Morocco 2025 Retreat Debut
“The most peaceful place imaginable to practice yoga” – The Guardian
I am excited to share with you an amazing seaside yoga venue in Morocco.
Set against the backdrop of stunning landscapes, Villa Mandala provides the perfect environment for a transformative yoga experience. With a focus on mindfulness and spiritual well-being, you will be guided through daily yoga sessions, meditation, and breathwork practices that will help you tap into your inner peace and calm. The peaceful private villa is located on Banana beach in Aourir. The yoga shala, high on the roof top of the villa, is surrounded by fantastic views of beach, ocean and mountains. It has a wooden finish throughout and is surrounded by glass doors that can be opened wide for an airy feel on warmer days for an unforgettable yoga practice.
The 9 beautiful bedrooms are authentically decorated, sprinkled with trinkets and designed to a theme. There are 4 spacious ocean front bedrooms, 4 mountain view rooms and 1 downstairs garden room. All bedrooms are en-suite except 2. The 2 non-en suites share a bathroom between them and there is an additional bathroom on the ground floor. All rooms are available as single, twin or double rooms. 2 of the rooms can accommodate up to 3/4 guests.
Colourful flowers provide shade for the front terrace and outdoor dining area and there is plenty of space on the sweeping sun terraces for relaxing with a book or lazing by the ocean front swimming pool. The indoor lounge & dining area looks out onto the pool and Banana beach. It is light, airy and perfect for relaxing and reading a book after a day in the sun, surf or exploring. It is a great place to meet and socialise with your fellow yogis.
All meals plus afternoon tea and cake are included as part of the retreat. For breakfast and dinner, guests are invited to feast together at sharing tables located on the terrace overlooking the ocean or indoors at the dining tables in the lounge area. For lunch, the venue provide a packed lunch for you to eat wherever you decide to spend your day.
The food is so special at Villa Mandala – the chefs prepare delicious vegetarian food made from local seasonal ingredients. The menus are inspired by a delectable mix of Moroccan and international ingredients and recipes. Meals are balanced and nutritious – with many indulgent treats too!
Whether you want to take a relaxing stroll through the gardens, indulge in a traditional hammam spa treatment, or simply lounge by the pool with a good book, Villa Mandala has something for everyone.
VENTURE FURTHER
In between sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the local area and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Morocco.
Aourir (Banana Village) is a 10 minute walk from Villa Mandala with a few coffee and food shops.
Taghazout is a colourful characteristic fishing village, famous for its great surf and laid-back friendly atmosphere.
The venue is 20ms from Agadir and 45km from Agadir International Airport.
The area immediately surrounding the villa has beautiful sea views. The beach directly outside the villa is not suitable for swimming or sunbathing but a 10-15 minute walk will bring you to a lovely beach to relax on.
Even further afield spend a day in Marrakech or Essaouira.
Here’s what awaits you in Morocco:
+ A week dedicated to yoga, self-care, and healthy living
+ Flick the off button from the hustle and bustle of everyday life
+ Time to decompress your body and leave all your stresses behind
+ Your week’s appointment with body, mind, and spirit to spend time with yourself
+ A fun and stimulating week with like-minded people who share your passion for yoga
+ Where everything is organized for you, nothing at all to worry about except which lounger to spread your towel on
+ Where you are part of a small community, to make some new friends or meet up with old ones
+ With the beach on your doorstep and the yoga classes on a beautiful roof terrace overlooking the ocean
+ Good food and wine, excellent company, and plenty of time in a stunning location
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
+ 2 daily yoga practices dynamic and challenging in the morning,
more meditative and relaxing in the evening.
+ Brunch, packed lunch and dinner every day.
+ Tea, coffee, mineral water and fruit on offer throughout the day.
+ Group transfer to and from Agadir airport
+ All yoga equipment including mats, blocks, straps, bolsters,
blankets and your personal yoga towel to use throughout the
retreat to optimize your yoga practice and minimize your luggage!
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
– Travel insurance essential
– Dinner Thursday evening as the chef has the evening off
– Any treatments, outings to nearby villages, surf lessons and surfboard hire
IN SUMMARY: a wonderful opportunity to unwind. The yoga, the delicious food, beautiful accommodation, the quiet location, wonderful sunshine, and the opportunity to find time to be with yourself will nourish the soul, relax the body and calm the mind. Turn homewards at the end of the week invigorated and centred!
PRICES: see attached spreadsheet which lays out the price of each room based on number of occupants and location. Rooms will be allocated on a 1st come; 1st served basis.
To book your place, a non-refundable deposit of £400 is payable on reservation; the balance is due 8 weeks before departure. Email lesisaacson@aol.com to reserve your place or ask further questions. When I confirm your reservation, I will supply you with my bank details.
See you in Morocco!
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