Unspoilt Moroccan Atlantic Coast
5th July – 11th July 2012
Experience the great outdoors on the most stunning virgin beaches of Morocco, getting fit and fabulous from the inside out. Walking along deserted stretches of open sand, you arrive at the luxury camp to rest, meditate, swim and practice invigorating Yoga and the peace of Reiki.
A large Moroccan lounge tent is set up for practice and rest and we leave each place as clean and stunning as we found it, just like our nomadic team would in the desert. We eat in style, with breakfast, lunch and dinner set on crisp linen tablecloths.
At sunset, drinks are served followed by dinner surrounded by torch firelight and a camp fire.
This experience is set within a two night stay at the boutique Riad Zamzam in Marrakech where you will enjoy spa treatments, hammam and massage before and after the beach.
Enjoy the cool breeze from the Atlantic with the pranayama of ocean air filling your lungs. Sitting under the stars, listen to the singing of Bobo and his team from the nomadic tribes of the desert and you will be taken deep into your soul, to remember who you are and where you have come from.
The Retreat Programme
After arriving in Marrakech, you will be met by one of the Zamzam drivers to take you to the mystical heart of the Medina. As you enter the beautiful Riad Zamzam, you will be greeted with a warm welcome and tea.
Here you will experience the first part of this Retreat where body and mind are cleansed with a Moroccan Hammam and Gommage detoxifying body scrub with black soap from the local olives and a mineral mud pack, followed by a detoxifying massage to give you a glowing body perfect for the beach.
The next morning, we leave for Essaouira and after lunch at the ancient Unesco heritage Port where Jimmy Hendrix found his inspiration for Castles in the Sand, we leave for Sidi Kaulki Villa with Yoga practice on the terrace and dinner over-looking the Ocean.
After a peaceful night, we begin our first morning of beach walking, where we will stop for lunch and the afternoon to swim and rest in preparation for Yoga, Reiki and Meditation. As the sun sets, drinks will be served followed by dinner under the stars and the chance to have a Henna tattoo.
The second and third day we continue our beach walk and spend the evenings by the camp fire listening to nomadic tribal singing.
On the final day, we drive back to Marrakech and once again experience Hammam and Massage to invigorate us for the journey home. Each day will be unique and the programme of Reiki and Yoga is suitable for all levels with each session fully optional. There is the chance to ride horses on the beach or to take a surf lesson while we are there.
Our two camels carry our day sacks leaving you free to explore and take stunning photos. You will have access to your day sacks when you need and your main bags will be moved with the camp. If anyone wants a rest during the walk they are welcome to ride the camels.
The retreat will run with a minimum of 6 guests. After 6 guests, we donate 10% of our profit to ‘Education for All’ our Moroccan charity.
Price £1150 per person all inclusive of the following:
Transport
Accommodation
Food
Spa
Retreat classes
Extra Treatments available
Deep Reflexology for detoxifying and toning organs
Deep tissue massage for toning the body and revitalising
Reiki Treatment for re-balancing energy
Schedule
July 5
Arrive Zamzam Riad & Spa – Marrakech Medina
Airport collection by Zamzam drivers
Welcome mint tea
Spa – Hammam, gommage with black soap and mineral mud followed by Massage
Dinner at Zamzam
Retreat Circle/Trip Information
July 6
Essaouira
8.00 – Meditation
8.30-9.30 Breakfast at Zamzam
9.30 – Leave for Essaouira in Landcruisers with drivers
12:00 – Arrive Essaouira – lunch and tour of the Port and Medina at Essaouria.
Essaouira means jewel of the Atlantic, have a pretty tour of this relaxed Medina and Town, a Unesco Herritage Site, is income is gained through tourism and fishing.
5:00 – Leave for Sidi Kaulki Villa
6:00 – Yoga on the terrace with views of the ocean
7.30 – Break
8:00 – Dinner
July 7
8.00 – Meditation
8.30 – 9am Breakfast
9:00 – Leave on beach walk with day sacks and camels
1:00 – Arrive at camp, mint tea and lunch
2:00 – Sunbathing and swimming on the beautiful deserted beaches.
4:00 – Reiki Practice
5:00 – Beach Yoga and Meditation – facing the clean ionized air from the Atlantic waves
7:00 – Drinks served watching the stunning sun set over the ocean
8:00 – 3 Course Dinner served against the rolling waves, under the starlit sky with torches
9:00 – Henna designs
July 8
8.00 – Meditation
8.30 – 9am Breakfast
9:00 – Leave on beach walk with day sacks and camels
1:00 – Arrive at camp, mint tea and lunch
2:00 – Sunbathing and swimming on the beautiful deserted beaches.
4:00 – Reiki practice
5:00 – Beach Yoga and Meditation- facing the clean ionized air from the Atlantic waves
7:00 – Drinks served watching the stunning sun set over the ocean.
8:00 – 3 course Dinner served against the rolling waves, under the starlit sky
July 9
8.00 – Meditation
8.30 – 9am Breakfast
9:00 – Leave on beach walk with day sacks and camels
1:00 – Arrive at camp, mint tea and lunch
2:00 – Sunbathing and swimming on the beautiful deserted beaches.
4:00 – Reiki Practice
5:00 – Beach Yoga and Meditation- facing the clean ionized air from the Atlantic waves
7:00 – Drinks served watching the stunning sun set over the ocean.
8:00 – 3 course Dinner served against the rolling waves, under the starlit sky lit with giant torches.
July 10
8.00 – Meditation and Yoga
9.30 am Breakfast
10.30 – Beach bathing/swimming and walking
12.30 – Lunch
1.30 – Leave in landcruisers back to Marrakech
4:00 – Arrive Zamzam and have mint tea
4.30 – Hammam/Massage and Reiki Practice
7.30 – Final circle
8:00 – Finale Dinner with Andaluce Musicians
July 11
Breakfast
Depart Zamzam – Airport transfers
Luxury Riad & Beach Camp Team – 2012
Emma Joyston-Bechal – Food for life Menus and Logistics
Rebecca Hutley – Reiki Master and Spiritual Guide/Meditation
Aisha Barzaghi – Yoga Guru/Breathwork
Desert Camp Team
Bobo – Camp logistics
Chef – all meals and food purchasing, working alongside Emma
4 camp workers arranging and moving camp daily, providing water and fires
6 Professional Drivers with Landcruisers, full insurance and tourist licenses.
Andaluce Musicians
