Erg Chebbi · Merzouga · Yoga
Yoga Retreat in the Sahara Desert
Practise yoga and meditation where the only sound is the desert wind. We welcome Australian yoga teachers and their groups to our camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, with a peaceful practice space, wholesome meals and all the 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 gives a retreat something special: wide open space, soft sand, clean air and a stillness that makes it easy to turn inwards. Practising on a dune at sunrise, as the light creeps across Erg Chebbi, is something your students will treasure.
For groups from Australia the desert is usually the highlight of a longer retreat. Students typically fly via the Middle East or Europe, arrive in Marrakech or Fes and spend a day or two recovering from the long flight before heading over the Atlas with us. You lead the practice; we look after the camp, the food, the transport and the activities.
- Practice area in the camp, with mats on request
- Sessions on the dunes at sunrise and sunset
- Exclusive use of the camp for bigger 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, but many teachers prefer students to pack 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.
Morocco’s spring (March to May) and autumn (October and November) are ideal, with warm days and comfortable nights for practising outdoors.
Yes. We organise transport, riads in Marrakech or Fes, the desert camp and activities for the full retreat.
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