Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime camel trekking and yoga retreat that takes you far beyond modern life and deep within yourself—deep into the vast, pristine Moroccan desert. This 8-day nomadic journey isn't your typical tourist itinerary—it's a raw and authentic exploration of the Sahara's most hidden corners, guided by true desert nomads who live in harmony with the land.
Daily morning and evening yoga sessions, featuring breathwork and yoga nidra meditation, are carefully integrated into the rhythm of desert life, offering a grounding and reflective practice amidst the calm of the dunes. Whether welcoming the sunrise with gentle movements or relaxing under a star-filled sky, yoga becomes a tool for deepening presence, processing the day's experiences, and reconnecting with one's inner landscape. This isn't just a retreat—it's an embodied experience of integration, where the desert, the journey, and the self begin to move as one.
This is more than a hike—it's a return to simplicity, rhythm, movement, and the ancient way of life. If you're looking for deep connection, natural beauty, introspection, self-discovery, and the freedom of the desert, this trip is for you.
Highlights:
Travel with authentic nomads and camels through remote Saharan landscapes.
Disconnect from modern distractions and reconnect with nature and yourself.
Daily yoga practices, Nidra meditation and Reiki treatments to reconnect you with your soul.
Camp under the stars in stunning and ever-changing desert settings.
Enjoy traditional Moroccan meals freshly prepared by your desert team.
Visit hidden oases, fossil beds and lost caravan routes.
An experience that leaves a lasting impact on the souls of the participants.
Daily itinerary:
October 2 – Welcome to Marrakech – The Door of Mystery
Arrival in Marrakech
Under the warm Moroccan sun, the scent of spices and orange blossom welcomes you. A friendly member of our team awaits to escort you through the bustling streets of Marrakech. This evening, you'll settle into a charming riad nestled in the old medina. As you sip mint tea by the soft glow of the lanterns, the sounds of Marrakech—distant drums, laughter, the call to prayer—begin your slow journey away from the modern world.
*Night in Marrakech*
October 3 – The sublime Marrakech
Enter the heart of Marrakech with your guide and let the city slowly reveal its secrets—from the golden minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque to the earthenware tiles and fragrant gardens of the Bahia Palace. Stroll through tranquil courtyards, retrace stories in the Saadian Tombs, and lose yourself in a labyrinth of wonders through the spice-scented alleys of the medina. After a rooftop lunch overlooking terracotta rooftops, the mood softens with a visit to the Majorelle Gardens—a serene dream of cobalt blues, rustling bamboo, and exotic flowers, once a sanctuary of Yves Saint Laurent. As sunset approaches, return to the medina for golden hour at Jemaa el-Fnaa, where drums, lanterns, and storytellers awaken the night.
October 4 – Through the mountains and time – Aït-Ben-Haddou – M'Hamid El Ghizlane
Departure from Marrakech early in the morning.
Crossing the High Atlas Mountains, discovering Berber villages, crossing the Tizi n'Tichka Pass ("Pass of Pastures") at an altitude of 2,260 m, and discovering the Ksar of Aït-Ben-Haddou. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this fortified village with ochre walls is highly representative of the architecture of southern Morocco and famous for filming.
The journey then continues through the Draa Valley, lined with palm trees.
Arrive in M'Hamid El Ghizlane in the evening. At the end of the village, the road ends. You are ready to enter the vastness of the Sahara!
October 5 – Ancient Rhythms – M'Hamid El Ghizlane – Sidi Naji
The nomadic team welcomes you to the permanent bivouac. The caravan sets off at the pace of the camels. You begin by crossing the palm grove of M'hamid El Ghizlane. Tea and lunch are served in the shade of the tamarisk trees.
The bivouac is set up between the dunes. All that's left is for you to admire your first desert sunset before plunging your eyes into the immensity of the Milky Way.
The night begins around the fire with a succulent meal and the traditional sand bread prepared by the nomads.
Enjoy the music, songs and dances of the “blue men”.
October 6 – Dunes of Echoes – Sidi Naji – Erg Zahar
The journey deepens into solitude. The dunes become higher, softer, more surreal. At midday, the golden waves of Erg Zahar rise around you—known as the “howling dunes,” where the wind purrs over the sand in a haunting song. The largest of these rises 150 meters. Below, the endless Sahara stretches like an ocean. As the sun melts into the dunes, you feel something ancient stir within you. Here, beneath a billion stars, everything unnecessary disappears.
October 7 – Forgotten Paths – Erg Zahar – Lhdibat – Kraat Jamal
This morning, the caravan crosses Lhdibat, a rocky area, to reach Kraat Jamal. Numerous tamarisk trees cover this part of the desert. Lunch is served in the tranquil oasis of the Draa Valley. The camp is set up in a place where dromedaries roam freely. You eat by candlelight, wrapped in blankets, listening to stories told in hushed voices under the sky.
October 8 – The circle is complete – Kraat Jamal – M'Hamid El Ghizlane
Your last morning in the desert is calm. The sky is soft with the sunrise, and the desert sends you a beautiful farewell. You return to Mhamid slowly, gently, as if waking from a long, sacred dream. The village seems almost strange after so many days of silence. You stop for the night at a comfortable permanent camp where you can shower, have a meal, and spend the night in a comfortable bed. You share a final dinner with your guides—a family now.
October 9 – The long road back – M'Hamid El Ghizlane – Marrakech
It's time to hit the road back to Marrakech. You get up early and leave the desert behind, but it doesn't leave you. When the palm trees outside the window fade and the mountains rise again, your heart is full. The rhythm of the road through the High Atlas Mountains brings you back to Marrakech, but you are no longer the same. The dust, the stars, the silence—they stay with you. Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon.
Price per person for 8 days: 1500 euros
This price includes:
- Marrakech airport transfers
- meals, overnight stays and accompaniment by nomads and camels during the trek
- breakfast (excluding dinner) for the first night in Morocco in a hotel
- daily yoga practices suitable for everyone
- Reiki treatments
- first and second night in a Riad in Marrakech
- all activities in Marrakech
- guide/cook and camel drivers (local guides)
- camel ride for children
This price does not include:
- international flights
- dinner at the hotel on day 1
- tips for nomads
- personal expenses
- personal supplies
- additional camel trek: €20/day
- last night in a Riad in Marrakech
About your guide
Brahim was born and raised in the desert; he knows it like his own backyard. He will be your organizer for contacts and information. He has been organizing traditional nomadic desert tours since 2017, introducing you to a rich new culture, including camel trekking, sandboarding, and sand bread. Their way of life is very simple and unique, having a profound effect on everyone who wants to broaden their perspectives and standards of living.
About Your Yoga Instructor
Originally from Toronto and now based in Montreal, Lisa is a community leader, yoga and fitness instructor, artist, and Reiki master healer. For Lisa, yoga and meditative movement practices are more than just exercise—they are pathways to spiritual connection. She blends a variety of techniques in her teachings, including pranayama, meditation, intuitive movement, Reiki, and mindfulness, to promote holistic well-being. Lisa offers a diverse range of mindfulness and movement practices, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin yoga, Yoga Nidra, Pilates, and Barre. An artist at heart, Lisa finds joy in creativity through movement and self-expression as a visual artist and writer. She believes that dance, yoga, creativity, and fitness are deeply intertwined, offering a way to connect more deeply with our bodies and selves. Passionate about travel and languages, Lisa thrives on connecting with cultures around the world and finding beauty and joy in every journey.