Yoga and Pilates retreat in Morocco May 5-12 2012
| Join Bea and Liz for a week of bodywork with daily Yoga and Pilates classes and plenty of time to relax and unwind. The retreat aims to deepen your bodywork practice by engaging with it away from the normal structure and distractions of our lives, enjoying a peaceful space for ourselves as well as experiencing the community with others. |
The venue:
Villa Mandala is ideally situated apart from the hustle and bustle; yet only 2 minutes walk from Banana Village, Aouira. A character filled traditional Moroccan village just 5 kms south of the surf haven of Taghazout, a small Berber fishing village on the coast 14km north of Agadir.
Villa Mandala with its authentic Moroccan character is a perfect place for a Pilates and yoga escape. It is spacious, peaceful and beautiful with uninterupted views of the Atlantic ocean. Its pool sits within a large ocean front terrace. Mandala incorporates privacy and a soulful individuality. The roof top terrace has a stunning wooden yoga shala for our Pilates and yoga practice. Downstairs there is a big living area with large sofas, wireless internet, books to read and games to play. Each bedroom is decorated in its own ornate style.
Please click here to see the rooms.
There are ample coastal paths to explore. There is plenty of walking, cycling and horse riding to be done around the village and you can also explore the nearby Paradise Valley or beautiful Immouzer Waterfalls. This area is also known for having the best surf in Morocco and Villa Mandala can supply equipment and lessons.
The day will look something like this:
• Morning meditation and yoga practice
• Buffet style breakfast
• Daily free time (relax, swim, surf, camel rides, hike, hamam)
• Lunch
• Late afternoon Pilates
• Dinner
There will be one afternoon off on Wednesday. On this evening we will eat in a local restaurant.
Catering:
After morning yoga, relax over a sun-filled breakfast banquet sensational smoothies, freshly squeezed orange juice, cleansing teas & Moroccan coffee, hot bread fresh from the village bakery, local honey, jams, yoghurts, eggs, crepes, dried fruits, nuts and a rainbow platter of seasonal fruit.
Lunch is a picnic on the beach with freshly filled baguettes, salads, energy boosting treats and fresh fruit.
At sunset, sample an irresistible array of traditional and contemporary Moroccan and international dishes. From a delectable display of tapas and aperatifs beside the pool, to aromatic tagines, subtly spiced cous cous, vegetarian delights and divine desserts. Every evening a star-lit mouthwatering feast is guaranteed to delight every palette...
Unlimited mineral water, tea coffee and fresh fruit are supplied. We can cater for most dietary requirements as long as you let us know when booking.
Prices for the week:
| Triples | £630 per person |
| Doubles | £730 per person |
| Single | £1040 |
Non partipating partners are welcome at a cost of £650.
Discounts available:
Early bird if booked by January 30th 2012 and repeat guests (if you have been on one of our retreats before) : £30 off per person.
Included in the price
Accommodation, all tuition and breakfast (7) lunch (6) and dinner (6) plus unlimited mineral water, tea, coffee and fresh fruit.
Transfer from Agadir airport (45 minutes) but transfers from Marrakesh (2-3 hours away) will incur a cost.
Not included are: flights, travel insurance and one evening meal when we visit a local restaurant.
Deposit of £350 required on booking.
Bookings:
You can pay by bank transfer or by cheque, full details on the booking form - please click here to complete
Optional extras:
Guided hike with a Pilates and yoga focus - free.
Onsite hammam at Villa Mandala costs 150dhs approx £12. One hammam, remains steamy hot for hours, so everyone can enjoy.
A Divine Treat, a hammam (Moroccan steam bath) is a perfect rejuvenating indulgence, to loosen and relax the muscles, traditionally followed by a gommage, an exfoliating massage-scrub, a body mask and then a 2 hour full body massage. This heavenly afternoon treat allows you to truly unwind (500MAD day, approx £40).
Surfing, a week surfing with comprehensive daily surf lessons, board and wetsuit hire £195 or on a day-to-day basis £42
Horse riding, quad biking, camel riding... We can arrange for you to take-in this dramatic coastal and hillside region on a quad bike, a camel or on horseback. Excellent horses and guides are available to suit all abilities (from 180MAD per hour approx £14).
HOW DO I GET THERE?
Morocco is served by direct flights from the UK and other major European airports, with flight times to Agadir between 2-4 hours. Guests travelling from the US can connect either in Casablanca or at a European airport as there are no direct flights to Agadir. From Agadir airport it’s a 45 minute drive south east along the coast road. Road transfers from Marrakech can be easily arranged and the new motorway has dramatically cut the journey times down to 2 -3 hours and cost approx £80 for 4 people.
For Agadir:
Easyjet / Thomsonfly / Flythomascook / BMI / Royal Air Maroc scheduled flights
For Marrakech:
Ryanair / Skyscanner / Easyjet / Thomsonfly / Atlas-blue / Royal Air Maroc
FAQs page - click here.