Erg Chebbi · Merzouga · Yoga
Yoga Retreat in the Sahara Desert
Lead your South African students into deep silence, where the only sound is the wind. We host yoga teachers and their groups at our camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, with a peaceful practice space, wholesome meals and all the logistics handled.
- 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 gives a retreat something special: open space, soft sand, clean air and a stillness that makes it easy to turn inward. Practising on a dune at sunrise, as the light spreads slowly over Erg Chebbi, is something your students will remember for a long time.
With South Africa only an hour or two ahead of Morocco, your group arrives without serious jet lag; flights usually connect via a hub such as Dubai, Doha, Istanbul or a European city. You lead the practice; we take care of the camp, food, transport and activities, so you can focus entirely on your students.
- Practice area in the camp, with mats on request
- Dune sessions at sunrise and at sunset
- Private use of the camp for larger groups (on request)
- Flexible meal times around your programme
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 provide mats on request. Many teachers prefer their students to bring their own 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 cooking includes many vegetable dishes and we are happy to prepare vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals. All meat we serve is halaal.
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.
Layers. Desert mornings and nights are cool, especially from November to March, while the middle of the day is warm and dry. Bring a hat, sunscreen and a warm jersey.
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