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| On Hendrix's Trail, Morocco | Marrakech, Essaouira, Morocco.
| | Dates: Year-round | Cost: £595
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| This exciting yoga break offers an exceptional opportunity to practice yoga in the stunning surrounds of Berber Morocco. Morocco is that rare jewel: a modern nation swathed in vibrant history. Our trip takes us from the pink city of Marrakesh to bohemian Essouera on the Atlantic coastline, with the possibility to shop, ride a camel, windsurf, explore Marrakeh’s chic bazaars - or just revel in Morocco’s undiscovered beaches.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Marrakesh
Meet our tour leader and yoga instructor at our accomodation, the chic Riad Omar.
Day 2 - In Marrakesh
An early morning yoga session as the city wakes, followed by a visit to the bazaars and sights of the old town. Marrakesh is Morocco’s elegant southern capital, a city swathed in history and the exotic. Scattered through the old medina are picturesque riads, many now converted into boutique hotels, while each night the city’s famous djemma el Fna square erupts into a carnival of traders, witchdoctors, drummers and hawkers. The bazaar is littered with plush slippers, copper sinks, rare stones, spices and everything in between - or just lose yourself in fhte maze of narrow streets filled with the sounds, colours and smells of the exotic. In the afternoon there’s a chance to visit a beautiful (hammam), followed by evening yoga class.
Day 3 - Travel to Sidi Embarque
A morning yoga class before leaving Marrakesh. We drive through the coastal tableaux of rippling hills that lead towards Sidi Embarque, a vast, empty and undiscovered Altantic beach. Our charming riad is the home of a local scultpor: with camels hunched under olive trees and gnarled shepherds tending their goats, Sidi Embarque is gloriously isolated and has almost no tourism so it’s the perfect spot for our two days here. Evening yoga class overlooking the sea.Day 4 - By the Atlantic at Sidi Embarque
As well as our yoga there’s plenty of time to explore the ten kilmotres of beach adjacent to our riad. There are no other buildings at all on this stretch of coast, so it’s a perfect opportunity for a full days relaxation and soaking up the sun. As well as yoga there’s the chance to visit a local waterfall, followed an evening yoga class on the beach.
Day 5 - Travel to Essouera
A morning’s yoga class before travelling to Essouera, Jimi Hendrix’s favourite haunt in the 1970s. We stay at the Riad el Medina, Hendrix’s old pad, now refurbished into a glorious 3-storey town house. Hendrix loved Essouera’s café society and the town’s French influence is still strong. Battered Renaults potter past small eateries serving pain au chocolate, café au lait and tasty baguettes. Essouera is still famous for its artistic flair: hidden alleys reveal art shops and galleries, while the town is world famous for its seafood cuisine. Evening yoga class as the sun sets.
Day 6 - In Essouera
After a morning class there’s the chance for a full day’s exploration of the town. Inside the Old Town’s walls there’s art, carpets and traditional metalwork and a a bustling market selling fuits, fish and other goodies. A vibrant port still hums with the sound of fishing boats while along the beach the tangy breeze means Essouera is home to some of the best wind and kitesurfing in the world. Evening yoga class.
Day 7 - To Marrakesh
After a morning’s yoga class we say goodbye to the sea and head inland again and back to Marrakesh. On arrival to the city we check in to the hotel and the rest of the day is free for more personal exploration of this fascinating city.
Day 8 - tour ends
| Flight and Travel Details
Includes: all accomodation and yoga instruction, transport, services of Yoga Travel tour leader, carbon offsetting and free yoga mat bag and carpet
Doesn't include: flights or optional activities such as camel riding.
| Booking Details
visit http:/www.yogatravel.co.uk or call 0870 350 3545
| Other Information
For all bookings we offset the carbon dioxide emitted by your flight by planting trees or investing in alternative energy projects. All Yoga Travel clients also receive a free yoga mat bag and yoga carpet.
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Marrakech, Essaouira,
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Yoga Travel
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