November 22 – 28, 2026
This retreat has been designed to give you enough space and time to deepen your yoga practice, step out of your routine and reconnect with yourself in the warmth of Morocco, a land where ancient traditions and natural beauty meet.
In the foothills of Marrakesh, surrounded by desert light and olive trees, we invite you into a journey where yoga becomes a bridge back to your inner landscape.
Sam Wilson and Paloma Dorado will guide you through a blend of hatha yoga, yin yoga, yoga nidra, meditation, sound and mantras, practices that gently open the body, calm the mind, and call for deep listening.
Throughout the week, we’ll explore natural places that few travellers reach: valleys, hidden trails, local villages and the vibrant city of Marrakesh, always in a gentle, mindful way.
We will experience moments of stillness and reflection, have some space to write down our thoughts, to rest, or simply to sit under the sun and feel time slow down.
Our home for these days will be a peaceful and spacious villa with views to the mountains, with a yoga shala, a pool, hammam and Moroccan massages, where we will be nourished with fresh vegetarian meals crafted by local chefs.
Late November in Morocco is a gift: warm, golden days that invite you to live outdoors, to watch the sunset paint the nearby mountains, and reconnect with the healing power of silence and nature.
You will return home with renewed energy, a quieter mind, and practices to guide you into the winter with strength, presence and ease.
TEACHERS
Samantha Wilson (Sam)
Certified Hatha Yoga teacher and Yin Yoga teacher, with further qualifications in Indian Champissage, Ayurvedic foot massage, Reiki and Sound Gong Therapy (CMA Registered). Member of Yoga Teachers Together (YTT)
Sam is from the UK – For Sam, Yoga is about discovering self awareness through self study, ultimately bringing balance into her life and those she teaches, on and off the Yoga mat.
Sam has been teaching Yoga since 2010 and continues to develop her own knowledge. She is keen to study many aspects of health and well-being including the healing benefits of sound, which includes her working with her gongs, bells and bowls during classes, workshops and retreats in the UK and Europe.
‘My teaching is an integrated approach of body, mind, emotions and spirit and is always an inclusive space for everybody to be on their mat supporting whatever comes up for them. There are reminders of working at our own pace, without pushing beyond limits or trying to be competitive with themselves or each other. I always communicate in a way that allows students to work in a way that feels right and nurturing for themselves’.
Paloma Dorado
Paloma started practising meditation 20 years ago, guided by a desire to understand human nature. Passionate about the relationship between science and spirituality, she studies Physical Sciences, and later, she works for the European Laboratory for Particle Physics (CERN), located in Geneva.
At the same time, she trained as a therapist in various energy techniques and therapies, and collaborates with the meditation instructor Javier de Salas as an assistant, in retreats and workshops in Spain, the United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong and Bali, including the Asia Yoga Conference and the Om Yoga Show, in London .
She immerses herself in the practice of yoga and trainned as a Sama Yoga teacher, a soft and deep style, which combines classic Hatha yoga asanas with Chi Kung postures and mantras, and as a yin yoga teacher.
Guided by her love for yoga and meditation, she founded Shama Retreats, as a conscious life project, where she shares spaces for practice, rest and connection. Nowadays, Shama Retreats, is a small company which organizes around 16 yoga and meditation retreats per year in nature, in Spain and Portugal, in collaboration with international teachers.
Share these beautiful days in Morocco with us
RETREAT VENUE
We will stay in a peaceful Moroccan boutique venue located in the Marrakesh province, a small cluster of traditional houses with wide open views towards the Atlas Mountains. It feels like arriving in a tiny village built for rest: earth-toned walls, quiet gardens, and the slow-paced rhythm of rural life all around us.
The property extends over several hectares, with pathways lined by native plants, fruit trees and panoramic terraces where silence becomes part of the scenery. At night, the sky opens into a blanket of stars; in the mornings, the first light paints the mountains in soft rose and gold.
The rooms are warm and comfortable, each with its own private bathroom, and some also offer an outdoor space where you can sit, breathe, and enjoy the stillness.
We will have two different spaces for yoga practice: an indoor yoga shala built in traditional Moroccan style, and an outdoor terrace open to fresh air and framed by mountain views. Practicing here creates a sense of spaciousness that naturally deepens your inner work.
The venue also features an outdoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and a spa, where you can experience traditional Moroccan rituals such as hammam, gommage, and argan oil massage.
This retreat space is a quiet corner of Morocco where the body unwinds, the mind softens, and nature does its healing work.
How to get there?
The venue is located 50 minutes from Marrakesh city centre and airport.
There are direct and affordable flight options to Marrakesh from most European main cities.
We’ll organize a group transport from the airport to the venue, round trip, on the arrival and departure days. This transport is free of cost for participants.
Timetable:
- November 22: Group taxis will leave Marrakesh airport at 13.30 and 15:30, and Marrakesh city at 14:30
- November 28: Group taxis will leave the venue to Marrakesh airport and city at 12.00
If you are interested in this transport, please take into account its schedule before planning your trip.
Any transport from/to the airport out of this timetable is not included in the retreat price.
If you need a taxi for a different arrival or departure time, just let us know and we’ll be happy to arrange the venue’s taxi service for you.
One-way prices (from/to Marrakech Airport or Marrakech city centre):
Taxi for 1–4 people: 50 €
Please, remember the check- in time is at 15.00, so you can plan your arrival accordingly.
PROGRAM
Sunday, November 22
17.00 – Introduction to the retreat. Yoga class.
19.30 – Dinner.
Monday November 23, Wednesday November 25 and Friday November 27
07.45 – 09.30 Guided meditation. Hatha yoga/ Flow yoga.
09.30 Breakfast.
11.00 – 13.00 Relax time, journaling, massages.
13.30 Lunch.
16.30 – 18.30 Yin yoga/ Nada yoga (yoga of sound)/Restorative yoga.
19.00 Dinner.
20.30 Yoga Nidra/Guided Relaxation and Energy healing (on selected evenings).
Tuesday November 24
7. 45 – 09.30 Guided meditation. Hatha yoga/ Flow yoga.
9.30 Breakfast.
10.30 – 17.00 Day trip to the Ourika Valley, including a 2 hours trekking and a lunch on a terrace overlooking the valleys.
18.00 – 19.30 Yin yoga/ Nada yoga (yoga of sound)/Restorative yoga.
19.30 Dinner.
Thursday November 26
7. 45 – 09.30 Guided meditation. Hatha yoga/ Flow yoga.
9.30 Breakfast.
10.30 – 17.00 Day trip to Marrakesh city (guided visit included). Lunch is not included.
18.00 – 19.30 Yin yoga/ Nada yoga (yoga of sound)/Restorative yoga.
19.30 Dinner.
Saturday, November 28
7. 30 Yoga practice.
9.00 Breakfast.
10.30 Closing ceremony.
12.00 Check- out. Taxi departures to the airport.
(*) The daily schedule can change depending on the weather conditions and the duration of the trips.
EXCURSIONS
The retreat includes two guided excursion days, inviting you to connect more deeply with the land, culture, and ancient rhythms of Morocco.
We will enjoy a day tour to the Atlas Mountains, as an extension of the practice, with moments of presence, wonder, and connection beyond the mat.
We’ll explore the beautiful Ourika Valley and traditional Berber villages such as Sidi Fers and Asni, before reaching Imlil, the starting point for Mount Toubkal (4,210 m), North Africa’s highest peak. From here, we’ll enjoy a gentle walk through mountain landscapes and small villages at the foot of Toubkal, followed by lunch on a terrace overlooking the valleys and Berber hamlets below. The day will conclude with a scenic drive back to the retreat centre through the dramatic Moulay Brahim Gorges.
And because no journey to Morocco would be complete without tasting the heartbeat of its cities, we’ll also venture into the Marrakesh medina. We’ll witness a vibrant mosaic of colours, sounds and scents. It’s a sensory feast, rich, warm and unforgettable, that beautifully complements the peaceful serenity of our time in the mountains.
For those who feel called to explore further, there is the opportunity to hire a local guide for additional excursions, allowing you to follow your curiosity and adventurous spirit.
Any additional excursions are arranged at the participant’s own cost.
7 days of connection, nature and yoga practice
What's Included?
Retreat includes:
- All yoga classes, meditation and sessions included in the program.
- Accommodation in single or double rooms with en-suite bathroom and large private terrace. All rooms are spacious and comfortable.
- Healthy vegetarian food, using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. 3 meals per day.
- Group transport from/to Marrakesh airport.
- 1 day trip to Ourika Valley, included a local guide, a trekking, a walk through the berber villages and lunch on a terrace.
- 1 Day trip to Marrakech city, included a guided visit.
- Transport on the excursions.
On request (at additional cost):
- Use of the spa: hammam and several types of massages.
- Transport from/to the airport or Marrakesh at different times than the group transport.
Not included:
- Flights tickets and travel insurance.
- Transport from/to Marrakesh airport or Marrakesh city at different times than the group transport. (Please check the timetable of the group transport in the program section before booking your flight tickets).
- 1 lunch during our day trip to Marrakesh.
PRICES
Total Price per person. All inclusive
OPTION 1-STANDARD
One place in a Standard Room with private bathroom.
Total price per person
(all inclusive)
1.A Double Occupancy:
1.430 €
On double occupancy, you’ll share this room with another participant. You can choose between twin beds or one double bed.
1.B Single Occupancy:
1.630 €
OPTION 2 - SUPERIOR
One place in a Superior Room with private bathroom.
Total price per person
(all inclusive)
2.A Double Occupancy:
1.530 €
On double occupancy, you’ll share this room with another participant. You can choose between twin beds or one double bed.
2.B Single Occupancy:
1.730 €
OPTION 3 - SUITE
One place in a large Suite (50m2) with private large bathroom, living room, private terrace.
Total price per person
(all inclusive)
3.A Double Occupancy:
1.670 €
On double occupancy, you’ll share this room with another participant. You can choose between twin beds or one double bed.
3.B Single Occupancy:
1.930 €
Booking and payment policy:
- To book and secure your place, we request a 300€ deposit.
- You can click on the blue button “Book your place” below, fill in your data and pay the deposit online.
- Once the payment is made, your place will be reserved (you will recieve a confirmation email)
- The balance should be paid before September 15, 2026. If we don’t receive the payment of the balance before that date, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and offer your place to another person.
- If you book your place after September 15, 2026, the full payment of the retreat will be requested.
Cancellation policy:
- If you cancel at any moment before March 1st, we will refund you the total amount you have paid, except the deposit. You could use 50% of the deposit in any of our retreats during the next 2 years.
- If your cancellation takes place between March 1 and September 15, we will refund the total amount you have paid except the deposit. The deposit won’t be refunded and couldn’t be used for future retreats.
- If your cancellation takes place after September 15, your payment won’t be refunded.
- At any moment, you could hand your booking over to some other person (friend, relative, colleague…etc), who would like to join the retreat and stay in the same type of bedroom.
- In the unlikely event that the retreat has to be cancelled, we will refund the full amount paid in less than 7 working days.
- Your personal expenses, such as flight tickets or any other costs that aren’t paid directly to us, won’t be refunded.
Most travelling insurances cover all your expenses (flight tickets, the payment of the retreat, accommodations costs if you stay before or after the retreat in the area, etc), if you have to cancel your trip. They are inexpensive and they could be a good option to insure your trip.
Any questions? Write us: info@shamaretreats.com
FAQs
We recommend flying into Marrakesh (RAK). For a smooth start, it’s ideal to arrive at least 30 minutes before the group transport, which departs at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm.
If you need to fly at a different time, please make sure you arrive at the retreat centre by 4:40 pm.
If you’d like to arrive in Marrakesh a few days earlier or stay beyond the retreat, just let us know and we’ll be happy to arrange a transfer from Marrakesh to the retreat centre. Please note that cars cannot enter the old Medina.
If your hotel is located inside the Medina, you’ll need to walk to the nearest access point, where the car can pick you up. Your hotel can advise you on the walking distance.
Yes, round-trip transport is fully included, just at the times that are indicated in the “How to get there” section.
Any transport from/to the airport out of this timetable is not included in the retreat price.
You are welcome to relax at the retreat center by the pool, on the terrace, or in the garden, even if your room is not yet ready.
Just keep in mind the check-in/check-out times:
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
You may enjoy the centre before or after these times, but you’ll only be able to access your room from check-in and will need to vacate it by check-out.
If you hold a passport from the European Union, UK or the United States, you do not need a visa to enter Morocco.
Travellers from other countries should check their requirements here:
https://www.consulat.ma/en/visa-foreign-nationals
Please ensure your passport is valid for at least 3 months from the date of entry.
About one month before the retreat, you’ll receive a detailed email with practical recommendations, such as what to pack, last logistical notes, reminders about flights and transfers.
The retreat center provides mats, but they are thin and basic. We recommend bringing your own mat or a travel mat to place on top for comfort and stability.
This retreat is best suited for participants who already have some experience with yoga or meditation. A basic level of familiarity will help you feel comfortable with the pace and depth of the practices.
No vaccines are required to enter Morocco.
The retreat takes place in a quiet rural setting, surrounded by nature. There are no shops or restaurants nearby, and this peaceful environment is an essential part of the experience.
However, you will visit Marrakesh medina on a guided day trip (included), where you can shop, explore, and enjoy the vibrant city.
If you’d like to return to Marrakesh on your own on the free afternoon, you’re welcome to do so.
The hikes in the Atlas Mountains are designed with different intensity options, and the guide will adapt the route based on the group’s needs.
If at any point you prefer not to join, you are always welcome to stay at the retreat center resting, reading, or simply enjoying the quiet.
Yes, the retreat center offers massages and hammam treatments that you can book during your stay. They’re completely optional, allowing you to add an extra layer of nourishment and relaxation to your week. You can decide day by day, shaping your experience in the way that feels best for you.
We strongly recommend booking travel insurance that includes trip cancellation.
This protects you in case unexpected circumstances — illness, accidents, or family emergencies — prevent you from joining.
It also offers peace of mind while traveling.
About one month before the retreat, you’ll receive a detailed email with practical recommendations, such as what to pack, last logistical notes, reminders about flights and transfers.
The retreat center provides mats and props. They are basic. You can bring your own mat or a travel mat to place on top, if you prefer.
You can have a look at our cancellation policy here. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers unexpected changes or cancellations.
We may adjust the daily schedule if necessary due to local conditions or unforeseen events, always with the intention of offering the best experience.
We reserve the right of admission if a participant’s physical or mental condition may compromise their well-being or the retreat’s development, or in cases of disrespectful behaviour that affects the group.
In case of force majeure, Shama Retreats may cancel the retreat; in this situation, any payments made will be fully refunded.
Simply contact us at info@shamaretreats.com, we’ll be happy to answer any questions and help you decide if this retreat is right for you.
Call us at +34627419996 or write to info@shamaretreats.com and tell us what you are looking for.
Communicating and asking all the questions you need, is the best way to check if what we offer fits with what you want or feel like at this moment.