Sand & Silence
13.-19.02.2027A nomadic Yoga Retreat in the Sahara
Morocco, Sahara
breakfast setup
our beautiful luggage carrier
desert landscape
camp setup
trekking the desert
awesome luggage carrier
camel companions
desert landscape
desert landscape
camp at night
camp setup
home made morrocon food
Yoga
singing around the fire
sunrise yoga
our desert guides
We walk, we breath
We move with the rythm of the desert
The journey begins in Marrakech, where you are invited to spend the first evening in the aliveness of the city. Wander through the medina as it fills with colour, sound, and life, and share dinner in one of its local restaurants.Early the next morning, we leave Marrakech and head toward M’Hamid El Ghizlane. The road unfolds through Morocco’s changing landscapes, crossing the Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountains with time for a shared lunch along the way.The landscape shifts from city to open space. The pace softens. The world becomes quieter as we move toward the desert.In the desert, the rhythm becomes minimal and clear. Each day includes 2 to 3,5 hours of walking at an accessible, unhurried pace. Movement, stillness, and breath become the structure of the day. Camels are also available for those who prefer a gentler pace or wish to experience parts of the journey in a different way (available on request).In the simplicity of the desert, attention naturally begins to settle. Walking becomes a way of sensing. Stillness becomes a way of observing. Breath and movement become a way of self-inquiry and exploration.Alongside our daily yoga practice, we'll spend evenings singing around the bonfire, explore the art of Thai Yoga Massage and enjoy plenty of time beneath a sky full of beautiful stars.This journey moves from richness into reduction: from the colour and density of Marrakech, through vast mountain landscapes, and into the open minimalism of the desert. A gradual stripping back toward simplicity, silence, and space.Sand & Silence is an invitation into slowness, presence, and a different relationship with time, attention, and experience.
Program:
| Day 1 |
|---|
| Arrival in Marrakech and check- in at a comfortable riad in the heart of the medina (romms will be shared between 2 and 4 people) |
| Day 2 | |
|---|---|
| before breakfast | optional yoga practice |
| After breakfast | Departure by car to M’Hamid El Ghizlane. Crossing the Atlas and Anti-Atlas mountains with a lunch break on the way. (7-8hours) |
| late afternoon | Arrival at the village in the late afternoon, meeting with the nomadic team and departure for the first night in the desert camp |
| Evening | tea, dinner and evening around the fire |
| Day 3-5 | |
|---|---|
| before breakfast | Yoga |
| after breakfast | daily walking 2-3,5 hours (one day we will walk in silence) |
| Afternoon | Freetime |
| Before Dinner | Yoga |
| After Dinner | Bonfires, Music, Singing, Thai Yoga Massage Workshop |
| Day 6 |
|---|
| return to the village |
| drive back to marrakech with lunch on the way (7-8hours) |
| check in at a riad in marrakech (shared rooms between 2 and 4 people) |
| end of the retreat & free evening |
A return to simplicity in the
vast stillness of the desert
Your Host
Janina’s yoga journey began in 2019, when she traveled to India for her first teacher training. For the first time in her life, she felt a deep resonance within — a full-body “yes” to yoga, its philosophy, and its way of life. From that moment on, she established a daily practice that continues to guide her, helping her navigate life with greater awareness, presence, and compassion. Her yoga mat became a space to truly feel and to explore her inner world.No matter where she is in the world, her yoga mat is always by her side — an anchor and a sense of home. Sharing this practice, something that has touched her heart so deeply, is one of her greatest joys.She has completed more than 1,000 hours of training across different styles of yoga, philosophy, breathwork, and Thai Yoga Massage.She loves to integrate the sound of mantras into her classes, accompanied by the gentle melodies of her guitar, creating a space that invites both deep stillness and flowing sequences that awaken strength and build inner power.When she is not practicing or teaching, you will most likely find her in the mountains, chasing sunrises from the peaks and immersing herself in the quiet beauty of nature, or expressing herself through movement and dance.
1150€A deposit of €300 is required to secure your spot.
A further €350 is to be transferred no later than 60 days before the retreat begins.
The remaining €500 is to be paid in cash upon arrival.If this retreat speaks to your heart but the cost feels out of reach, please get in touch. We’re happy to explore options together so that everyone who feels called can join.
6 nights accommodation (2 nights in Marrakech, 4 nights in the desert camp)
Return transfer by car between Marrakech and the desert
Desert trekking with a camel caravan (including camp equipment, tents, mattresses, and blankets)
Luggage transport during the trek by camel
Traditional Moroccan vegetarian and vegan meals in the desert, plus lunch on transfer days
Daily yoga, pranayama, and meditation practices
Thai Yoga Massage Workshop
Evening singing circles around the fire
Stargazing beneath the desert sky
An immersion into the rhythm and simplicity of nomadic life
Simple washing facilities in nature, with a shower setup available on the final day in the desert
flights to Marrakech
travel insurance
dinners in marrakech
camel as a means of transport in the desert
personal expenses and tips
Sleeping bag
Warm layers for cold nights and early mornings
Light, breathable clothing for trekking and sun protection
Comfortable walking shoes or trekking shoes
A light scarf or shawl for wind and sand
Yoga travel mat
Water bottle
Headlamp or flashlight
Power bank
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Minimal toiletries and a towel
Wet wipes or biodegradable tissues
Earplugs
Journal and pen
Credit or debit card, plus some cash for personal expenses