Bab Zouina, Morocco

November 6-13, 2027

Join Bristol Maryott and Liz Guardia for an enchanting escape to a yoga retreat in Morocco, featuring a heritage stay outside Marrakesh, trip into the desert and souks. This bespoke journey seamlessly blends daily yoga sessions amidst tranquil gardens with immersive cultural excursions.

Bab Zouina (meaning "Beautiful Door") is a traditional Moroccan riad and eco-friendly yoga retreat center located at the base of the Atlas Mountains in the Ourika Valley, approximately 30 kilometers from Marrakesh.

Includes:

-Accommodation at Bob Zouina Retreat Center

-Daily meditation, chanting, dharma and yoga plus 2 workshops

-Daily meals

-Full day trip to Marrakech

-Half day trip to Berber Souk

-Transportation to and from the airport

Wellness Facilities: Features include an outdoor swimming pool, a traditional Moroccan hammam, a clay tennis court, and a pétanque pitch.

Workshops & Culture: Guests can participate in calligraphy, pottery, bread making, and traditional Moroccan cooking classes.

Outdoor Adventure: The facility organizes guided trekking in the Atlas Mountains, camel rides, and multi-day tours into the Sahara desert.

Eco-Construction: Buildings are constructed using traditional natural materials like mud bricks, cut stone, tadelakt (lime plaster), and zellij (tilework).

Gardens: The property is surrounded by botanical and ornamental gardens designed by Swedish landscaper Catharina von Unge, featuring olive and fruit trees.

Cuisine: Meals focus on healthy Berber and Middle Eastern flavors, often using ingredients from the onsite vegetable garden. They cater to vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free diets.

Pricing:

$2400 Twin Room en-suite bathroom

$2250 Twin Room shared bathroom

$2085 Triple Room en-suite bathroom

$4200 Private Room for one person