Soul-Care in Morocco: Yoga, Meditation & Dance in the High Atlas
Summary
Dance, move, play, and dive deep into your inner joy for well-being.
Why we love this tour
Calling all Soulful Beings Everywhere!
Join us on a nourishing journey of deep Soul Care immersed in the sites, sounds, and culture of Morocco. Our retreat themes will be woven into our activities in Marrakesh, the Desert Camp, and the High Atlas Mountains. We begin each day with centering, mindfulness, and journaling. Gentle yoga, mindful meditation and/or soulful bellydance daily will anchor us into our bodies and senses as we explore our inner nature amidst the exquisite surroundings.
We will journey from the bustling sites and sounds of Marrakesh, to the quiet glamor of the Desert Camp, and finally to our traditional Kasbah set amidst Berber life. The sequencing of our travels allows us to journey inward as we experience different landscapes around and within. Each day will offer opportunities to commune with the spaces we occupy, including customized guided hikes and immersions with local culture as well as other options. This is an immersive experience in the culture and nature of the surrounding area.
This retreat is part of Jeneen’s “Elemental Retreat Series,” which explores different aspects of our being using Nature as a framework and lens for that discovery. SoulCare explores our inner being through the element of Earth, and teaches us to be fully grounded and present for, with, and in ourselves, so that we may serve our highest potential in this life to benefit all beings everywhere.
Your yoga, meditation, and dance instructor will be Jeneen Piccuirro.
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Itinerary
- Day 1Arrival in MarrakeshParticipants will travel independently to Marrakesh, Morocco to be picked up at the airport. We'll rendezvous at our 17th-century traditional riad in the evening for a group welcome meal prepared for us at our riad.
- Day 2Marrakesh Food TourWe'll get acquainted with the wonderful world of Moroccan cuisine on this guided food tour. The other half of the day, you'll have free time on your own or accompany the guide to do shopping or more sightseeing.
- Day 3Marrakesh City ExplorationA guided tour will take us through the greater area of Marrakesh, visiting the exquisite Majorelle Garden and Berber Museum. We'll stop for a traditional lunch at a nice Moroccan restaurant.
- Day 4Free Day MarrakeshThe morning and afternoon will be yours to explore Marrakesh in more depth: walking the atmospheric streets, visiting palaces, shopping for souvenirs, and making your own culinary discoveries. In the evening we'll meet for dinner.
- Day 5Glamping in DesertToday we'll depart Marrakesh for the desert, stopping for lunch along way. We'll be "glamping" at a desert camp where we'll practice yoga, drink mint tea on our yurt's terrace, and enjoy looking up to the stars after a delicious dinner. Optional activities include: camel rides, massage, buggy tours, or horse riding.
- Day 6-8Kasbah du Toubkal in High Atlas MountainsAt the magnificent Kasbah du Toubkal we'll continue our transformational journey of deep Soul Care. Situated in Toubkal National Park, in the heart of the High Atlas Mountains, our spectacularly-located eco-retreat will offer the perfect sanctuary for daily yoga, meditation, and dance. Our Kasbah offers a beautiful garden, on-site restaurant, private studio for our practices, traditional rooms, large rooftop terraces and balconies, and outstanding panoramic views of the High Atlas mountain range. Each day will include a customized guided hike through the traditional villages and landscape of the region, meditation/journaling, deep release yoga, soulful bellydance, gentle restorative practices, and mindful community building within our group.
- Day 9Departure DayAfter breakfast, we'll say goodbye to our new friends at Kasbah du Toubkal and the mountain landscape we've fallen in love with. Transfer to the airport and flights home anytime after 3pm.
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Accommodation
Accommodation in Marrakesh will be at a 17th-century traditional riad for 4 nights.
One night will be spent glamping in a yurt at a desert camp.
Accommodation in the High Atlas will be at the magnificent Kasbah du Toubkal for 3 nights.
Kasbah du Toubkal is situated in the village of Imlil in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. It has been designated a National Geographic “Unique Lodges of the World”. Just 90 minutes from Marrakesh, the Kasbah is set on a hilltop in the Toubkal National Park below the towering flanks of Jbel Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa. Imlil and its surrounding valleys are a world apart from the bustle of the city and a place of peace and seclusion. This award-winning boutique hotel offers 14 comfortable en-suite rooms with a delightful garden and large terraces offering unparalleled views of the surrounding mountains.
**Prices based on single occupancy
**Double occupancy is available only when registering with a roommate. Use coupon code: “doubleyoga” when checking out for a $500 discount
Transportation
Airport transfer is included, and private transportation is provided to/from the Desert camp and Kasbah du Toubkal on check-in and check-out days.
Marrakesh pre-retreat Add-on
Details coming soon.
Photo credits: Kasbah du Toubkal:
Alan Keohane via kasbahdutoubkal.com and Peter Jung Divine-Flow Instagram: @pete.jung
Important Notes
Payment Schedule
Registration Due: April 1, 2024: $250
April 15th, 2024: 50% due
June 21st, 2024: 100% due
Cancellations and Refunds
If you must cancel your reservation for a tour and/or its extension, we will refund your payment, less the following fees per tour and/or extension:
| After: | Trip Cancellation Fee Per Person |
| April 1, 2024 | $250 |
| April 14, 2024 | 50% of trip price |
| June 21, 2024 | 100% of trip price |
If you cancel for any reason between April 1 and April 14th, 2024 you will receive a full refund minus your $250 deposit which can be applied to any of Unquote Travel’s trips (within 24 months).
Our policy is that no cancellations are permitted after June 21st, 2024. We require all participants to carry travel and evacuation insurance.
Yoga, Dance, & Meditation Instructor
Pioneer, visionary and artist, Jeneen Piccuirro leads creative, extraordinary classes, workshops, trainings, and events in the Washington, DC area, regionally, and abroad. Her joyful, loving approach will put you at ease even in the face of powerful and sometimes challenging personal work. Jeneen has been a dedicated artist, yogi, dancer, meditator and spiritual practitioner for more than 30 years. She has studied and trained in an amazing variety of modalities with many master teachers including Visual Arts, Sri Yoga, Pranayama, Pre-natal yoga, Bellydance, Tantric Dance, Mantra, Sound Healing, Subtle Energy Work, Chi Gong, Rites of Passage work, Girls Mentorship, and much more. Her superpower is weaving together multiple modalities into a seamless and cohesive unique offering that defies individual category but calls to mind the interconnectedness of many traditions and paths. She believes in supportive and nourishing practices that encourage you to explore the truth in the adage “less is more” and through this process, to come to more fully love and embrace your simply extraordinary life.