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Morocco Wellness Retreat
Hear the silence and feel the raw elegance of Morocco. Finding time to do nothing and becoming still gets more and more challenging each day. But stillness helps to calm and tame the weary mind. This retreat, set in Moroccan nature, south of Essaouira, guides you to fully recharge and find inner peace.
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Highlights
- 6 days of activities
- Daily Yin yoga and meditation classes
- Sessions of silence
- Guided nature experiences
- Turn off your devices for a digital detox
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
Marrakesh Menara Airport (US$ 117 per person)
Accommodation
You will stay for six nights at Tasguayan Maison de Charme in Morocco. All suppliers are locally selected. To start with the secluded hotel is 100 percent Moroccan-managed. All the staff members live in Morocco and some come from the nearby fishing village. The hotel generates its own solar power. The drivers live in the area and depend on the tourism that is now being discovered in this part of Morocco.
The hotel manager went fishing in Tafedna and envisioned an elegant Hotel de Charme in this untouched nature. It is a magical place, a place to dream and to make a dream come true. The manager shared his dream with a French doctor and they started to create this little paradise. The hotel is located in nature, a not-too-long drive from the airports in Morocco. The girls in the hotel are multi-talented. Apart from cleaning the rooms and managing the household of the hotel, they can also give you a henna tattoo wherever you want on your body.
Customer focus is as natural as it can be here. And last but not least the hotel itself is a gem. It is simple but elegant. All the rooms have a fireplace and a terrace with a view of the sea and it is just a stroll to arrive at the splendid beach for a long walk, only encountering mules and maybe a fisherman or a lonely surfer. The swimming pool is ideal on hot days and a nice place to read your book or just take a siesta. Sleep in a large room. All the rooms are elegant and beautiful in their simplicity.
Every room has a terrace overlooking the sea and nature, every room has a fireplace (which you will not need this time of the year), every room has a bathroom with a shower, and every room has two single beds. If you like, you can even sleep outside on the rooftop terrace. The kitchen is renowned for being healthy and pure. A flavor explosion. The produce used is locally sourced from the land around the retreat center and the local souks.
Program
To reconnect with yourself (and with the people around you), you need to become still inside. This retreat is described as a complete internal reset to take leadership of your personal and professional life. Revitalize in nature, with simplicity and healthy food, in combination with body movement, mind training, silence, and deep relaxation. The rolling sand dunes and long, undulating beaches will surround you with immense emptiness.
No one as far as the eye can see except the retreat attendees, camels, and perhaps a local villager passing by on a donkey. Nature immediately brings you into harmony and gives you a deeper sense of place, peace, and purpose. You do not need any yoga or meditation experience. It is recommended to switch off cellphones and other electronic devices or choose a fixed time of the day to connect with the outside world. Gentle detox with vegetarian meals and herbal teas.
Origin
The Power of Time Off developed this retreat after 25 years of creating experiences in order for their (corporate) clients to live and work more conscious, with more compassion, and create a deep connection with themselves and with the people around them. These skills are more relevant than ever before. This retreat is now open to anyone who understands the impact of self-awareness and self-care. It contributes to a more compassionate world and it is the way up toward health and happiness, peak performance, professional influence, and sustainable friendships and alliances.
A deep transformational experience to elevate your life. The Power of Time Off retreat will be led by Daniella Konopasek and Ingrid Valks, facilitators for conscious leadership and internationally certified yoga and meditation teachers. Daniella is also a certified nature therapy guide. Ingrid is the initiator of the power of time off and she brings over 20 years of expertise in creating experiences with impact to reconnect people and organizations.
The power of time off
A the-power-of-time-off retreat is a complete internal reset to take leadership of your personal and professional life and to develop self-awareness and emotional competencies. The retreat forces introspection and for the mind and body to reach a distinct state of clarity. The retreat gives you the opportunity to lose yourself and to find yourself.
The title ‘the power of time off’ refers to the belief that people need to make time for mind and body towards heightened consciousness and deepened understanding of themselves. From the day she started working, Ingrid took time off regularly. Ten minutes every day, one hour every week, one week every year, and one year every seven years.
About the retreat
You will be asked to detox digitally, refrain from reading books, and participate in sessions of silence. Daily meditation and mindful (simple) Yin practices will help heal the mind and body. One will take a journey up the spine and take the seven steps to stillness to re-balance the energy centers in the mind and body. You enjoy zen-walks on the endless golden beach and swim in the waves of the Atlantic ocean. The daily guided nature experiences will boost the senses and help to reconnect with your authentic self.
Collective practice
The retreat fosters a sense of collectivity as you do it together with others which will awaken impactful energetic exchanges in the group. The retreat is centered around attendees’ individual journeys but the group will be an important tool and support too.
There will be time for reflection and attendees will participate in activities that are revitalizing, unleashing the potential to reach clear minds in calm bodies. Egos will be left behind, unleashing inner wisdom to realize your objectives and dreams in life.
A typical day
A regular day consists of daily easy-to-grasp yoga practices, daily nature connection experiences, daily sessions of silence, healthy food, enjoying the sun, the beach, and the swimming pool, and discovering the local culture and nature. This will allow you to relax deeper and fully let go, release blockages and tune in to your inner voice and needs.
From here, more creativity and lightness can arise. No obligation to join all classes. It is your time off so you can decide on the spot if you want to join or take a walk or enjoy the beach. But you can be assured The Power of Time Off will provide you with the right practices at the right moment.
Instructors
Ingrid Valks
Ingrid is a yogi with a background as an entrepreneur and director in the corporate world. She has practiced yoga for over 25 years, she has participated in many retreats all over the world. She is a 500 hours certified yoga teacher in Yin and Vinyasa yoga with specializations in slow flow and back, neck, and shoulder issues.
Location
The retreat will take place in Tafedna, Essaouira Province, Morocco. This The Power of Time Off retreat will take place on long unspoiled beaches near Essaouira, Morocco. The retreat venue is located in the middle of nature. No one as far as the eye can see. Perhaps a local villager passing by on a donkey. You will visit the medina of Essaouira in the middle of the week. Essaouira is a UNESCO heritage site, formerly named Mogador (a ‘small fortress’).
Features
Activities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
Food
You will be served daily vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as herbal teas included in the price. The Moroccan kitchen is well known for being healthy and pure with its herbs and fresh vegetables. Apart from being healthy the food often looks like art with its many colors. And it does taste fantastic with its many flavors. The retreat hosts will work together with the chef de cuisine from the hotel who has extended experience in preparing healthy meals for retreats.
They have a lot of experience in buying the right, fresh ingredients, and turning these into amazing dishes for your enjoyment and well-being. The groceries are coming from the land around the hotel and from the local souks. Together with the chefs de cuisine, a menu was designed that will detox and energize your body, without alcoholic beverages. A menu that complements your daily program and practices. This way, you will enjoy your retreat even more and after one week, you will feel healthy and energized.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
Things to do (optional)
- Hammam
- Massage
What's included
- Daily Yin yoga classes
- Daily nature experiences
- Daily guided meditation practice
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Yoga mats and bolsters
- Full use of the facilities of the hotel
- All taxes
What's not included
- Airfare
- Travel insurance
- Transfers to and from the retreat location (can be organized for you)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Marrakesh Menara Airport
178 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 117 per person
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 18.15% 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.
