What guests ask before they come.

Is it safe to travel to Morocco?

Morocco is considered a safe country to travel to and it welcomed over 19.8 Million tourists in 2025 with Marrakech being the most popular destination in the country.

It may be a challenging destination for some travelers because of the aggressive harassment, frequent scams and petty crimes – but our local team will be with you to provide you with an authentic experience while shielding you from these experiences.

What is needed to travel to Morocco?

Most countries, including the EU nations, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and several in Asia, South America, and Africa, have visa-free access to Morocco for short tourist stays (typically up to 90 days), receiving an entry stamp upon arrival.

All you will need to attend this yoga retreat is your passport with a validity of at least 6 months. If you want to double check if you need a visa, visit this official government portal to confirm.

What is the best way to get to Marrakech?

The Marrakech Airport (RAK) has direct flights to more than 90 cities in 25 countries including most Europeans capitals. If flying from the US, you may either look for flight options via a European city or via Casablanca which has multiple direct flights to North America.

For round trip flights from Europe, you can expect to pay ~$100-$400 and from North America $800-$1500.

We will coordinate airport pick up and drop offs with each of you. Note that some of you may decide to come earlier and stay longer to experience Marrakech longer or to see other parts of the country. If so, we will coordinate pick up and drop off to/from your accommodations or train/bus station as needed.

What can I expect once I land at the Marrakech airport?

Once your flight lands in Marrakech, here is what you can expect:

• Go through the immigration booth where you will get your passport stamped

• Pick up any checked luggage and clear customs by putting all your luggage in the xray machine (note that drones are not allowed in Morocco)

• Walk outside the airport in the waiting area where someone from out team will be waiting for you to drive you to the villa where we will be staying

Are there any flexibilities regarding arrival and departure dates?

If you plan to arrive earlier or stay longer in Morocco. We are happy to coordinate with you to pick you up or drop you off at your accommodations in Marrakech on those days so you can join us during the retreat.

If you need recommendations on how to get to Marrakech from other cities, we are happy to help. Typically, the best option for travel between cities in Morocco is either to take the train (ONCF) or with one of the express bus companies CTM or Supratour.

Do I need yoga experience to attend this yoga retreat?

The retreat is designed for all levels. No yoga experience is needed. We will work with you to build you practice, and a yoga retreat is a great way to do that.

How many people are expected to attend the retreat?

The Morocco Yoga Retreat is designed to be small to really get the chance to connect with the teacher and your fellow retreat attendees. We typically have groups ranging from 8 to 12 people.

What are the accommodations like?

We will be staying in a luxurious traditional villa in the outskirts of the city of Marrakech (25mn drive from the center). The Villa has 8 bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. The Riad also has multiple common areas and a rooftop that are exclusively available to our group.

What will the typical day be like during the retreat?

The yoga retreat will consist of daily yoga classes at 8am with breakfast served at 10am. We will have coffee available starting at 7:30am each day. We will set our intention throughout the retreat to remain in silence until 10am each morning.

Each day will consist of activities and sight-seeing around Marrakech mixed with some relaxing time by the pool. We will also have afternoon Yin yoga classes on 3 separate days during the retreat.

Dinner is served each day at 7:30pm and we typically hang out and socialize each evening until around 10pm-10:30pm.

We will go over the exact schedule for the week during the opening ceremony and confirm the schedule for each day the evening before during dinner.

What kind of meals will be served during the retreat?

A rich Brunch will be served daily at 10am at the villa after yoga. Dinner will be scheduled daily at 7:30pm – depending on the day, we may either have dinner at the villa or out at a restaurant. We will typically have a mid-day snack around 1pm by the pool and there will be plenty of nuts, fruits and other snacks available on a self service basis throughout the day in the common area.

Meals will feature both Moroccan and international cuisines. Throughout the retreat, you will get the chance to taste a variety of typical dishes and explore the richness of Moroccan cuisine.

If you have any food preferences or food allergies we should know about, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your specific needs.

What is the weather Like in September in Marrakech?

The weather in Marrakech in September averages 29 C/85 F but expect the weather to be hot and dry, which will be a great opportunity to work on your tan in the rooftop and a great reason to jump in the pool at the villa as often as you’d like, just make sure to bring some sun screen.

What expenses will I be responsible for during my time in Morocco?

This retreat is all inclusive which means the cost of accommodations, activities, transportation, meals twice a day and snacks are all included in the price you pay for the retreat.

You are responsible for the cost of:

• your own flight

• any travel insurance you may need

• any gifts you wish to purchase

• other discretionary expenses

What forms of Payment are accepted in Morocco?

You may be able to use your credit card in certain restaurants, supermarkets and other establishments but for most shopping and other purchases in the old town, cash is the preferred form of payment (Moroccan Dirhams).

We recommend bringing with you a credit/debit card with no or low foreign transaction fees and some US currency which you can exchange while in Morocco. No need to exchange money at the airport or get Moroccan dirhams ahead of time, out team can advise on how to get the best exchange rate while in Marrakech.

Will my cell phone and data plan work in Morocco?

You should be able to use your phone for calls while in Morocco but additional fees may apply – Some cell phone providers provide special plans for international travel which you may want to look into but note that there will be wifi access in our accommodations we will staying at as well as in most restaurants we will be visiting so you should have access to the internet with the ability to make calls over wifi everyday of the trip.

Is the water safe to drink?

It is best not to drink tap water. Our team will arrange for drinking water to be available at all time in the villa as well as during local excursions.

What if I have an emergency during my retreat?

Our team will be on site and available 24 hours a day to assist you in case of an emergency.

What if I have additional questions about the retreat?

Please reach out to the organizing teacher or email team@moroccoyogaretreat.com and someone from our organizing team will get in touch with you to answer all your questions.