Spiritual Exploration in the Heart of Morocco
Jivamukti Yoga Retreat

16th ~23rd January 2026
Prices from £1375

(Book before 27th October)

I am delighted to be offering this 7 night Yoga retreat a beautiful way to start the year at Dar Zitoon – a traditional Moroccan Riad/Villa set in the tranquill surroundings of Ounagha just outside of UNESCO-listed city of Essaouira ~ a beautiful city known for its picturesque seaside charm, vibrant art scene, and historical significance.

This retreat venue provides the ideal environment to step away from daily distractions and immerse yourself in natures quiet rhythm. The peaceful location, open landscapes, and fresh air creates a setting where stillness naturally arises, allowing you to slow down and tune inward ~ and this time together is designed to help you reset, reconnect and realign with your true self through yoga, breathwork, sound/chanting, meditation, yogic philosophy, journalling, intention setting. We create intentional spaces where deep shifts can occur physically, mentally, energetically.

Each day we will gather for morning chanting and meditation, journalling, cleansing breath work, yogic philosophy and Jivamukti Yoga. Evenings will be a way to nuture, and slow down with Yin Yoga, chanting, breathwork, opening the heart and balancing the nervous system while immersing in the sunrise and sunset and the stunning view of the Ounagha Hills.

During the day you can take a dip in the refreshing pool, relax under the warm Moroccan sun, laze with a book, spend time with like minded people, venture out into Essaouira city. We will hike and visit the Diabat Sultan’s Palace Ruins where we will meditate in the ruins or even in the sand dunes! In the evenings enjoy a cosy moment around the fireplace in the living room, uniquely decorated in traditional Moroccan style and once the last light disappears over the horizon even explore a magical star map of bright Moroccan sky, and if you are really lucky – see a shooting star:)

In between all of this we will share nourishing plant powered breakfasts, lunches and dinners. All healthy, fresh, organic hand picked produce from the nearby region provided by local farmers.

Dar Zitoon Villa is located 20 kilometres from the historical city of Essaouira. The villa is 30 minutes from Essaouira Airport and 2,5 h from Marrakech Airport reachable by direct flights from major European cities.

Daily Schedule*

7am: Meditation/chanting  |  Cleansing breath practises  |  Jivamukti Yoga

10am: Plant based brunch

11.30: Free time

14.30: Lunch

17.00: Evening practise

19.00: Dinner

Star gaze

*Timings to be confirmed

  

Rooms, Pricing and Bookings

 Cost/per person in GBR:

 

Accommodation (all ensuite):

Single Room: £1775 per peron

Double Room: £1625 per person

Triple Room: £1475 per person

Quad Room: £1375 per person

(After 27th October all cost +£100)

(All rooms are on a first come first serve basis, spaces are limited)

A non refunadable deposit of half the total amount is due to book and the 2nd half is due 30th November 2025.

(Any bookings after this date must be paid in full) 

Check In is from 3pm on the 16th January and check out is 11am on 23rd January 2026.

Recommended Flights

London- Essaouira

16/1/26         STN 6.20- ESU 11.00

23/1/26         ESU 11.25- STN 14.05

London- Marrakech

16/1/26         STN 8.50- 13.25 RAK 13.25

23/1/26         RAK 14.25- 17.10

The villa is 30 minutes from Essaouira Airport and 2,5 h from Marrakech Airport reachable by direct flights from major European cities.

Taxi prices estimate:

Marrakech Airport or City 2,5h: 700dh (luxury car with guaranteed AC etc. 1000dh)

Agadir Airport 3,5h or City 3h: 800dh (luxury 1100dh)

Essaouira Airport 40min 250dh

(Please notes transfers are not included but we can help to organise transport to and from the airport)