Desert Wind & Open Heart
A nine-day yoga journey into the vastness of the Sahara.
A journey that takes you into the vastness of the Sahara and, at the same time, deep into yourself. Between gently curved dunes, clear desert air and quiet nights, there is room to recover and find balance. Janina teaches the practice, Abdoul leads the route.
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- Day 1
Arrival and settling in
Transfer from the airport to the riad, and in the evening a first gentle practice to arrive.
NightRiad in Marrakech - Day 2
Marrakech
Morning practice on the roof terrace, then the old town: souks, gardens, mint tea. Yin yoga in the evening.
NightRiad in Marrakech - Day 3
Over the Atlas into the Draa valley
The drive over Tizi-n-Tichka, a stop at Aït Ben Haddou, then on through the palm oases of the Draa valley.
NightRiad in the Draa valley - Day 4
Into the desert
Off-road via M'hamid into the dunes. Arrival at camp, practice in the dunes at sunset.
NightDesert camp - Day 5
Sahara
Practice at sunrise, a long quiet day, a camel ride in the afternoon, music at the fire in the evening.
NightDesert camp - Day 6
Sahara
A second full day in the dunes. Meditation, breathwork, a visit to a nomad family.
NightDesert camp - Day 7
Back to the valley
The drive back past Lac Iriki, an afternoon practice at the riad, free evening.
NightRiad in the Draa valley - Day 8
Back to Marrakech
The drive over the Atlas to Marrakech, closing practice and dinner together.
NightRiad in Marrakech - Day 9
Departure
Transfer to the airport.
Included
- Eight nights in riads and the desert camp
- Daily yoga practice with Janina, morning and evening
- All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Full board in the desert, half board in the riads
- Camel ride · visit to a nomad family
- Abdoul accompanying the group throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches in the cities
- Tips
- Insurance
- Single room supplement
Suits you if
- For all levels — the practice is adapted to the group each day
- If you want to combine yoga with real travel
- For solo travellers: a small group, no forced socialising
Not for you if
- If you want a retreat in one single place — this one travels
- If long drives are a problem for you
