Immerse yourself in the perfect blend of sophistication and tranquility at the Palmeraie Luxury Yoga Retreat in Morocco , a mere ten-minute haven from Marrakech's vibrant city center, eagerly awaiting to embrace you. For a yoga retreat in Marrakech, few locations rival this one. With extensive features in numerous prominent magazines, including the Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Vogue (France, Italy, UK, US), Condé Nast Traveler, Elle Décor, Coté Sud, Time Magazine; it is established as the pioneering reference of boutique hospitality in Marrakech. It is very much a hidden gem. The property features 5 pools and 3 of them are with salt water and chlorine-free, 2 of them are heated in winter.
Mrs. Meryanne Loum-Martin and Prof. Gary Martin are the owners of the award-winning boutique hotel and our yoga retreat venue in Marrakech. A splendid nine-acre organic garden is the place to regenerate your life-force and to rebuild your energy.
The owners reputation echoes worldwide, making it the coveted hidden gem you've been seeking. Adding to the allure, the owner, a prominent figure in Moroccan tourism for nearly three decades, ensures the retreat's excellence. The retreat's captivating charm extends to its location within the famous Palmeraie, where a collection of individual homes sprawled across lush gardens offers abundant comfort. Despite its unique layout, this
Marrakech Yoga Retreat effortlessly delivers hotel-like services while maintaining a warm and welcoming ambiance, tailored for families, couples, and individuals alike. The Palmeraie Luxury Yoga Retreat seems purpose-built for yoga, allowing you to effortlessly transition into relaxation mode in your secluded haven.
Mrs. Meryanne Loum-Martin and her husband Prof. Gary J. Martin are pioneers in Moroccan tourism since 1990. Mrs. Loum-Martin’s over 35 years of Marrakech expertise led to her distinct touch of elegant architecture, discreet hospitality and tranquility recognized by discerning travelers.
Palmeraie Luxury Retreat supports community development, cultural diversity, and various environmental conservation programs. Prof. Gary J. Martin is active in the landscaping of the Palmeraie Luxury Retreat gardens and maintains the highest scientifically based pesticide-free organic and botanical gardens.
3 Nights in Double Occupancy € 806 per person , in Single Occupancy € 1315
4 Nights in Double Occupancy €1090 per person, in Single Occupancy € 1750
5 Nights in Double Occupancy €1375 per person, in Single Occupancy € 2190
6 Nights in Double Occupancy €1660 per person, in Single Occupancy € 2625
7 Nights in Double Occupancy €1940 per person, in Single Occupancy €3063
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Gardens
Food is important on a retreat, right? Well, this location sources fresh ingredients from the organic gardens. The flavours that caress the palate are a succulent blend of Mediterranean and North African. For the vegetarians among us, there will be plenty of delicious options on offer. Simply let us know your dietary requirements and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Cooking Classes
Want to learn how to cook classic dishes from the traditional Moroccan cuisine? Now is your chance and the house chef, Bahija, will teach you all the secrets. You’ll learn to work with all sorts of ingredients including roasted pepper, fish and preserved lemon (B-stilla), caramelised spring onions, tomato salad, cucumber, and more. You’ll even learn how to prepare and cook a flavoursome tagine.
For those with a sweet tooth, how does spiced pears sound? Once combined with oranges and caramel sauce, this is a recipe you’ll almost certainly take home to impress friends and family. The cooking classes extend the fun of the Marrakech yoga retreat and allow for quality time with loved ones too.
You can enjoy a silk spun yarn body scrub which removes impurities and exfoliates the skin. To end the treatment perfectly, you’ll be surrounded by a desert mineral known as ‘rassoul’ that has been softened with rose water. Afterwards, you’ll feel like a new person with silky smooth skin ready to take on the world.
Agafay Desert Yoga Day
Experience the unique contrast of the Palmeraie and the serene
Agafay Desert . Nestled in lush gardens, the retreat offers a tranquil oasis, where swaying palms and shaded courtyards create a serene escape. Yet, within a short journey, the landscape shifts dramatically—rolling desert hills replace greenery, opening to breathtaking, golden horizons with snow capped Atlas Mountains as a backdrop during the winter.
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groups of 10 or more staying at least 3 nights , this contrast becomes an unforgettable experience with a
complimentary Agafay Desert yoga class. Flow through poses in the stillness of the open desert, followed by refreshing after-class tea. This is a seamless blend of oasis serenity and desert expanse.
Marrakech Yoga Teacher
Your Yoga Retreat Morocco teacher is Ines Stephan. Ines began a yoga practice with her father as a teenager while competing in sports. She was a former downhill skier, and competitive badminton in the division under 14. After a yoga spark ignited by her father she continued studying through books such as André van Lysebeth, Gabriella Cella Al-Chamali, the Bihar School of Yoga from Swami Sivananda Saraswati, Sri Tirumalai Krishnamacharya. Hers was a multi-discipline solo yoga practice spanning twenty five years throughout a dynamic film career. Colleagues always observed Ines with yoga books and magazine cutouts for personal study. This was a yoga path paralleling a stressful film production career.
Ines and Perumal founded YwP in 2009. After assisting Perumal Koshy for 10 years on a daily base he certified Ines as a yoga teacher. Today she is the soul of Yoga with Perumal. Ines teaches Hatha, Raja, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga with a focus on anatomy and psycho-physiological detox.๏ปฟ
If you happen to be visiting in winter, shady areas will be feeling chilly so don’t forget a jumper or sweater. In Marrakech as a whole, the architecture has been designed for warmer temperatures as opposed to colder days.
INCLUSIVE:
- A hearty meal after the morning and evening class.
- 2 lessons included for 2 or more attending the yoga retreat. 1 lesson per day when only 1 participant attends the yoga retreat.
- 7 or more nights include Airport Pickup and drop off.
NOT INCLUSIVE:
- Flights to and from your destination (Marrakech RAK) are not covered.
- Travel Insurance
- Transfers: Marrakech Airport pickup/ drop-off for 25 EUR one way and 45 EUR both ways.
- Alcohol and all other beverages are not included.
- Activities and tours outside yoga lessons are optional and available at an additional cost.
