Moroccan Magic

Moroccan Yoga Retreat

Dates: 9th–14th February 2026
Location: Riad Marrakech & Luxury Desert Camp

Meditation, Integrated Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Mantra + Cacao Ceremony.

Join me together with my sister Leah for an unforgettable retreat in Morocco.

This six-day retreat is more than just a pause from everyday life—it's an opportunity to realign, reflect, and rise into your fullest potential. Through yoga, meditation, ceremony, and sacred connection, we’ll awaken deep energies within and journey toward wholeness, guided by the nurturing force of the Divine Mother.

What’s Included

Accommodation: 4 nights in a traditional Riad in Marrakech, 1 night in a luxurious Desert Camp (optional second night also available)

5 vegetarian breakfasts and 5 three-course vegetarian dinners

Morning mindful yoga practice, including Integrative Flow & Yin Yoga followed by deep relaxing Yoga Nidra

Afternoon sessions of meditation, pranayama, mantra & yogic teachings

Introduction to mantra & intention setting to deepen your practice

Group transfer to the desert camp

Morning group airport transfer from the desert to the airport (7:00–11:00)

Water, tea, and coffee throughout

Investment from €930 per person based on 2 sharing / €1500 single occupany

Not Included

Flights to/from Marrakech

Sacred Cacao Ceremony (€20)

Airport to riad transfer (€20)

Optional city tour (€20)

Optional lunches

Massages & spa treatments

Travel insurance (highly recommended)

The Riad

We have chosen the most divine Riad to spend our time. A calm and welcoming space tucked away in the lively Medina. With its traditional Moroccan architecture, peaceful courtyards, and rooftop views over the city, it offers the perfect balance between retreat and exploration.

The riad features a mix of single and shared rooms, each designed with care and comfort in mind. Expect handcrafted touches, soft textiles, and a relaxed feel throughout. Whether you’re travelling solo or with a friend, there’s a space to suit your needs.

Our camp is situated in the stone desert of Agafay, a serene and soulful escape surrounded by vast, open landscapes.

The luxury desert yurts blend comfort with simplicity. Each one comes with a private terrace and ensuite bathroom, offering a quiet space to unwind and reflect. Shared and single occupancy options are available, depending on your preference.

The heart of the camp is its desert yoga shala — an where we gather for breathwork, movement, and cacao under the shifting skies. From sunrise practices to starlit ceremonies, this is where the alchemy unfolds.

When you're not on the mat, take a dip in the pool, sink into the jacuzzi, or simply enjoy the silence and light of the desert. Meals are served on the terrace with views that stretch to the Atlas Mountains — nourishing, grounding, and made with care.

The Desert Camp

Retreat Sample Itinerary

A Typical Day on Retreat

Each day is gently structured to create spaciousness, reflection, and reconnection. While participation is encouraged, everything is optional—you’re free to honour your own rhythm.

07:00 – Tea, coffee & fresh fruit
08:00 – Morning yoga & yoga nidra
10:00 – Nourishing vegetarianbreakfast

Free Time
Enjoy the day at your own pace:

  • Relax by the pool

  • Journal or read in the peaceful riad

  • Book a massage or traditional hammam

  • Explore the souks or join an optional city tour (€20)

  • Reflect quietly or simply do nothing at all

17:30 – Sunset yoga or restorative practice
19:30 – Soulful three-course vegetarian dinner

Special experiences like the Cacao Ceremony (€20) will take place in the desert camp under the stars.

Arrival Day

  • Check-in from 14:00

  • 19:30 – Group dinner

  • 21:00 – Welcome circle & gentle grounding

Departure Day

  • No morning yoga

  • Breakfast from 08:30

  • Check-out by 11:30

The Food

Our retreat cuisine is as much a part of the journey as the yoga, the breathwork, and the stillness. Prepared with intention and care, each dish celebrates Morocco’s rich culinary heritage—infused with a unique blend of spices, flavours, and nourishing ingredients.

You’ll enjoy healthy and delicious vegetarian meals, lovingly crafted with passion and attention to detail. While all meals are plant-based, we can accommodate most dietary requirements upon request, including vegan and gluten-free.

  • Breakfast

    Breakfasts are a feast for the senses:
    – Moroccan yogurt with house-made granola, local honey, and seasonal fruit
    – A variety of traditional Moroccan breads served with Amlou, Atlas Mountain honey, seasonal jam, and cream cheese
    – Daily egg dishes and sweet treats such as homemade cake or waffles
    – Freshly squeezed orange juice, aromatic mint tea, and rich Moroccan coffee

  • Dinner

    Dinners are three-course, plant-powered experiences designed to ground, replenish, and delight. Expect warming tagines, vibrant salads, and a touch of sweetness to close the day.

    Both breakfast and dinner are included daily at the riad and the desert camp. Lunch is optional and available on request.

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The Yoga

The yoga will be a blend of mindfulness, breathwork, and gentle flow to create a deeply nourishing practice suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to seasoned yogis.

The emphasis is on presence over perfection, inviting each student to listen to their body, honour their limits, and explore movement with curiosity and compassion. The sessions will weave together dynamic sequences, restorative poses, and guided meditation to support both physical well-being and inner calm.

Through the retreat, we’ll offer a variety of sessions including flow, Yin, breathwork, and Yoga Nidra — all designed to awaken your body’s natural energy and deepen your connection to self.

Whether you seek strength, flexibility, relaxation, or emotional balance, Carla’s yoga invites you to journey inward and cultivate a lasting sense of peace and resilience.

The Spaces

  • The Terrace

    High above the city, this rooftop haven offers panoramic views and a soulful space for practice. The Terrace is especially magical at sunrise and sunset, where the call to prayer mingles with birdsong and golden light.

  • The Studio

    The indoor yoga studio is a calming cocoon away from the bustle of the Medina. With handcrafted Moroccan tiles beneath your feet, soft natural light, and a sense of stillness that invites presence, it’s the perfect setting for deep dives into breathwork, yoga nidra, and gentle movement.

  • The Desert

    There’s a different kind of stillness in the desert—a silence that speaks. The Desert Camp is nestled within this vast, lunar-like landscape, where golden light stretches for miles and the stars feel close enough to touch. Practising here is both grounding and expansive, a return to the source.

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On one of the days, you can choose to participate in a Sacred Cacao Ceremony, where Leah will guide you on a journey to connect with Mother Cacao.

Sacred Cacao Ceremony is a heart-opening, meditative experience that uses ceremonial-grade cacao to facilitate deep connection, reflection, and healing. Rooted in ancient Mayan and Aztec traditions, cacao has long been considered a sacred plant medicine, revered for its ability to enhance emotional well-being, creativity, and spiritual awareness.

The Sacred Cacao
Ceremony

Meet Your Hosts

Sisters united by a deep love for yoga, Carla and Leah have been devoted to their practice since their early twenties. Though their individual paths have evolved over the years, their spiritual journey has only deepened, strengthening their connection to both yoga and each other.

Carla Yoga

  • Carla is a senior Yoga teacher and Yoga Nidra Facilitator with over 20 years’ experience. After awakening Kundalini Shakti (a sleeping dormant potential force situated at the root of the spinal column) three years ago, Carla’s own personal transformation helped her to realise her life’s purpose to help others realise their divine potential.

Leah Martini Yoga

  • Leah is a Social Worker specialising in adult mental health, an EMDR Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Cacao Ceremonialist, Shamanic Practitioner, Trainer, and ESOL Teacher.

    With over two decades of yoga practice, Leah has studied under renowned teachers and spent five years in India, including three years living in the Isha and Sivananda ashrams. She holds a 200-hour yoga certification from Sandstone Yoga (Yoga Alliance) and has completed Yin Yoga training with Norman Blair.

    Leah has been deeply connected to cacao since 2015 and became an apprentice in 2018. In 2023, she was initiated into cacao ceremonies by members of the Tz'utujil Tribe in Guatemala, where she studied indigenous cosmology and traditional fire techniques. Alongside her cacao work, she has trained in various Shamanic and Animist traditions, including the Medicine Wheel, plant medicine, and Core Shamanic practices.

    As an EMDR therapist, Leah qualified in 2022 and currently practices within the NHS, offering trauma-informed support for grief, anxiety, and depression. She has been a Social Worker since 2013, working with individuals experiencing complex mental health conditions such as Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, and Personality Disorders.

    Her journey has taken her across the world, having lived and taught English in Ghana, Pakistan, Australia, and Thailand, enriching her understanding of diverse cultures and healing traditions.

You Will Be In Good Company

Want to know more?

Are you interested in joining us on this amazing adventure? If so then please get in touch and we can send you more details and pricing. You can read the full Terms and Conditions here.

Either fill out the form below or send Carla a WhatsApp message on 07797834482

 FAQs

  • This retreat is open to everyone irrespective of gender or experience. The only stipulation is that you are over 18. (We will be running retreats in the future for teenagers so keep a look out)

  • This question always makes us smile as yoga is a spiritual practice that has nothing to so with how flexible you are. As long as you have an open mind and want to be here then we are happy to welcome you.

  • You can travel to the retreat alone however the beauty of the retreat is that you don’t have to! If you are travelling from Jersey then Carla will guide you. If you are travelling from the UK you can meet up with Leah.

  • The desert camp is a 45 minute drive from the riad and we will organise a car to pick us up and take us. The price is included.

  • Yes you have to book your own flights however Carla has already researched flights and she will guide you and share the information once you have asked for more details.

  • You are welcome to dip in and out of the sessions as much as you like. This is your special time. We only want to enhance your experience.

  • You can bring as many people as you like. Let us know in advance as we could rearrange room set ups so that you can share as that could bring the price down for you.

  • I will share all the pricing in a the follow up email. I do this to protect all the work that goes into creating something as special as this.

  • Yes of course you can come if you are single. We will be your family and your friend for the week and forever after! It will be an amazing opportunity for you to practice self-love and discover the bliss deep within you.

  • Yes of course you can bring your other half. It will be an amazing experience for you both to deepen your relationship.

  • All the rooms in the riad and yurts have their own private bathrooms. with toilet and shower.

  • Yes you can pay in monthly instalments in advance of the retreat. Carla will send you more details.

  • Can I cancel my booking?
    Yes, but cancellation fees apply:

    If you cancel less than 120 days before the retreat, we will retain your deposit.

    If you cancel less than 30 days before the retreat, no refund will be issued.

  • There will be no refunds nor discounts for arriving late, leaving early, flight cancellations, travel delays or illness. For additional protection due to any unforseen circumstances, it is highly recommend that all participants purchase travel insurance at the time of booking the retreat.

  • Your booking is confirmed once we receive a deposit of £350. Until then, your place is not guaranteed. By booking, you agree to our terms and conditions.

  • Full payment must be made at least 45 days before the retreat start date. Payments are accepted via bank transfer, as detailed in your confirmation email.

  • Please inform us of any health conditions, allergies, or dietary requirements before booking. It is your responsibility to ensure you are fit to participate. If necessary, consult a doctor before attending.

  • You are responsible for listening to your body and stopping any activity if you feel discomfort. We are not liable for any injuries sustained during yoga sessions, swims, or other retreat activities.

  • Yes, if fewer than 75% of spaces are booked 30 days before the retreat, we may cancel. In this case, you will receive a full refund.

  • We reserve the right to make minor changes (e.g., a different yoga teacher or class times). If a significant change occurs, we will inform you as soon as possible.

  • No, our retreats focus on health and wellness, so alcohol consumption is not permitted in the riad. However, I believe you can purchase alcoholic beverages in the desert camp, which will be at your discretion. We ask that you remain respectful and adhere to our code of conduct while on our retreat.

  • Yes, but by attending, you agree that Carla Yoga may use photos taken during the retreat for promotional purposes.

  • The riad is conveniently located approximately 4.3 kilometers (about 2.7 miles) from Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), making it a short 15 to 20-minute drive, depending on traffic conditions. It’s about 20 euro for a private car.