Join Souljourn Yoga Founder Jordan Ashley & yoga teacher & Reiki practitioner Joanne Silver for a 7‑night/8‑day transformative journey through Morocco. Together with Itran Travel, this retreat blends cultural immersion, adventure, & deep restoration, inviting us to slow down and return to stillness, to be held by the vastness of the Sahara and the quiet rhythm of desert life.

We travel gently through the dunes of Merzouga and Hassilabied, soaking in the landscape, the stories, and the silence that surrounds us. Days are shaped by sun and sand: morning yoga, silent dune walks, long meals, and shared time with nomadic communities who offer glimpses into their way of living. We gather beneath candlelight and stars, take part in traditional crafts, and even learn the art of Moroccan cuisine. From the quiet of the desert, we move into the vibrant heart of Marrakech, wandering the medina’s winding alleyways, colorful souks, & rich architecture.

Our journey begins at Caravan Serai Luxury Desert Camp, where elevated glamping tents with en-suite bathrooms and hot-water showers are nestled in a quiet pocket of the dunes, offering a peaceful retreat with golden sands stretching endlessly in every direction. From here, we continue to Riad Serai in Merzouga, a boutique oasis at the edge of the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes, blending refined comfort with authentic Moroccan charm. Suites feature traditional Saharan-inspired details, and the riad’s outdoor spaces and swimming pool provide the perfect place to rest and integrate each day. We then journey to Lodge Hara Oasis in Agdz, a serene palm-fringed retreat set along the lush Draa Valley at the edge of the desert. Surrounded by date palms and dramatic mountain backdrops, this intimate lodge blends contemporary comfort with traditional kasbah architecture, offering a peaceful setting to unwind and reflect beneath vast skies. Finally, in Marrakech, we stay at Riad Touda, tucked within the heart of the medina. Traditional Moroccan craftsmanship meets soft, earthy tones, and the riad opens onto a serene interior courtyard, a tranquil oasis away from the city’s energy.

In partnership with Association Amal, each participant’s $200 donation directly supports Amal’s vocational training programs, empowering women in Morocco with the skills and confidence to rewrite their stories. During our visit, we engage in a hands-on cooking class while learning about the organization’s impactful women’s empowerment initiatives.

There is no rush here. This is a space for reflection, relationship, and reciprocity, a space to be with yourself, with one another, and with the profound connection that arises when culture and community are honored with care.

A journey that lingers long after you return home.

Itinerary

Day 1: Desert Arrival & Grounding

• Depart for the desert from Errachidia, 10.30 am
• Arrival at Riad Serai
• Welcome tea and check-inLunch 
• Relaxation time
• ****Sunset camel trek into the dunes (or transfer via 4×4)
• Arrival at luxury desert campWelcome circle & sunset yoga
• Dune walk and guided journaling
• Group dinner at the campOvernight at Luxury Desert Camp
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Caravan Serai

Day 2: Embodiment & Creative Expression

• Early Morning Sunrise tea and coffee
• Optional silent dune walk
• Yoga in the dunes
• Leisurely breakfast
• Henna & Tahruyt workshop led by local women (textile art and Indigenous symbolism)
• Lunch at the workshop
• Rest and free time
• Traditional music and drumming by campfire with local musicians
• Group dinner at the camp
• Stargazing in the dunes guided by a local storyteller
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Caravan Serai

Day 3: Journey into the Dunes

• Leisurely breakfast
• Depart camp by 4×4
• Visit local nomad families and share tea
• Picnic lunch
• Check into Riad Serai
• Free time around the pool
• Optional guided walk of local gardens (learn about Indigenous irrigation systems)
• Sunset yoga in the riad courtyard
• Group dinner at the riad
• Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Riad Serai

Day 4: Desert Departure via Rissani

• Pre yoga tea and coffee
• Yoga in the riad courtyard
• Breakfast
• Depart Merzouga
• Visit Rissani Traditional Souk and Lunch in Nkob
• Arrival at Hara Oasis
• Hammam & freetime
• Sunset yoga
• Dinner
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge Hara Oasis

Day 5: Over the Atlas

• Pre-yoga coffee
• Morning yoga
• Breakfast
• Scenic drive through the Valley of Roses and the Skoura Palm Grove 
• Optional visit to Ouarzazate film studios or Ait Ben Haddou
• Lunch in Ouarzazate
• Drive to Marrakech via the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass 
• Arrival in Marrakech
• Dinner at Riad Touda
• Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
• Accommodation: Riad Touda

Day 6: Marrakech Discovery Day

• Pre-yoga coffee
• Yoga
• Breakfast
• Visit Association Amal
• Hands-on cooking experience
• Lunch at Association Amal
• Guided walking tour of Marrakech Medina with a female guide
• Explore souks and historic alleyways
• Leisure time at Riad Touda
• Dinner at a local restaurant
• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accomodation: Riad Touda

Day 7: Marrakech Integration Day

• *Optional sunrise hot air balloon experience
• Pre-yoga coffee
• Closing Circle & Yoga
• Breakfast
• Visit to YSL Garden
• Optional activities (Free time for shopping with a guide or solo, visit to an animal sanctuary, hammam)
• Group Farewell Dinner in the Medina
• Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
• Accommodation: Riad Touda

Day 8: Departure Day

• Breakfast
• Private transfers to Marrakech Airport