 km of beaches of exceptional beauty.
An ideal sporting destination, the hotel offers a rich and varied range of activities suitable for all enthusiasts. The surfing, golf, tennis and football academies offer amateurs and professionals alike the ideal space to practice their favourite sport in a friendly and quiet setting, whilst equipped to the highest international standards.
The guestrooms and suites with a mixture of contemporary and stylish furnishings including a plush Hyatt Grand Bed, and state-of-the-art media and work centres, cozy-corner sofa sleeper, free Wi-Fi everywhere and remote printing access throughout the hotel. There is a 24/7 room service menu, 2 restaurants, a cocktail bar, access to the 24 hour stay fit gym, and indoor and outdoor swimming pool and a SPA.
King Size Deluxe room
The Spa invites you to enjoy an indoor and outdoor massage treatment to feel the soft ocean winds by using our products that are both sensuous and effective and offer a journey into this rich and ancient Moroccan region culture. There are facials, traditional body scrubs, ham man and massages on offer. If you have never been to a Moroccan spa this is truely an experience not to be missed!
The beautiful Spa
Accommodation:
All rooms and suites have their own private balcony overlooking the ocean and offer the following: wifi, Flat screen TV with satellite reception, DVD player, Minibar, Reversible air-conditioner (warm/cold), Personal Safe Box , Hairdryer, small kitchen, bathrobes, towels and toiletries, en suite bathroom, seating area, black out curtains.
In addition the suites have a seperate living room. Rooms have either king beds or twin beds for sharing. If you would like to share a room we will match you with another guests of the same gender and age range !
The excursions:
We will be doing a day trip to the famous Paradise Valley, which is a section of the Tamrath river in the Atlas mountains. Famous for its rock pools, crystal clear water and beautiful waterfalls set in a beautiful scenery we will spend a day exploring, swimming and walking through this natural paradise. An absolute must see.
Further we will be visiting the famous Souk El Had (traditional Moroccan market) in Agadir, where you can buy spices, souvenirs, tea, coffee, clothes, jewelry and much more. With over 6000 stalls it is one of the largest markets in Northern Africa and well worth a visit.
The town of Taghazout
How to get there:
Our Hotel is located around 20 -30 minutes drive from Agadir Al- Massira (AGA) International Airport. Agadir is easy to reach from all main european cities, there are direct flights from London, Berlin, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Madrid, Paris, Dublin, Munich, Zurich, Frankfurt and Bruxelles to mention a few. We suggest to search for flights on www.skyscanner.com. At the time of writing flights were as cheap as 150 – 200 Euros from London or Paris for return airfares for the retreat week. Airport transfers for the week are included, just let us know your flight number and arrival / departure time and we will take it from there.
Home cooked Berber style lunch at our last retreat – my personal highlight for the week – but come and see for yourself
What’s included:
- 7 nights Luxury Accommodation of your choice, either shared or single, in the Suite of your choice
- Daily healthy buffet Breakfast including fresh pressed juices and smoothies, healthy vegetables dishes and salads, wraps, egg dishes, wholemeal bread, cheese selection, jams, coffee and tea
- 4 * delicious and healthy dinner with a choice of traditional Moroccan and international dishes
- 1* traditional Berber style lunch with traditional meals
- ALL Yoga classes, workshops, flow classes, stretching, posture clinics and more
- Excursion to the El Had Souk (traditional market) in Agadir including transfers
- Day trip to the famous Paradise Valley
- Return airport transfer on the day of the start and the day of departure of the retreat
- ALL Yoga mats and towels
- Beach towels
- WiFi
The beautiful hotel bar
PRICES (all prices per person)
Deluxe Room (king size bed, single occupancy): $2250 USD
Deluxe Room (twin beds for sharing): $1850 USD
Deluxe rooms are also perfect for friends sharing. If you don’t bring a friend and would like to choose this option – no problem – we will match you with a room mate of the same gender and age range!
Suite (king size bed, separate large living room and kitchenette and over-sized bath tub):
– Single Occupancy – $3200 USD
– Shared Occupancy (couples only) – $2500 USD p.p.
Shared accommodation – twin beds
Please note:
- International/national flights are NOT included in the price
- Travel insurance is not included but highly recommended
- An initial $1000 USD deposit is required to secure your place at the retreat
- The remaining amount is due no later than 70 days prior to the retreat start date
- Payments can be made via PayPal/Credit Card – PayPal fee is NOT included in the above price
- The Retreat is limited to 20 participants only!
Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellation will require an administrative fee of $150 USD
- Up to 120 days prior to the retreat start date – the full amount paid will be refunded
- Up to 70 days prior to the retreat start date – 40% of the full amount paid will be refunded
- Up to 45 days prior to the retreat start date – 20% of the full amount paid will be refunded
- After 45 days prior to the retreat start date – no refund applies
- Refunds will be reimbursed within 30 days of notification to us