Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat Morocco 2026 September 5-11th
6 night 7 day International Iyengar Yoga Retreat and Mindfulness Retreat for Australians in Southern Morocco near the Atlas Mountains
Vanessa teaches an annual international Iyengar Yoga Retreat in interesting and diverse places such as Bali, Thailand and now Morocco. The 2026 Retreat will be held in the beautiful and bespoke Retreat Centre in Morocco just 30 minutes from Marrakech
International Iyengar Yoga Retreat in Morocco overseas at Bab Zouina Near the Atlas Mountains
Bab Zouina meaning ‘Open Door’ is a peaceful and unique yoga retreat centre built in traditional Moroccan style, located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains. The venue boasts two spacious and fully equipped Yoga Shalas for Iyengar Yoga with props and ropes. Yoga can also be practiced on the flat rooftops with a view to the Atlas Mountains Accommodation and shared areas are surrounded by architecturally designed gardens which provide shaded sitting areas for in between sessions. Accommodation is elegant and spacious with own or shared bathrooms. There is also a pool, petanque and a tennis court (bring your own racquet). Massages can be arranged at the venue.
The Retreat Centre practices sustainability and sources most of what it needs from the surrounds including produce for meals.
What’s the Weather Like in Morocco in September?
This exotic yoga retreat In September sees Morocco beginning to cool down but the average daytime temperature is 30 degrees. Evenings can be cool.
Delicious, Nourishing Meals on Your Morocco Yoga Retreat
Meals are prepared with love and care, using local produce as well as our own vegetable garden. We offer amazing Moroccan, Berber and Middle Eastern cuisine that can cater to any food constraint, including vegan, gluten, or lactose free. Each meal is prepared to be a therapy of healthy and tasty foods, emitting the pleasant scents of oriental spices.
Our bread is baked on a daily basis in a traditional Moroccan earth oven. Our kitchen staff also squeezes delicious fruit juices, so you get your shot of vitamins. On top of this, tea, coffee, fresh and dried fruits are available throughout the day. A balanced and healthy diet is at the heart of our culinary approach.
Room Types & Accommodation Details
Room with Ensuite
Room with shared bathroom (between 2 rooms)
Twin room with ensuite
Twin room with shared bathroom (between 2 rooms)
Pricing and inclusions
- Pricing includes yoga
- All meals while on retreat
- Accommodation
- Transfers to and from the airport (60 Euros)
Pricing does not include an optional afternoon guided tour to Marrakech, massages or any of the other services offered at Bab Zouina
All pricing is per person:
- Retreat package with single room with ensuite $3200
- Retreat Package with single room with shared bathroom $2835
- Retreat package with shared room with ensuite (you need to have someone to share with for this option) $2680
- Retreat package with shared room and shared bathroom (you need to have someone to share with for this option) $2515
To secure your place on the retreat, a $400 deposit is required. The remaining balance is due by April 1st 2026.
Payments can be made by direct debit only to:
- Acc Name Vanessa Shribman. BSB 923100
- Acc number 315110199
- Please send a copy of your receipt to Vanessa.shribman@gmail.com
Terms and Conditions
Read terms and conditions
Payment Policy:
A $400 deposit is payable upon application and fully refunded immediately if the retreat is full. Deposit are not refundable for any other reason
Full payment is due 5 months prior to departure on April 1st and participants agree to pay any outstanding balance no later than this date.
Any changes requested in accommodation will incur an added fee if the accommodation is more expensive.
I cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage of personal possessions or valuables of the customer.
Please inform me of any illnesses or injuries that may affect your participation on the retreat.
Students are responsible for organising flights to Morocco Also for all extra nights of accommodation, services such as massage and meals outside of group meals.
Waitlist policy
If the retreat is full, I can add your name to our waitlist upon request in writing,
If I able to confirm your place on retreat, I will contact you and full payment will be due immediately.
Refund policy
If the participant withdraws or transfers from the retreat, the following refund policy applies:
If the balance of the retreat fee is not received by the notified due date (5 months prior to retreat commencement), a participant’s place may be offered to someone on the waiting list. The participants will forfeit the deposit paid.
- a) If the participant withdraws 5 months or more prior to retreat commencement the participant will receive a full refund of all monies paid, minus the deposit.
- b) If the participant withdraws 5 months or less there will be no refund unless someone on the wait list takes your place. Then just the deposit is forfeit.
- e) If there is any natural disaster including the cancellation of flights or border closures or any political conflict which prevents the trip to Morocco only the yoga fee will be refunded. Travel and accommodation will need to be covered in full by your travel insurance. I am not liable for costs associated with this.
- If flights are delayed because of natural disaster all costs will be born by the participants.
The following conditions apply for International Retreats:
I will advise re visa and travel requirements, however it is your final responsibility to ensure your travel documents are in order.
As it is the requirement of most countries, please ensure your passport is valid for at least six months after return date.
I strongly advise that you have adequate travel insurance to include full cover for the duration of your journey. Although I offer full care, we cannot accept any responsibility if you choose not to cover yourself appropriately.
Use of Written and Photographic Material
Any written material provided to me in the form of feedback forms may be used by me for marketing purposes. Any photographs taken by us of attendees on our yoga classes or retreats may be used by the us for marketing purposes.
If you would prefer we do not use any of the above material written by you or containing your image it is your responsibility to advise me of this in a written document.
Daily Yoga & Retreat Schedule in Morocco
The daily schedule allows you to feel that you are immersed in practice but also have time for relaxing, cooling off in the pool, connecting with other students, reading and exploring. It is kindly requested that all devices remain in your room and are not used in the common areas.
As Morocco is a long flight from Australia it is recommended that you arrive one or two days before the start of the retreat so as to be ready to be on your mat.
Day 1
Arrival by 4pm
Session 1 settling in and pranayama 5-7pm
Dinner 7.30pm
Day 2-5
8am breakfast
9.30-11.30am dynamic asana
12pm lunch
5-6.30pm Restorative Asana
7pm Dinner
Day 7
7-8am Pranyama and Meditation
8am Breakfast
9.30-11.30am dynamic asana
12pm Lunch
1pm Leave
There is an option to stay an extra night or to arrange a 4-5 day organised tour to the Atlas Mountains after the retreat. Extra nights are not included in the Retreat Pricing.
Getting there
Who is the retreat for?
The retreat is open to all levels of students with 6 months of yoga experience.