Erg Chebbi · Merzouga · Yoga
Yoga Retreat in the Sahara Desert
Bring your New Zealand students to a place where the only sound is the wind. We host yoga teachers and their groups at our camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, with a calm practice space, nourishing meals and every bit of logistics sorted.
- Sunrise & sunset sessions
- Quiet camp for your group
- Healthy, vegetarian-friendly food
- Transfers from Marrakech or Fes
Silence and space
Why hold a yoga retreat in the desert?
The Sahara adds something rare to a retreat: wide open space, soft sand, clean air and a deep stillness that makes it easy to turn inward. A sunrise session on a dune, with light slowly spreading over Erg Chebbi, stays with participants long after they fly home.
Many teachers from New Zealand combine the desert with Marrakech or Fes; flights usually connect via a hub such as Dubai, Doha, Istanbul or a European city. You lead the practice and we look after the camp, food, transport and activities, so you can give your full attention to your group.
- Practice area in the camp, with mats on request
- Sessions on the dunes at sunrise and sunset
- Private use of the camp for larger groups (on request)
- Meal times that fit around your practice schedule
What we offer
Everything your retreat needs
Practice space
A flat, shaded area in the camp with carpets, and mats on request.
Sunrise on the dunes
We guide your group to a quiet dune for morning practice.
Healthy food
Fresh salads, vegetables, lentils, fruit, herbal teas and vegetarian tagines.
Meditation nights
Silent sitting under the stars, far from any light or noise.
Mindful walks
Barefoot walks in the sand and slow treks with camels.
Logistics
Private transport, guides and planning from Marrakech or Fes.
Sample programme
A 3-day desert yoga retreat
This is an example – we adapt the timing and activities to your style of yoga and your group.
- Day 1: arrival in Merzouga, camel ride at sunset, opening circle and dinner
- Day 2: sunrise yoga on the dunes, breakfast, rest, afternoon workshop, sunset meditation
- Day 3: sunrise practice, slow breakfast, closing circle and departure
- Options: sound healing, breathwork, a visit to a nomad family or a cooking class
For teachers
Hosting your own group
Send us your dates, the size of your group and your programme. We prepare a proposal with accommodation, meals, practice times and transport, and we can include the camp in a longer retreat that also visits Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains or Fes.
Groups can choose between standard tents with shared bathrooms, luxury tents with private bathrooms and deluxe tents with air-conditioning – or mix them to suit different budgets.
When to go
Best season for a desert retreat
The most comfortable months are October to April, with warm days and cool nights. March, April, October and November are ideal for long outdoor sessions. In winter the nights can be cold, so we provide extra blankets. From June to September we plan practice for early morning and evening only.
Good to know
Practical information
- Group sizes from 6 to 40 participants
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals on request
- Bring layers: desert mornings and nights are cool
- Wi-Fi is limited in the dunes – a good chance to disconnect
- We can combine the desert with Marrakech or Fes
- Price on request – it depends on group size, dates and tents
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your answer? Message us on WhatsApp at +212 673 555 408 – we usually reply within a few hours.
We can supply mats on request, although many teachers ask students to bring their own lightweight travel mats.
Yes. We set up a flat, shaded area with carpets in the camp, and we guide you to quiet dunes for sunrise and sunset sessions.
Yes. Moroccan cuisine has many vegetable dishes and we happily prepare vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals.
For larger groups we can reserve the whole camp on request. Send us your dates early.
Yes. We organise transport, riads in Marrakech or Fes, the desert camp and activities for the full retreat.
Morocco is roughly 11 to 13 hours behind New Zealand, depending on the season. We suggest a night or two in Marrakech or Fes before the desert, and we keep the first day’s programme gentle.
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