Join me for a 5-day luxury retreat in Morocco, where you’ll embark on a magical journey of inner peace and self-discovery.

Set in the enchanting city of Essaouira - a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its vibrant culture, historic charm, and coastal beauty - this isn’t your typical yoga retreat.

It’s a spiritual adventure like no other that you’ll treasure for years to come!

The Vibe

This retreat will take you on a magical journey of self-discovery.

Picture this:

✨ Daily sunrise and sunset yoga flows to energise your body, followed by deep meditations to calm your mind and awaken your soul.

✨ Delicious vegetarian meals prepared freshly every day by our in-house chef, plus a special evening dining out at a local restaurant.

✨ Yoga philosophy talks to inspire you on your spiritual path, along with journalling sessions for self-reflection, and fun art and craft activities to spark your creativity.

✨ Trips to explore Essaouira’s golden beach and medina, and indulge in a rejuvenating massage or hammam treatment.

✨ The perfect balance of quiet ‘me-time’ for you to unwind and relax, along with games, activities and sharing circles for you to connect and spend time with like-minded people.

The Villa

The retreat will be held in a gorgeous private luxury villa, just a 20-25 minute drive from Essaouira airport, the beach, and the medina.

Nestled in the serene countryside and surrounded by breathtaking views and argan trees, it’s the perfect place to disconnect from the outside world and immerse yourself in a sanctuary of peace.

With its breathtaking views, gorgeous Boho-chic living room, heated swimming pool, lush gardens, outdoor terrace with rooftop lounge, petanque court, and dreamy en-suite bedrooms, it’s got everything you need to completely unwind and enjoy the most blissful retreat experience!

Provisional Retreat Schedule

Welcome drinks & snacks
Explore the villa
Sunset Yoga Flow
Meditation
Dinner at the villa
Satsang : opening a treasure-chest of wisdom from Rumi
Opening prayers
Sunrise Yoga
Pranayama & Meditation
Breakfast
Trip to the medina
Massages & hammam (optional)
Lunch at the villa
Free-time
Evening Yoga
Dinner at the villa
Satsang : deepening your meditation practice
Games & Tea
Opening prayers
Sunrise Yoga
Pranayama & Meditation
Breakfast
Free-time
Lunch at the villa
Trip to the beach
Evening Yoga
Dinner at the villa
Satsang : 5 lessons from the Bhagavad Gita
Games & Tea
Opening prayers
Sunrise Yoga
Pranayama & Meditation
Breakfast
Art & crafts activity
Lunch at the villa
Free-time
Evening Yoga
Aum Chanting & Creative Writing
Dinner at a restaurant in town
Closing circle & retreat reflections
Breakfast
Checkout
Hugs & Departures

Retreat Rooms & Early Bird Offers

There are 4 beautiful, spacious bedrooms available at the villa, each featuring a king sized bed, a single bed, and an en-suite bathroom. All the rooms are absolutely stunning and designed for maximum comfort.

The pictures below provided by the villa manager showcase examples of some of the rooms, though the exact room you are allocated may vary.

The early bird offers listed are available until midnight on Sunday 15th December 2024 (subject to availability), and an £800 deposit is required to reserve your room.

Option 1 : I would like to book a private room for myself

Early Bird Offer : £2000

Full Price : £2400

Option 2 : I would like to book a room for myself and one other person to share

Early Bird Offer : £2400 (total room price)

Full Price : £2800 (total room price)

Option 3 : I would like to book a room for myself and two other people to share

Early Bird Offer : £2800 (total room price)

Full Price : £3200 (total room price)

The Food

Our local Moroccan in-house chef will prepare delicious vegetarian meals for us at the villa, crafted from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Vegan options will also be available during the retreat for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Examples of dishes that may be on the menu include vegetable tagine with couscous, aubergine roulade, beetroot carpaccio with a ginger, garlic, and honey glaze, falafels with tabbouleh, a hearty chickpea & lentil soup, and a refreshing fennel and apple salad.

Example desserts include lemon pie, tiramisu, and a Moroccan citrus fruit salad with spiced syrup!

For our final evening together we’ll head to a top-rated restaurant in the heart of Essaouira, and enjoy a 3 course meal. Dinner at the restaurant will be my treat, and one soft drink per person will be included.

What’s included

✅ 4 nights accommodation in a luxurious private villa in Essaouira

✅ Airport transfers (when you book the recommended flights)*

✅ Rejuvenating sunrise and evening yoga and meditation sessions

✅ Inspiring yoga philosophy talks, workshops, and creative activities led by Sheena

✅ Full access to the villa’s heated outdoor swimming pool, terrace, rooftop lounge, petanque court, and beautiful gardens

✅ Wi-Fi at the villa

✅ Delicious, freshly prepared vegetarian meals at the villa by talented in-house local chefs :

Snacks, refreshments, and a welcome dinner on arrival day.

A nourishing vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and dinner on days 2-4 - with the exception of day 4 evening where we will go for a special dinner at a local restaurant (includes a 3 course vegetarian meal and one soft drink per person).

Water, tea, coffee, and fresh fruit will be available throughout the retreat, and breakfast will be served on departure day.

What’s NOT included :

✈️Flights (and transfers if you don’t book the recommended flight)

🚗Taxi fares for activities and excursions (e.g. trips to the beach, medina and to the restaurant for dinner on the final evening)

💆🏻‍♀️ Hammams, massages and spa treatments

Flights & Transfers

Free airport transfers are included if you book the recommended flights listed above. Flights are currently very reasonably priced, with return fares from just £97!

I highly recommend booking your flights as soon as possible, as there is only one direct flight from London to Essaouira flying out on 25th March, and returning on 29th March. Essaouira airport is approximately a 20-minute drive from the villa.

Check-in is from 4 pm on Tuesday, 25th March 2024 (although the villa manager will try and arrange an early check is possible nearer the time). Check-out is at 10 am on Saturday, 29th March 2024, so the flight times suggested should work perfectly.

Please don’t forget to take out travel insurance to protect yourself against illness, emergencies, or any changes in your circumstances that may require you to cancel your retreat booking.

Room Bookings & Payments

If the vibe, energy and feel of this retreat resonate with you, I would love for you to join us!

The early bird offers are available until midnight on Sunday 15th December 2024 (subject to availability).

To reserve your room, a deposit of £800 is required for any room option.

The remaining balance is due by midnight on Sunday 16th February 2025.

Please make your deposit payment to the following account.

The deposit is non-refundable and acts as a down-payment towards your room booking. The remaining balance is due and payable on or before Sunday 16th February 2025.

- Account Name : Mrs Sheena Shah
- Account Number : 17871743
- Sort Code : 09-01-27
- Reference : Your Name + Surname Inital + Morocco (e.g. Sheena S Morocco)

Please read through the full retreat terms and conditions and cancellation policy here before making your payment, and remember to take out your travel insurance.

Once your deposit is paid, please email me with your preferred room option. If you are sharing a room, kindly provide the full name and email address of your roommate(s) so I can keep them updated with relevant retreat information.

Kind words from past retreat attendees…

“Love love loved the retreat. It exceeded what I needed from it. The yoga philosophy satsangs were really magical and you held this space so well for us. Ever so grateful for the special moments we all had together it will keep my cup filled for the weeks to come!"

~ Sonal
“It’s hard to put into words how special, calming and blissful this whole experience has been! Sheena’s pearls of wisdom throughout the retreat were so genuine and from the heart, and they've given me a lot of perspective. If you’ve never been to Sheena’s retreats please go! It will light up your soul”

~ Dikshali
"I loved the whole retreat - the yoga, the creative art, the journalling and the sharing. I feel like I have let go of so much that was stopping me from being who I really am inside, and the happiness it has brought me is an understatement. Life is magical, and I am ready to go back and conquer the word like a warrior. Sheena is an amazing soul, and everything she does for so many people is truly special!”

~ Minal
“This retreat has been full of joy, connection, and community. Before I arrived, I was burned out and I had let daily stresses get on top me. I now feel tranquil, light, and clearer-minded. The candle-lit yoga was a highlight to start the weekend, and I really enjoyed the group workshops. Sheena’s soul pours out a lot of love and wisdom, and the space is safe and free of judgement”

~ S. Mistry
“Hi Sheena, Thank you so much for encouraging me to come to the retreat! I don't think you will ever know how much you have helped me. It was a big step not knowing anyone, but having met like-minded people it has been amazing! This was so much more than just yoga and I enjoyed it all : the meditation, breath work, fire pit, art, cooking, walks, journalling and the mindful eating! I loved the letting go exercise too, although it was emotional it has also now brought so much clarity! I have taken away so many lessons from this retreat and really filled my notebook. I hope you continue these retreats, it was amazing!"

~ Reena

About Sheena

Sheena Shah is a dedicated yoga teacher with over 10 years of experience, passionate about helping her students become spiritual warriors both on and off the mat.

Out of approximately 15,000 yoga teachers in the UK, Sheena was honoured to be shortlisted as one of the top 10 in the OM Yoga Awards in three categories this year : Favourite Yoga Teacher, Favourite Retreat, and Favourite Yoga Teacher Trainer.

She was also a finalist for a SHE Award in the Health & Fitness category, in recognition of her commitment to empowering others to strengthen both their mind and body through yoga. Her work has been featured in Om Yoga Magazine, Women’s Fitness Magazine, and Lots of Yoga.

In November 2023, Sheena had the honour of teaching a yoga class at BBC Asian presenter Noreen Khan's retreat in Morocco, and she knew in her heart she would come back one day and host her own! After four sold-out UK retreats over the last 2 years and an incredible retreat in Portugal last month, Sheena is excited to bring like-minded people together again in March 2025 for this magical, soulful, and deeply transformative retreat experience in Morocco.

FAQs

It’s completely natural to feel this way!

One of the best things about retreats like this is the chance to connect with like-minded people who share your values and are on their own journeys of self-discovery.
If you're feeling a bit anxious about coming alone, please know that you’ll be surrounded by some of the kindest, most beautiful humans on the planet and will feel very welcome from the moment you arrive.

I’ll also create a WhatsApp group beforehand so you can meet your fellow retreat guests and start getting to know each other before we even get there!
A retreat packing will be sent to you three weeks before the retreat. Please remember to bring your own yoga mat, as it will be essential for our yoga sessions.
All meals at the retreat will be vegetarian, with vegan options available. If you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements, please let me know before booking, and I’ll check with our chef to ensure we can accommodate your needs.
Please find the full retreat terms and conditions and cancellation policy here.
If one person in a shared room decides to cancel while the other wants to go ahead, the following options are available:
1. If the person who booked the room needs to cancel:
  
  This person is still responsible for covering the full payment for the room per their initially requested option, as set out on this webpage and in accordance with the retreat terms and conditions and cancellation policy.
  
  This person can find someone else to fill their spot (if required) no less than one month prior to the retreat if agreed with Sheena, or the remaining participant(s) can choose to stay and switch to a single or double occupancy option (as applicable) and would be responsible for paying the single or double occupancy rate (as applicable).
  
  Any payment adjustments should be managed between the participants.
2. If the roommate (who didn’t book the room) cancels:
  
  The original participant(s) can either find a replacement(s) or cover the single or double occupancy rate (as applicable) to keep the room.
  
  Please find the full retreat terms and conditions and cancellation policy here.
Absolutely!

The yoga classes are designed to be suitable for all levels, so you’ll be able to join in easily (as long as you have no existing injuries or medical conditions).
If you do have any injuries, medical conditions, or if you're pregnant, please reach out to me before booking, so we can ensure this retreat is the right fit for you.
Feel free to reach out anytime at info@yogawithsheena.com — I’m here to help!