Join Jennifra Norton for a bucket list, 7 night/8 day yoga retreat and cultural exploration of Morocco.

Morocco is one of the most culturally rich and interesting places in the world. Bordering the Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, Morocco’s vast and diverse landscape features ancient cities, stretches of empty beaches, and stark deserts and mountains touched by Berber, Arabian and European influences.

Our Morocco trip is unique as you will not be staying in one location, but rather traveling to two different cities, Marrakech & Essaouira, which, in our opinion, represent the “must see” highlights of Morocco.

Our days will be curated to allow enough time to explore Morocco and ourselves. Daily rejuvenating yoga and meditation practices will be led by Jennifra.  Also included are five of our most popular excursions: a guided walking tour of the Marrakech medina, a history & walking tour of the Essaouira medina, a women's Argan oil cooperative tour, a Moroccan cooking class, and of course, a beach camel ride. 

There will also be plenty of free time to explore (and shop!) the cultural walled cities of Essaouira and Marrakech, partake in optional excursions like visiting palaces, museums, botanical gardens, or even ATV tours, and book massage and hammam treatments. Make sure to scroll all the way down to the itinerary below for more trip details.

About our Accommodations: 

We will stay at a centrally located riad in Marrakech, and at the lovely and peaceful 4 star Essaouira Lodge in Essaouira, which is located a short 15 minute free shuttle ride from the medina and beach. 

We have both single and double occupancy bedrooms with private and shared baths available. Please read on below for retreat package descriptions. 

Here's how you can get started...

ALL RETREAT PACKAGE PRICING IS PER PERSON.

A 500 Euro deposit is required to reserve your spot on this retreat. Your trip balance is due 120 days prior to departure and will be broken into monthly automatic payment installments upon registration, if desired. If you have any questions about room types or the retreat in general, please email the logistics team at SolSeed Retreats and they can help you out: info@solseedretreats.com. 

Please read on for important info on: 

What is Included, What is Not Included, Trip Activity Level, Passport Requirements & Optional Immunizations, Our Cancellation & Refund Policy, and Required Travel Insurance. 

• 7 Nights / 8 Days Premium Accommodations at a riad in Marrakech (2 nights) & at Essaouira Lodge in Essaouira (5 nights)
• All breakfasts and dinners (no breakfast on arrival day, or dinner on departure day)
• 3 group lunches (no lunch on arrival or departure days, or on your three free days)
• Daily rejuvenating yoga and meditation practices led by Jennifra
• Airport Transfers: From Marrakech airport to hotel, and back to Marrakech Airport from Essaouira. 
• Guided walking tour of the Marrakech Medina
• Guided history & walking tour of the Essaouira Medina
• Women’s Argan Oil Cooperative Tour 
• Beach Camel Ride
• Moroccan Cooking Class
• All Transportation associated with included group excursions 
• All Taxes & Base Gratuities 

• Roundtrip Airfare to Marrakech (RAK) 
• Additional excursions or cab rides
• Massage and Hammam treatments
• Alcoholic Beverages
• One lunch in Marrakech and two lunches in Essaouira
• Required Travel Insurance

Arrival Date: Saturday October 18th, 2025

Arrival Time: Arrive between 10AM and 6PM Morocco time to take part in included group transportation from the airport to our hotel in the Marrakech medina, where we spend the first two nights of the retreat.

Arrival Airport: Marrakech Menara Airport

Airport Code: RAK

Note: If you arrive before 10AM or after 6PM, we can arrange a driver for you for an estimated cost of €20, which will be payable directly to your taxi driver. If you plan to arrive an entire day or more early, we can help with hotels and transportation. Our first scheduled event on Saturday is a group dinner in the hotel at 7:30PM, so please arrive by 6PM to ensure you make dinner.

Departure Date: Saturday October 25th, 2025

Departure Time: Please only book flights that depart AFTER 11:30AM as we will be making the 3 hour drive from Essaouira to the airport that morning.

Note: If you book a flight that departs prior to 11:30AM, you could incur additional costs of as much as €125. 

Once you have booked your flights, please forward your itinerary* to travel@solseedretreats.com. 

*Dates, times, and flight number of arrival and departure must be provided. 

We rank this itinerary as Activity Level 2- Relaxed.

Activity Level 1 - Easy: Expect only short walks, and short flights of stairs.

Activity Level 2 - Relaxed: Expect short walks, slight inclines, and sustained activity for only a few hours.

Activity Level 3 - Moderate: Expect slightly longer walks, and activities that correlate to a semi-active lifestyle. Participants should be comfortable with half days of touring, and walking up and down steeper inclines.

Activity Level 4 - Active: Expect longer walks, steeper inclines, and 4 - 6 hours of sustained activities, with appropriate rests. To take advantage of all the offerings, folks should lead an active life style.

Activity Level 5 - Challenging: Expect vigorous walks, hikes, kayaking, etc. Participants should be experienced in outdoor activities, and know how to prepare for, and endeavor upon full day adventures in the wild!

If you have any questions or concerns about this itinerary's Activity Level, please contact info@solseedretreats.com for more details prior to registering. 

You must have a valid passport to travel to Morocco. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 6 months after the end date of your retreat.

There are currently no vaccination requirements to enter Morocco. For recommended optional immunizations, see more info here. 

All retreats include a €500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. 

Additional balance payments made are refundable up to 120 days prior to the retreat start date. SolSeed must receive an email at info@solseedretreats.com requesting cancellation prior to 12:00AM on this date in order to secure a refund of additional balances paid. The initial €500 deposit remains non-refundable and non-transferable. All balances paid are non-refundable and non-transferable within 120 days of the retreat start date. 

SolSeed Retreats can only make an exception to these terms if:

1. The host government forbids us to visit as tourists.
2. The host government forbids our vendors from hosting us as tourists.
3. The US government forbids us to travel to the host country as tourists.

If SolSeed must further postpone or cancel the trip for any of the above reasons, all registrants will receive a refund of all deposits paid less €200.

The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.

Most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. The travel insurance will also demonstrate to the host country that you are able to pay for any emergency services which may be necessary during your stay.

SolSeed is not authorized to sell travel insurance. Any offer to purchase travel insurance that you encounter during the checkout process are third party offers. You are free to select your own policy provider. If you would like to review options in a convenient online marketplace, we like what www.insuremytrip.com has put together. We have also had great experience with Trawick International and their customer service, and heard very good things from AAA and AMEX Members who have purchased their travel insurance through those respective agencies.

We strongly encourage you to speak with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs, and to clear up any questions you may have relative to travel insurance coverage.

If you'd like to read more about Travel Insurance and our suggestions, please visit this blog post: https://solseedretreats.com/travel-insurance-faqs/

After years of dabbling, Jennifra committed to an 8 week yoga course as a New Year resolution in 1999. That was the start of a fascination that continues today. She has dedicated many years to studying anatomy & physiology, biomechanics along with Ayurveda, yoga philosophy and pranayama (breath mastery). 

In addition, maintaining a clinical neuromuscular therapy & traditional Thai massage practice provide a keen knowledge of the body. This depth of knowledge allows Jennifra to provide a safe, practical and enjoyable experience for all practitioners. 

Jennifra is a certified Kripalu yoga instructor, trained at the Kripalu Center in Lenox, MA. She also draws on the vast experience of studying with master teachers in the Iyengar tradition.In her classes, Jennifra invites her students to practice compassionate acceptance of themselves and to find physical well-being and calm through yoga.

Past Retreat Participant Review:

Between the eye popping natural beauty, the hikes and soaking in hot springs then swimming in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean I was enthralled. 

The boutique hotel was lovely and cozy, then the great yoga practices and fun company, I returned home full of gratitude and ease. Highly recommend both Jennifra and SolSeed.

Andrew F.
5 stars

Our trip will begin in the culturally rich city of Marrakech. Nestled in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, Marrakech was founded as a city in 1062 AD, and is world renowned for its souks  (markets) and medieval maze-like streets, stunning mosques and palaces, relaxing hammans (Moroccan baths), delicious food, and much more. A perfect place to assimilate and integrate into life in Morocco, we will spend our first two nights here, before heading to the walled coastal city of Essaouira on Day 3 of our trip.

After a scenic drive through the Moroccan country side, we will arrive at the coastal city of Essaouira. Nicknamed the Pearl of the Atlantic, this cultural city is famed for its rich music and arts scene, and was home to many famous artists and musicians (Janis Joplin, Jimmy Hendrix) in the 60’s and 70’s.

The old walled-in medina boasts some of the finest handmade arts and crafts, as well as all of the traditional colors, aromas, music and spices of Morocco. Essaouira features great restaurant options, and tons of fresh seafood. A large crescent bay, with calm waters and consistent winds, sits just south of the walled city, and has attracted wind and kite surfers, and beach-goers, for decades. The souks (markets) of Essaouira are an incredible place to get your shopping done, and will allow you to bring a taste of Morocco back home with you.

We will stay at the beautiful Essaouira Lodge, an approximately 15 min drive from downtown Essaouira, set peacefully amongst argan and olive tree orchards. This retreat center features a heated pool and lounge area, restaurant and bar, a dedicated yoga studio, and private villa. 

During our 5 nights in Essaouira, we will have two free days to explore this remarkable city, as well as two days in which we will schedule some of our favorite excursions, including a beach camel ride, Moroccan cooking class, a guided history & walking tour of the Essaouira Medina, and an organic argan oil cooperative tour.

(Drive time from Marrakech to Essaouira ~ 2.5 hours)

On the morning of our last day, we will depart from Essaouira back to Marrakech, where return flights home await. Retreaters can of course extend their stay in Morocco from here - perhaps venturing to the Sahara Desert or to northern points. This is also a wonderful opportunity to tack on a night or two in Europe, where your flight home to the US will likely stopover. 

(Drive time from Essaouira to Marrakech ~  2.5 hours)