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 Marrakech including a trip into the Berber 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 Marrakech.
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