Meditation & Adventure in Amazing Marrakech With Sarah Larbi
Your TourHero
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Travel Date
Oct 6 – 12, 2023
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
6 - 25
Transportation
Minibus, camel
Tour Price
Your Fellow Explorers
Age range
18 +
Travel interest
Yoga, culture, food & drink, hiking
Your Local Guide
Wanderlust Voyages LLC is a tour operator that takes travelers on fully customizable trips throughout Morocco. They work with groups large and small and plan adventures from Tangier to the Sahara and everywhere in between. Wanderlust prides themselves in blending the expertise of a local with the understanding of what travelers are seeking. With their administrative offices in the United States and ground staff in Morocco, they are able to take care of their travelers from the initial planning phase to the final airport drop-off. They also own transportation services, a Sahara Desert camp, and have expert guides on staff, as well as vetted accommodation partners. When you travel to Morocco with Wanderlust Voyages, you know you’re traveling with the best!
Calling all adventurers and yogis to this expedition to Marrakech, the City of Luxury, ancient history, and endless good times. Discover the mysteries of the desert as you traverse it by camel, lie out under the stars, hike the Atlas Mountains, and cook up a storm in Marrakech's maze-like Medina. There's so much to do, and we want you to experience it all! Join Sarah for a revitalizing escape to this mysterious, bazaar kingdom lined with palaces, Hammans, spas, and traditional houses. Your palace for the week will be Riad & Spa Bahia Salam, the perfect space for city exploration and daily sunrise and sunset yoga. You'll get to see the best of the best that Marrakech has to offer, try the delicious local fare, and uncover its rich history. Perfect for travelers seeking an exciting and unforgettable backdrop for their meditations and a cultural reawakening like no other. Pack your bags, grab your camel, and get ready to escape to Morocco...
Cancellation policy
TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until August 7, 2023. If the departure is cancelled out of your control, you will be alerted by August 7, 2023 and will receive a full refund.
In this case, TourHero is not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.
Refunds for deposits
If you cancel your trip after placing a deposit but before your card on file is charged for the full payment, you can request a full refund of your deposit up until September 6, 2023.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
You may change or cancel your trip up until September 6, 2023 for a refund. After this time, no refunds will be issued.
Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour (see our COVID-19 guarantee on the tour itinerary page). We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.
Your TourHero
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Travel Date
Oct 6 – 12, 2023
Activity Level
Moderate
Group Size
6 - 25
Transportation
Minibus, camel
Calling all adventurers and yogis to this expedition to Marrakech, the City of Luxury, ancient history, and endless good times. Discover the mysteries of the desert as you traverse it by camel, lie out under the stars, hike the Atlas Mountains, and cook up a storm in Marrakech's maze-like Medina. There's so much to do, and we want you to experience it all! Join Sarah for a revitalizing escape to this mysterious, bazaar kingdom lined with palaces, Hammans, spas, and traditional houses. Your palace for the week will be Riad & Spa Bahia Salam, the perfect space for city exploration and daily sunrise and sunset yoga. You'll get to see the best of the best that Marrakech has to offer, try the delicious local fare, and uncover its rich history. Perfect for travelers seeking an exciting and unforgettable backdrop for their meditations and a cultural reawakening like no other. Pack your bags, grab your camel, and get ready to escape to Morocco...
Timeline
- Day 1 · Marrakech
- Arrive at Marrakech Menara (RAK) International Airport
- Transfer to hotel
- Check-in to Riad Touda (or similar according to availability)
- Free time
- Sunset yoga
- Free time and dinner (not included in price)
- Day 2 · Marrakech
- Sunrise yoga
- Breakfast
- Full-day Atlas Mountains excursion and hike
- Lunch with local family
- Return to hotel
- Sunset yoga
- Free time and dinner (not included in price)
- Day 3 · Marrakech
- Sunrise yoga
- Breakfast
- Full-day Medina of Marrakech tour
- Lunch (not included in price)
- Return to hotel
- Sunset yoga
- Free time and dinner (not included in price)
- Day 4 · Marrakech
- Sunrise yoga
- Breakfast
- Half-day Marrakech culinary tour and cooking class
- Lunch
- Free time
- Return to hotel
- Sunset yoga
- Free time and dinner (not included in price)
- Day 5 · Marrakech
- Sunrise yoga
- Breakfast
- Full-day Ouzoud Falls tour and hike
- Lunch at local cafe (not included in price)
- Return to hotel
- Sunset yoga
- Free time and dinner (not included in price)
- Day 6 · Marrakech
- Sunrise yoga
- Breakfast and check out of hotel
- Free time
- Lunch (not included in price)
- Transfer to Agafay Desert
- Camel trek through Agafay Desert
- Check-in at Terre des Etoiles desert camp
- Sunset yoga at Terre des Etoiles
- Dinner and entertainment
- Day 7 · Departure
- Sunrise yoga
- Breakfast and check out of accommodation
- Free time
- Pickup and transfer to the airport
- Journey ends
Details
Day 1
Your Moroccan Adventure starts here! Check into a world of mystery, intrigue, and excitement
Greetings, travelers, and welcome to Marrakech! The Red City, as it's known due to its iconic clay-brick buildings, will be your base of operations for the next week while you explore, meditate, and mine its vibrant culture. Arriving at Marrakech's RAK airport, we'll get you to your hotel by minibus, but don't worry — you'll get to travel by camel later. Once you've checked in and unpacked, you'll have some free time to get to check out your palace for the week before meeting your fellow adventurers. Some sunset yoga will be the mystical awakening you need to start your cultural quest this week, and there's no better way to do that than with Marrakech as your backdrop. Then you'll be free to explore the city — dine in style in a luxury restaurant, wander Jemaa el-Fna, or try the all-important Moroccan tea! Enjoy!
Day 2
Ascend the mighty Atlas Mountains and lunch at a local home
Stretch into another day of discovery with sunrise yoga and breakfast, perfect for limbering you up for today's hike. You'll be transferred to this iconic mountain range for a walk through the foothills of Mount Toubkal. Make sure to get lots of impressive shots of the range, and of Marrakech in the distance, before settling down for lunch in the home of a local. Discover authentic local living in a Berber village and try out some traditional food — a great cultural exchange and respite from your morning walk. More hiking will follow, and then it's time to get you back to your riad for sunset yoga. Tonight you'll have another opportunity to explore the city and seek out some culinary treasure, or chill at the hotel and dine in style there, in a cozy lounge or on a rooftop terrace with views of the city. A great way to end another night in Morocco.
Day 3
Meddle in the Medina of Marrakech and meditate on your surroundings
Rise and shine, yogis! Your day of exploration will start with some sunrise yoga, preparing you for the excursion ahead. Then it's onto breakfast — you'll feel like a sultan of old as you tuck into your shakshouka eggs and traditional Moroccan fare. From there, you'll be guided on a full-day tour of the Medina, a labyrinth of covered markets, stalls, vendors, Hamman bathhouses and spas, and mystery. Down each of the crisscrossing cobbled lanes, you'll find something of intrigue — from exotic spices to craft workshops. Visit the Dar Bacha while you're there, a famous coffee house known for its impressive history. Enjoy some street entertainment, pick up a souvenir or two, perhaps try out some of the workshops (see add-ons), and then head back to the hotel for sunset yoga. Just like last night, you'll have the chance to reflect on your day while you look at that incomparable sunset over Marrakech. Then the night's yours again for food and festivities.
Day 4
Whip up a wonderful meal and delve deeper into Marrakech's culinary gold
Today's excursion will take you into the Medina again for a culinary tour of some of Morocco's finest offerings. Try some of the best couscous you've ever tasted, a Moroccan stew and other lamb dishes, tagine, and — of course — tea, to wash it all down. You'll get the chance to cook and prepare food with a local chef, and then chow down on all of your hard work! Yum! The rest of the day will be free to explore by yourself. Perhaps check out some of the sights, like the historical Saadian Tombs or palaces, or head back to the hotel for some downtime. Swim a lap or two or just float around in the rooftop pool. Catch a tan on the rooftop terrace overlooking the city. Or even read up on your Moroccan legends and lore in the lounge. After sunset yoga, the city, or the hotel restaurant, is at your disposal.
Day 5
Embark on a quest to see Ouzoud Falls
Today’s quest will take you to the mighty Ozoud Falls in the Azilal province, around three hours from Marrakech. One of the highest waterfalls in North Africa, you’ll get to enjoy the landscape and the serene nature surrounding the falls as you hike down to its foot. Prepare to throw some peanuts to keep those pesky monkeys away, and then pose for pictures. A local tour guide will introduce you to the waterfall and help you get pictures with it — just keep your eyes peeled and your sunglasses secured to your head in case of monkey incursion. After a chance to stop for a spot of lunch in a local cafe (with a waterfall view), you’ll hike back up to the top of the Falls and finish your tour. We’ll head back to Marrakesh and reflect on your adventures at sunset yoga. Then the rest of the night is free for exploration, walks, and good food!
Day 6
Charter a camel and escape to the desert like a true adventurer!
Your final morning in the city will begin with some yoga and breakfast, setting you up for the day. You'll have a free morning before our expedition, so perhaps get in some last-minute luxury in a Hamman bathhouse or spa, or just relax by the pool. Then you'll be picked up and transferred to the Agafay Desert, a dense landscape of rocks, canyons, and luxury camping tents. Put yourself into a famous adventurer's shoes and fedora hat as you travel by camel across the sand dunes, rocky outcrops, and breathtaking vistas. You'll be led to a campsite where you'll spend your final night being immersed in Moroccan culture, feasting on a fine banquet, dancing to live music, and meditating under the stars. Your sunset yoga will have an even more unforgettable backdrop tonight, with the solitude of the desert providing the best meditation. After all that camel-riding and partying, it's time to head to bed in your spacious, cozy tent. An unbeatable experience and the best way to end your adventure.
Day 7
It’s time to leave the desert, and Morocco… for now
Your adventure in Morocco has come to an end. Say goodbye to your week with a sunrise session in the desert and enjoy a leisurely morning before you’re transported back across the desert — no, not by camel this time. We’ll get you to the airport in time for your next adventure. Hopefully, this week has been everything you've been searching for, and you feel relaxed, cultured, and full of great food! Say goodbye to your fellow adventurers for now, but perhaps you'll see them again soon for more Moroccan tea and unbeatable sunsets...
Accommodation
Riad Touda (or similar according to availability)
Riad Touda is attractively nestled in the Medina district of Marrakech, less than a kilometer from Bahia Palace and the Orientalist Museum of Marrakech. This wonderful riad features a restaurant, a terrace, and a relaxing indoor pool. Guest rooms come with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Room type: twin room; double occupancy.
Terre des Etoiles
Spend a night in luxury in the Agafay Desert and become a desert nomad in an ephemeral tent designed for maximum comfort and immersion. Each feature cozy beds, bathrooms and private toilets, and access to swimming pools and various other activities around the camp. The perfect authentic destination for a Morrocan adventure. Room type: twin explorer tent; double occupancy
Included
- 5 nights in Riad Touda (or similar)
- 1 night in Terre des Etoiles desert camp
- Double occupancy in accommodations
- Airport transfers
- English-speaking guides
- All breakfasts included
- Lunch on days 3 and 4
- Dinner on day 6
- All activities described in itinerary
- Local taxes and charges
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- All food not mentioned in inclusions
- Beverages other than water and tea
- Gratuities
Available add-on
Single supplement
Want a room all to yourself? Include this single supplement add-on if you fancy a little more privacy while you unwind.
Price: USD 481
15 spots left
Medina tasting tour
Sample your way around the Medina of Marrakech and discover amazing local dishes, favorites you might recognize, and snacks you’ll have never seen before on this food tour. Two-person minimum for this activity.
Price: USD 40
15 spots left
Marrakech sidecar city exploration
Strap into a sidecar and race around the city streets, touring the hustle and bustle at breakneck speeds! A true Indiana Jones-style adventure!
Price: USD 160
15 spots left
Leather slipper crafting workshop
Become some sort of Moroccan Cinderella and craft the perfect slipper… out of leather. Famous in Morocco, these leather slippers will make the perfect gift or memento from your trip. Two-person minimum for this activity.
Price: USD 80
15 spots left
Pottery workshop
Join a pottery workshop and make a traditional souvenir to bring back to show off to all your friends or keep in a cupboard somewhere. Anyone trying to recreate Ghost will be removed. Two-person minimum for this activity.
Price: USD 60
15 spots left
Woodworking class
Get those chisels out and get ready to make a funky memento to take home. Hopefully all that time you spent making bird houses and spice racks in school will have paid off. Two-person minimum for this activity.
Price: USD 60
15 spots left
Cancellation policy
TourHero, the retreat host, and the tour operator reserve the right to cancel or reschedule this trip up until August 7, 2023. If the departure is cancelled out of your control, you will be alerted by August 7, 2023 and will receive a full refund.
In this case, TourHero is not responsible for your preparation expenses, such as airline tickets, extra accommodations, loss of work, or any other cost associated with preparing for your trip. We recommend booking travel insurance, along with refundable flights/accommodations in case of cancellation.
Refunds for deposits
If you cancel your trip after placing a deposit but before your card on file is charged for the full payment, you can request a full refund of your deposit up until September 6, 2023.
Refunds for fully-paid trips
You may change or cancel your trip up until September 6, 2023 for a refund. After this time, no refunds will be issued.
Trip cancellation due to COVID-19
A full credit will be issued if the tour is canceled when there is full border closure due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. This credit can go towards booking a future TourHero tour (see our COVID-19 guarantee on the tour itinerary page). We suggest buying your own travel insurance for coverage of cancellations within 30 days of the tour commencing for reasons other than a full tour cancellation.
- Riad Touda - Riad Touda
- Add-on: Single supplement - Riad Touda
- Today, we'll head into the Atlas Mountains for a truly unique experience. - Unsplash: Toa Heftiba
- See the stars like never before in the middle of a Moroccan desert. - Pexels: Tomáš Malík
- Walk the winding alleyways and explore more of the city in your free time. - Unsplash: Alex Azabache
- Look out for the local people in the mountains, using donkeys for transport. - Wim Van T Einde
- Ride camels and spend the night in the Agafay desert — a once-in-a-lifetime experience! - Yeo Khee
- Add-on: Private medina tour - Unsplash: Badiuth
- Add-on: Leather slipper-making class - Wikimedia Commons
- Add-on: Pottery class - Wikimedia Commons
- The optional tour will take you to the medina and souks with a local guide. - Unsplash: h.ekd
- Dive into the history of woodworking in Morocco and try your hand at creating a souvenir to take home. - Pixabay: TheUjulala
- Add-on: City sidecar tour - Viator
- Enjoy a hike and lunch at Ouzoud Falls. - Pixabay: Pelemel24
- Make sure your cameras are charged because these views will take your breath away! - Pixabay: imonedesign
- It's morning in Morocco, and that means it's time to get up, enjoy the views, and head to a session centered on yoga and meditation. - Wikimedia Commons
- Evening yoga sessions help prepare you for the perfect night's sleep. - Pixabay: shelbyyjojo
- Welcome to your Moroccan retreat! You'll have a full week to relax and tap into your spiritual side near the beautiful city of Marrakech. - Pixabay: 10776551
- Riad Touda - Ria Touda
- Riad Touda - Ria Touda
- Riad Touda - Ria Touda
- Terre des Etoiles - Terre des Etoiles
- Enjoy a culinary tour today and sample some of the finest dishes Marrakech has to offer. You'll have the chance to cook with a local chef too. - Pixabay: Silvia