Wild Thing (Balanced & Open) Retreat, Marrakech

Morocco is often referred to as ‘Maghrib - the land of the setting sun… the end of the world’, however, after organising my very first retreat there 8 years ago, it was an exciting new beginning for me (although I didn’t know it at the time!). I will never forget how I felt when I first arrived at Marrakech Menara Airport accompanied by a yoga teacher and 16 excitable ladies, I was captivated from the moment I arrived, how could somewhere so exotic (in my opinion) be such a short flight from the UK and so much warmer too.

Nestled in an old olive grove with breath-taking views of the Atlas Mountains, Peacock Pavilions is set in an 8.5 acre private estate, which enables you to embrace the wild woman in you and have your very own adventure, not needing to think about anyone else other than yourself for a few days, to breathe a little deeper, stretch a little further, restore some balance and open your mind and your heart to a new culture and new experiences.

Here’s a taste of what’s on offer:

Thursday 27th June

16.00: Check-in, unpack, unplug and relax by the pool

18.00 – 19.15: Restorative evening yoga session (Immerse yourself in a harmonious approach that incorporates the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual change that yoga can bring)

20:00: Welcome cocktail & dinner at Peacock Pavilions

Friday 28th June

08.30 – 09.45: Rejuvenating morning yoga session

09.45 – 10.30: Breakfast

10.30 – 11.00: Personal wellness mini workshop – part one

13.00: Light lunch and afternoon at your leisure

15.00: Transfers to Marrakech for a tour of the Majorelle Gardens & Yves Saint Laurent Museum

19.30: Dinner in the heart of the Medina to experience the vibrant food and magical atmosphere

21.30: Transfer back to Peacock Pavilions

Saturday 29th June

08.30: Breakfast

10.00: Transfer to ‘Les Bains de Marrakech’ for a 45 minute hammam experience and a 60 minute massage (when in Marrakech, a trip to a Hammam is a must in my opinion - followed by shopping and light lunch in the Medina)

14.00: Transfers back to Peacock Pavilions and afternoon at your leisure

17.30: Yoga session & personal wellness mini-workshop – part two

19.30: Sundowner G&T followed by dinner at Peacock Pavilions

Sunday 30th June

8.30 – 9.45: Final yoga session

9.45 – 10.30: Breakfast followed by a last dip in the pool, finish that final chapter and write up some new goals for yourself and your personal wellness.

Depart for home, hopefully feeling a little more relaxed with some new found friendships, ready to take on whatever comes next.

“What you actually get is something money can’t buy and a little bit of time out now and then, is incredibly beneficial”

Francesca Smith

Accommodation:

Peacock Pavilions is an incredibly stylish boutique Hotel, owned by a Designer and Humanitarian. It is listed in Forbes as 1 of 8 most chic hotels in the World and regularly hosts retreats for discerning guests from far and wide. The rooms are exquisitely decorated and furnished, so in addition to nourishing your body and mind while you’re here, you will also get some wonderful design inspiration for your own home.

What’s Included:

Accommodation is based on 2 ladies sharing an en-suite twin room (come along and enjoy quality time with a friend or maybe your sister or your mum) – return airport transfers to Peacock Pavilions and the Medina – a welcome cocktail on arrival – a minimum of 4 yoga sessions - 2 guided mini wellness workshops – a 45 minute hammam experience and 60 minute massage; 1.5 hour guided tour and entry to Majorelle Gardens; unlimited drinking water; tea; coffee & juices - delicious healthy breakfasts each day, 2 lunches and 2 dinners taken at Peacock Pavilions.

What’s Not Included:

Return flights to Marrakech - dinner out on Friday 28th June and light lunch on Saturday 29th. Once you have booked your flights, please let me know and I will coordinate transfers / lift shares, drop me a line at hello@ginandyinretreats.com - Once I have booked my own flights, I will also add the details here.

What’s the Cost?

£680.00pp based on 2 ladies sharing an en-suite twin room. To book your place on this retreat, I will require a deposit of £150.00pp which is non refundable. If you're interested in Single Occupancy, please drop me a line and I will check availability. If you would like to send payments in installments to keep this retreat viable for you, that is absolutely an option, or if you’d like someone to contribute to this as part of your birthday present, this is also an option too, just drop me a line at hello@ginandyinretreats.com

Insurance

Please ensure you have your own travel insurance for this retreat.

Bespoke Retreat

If this doesn’t sound quite right, or you’d like to host something like this for a group of friends or maybe for your family, drop me a line at hello@ginandyinretreats.com and we can discuss some ideas and work on something together.