“Sacred sisterhood: unite, heal, and empower”
8 Day Sacred Sisterhood Women's Yoga Retreat in Imi Ouaddar, Morocco
Villa Surya, 21 Route d'Essaouira, Imi Ouaddar 80000, Morocco
Nourishing Yoga Retreat in Morocco
As women, you are constantly in service to others, caring for your family, friends, and work. This retreat is about caring for yourself, nourishing yourself, and going deep into the bonds of sacred sisterhood. Just outside of the quiet seaside town of Taghazhout, Morocco, 14 women will gather for a journey of rejuvenation, connection, and wanderlust.
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Carly
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Highlights
- Daily yoga and meditation practices centered on connection, unity, and empowerment
- 7 nights accommodations in luxury with stunning ocean views
- Daily nutritious meals
- Explore the vibrant city of Essaouira and the natural beauty of Paradise Valley
- Experience the rejuvenating power of a Moroccan Hammam, shared as a bonding ritual
- Unwind at the villa’s pool, jacuzzi, and sauna, or enjoy shopping and local exploration.
- Create meaningful bonds with like-minded women that will carry far beyond the retreat
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
8 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 14 participants
Airport transfer available:
Agadir–Al Massira Airport (US$ 31 per person)
Agadir–Al Massira Airport (US$ 31 per person)
Airport transfer available:
Marrakesh Menara Airport (US$ 154 per person)
Marrakesh Menara Airport (US$ 154 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Lounge
- Multilingual staff
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Wireless internet
Situated a 2-minute walk from the beach Villa Surya boasts an expansive yoga space, jacuzzi overlooking the ocean, pool, sauna, and more. All rooms are decorated in a modern bohemian Morocco style. You sleep in handmade wooden beds with ergonomic mattresses and Egyptian cotton sheets.
All rooms feature:
- Air conditioning for heating and cooling
- Cabinets or hanging shelves to store clothes
- Large shower and beach towels
- Bed linen and day bed cover
- Cozy bathrobe
- European sockets
- Free WIFI (best reception in the living room area)
Program
The Strength in Sisterhood
One of the most powerful parts of every retreat is the connection. When people come together to share their stories and vulnerabilities we can draw strength and support from one another to make powerful changes in life. This is especially true when women come together and that is exactly what this retreat is about. You may arrive as 14 strangers but you will leave with unshakable new bonds.
In the theme of sisterhood we are excited to announce that a portion of the proceeds from this retreat will be donated to the High Atlas Foundations Women Empowerment Initiative.
Sample Schedule
Day 1
- 15:00 - Guests check, get settled and relax
- 17:00 - Opening circle, yoga, and meditation
- 18:30 - Dinner
Day 2
- 07:00 - Morning yoga and meditation
- 09:00 - Brunch
- 10:00 - Free time to relax and enjoy the amenities
- 12:00 - Group walk to the beach
- 14:00 - Afternoon snack
- 17:00 - Gentle yoga
- 18:30 - Dinner
Day 3
- 07:00 - Morning yoga and meditation
- 09:00 - Brunch
- 10:00 - Excursion to Paradise Valley
- 17:00 - Gentle yoga and meditation
- 18:30 - Dinner
Day 4
- 07:00 - Morning yoga and meditation
- 09:00 - Brunch
- 10:00 - Enjoy the amenities/free time
- 12:00 - Visit to Taghazout
- 14:00 - Afternoon snack
- 17:00 - Gentle yoga and meditation
- 18:30 - Dinner
- 19:30 - Sunset walk on the beach
Day 5
- 06:30 - Morning yoga and meditation
- 08:00 - Brunch
- 09:00 - Excursion to Essaouira
- 18:30 - Dinner
- 20:00 - Yoga Nidra
Day 6
- 07:00 - Morning yoga and meditation
- 09:00 - Brunch
- 10:00 - Hammam spa
- 14:00 - Afternoon snack
- 17:00 - Gentle yoga and meditation
- 18:30 - Dinner
Day 7
- 07:00 - Morning yoga and meditation
- 09:00 - Brunch
- 10:00 - Enjoy the amenities and free time
- 14:00 - Afternoon snack
- 15:00 - Surprise
- 17:00 - Gentle yoga and meditation
- 18:30 - Dinner
Day 8
- 07:00 - Morning yoga, meditation, and closing circle
- 09:00 - Brunch
- 11:00 - Checkout and farewells
Included excursions
- Day trip to Essaouira
- Day trip to Paradise Valley
- Hammam spa experience
Instructors
Carly Deslippe
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From a young age, Carly has been a seeker of knowledge and truth. This desire to learn and evolve has brought her around the world to study under many teachers and lineages. She is a multi-passionate spiritualist and thrives when empowering others to discover their most authentic selves. She does this in a variety of ways such as being a yoga teacher, retreat leader, doula, coach, Reiki master, and reflexologist.
Location
Villa Surya is hidden away on the edge of a nature reserve in Imi Ouaddar on the Atlantic coast. The property consists of two connected villas that can accommodate up to 16 guests. Our focus is yoga, meditation, and the well-being of our guests. The villas are surrounded by the Antiatlas mountains, argan trees, and cacti and are only a 2-minute walk from the famous Paradise Plage beach.
Food
Yoga food is based on the idea that food should be consumed in its most natural forms to realize its true benefits, also known as clean eating. The big idea behind this is to stay healthy and happy. Food should be digested very easily.
A vegetarian yoga diet makes sure that all faculties of digestion work smoothly through absorption, assimilation, and elimination phases. The diet also contains high amounts of fiber and antioxidants. The food should help maintain a strong and healthy body, a stress-free mind and soul, and a very positive spirituality in our lifestyle. A well-balanced nutrition can be very powerful.
Where your food comes from
All food is sourced locally and is bought weekly, fresh. They source their vegetables and fruits from a local eco-farm and what they are not able to get from there they buy at the nearby supermarkets.
During your yoga retreat, you will be served a well-balanced kitchen which is designed to suit a yogic week. You will kick-start the day with some tea, lemon juice, or fresh smoothie before your yoga practice. After your morning yoga class, a sweet and hearty brunch will be prepared for you. Then, for the afternoon, small snacks are offered to bring you through the day. In the villa, you will find tea, fresh filtered water, and coffee as well as fruits all day around. The dinner is prepared after the evening yoga class. All meals are vegetarian with vegan and raw inspirations.
Brunch
After your first yoga class, a lovely brunch will be prepared for you which is served buffet style. Eat what you like and as much as you desire.
Here are some inspirations on what you can expect:
- Classic smoothie bowls
- Raspberry chia pudding
- Daily changing egg recipes
- Raw homemade spreads (carrots, beetroot, hummus, …)
- Colorful fruit salad and homemade yogurt
- Home-baked whole grain bread and buns
- Slow-cooked veggies
- Fresh juices and smoothie
- Every morning sweet and hearty choices are prepared
Snacks
In the afternoon, some snacks are prepared for you to make sure to keep the blood sugar level running and give you energy for the evening yoga class. The snacks prepared are daily changing and can vary from energy balls, over raw bites to courgette muffins and much more
Dinner
Every evening a lovely 4-course dinner will be served after the yoga class. Every dinner starts with an appetizer followed by a main course, and salad and ends with a delicious and healthy dessert.
How a dinner might look like:
- Once a week, an Indian-themed dinner night to dive deeper into the yoga experience
- Chickpea tomato soup, couscous/quinoa filled bell peppers and tomato, glazed carrots, salad, and filled figs
- Vegetarian barbeque with burgers, skewers, salads, lovely dips, and banana ice cream
- Sweet potato-lentil soup, spinach tart, broccoli salad, vegan chocolate mousse
- light vegetarian soup, traditional vegan Tajine with a rainbow salad, and avocado mousse
- Dishes depend on the seasonal availability of products and the temperature outside. If it’s very warm, a diverse kitchen will be prepared versus the cooler days.
Specific knowledge
According to yogic needs, the kitchen is designed to barely use dairy products. Some dishes that have dairy will be included, but they will always offer vegan options if necessary. They replaced all white food with whole grains to make sure you get a well-balanced diet. Their 11 years of experience in the health sector hav given them the knowledge they need to create a vigorous, delicious yogic meal plan.
If you need a special diet due to allergies please let them know before your arrival in order to take care of you.
The following meals are included:
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Detox juices
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Hallal
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
- Yogic
- Ayurvedic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Surf lessons
- Camel riding
- Horse riding
- Hiking
- Spa
- Cooking classes
Spa treatments
These treatments are additional and not included in the retreat price.
- Reiki
- Massages
- Facials
- Manicures
- Pedicures
What's included
- Daily yoga and meditation
- Day trip to the town of Essaouira
- Excursion to Paradise Valley
- 7 nights accommodation at a beautiful villa outside of the town of Taghazout, Morocco
- Nourishing plant-based Moroccan cuisine consisting of a large breakfast, afternoon light snack, and 4-course dinner daily. Beginning with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the day
- Coffee, tea, and onsite filtered water
- Use of pool, hot tub, and sauna
- Traditional Hammam spa experience
- Plus, there are more surprises
What's not included
- Airfare
- Transfer from the hotel to the airport (the hotel can arrange a driver for you)
- Travel medical insurance (mandatory)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunches (breakfast and dinner are quite large and there is a light afternoon snack)
- Any additional excursions or spa treatments you would like
How to get there
Recommended Airports
AGA
Agadir–Al Massira Airport
25 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 31 per person
RAK
Marrakesh Menara Airport
200 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 154 per person
Arrival by airport
The retreat center can organize an airport shuttle for you. For more information please contact the organizer.
Airport: Agadir–Al Massira Airport
Airport transfer available:
Agadir–Al Massira Airport (US$ 31 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Marrakesh Menara Airport
Airport transfer available:
Marrakesh Menara Airport (US$ 154 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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