Morocco Retreat December 2026

Experience a restorative getaway with Maria Bird at Bab Zouina, a peaceful retreat at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, just 45 minutes from Marrakesh.
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Garden pathway lined with green shrubs leading to a house entrance adorned with hanging pink bougainvillea flowers and surrounded by various trees and plants.
A yoga instructor assists a woman using a wooden block for support while stretching on a blue mat in a yoga studio.

Iyengar Yoga

Our retreat will offer 25 hours of yoga throughout the week, including asana, rope work and pranayama. The week’s itinerary allows plenty of time to use the onsite swimming pool, Hammam and tennis courts. As well as opportunities for excursions including treks in the Atlas Mountains, Berber Market and onsite massage. Please note a minimum of one years experience of Iyengar Yoga is required.

Bab-Zouina

I’m very excited to be offering my next yoga retreat at the lovely Bab-Zouina, a little corner
of paradise, nestled at the foot of the Atlas Mountain in Ourika Valley just 45 minutes drive
from Marrakech. The centre has been lovingly built in traditional Moroccan style by its
owner Karim and offers a fully equipped Yoga Shala including ropes.
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During the week I will lead the retreat and guide you through a systematic practice including
asana, pranayama and restorative classes. The Schedule will be as follows:
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Arrival

Saturday 5th December
Afternoon/Evening

Woman doing a backbend stretch using a chair for support in a sunlit room during a yoga session.
Retreat Days

Sunday 6th - Friday 11th December

Mountain landscape with rugged peaks under a partly cloudy blue sky, viewed from a rustic stone shelter with a thatched roof and a small table with two chairs.
Departure

Saturday 12th December
Afternoon

Daily schedule:

Morning nuts, fruit and tea are available before practice.

  • 08:00 - 11:00, Asana Practice
  • 11:00, Brunch
  • 11:00 - 16:30, Free time for excursion or pool, hammam or massage
  • 17:00 - 18:30, Restorative/pranayama practice
  • 19.00, Dinner

On 8th and 10th there will be just one session of yoga in the morning with the afternoon free for optional excursions, Hammam, massage or just leisure time.

Registration will need to be done directly with Karim at zein.karim@gmail.com.

I will be informed of bookings via Karim.

Retreat pricing

  • €1,750 – Single private bath
  • €1,505 – Shared shared bath
  • €1,400 – Twin private bath
  • €1,295 – Twin shared bath
  • €1,050 – Triple

Pricing, includes airport transfers to and from Marrakesh, all meals - cooked with local produce and generally vegetarian, vegans can be accommodated and some food constraints with notice.

Activities come at an extra cost and can be booked on arrival at Bab-Zouina, anyone wishing to hike following the retreat can stay on for a night before commencing a three or four day Atlas mountain excursion and again this will need to be booked directly with Karim.

The pricing does not include flights or travel insurance.

Spacious room with wooden floor, arched windows, hanging lanterns, and a low seating area with red carpet and cushions.
Table set with Moroccan-style dishes including flatbread, fruit salad, orange juice, sauces, and a teapot under dappled sunlight.
Empty yoga or exercise studio with wooden floors, beige walls, ropes hanging on one wall, and arched windows with bars and flower pots.
Sunset with vibrant pink and orange clouds over a dense green forest and a small building with a chimney in the foreground.
Outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and straw umbrellas surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.
Wooden door with an arched dark window behind a black wrought iron balcony railing, framed by vibrant red bougainvillea flowers.
Outdoor rectangular swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas on the left, a large leafy tree in the background, and a tennis court to the right under a clear blue sky.
Mountain village with clustered mud-brick houses under a partly cloudy sky during golden hour.
For more details

Contact Maria:

mariayogalife@gmail.com