Overview
Join us for 7 nights of blue skies, yoga, a sunset desert dinner, a hike in the Atlas mountains and more. We have held retreats here for a few years now and have guests who keep coming back here with us - it's magical. We are staying in a beautiful, quiet retreat hotel, tucked away from the hubbub of Marrakech on the outskirts of a quiet Berber village. Meandering corridors and courtyard paths lead to authentic, comfortable rooms with fireplaces and en-suite bathrooms. We will be practicing yoga on the rooftop, with views of the snowcapped Atlas Mountains around us, or in the large, light studio twice a day. There are two pools to float around in, secret terraces, beautiful gardens, tortoises roaming around, fountains and lots of quiet, hidden sunny corners for relaxing and reading. There is also an on-site spa, offering a range of relaxing massages, hammams and other treatments. We have three adventures included - an optional trip to the souks (markets) in Marrakech with lunch on a rooftop, a three course sunset dinner in Agafay desert and a guided hike and picnic in the Atlas mountains.
Highlights
Twice daily yoga - vinyasa, yin, restorative, nidra and meditation with Jenny Clark, founder of The Wild Times
8 days / 7 nights accommodation in a beautiful traditional retreat hotel
A three course sunset dinner in the desert
A luxury picnic and hike in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains
Delicious meals and refreshments
An optional trip to the souks of Marrakech
Hosts
Our retreat hosts bring a wealth of experience, love and care to all of our retreats.
Jenny Clark
Jenny is a yoga teacher, paddle board instructor, writer and Founder of The Wild Times. She has created and held over 80 retreats across the UK and in Morocco, Italy, Sweden and Greece.
Jenny always aims to create a very relaxed, non-judgemental environment on her retreats, where guests can connect to themselves, to others and to nature. She teaches and blends together a range of yoga and meditation styles; vinyasa, mandala vinyasa, yin, yoga Nidra, paddle board yoga.
In her classes you'll find a 'you do you' attitude, a focus on feeling into your body, belly and heart over creating shapes, options for different levels of yogi, a sense of humour and practices themed around the natural elements, with poems and meditations too.
Megan Westerman
Meg is a wonderful retreat host, chef and assistant on many of our retreats (and also happens to be our Founder Jenny’s sister!)
Megan has been an integral part of our retreats from day one, from Morocco to Sweden and to almost all of our retreats across the UK, and wear many hats, hosting floristry workshops, lighting fires, making brownies or organising everyone’s activities and looking after all of our guests.
When she’s not at The Wild Times, she’s also a chef, as well as a primary school teacher. She is often found out on the water somewhere, wakeboarding or paddleboarding, or travelling around Europe in her van.
Schedule
Example Schedule | Schedule subject to change / going with the flow. Do as much or as little as you like.
Previous
Next
Saturday
Arrive anytime from 3pm to check in, unpack and relax
5.30pm: Opening circle
7.30pm: Dinner
9pm: Yoga Nidra
Sunday
7.30am: Help yourself to tea, coffee, fruit
8.30am: Vinyasa yoga, meditation
10am: Brunch
1.30pm: Lunch
5.30pm: Yin yoga
7.30pm Dinner
Monday
7.30am: Help yourself to tea, coffee, fruit
8.30am: Brunch
*Optional trip to the souks in Marrakech*
5.30pm: Yin yoga
7.30pm Dinner
9pm: Yoga Nidra
7.30pm Dinner
Tuesday
7.30am: Help yourself to tea, coffee, fruit
10am: Vinyasa yoga, meditation
10am: Brunch
2pm: Lunch
5.30pm: Yin yoga
7.30pm Dinner
Wednesday
7.30am: Help yourself to tea, coffee, fruit
8am: Vinyasa yoga, meditation
9.30am: Brunch
*Adventure to the Atlas Mountains*
7.30pm Dinner
Optional Yoga Nidra after dinner
Thursday
7.30am: Help yourself to tea, coffee, fruit
8am: Vinyasa yoga, meditation
9.30am: Brunch
2pm: Lunch
*Avdenture to the desert for a sunset dinner*
Friday
7.30am: Help yourself to tea, coffee, fruit
8am: Vinyasa yoga, meditation, closing circle
9.30am: Brunch
2pm: Lunch
5.30pm: Yin yoga
7.30pm Dinner
Saturday
7.30am: Help yourself to tea, coffee, fruit
8am: Vinyasa yoga, meditation, closing circle
9.30am: Brunch
12pm: Check out and head to Marrakech, or relax by the pool until it's time to head to the airport
What's included
What's Included
Seven nights, 8 days accommodation in a beautiful, peaceful retreat hotel with two pools and a hammam.
All meals, snacks + hot drinks at mealtimes
15 x 1/1.5 hour yoga classes
Daily guided meditation on the rooftop
A 2.5 hour hike from a Kasbah in the Atlas Mountains with a picnic lunch
A three course luxury sunset dinner in the desert
An optional shopping trip to the Marrakech souks (minibus transfer included)
Transfers to and from both adventures (desert & mountains)
A luxury goodie bag
What's Not Included
Transfers to and from the airport
Optional lunch in the Souks
Any extra transport or taxis you may wish to get to and from Marrakech
Extra spa treatments available - hammams, massages, facials and more
Travel insurance - please make sure you have it upon booking
Tickets
Shared Twin Room for One
Share a twin bed en-suite room with another guest on the retreat
$2,210.67/pp
Double Bedroom for One
Solo occupancy of a double bed en-suite room
$2,626.47/pp
Double or Twin room for Two
Double or Twin en-suite room for two guests to share together
$2,626.47/pp
Gallery
Location: Morocco
Marrakech is a particularly amazing, colourful place
It has everything from fashionista Yves Saint Laurent's beloved gardens to Jemaa el Fnaa, the ancient square that was a trading ground from bedouins from the Sahara desert, to the busy, vibrant souks, peaceful hidden riads and rooftop restaurants.
Our retreat place is just 25 minutes away from the hubbub of Marrakech, in a tiny Berber village with views of the Atlas Mountains. The desert, with camels and sunset dinners is 40 minutes away, and the beautiful, rugged Atlas Mountains just over an hour away.
(I spent the first 7 months of the first lockdown living out in Morocco, and it's a country I love and keep returning to! It is so colourful, beautiful and varied, with over 300 days of sunshine a year. - Jen)
There are direct flights from the UK to Marrakech with British Airways. I'd also recommend perhaps staying for a night either side in a riad in the medina to experience a little more of Marrakech if you like! We can give you recommendations of places to stay and things to do once you've booked.
Trip Tips
Do
Settle in and start the retreat with mint tea and a delicious dinner on Saturday. Our first few days are all about grounding and resting, with an adventure into the Atlas Mountains and included beautiful picnic. There is an optional trip to the souks for shopping, mint teas on rooftops and exploring the square. Tuesday evening will take us to the rocky desert of Agafay for a three course sunset dinner under canvas. There will usually be two yoga classes a day, including dynamic vinyasa in the morning, calming yin before dinner and a couple of restorative yoga nidras (sleepy yoga!) before bed. This is dependant on the other activities we have - on some days if there are trips we might practice once. The yoga sessions are themed around the natural elements, bringing the qualities and strengths of nature into your practice and life. All activities are optional but encouraged, so you can nap, read or swim and explore - it’s completely up to you. The Wild Times is always a guilt-free, judgement free zone - this is your time! Our venue can help you organise private taxis to Marrakech if you'd like to explore more. Otherwise, have a massage, lounge around the pool or a small siesta...
Stay
Our beautiful venue is a haven of peace and quiet that will have you feeling relaxed as soon as you arrive. Set in the tranquility of a Berber Village with a backdrop of the Atlas Mountains and the distant twinkle of the medina, meandering flower-lined paths lead through scented gardens and secret courtyards to exquisite A/C ensuite bedrooms, all beautifully furnished in the local style. The bedrooms are spacious and all have fireplaces, hairdryers, towels, toiletries and dressing gowns. The hotel has two pools (one heated, one refreshing!), beautiful gardens, secret courtyards and rooftops, sunny balconies and more, so you can always find a peaceful spot to relax in. There is a large dining room with a big fireplace, and a large terrace overlooking the pool and the sunset where we will eat most of our meals and often have a pre-dinner sunset drink by the fire watching the sunset. Rooms will be allocated on a first-come first-serve basis. They are a mix of twins and doubles, and there are also a small number of larger suites available for an extra cost, email us for details and availability.
Eat
Breakfast includes delicious home-made juices, honey, yoghurts, pancakes, cheeses, locally made breads, fresh fruit salad and cereals will be served after the morning yoga class. Omelettes and eggs are available as an added extra for around £2/3. Then we'll have a healthy and generous salad buffet lunch with around 10 delicious salads to choose from, with bread and fruit available too. Evening meals will be traditional North African dishes created by the resident chef and his team, with vegetarian or vegan options available on request. Tea and coffees are included at meal times, extra drinks and alcoholic drinks are also available to purchase. Any extra food or drinks will be added to your personal bill that can be settled at the end of the retreat.
Reviews
FAQs
Who is it for?
The Wild Times retreats are for anyone who wants to re-wild and relax. We welcome everyone of any ability - just come with an open heart and mind. To get the most out of our yoga retreats, we recommend taking part in at least 3/4 yoga classes before joining.
Do I need yoga experience?
Not at all! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just finding your yogi legs you are very welcome. If you have any questions, email us and we can always arrange a call with our Founder Jenny to find the right retreat for you.
Where is it?
The nearest airport is Marrakech Menara and our venue is about 30 minutes south.Transfers are MAD 125 (c.£10) in a shared taxi and MAD 250 (c.£20) in a personal taxi. We can organise for you when we have your flight times. These will be added to your extras bill at the end of the retreat.