Guaranteed retraite with Sara Curadeau april 2025
Join us from tuesday 15 through 22 April 2025 in the desert in Morroco!
7-day trip from Marrakesh
In this retreat we practice yoga daily in combination with walking, where we embrace the beauty and silence of the desert. Our yoga sessions help you connect with yourself and the environment, creating inner peace and reflection. In the desert, adventure and simplicity come together with the most beautiful sunsets. The yoga sessions will be guided by Sara Curadeau.
The trip starts from Marrakesh to the Sahara Desert and back.
Meet Sara
Hi! I am Sara, an enthusiastic yoga teacher from Canada with a deep passion for movement, well-being and travel. As a kinesiologist, I have deep knowledge about the human body and the positive effects of physical activity on the body and the mind. In addition, I am trained in India as a yoga teacher and a Reiki master, embracing a holistic approach for health and balance.
I look forward to meet you in the peaceful environment of the desert and create a moment of peace and connection together!
Hatha Yoga
In my classes, I combine flowing movements with conscious breathing in a Hatha Yoga Flow. This not only helps to build strength and flexibility, but also to find inner peace and balance. My love for adventure and personal growth inspires me to guide others on their own path to well-being. Whether you are an experienced yogi or just starting out, I invite you to go on a journey of discovery together – both on and off the yoga mat.
You can check my website here.
What is included?
- Fully catered trip with all meals, tea, coffee and mineral water
- Guidance by an experienced Yogi teacher: Sara Curadeau.
- Guidance by an experienced local team during the entire trip.
- Private group transport from Marrakech, camp equipment and camels.
The retreat in short:
2 nights in a riad in Marrakech
5 nights in a desert bivouac
Average 3 hours of walking per day
2 yoga and stretching sessions per day
Detailed itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
Arrive in Marrakech and overnight in a riad in the heart of the medina.
Welcome meeting and opening circle on the roof of the riad, followed by free time for dinner.
Day 2: From Marrakech to the desert
Breakfast on the roof of the riad. Taxi transfer from Marrakech to M’Hamid El Ghizlane (7 hours drive with lunch and a stretching break on the way). Arrive in M’Hamid, meet the team of nomadic guides and leave for the first night under the stars in a palm grove on the edge of the desert. Evening yoga and stretching session, followed by a night in a tent or under the open sky.
Days 3 – 4 – 5 – : Desert Trek Desert Exploration
Discover the Palm Grove, the site of the Taragalte Festival, the Mausoleum and Sand Dunes of Sidi Naji, the Dunes of Erg Ait Ounir and the famous Erg Zahar, also known as the ‘Singing Dune’, which offers breathtaking panoramic views at sunset. Daily yoga and stretching sessions led by Sara, morning and evening. Camel caravan trekking, approximately 3.5 hours of walking per day at a leisurely pace. Immersion in nomadic traditions. Evenings by the campfire, storytelling and sleeping in tents or under the stars.
Day 6: Return to a permanent bivouac
We walk to a permanent bivouac where you can enjoy a traditional lunch, a refreshing shower and a comfortable bed. Evening yoga and stretching session. We end the day around the campfire and share experiences while enjoying traditional music. option 4×4 to fixed vaste bivouac for €20,00 per person
Day 7: From the desert to Marrakech
Wake up to a final sunrise after five nights immersed in the nomadic lifestyle.
Morning yoga session with Sara, followed by breakfast. Transfer back to the village, where vehicles await for the return journey to Marrakech. Refreshment and stretching en route, with a picnic lunch prepared by a local family. Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon. After a refreshing shower, a final yoga session may be offered on the roof of the riad. Free evening and dinner, followed by an overnight stay in the riad.
Day 8: End of the retreat
Departure
Price and conditions:
This fantastic retreat costs €994 per person
Early Bird price: €940 if booked before 20 March 2025
Included in the price:
✔️2 nights in a shared room in a riad in Marrakech
✔️Breakfast at the riad
✔️Taxi transfers between the airport and the riad (only if the group arrives together; 6 people per vehicle)
✔️Meals during the trek
✔️Meals on the way to the desert
✔️Bivouac accommodations (tents, sleeping mats, blankets)
✔️Daily yoga and stretching sessions (twice a day) with Sara
✔️Guidance and support from a team of local nomadic guides
Not included:
❌ Flights
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Private rooms in the riad (optional)
❌ Lunches and dinners in Marrakech
❌ Sleeping bag
Your choice: Basic Bivouac or Comfort Bivouac?
During our treks, you have the choice between two camping options: the Basic Bivouac and the Comfort Bivouac. Which one best suits your idea of adventure?
Our Basic Bivouac
Here everything revolves around the simplicity and purity of nomadic life. Depending on the size of the group, we set up one or more large communal tents, where you can sleep or take shelter in case of a sandstorm. For groups larger than four, we bring an extra tent that serves as a kitchen, where our team prepares fresh meals. We cook with as many local, fresh ingredients as possible, which we supplement during longer trips.
What can you expect?
- Water: Bottled mineral water for drinking and tap water from jerry cans for all other water use.
- Sleeping comfort: We provide you with a mattress and a blanket. Bring your own sheet bag or sleeping bag and sleep well under the stars, or if you prefer in a communal tent. 2 (3) person tents are also possible at an additional cost, see Comfort Bivouac.
- Sanitary facilities: Like true nomads, we use what nature offers us. There are no toilets or showers – that is part of the charm of the Sahara.
- Trekking: You can choose to walk yourself, or partly ride on one of the camels.
Our Comfort Bivouac
Would you like a little more luxury during your trip? Then the Comfort Bivouac might be something for you. You can choose from these extra options:
- Two-person tent: For more privacy, you can rent your own tent in our base camp. Sun-resistant, so cool and nice and dark.
- Fixed base camp: Spend the night in one of the fixed camps in the Sahara, where you have lockable houses or tents (for 2 to 4 people) with fixed beds, sheets, and blankets. Often there is even lighting! A large communal tent for eating and socializing. There are toilets, showers, and in the evening we make music by the campfire.
- Private camel: Then you can join your trip on ’the ship of the desert’, as camels are also called.
- Extra support: Do you want to outsource more? Then our team can be expanded with extra cooks, guides and camels. This way you can fully enjoy yourself while they do the work.
- By 4×4: You can choose to make the trip (partly) with a 4×4.
