8 Days 7 Nights
Daily Tour
8 people
English
Organized by Sahara Vibe
19–26 November | Moroccan Sahara Desert
Step away from the noise of everyday life and enter the timeless silence of the Moroccan Sahara.
The Opening is a transformational 8-day embodiment retreat created by Elsa Van Latum (The Lioness) in partnership with Sahara Vibe, specialists in authentic nomadic experiences and immersive desert journeys across Morocco.
This retreat invites you to return to yourself through movement, voice, presence, and meaningful connection with one of the most powerful landscapes on Earth.
Surrounded by endless dunes, ancient skies, and the wisdom of nomadic culture, you will experience a unique blend of somatic practices, vocal exploration, sacred ritual, and unforgettable desert adventures.
As the days unfold, the Sahara becomes both teacher and mirror. It offers a rare opportunity to listen deeply, release old patterns, and reconnect with your authentic expression.
Away from the demands of modern life, each day flows naturally between embodiment sessions, guided desert walks, campfire gatherings, music, moments of silence, and genuine human connection.
Meanwhile, the vastness of the desert gently encourages you to open—not by becoming someone new, but by remembering who you have always been.
The Moroccan Sahara is one of the world’s oldest and most untouched landscapes. For centuries, nomadic people have crossed these dunes, guided by the stars, intuition, and trust in the journey.
Here, distractions naturally fade away.
Instead, the desert teaches simplicity, presence, resilience, and surrender. Its silence creates space for clarity, while its openness invites freedom. At the same time, its breathtaking beauty awakens a deep sense of wonder.
Through this retreat, Sahara Vibe offers exclusive access to authentic nomadic life. Rather than observing the desert as tourists, participants experience it as travelers walking alongside families who have called this land home for generations.
You are welcomed at Marrakech Airport (RAK) and transferred to your traditional riad in the ancient medina. The afternoon is yours colour, craft, the hum of the city. Explore the souks, the rooftop cafes, the old walls.
Morning rooftop yoga practice. After breakfast, we leave Marrakech behind and drive south through Morocco's landscapes the High Atlas Mountains, the ancient Tizi n'Tichka Pass, the UNESCO village of Ait Ben Haddou, and the palm-filled Draa Valley. We arrive at M'hamid - the last village before the desert-and spend the night in a local guesthouse.
Morning movement practice followed by a deeper exploration of voice liberation. Walk through vast dune landscapes, allowing rhythm and silence to guide the journey. Evening music circle beneath the stars. Accommodation: Mobile Nomadic Camp
Lunch
Afternoon/sunset practice or activity
Dinner prepared by our nomadic team
Campfire, traditional music, stargazing
There is plenty of space in the day to rest and enjoy the silence.
DAY 4
The Listening
Listening Silence & attuning to inner rhythms
A day of deep attunement. Practices invite stillness, receptivity, and the particular intelligence of silence. The desert teaches this effortlessly.
Lunch
Afternoon/sunset practice or activity
Dinner prepared by our nomadic team
Campfire, traditional music, stargazing
There is plenty of space in the day to rest and enjoy the silence.
Creative Power
Creative power-Hands in earth, voice in the open
An intuitive clay workshop in the desert-working with the hands as a portal to creative expression. Combined with voice work to strengthen our creative capacities. Campfire storytelling in. the evening.
Freedom
Freedom - Full permission to express, feel joy
The final day in the desert. Practices invite full expression- joy, wildness, play. We close the desert days with a closing circle ceremony witnessing what moved through us, honouring the journey before we return. Last night under the stars.
Return to Marrakech
We say goodbye to our nomadic friends and travel back to Marrakech through the Draa Valley. On arrival, an optional traditional Moroccan hammam awaits the perfect way to rest after the adventure.
Departure
One final rooftop yoga practice. After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK). Safe travels home.
Pack light a soft duffle bag is ideal as luggage is carried by camel.
Comfortable walking shoes (broken in)
Warm layers for cold desert nights
Lightweight long-sleeved tops for sun protection
Hat & sunglasses
High-factor sunscreen & lip balm
Sleeping bag (or warm liner)
Yoga mat
Headtorch/flashlight
Portable charger (no electricity in the desert)
Hand sanitiser & biodegradable wipes
Reusable water bottle
Any personal medication.
Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK)
Riad in Marrakech (2 nights) + nomadic tents in the desert (5 nights)
No bathrooms or showers in the desert. Bucket wash available. Hammam on return to Marrakech.
50% refund if cancelled 15+ days before start. No refund after that.
€1,750 per person (all-in, excluding flights)
A payment plan is available. Reach our before booking to arrange.
QUESTIONS & BOOKINGS:
thelioness@elsa.nu
+31 6 20 72 78 05
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