“Retreat to rest, relax, and rejuvenate”
8 Day Relax and Rejuvenate Yin Yang Yoga and Surf Retreat in Tamraght, Morocco
Hay Sahel, Tamraght, Morocco
Rejuvenating Yoga Retreat and Surf Camp in Morocco
All difficulty levels
Instruction in English
Maximum 18 participants
All meals included
Airport transfer included
Recent global events have turned lives and livelihoods upside down the last few years. Priorities have shifted and continue to shift as new dramatic global events continue to occur. This unstable and unpredictable time in their lives has motivated Local Surf Maroc to offer a getaway to Morocco to relax and rejuvenate during a week long Yin yoga and surf retreat.
Meet the instructors
Rachid
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Highlights
- Morning Yin and Yang yoga and evening Yin yoga with meditation
- 6 daily surf coaching or mentoring sessions
- Luxury Hammam (steam bath), massage, sunset beach yoga, BBQ, excursions
- Surfboard, wetsuit, and yoga mat rental during lesson hours
- 7 nights accommodation at The Surf Riad
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Transfers from Agadir Airport or Agadir Bus Station
- Transport to and from all surf spots
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
6 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Arabic, French
Group size: 3-18 participants
Airport transfer included:
Agadir–Al Massira Airport
Airport transfer available:
Marrakesh Menara Airport (US$ 165 per person)
Marrakesh Menara Airport (US$ 165 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Dining area
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Wireless internet
The Surf Riad is a purpose-built Moroccan Riad for hosting guests in Tamraght, Taghazout Bay, Morocco. The Surf Riad embodies the essence of Moroccan charm and hospitality, with comfortable beds and delicious homemade food. With its location further up the hill, what it lacks in proximity to amenities it makes up for in a calm, quiet atmosphere and breathtaking view of Taghazout Bay.
The Surf Riad’s architecture is in the traditional style of a Riad, with an open roof to let the daylight in and cozy corners to relax. The terrace is the Surf Riad’s key feature with a stunning view of Taghazout Bay. With a traditional Amazigh sitting area to enjoy an aromatic mint tea and tables with coverings to enjoy meals, you’ll find it hard to take your eyes off the view.
Program
Their aim is to create a safe and secure environment for everyone who joins their retreat in the seaside village of Tamraght, Taghazout Bay, Morocco. You’ll have the chance to immerse yourself into a relaxing and meditative yoga practice, eating healthy Moroccan food, and allowing yourself the chance to slow down your life as you spend your week in the sun, sand, and sea.
In their regular surf and yoga holiday experiences, they mention that surfing and yoga are ideal companions when embarking on a journey to improve your life physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. For this seven night and eight day Yin yoga and surf retreat, the yoga classes focus on the Yin practice to help your body, mind, and soul slow down and rest, which differs from their usual surf and yoga surf experiences.
The opportunity to surf at some of Taghazout Bay’s finest beaches during this week will remain at the same standard as their other surf experiences, with lessons being progressive and equally informative.
The surf lessons will be taught on the beach, to find balance and acceptance to adapt to the ever changing conditions of the water, further supporting the aim of the retreat of finding stillness.
Whether it’s Yin yoga or surfing, their aim is that you get their full attention and the most from your experience with them. This is why both the yoga and surf sessions will be closed to other participants that have not signed up to this unique retreat in Tamraght, Taghazout Bay, Morocco.
Highlights
- Combine Yin yoga and surfing seamlessly, allowing for space to unwind, unplug, and rejuvenate
- A space to immerse yourself in your Yin yoga practice
- A dedicated host for the week to answer all your questions and help you navigate your holiday
- Passionate and knowledgeable local surf instructors and yoga teachers
- Locally owned Riad, connecting you to Morocco and its culture and hospitality
- Adventure around Morocco's coastline in a safe, guided, and relaxed way
Is this retreat for you?
This retreat in Morocco is open to all 18 years of age and above. While some understanding of and previous yoga practice is beneficial, it is not required.
No previous surfing experience is required! Surf lessons will start from the fundamentals if you are a complete novice. If you have some experience surfing, there is also space for you on this retreat as groups can be split accordingly to ability.
While you don’t have to be a fitness fanatic or in tip top shape, the retreat can be physically challenging for some. Being free of injury and illness will allow you to get the most out of this retreat.
Alternatively, if you’re starting your journey, regardless if it’s fitness, surfing, or yoga, they suggest their standard surf and yoga experience to provide a broader yoga experience and slower pace of progression.
Why Yin yoga and surfing?
Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga with asanas (postures) held for longer periods of time than in conventional styles of yoga. The practice of Yin yoga is more specifically based on the Taoist concepts of Yin and Yang, opposite and complementary principles in nature.
Yin yoga also employs specific sequences of postures to stimulate particular meridians as understood in traditional Chinese medicine. These meridians are similar to the Nadis channel concepts used in Hatha yoga.
Some of the aims of Yin yoga are to help stimulate the channels of your body, stimulate circulation, improve joint flexibility and longevity, and help cultivate an inner peace and stillness.
The Yin half of Taoist principles embodies concepts such as stability, the feminine, the passive, and a softness and coolness like a soothing balm to heal and rejuvenate. The Yang half embodies concepts such as instability, turbulence, the masculine, and an active and warm nature that is full of movement, rhythm, and repetition.
With this methodology in mind, the passive yoga asanas are considered Yin, while the more active and dynamic asanas are considered to be Yang. Conventional yoga practices attempt to find a balance between the Yin and Yang, while Yin yoga uses a more meditative approach to focus more on stillness and restoration as an antidote to the flurry of activity generally experienced in your day to day lives.
Although many postures in Yin yoga resemble the asanas of conventional yoga, they have different names. The purpose of this is to remind the yoga practitioner to perform the postures in a different way and achieve the aims of Yin yoga.
As the poses are generally performed with little exertion of the muscles, and the practice itself does not build an inner fire or heat, the environment in which Yin yoga is practiced is typically warmer, making the Moroccan sun the ideal location.
Surfing can be described as an extension of yoga because it requires the same connection of breath, focus, and technique. In surfing, there is equivalent importance to learning how to clear your mind, let go of expectations, and finding a balance in order to feel the most connected with yourself and your surroundings in the present moment.
So if yoga is the “Yin” during the retreat, then surfing is the “Yang”: full of movement, motion, and repetition. In contrast, more strength and effort is required to surf than yoga, awakening your body and mind, providing the opportunity to reconnect with nature and relish in the ocean waves.
Regardless of your surfing experience and ability, at Local Surf Maroc, they will provide you with the same quality of surf lessons that you would expect from their surf coaching, surf mentoring, or surf guiding experiences.
Schedule
Day 1
- Arrival, no classes
- Meals are still provided
Day 2
- Sunrise Yin and Yang yoga
- Breakfast
- Leave for beach to have your surf lesson
- Lunch
- Opportunity to independently practice some surfing or spend the afternoon chilling at the beach
- Return to the Riad
- Sunset Yin yoga and meditation
- Dinner
Day 3
- Sunrise Yin and Yang yoga
- Breakfast
- Leave for beach to have your surf lesson
- Lunch
- Return to the Riad to shower and change
- Head to Agadir for a visit to Souk El Had
- Sunset Yin yoga and meditation
- Dinner
Day 4
- Sunrise Yin and Yang yoga
- Breakfast
- Leave for beach to have your surf lesson
- Lunch
- Opportunity to independently practice some surfing or spend the afternoon chilling at the beach
- Return to the Riad
- Sunset Yin yoga and meditation
- Dinner
Day 5
- Sunrise Yin and Yang yoga
- Breakfast
- Leave for beach to have your surf lesson
- Lunch
- Head from the beach to Paradise Valley for a beginner level hike and plunge into fresh water pools
- Moroccan tea in Paradise Valley once you're back from your hike
- Visit to Argan Oil Collective
- Return to the Riad to shower and change
- Sunset Yin yoga and Meditation
- Dinner
Day 6
- Sunrise Yin and Yang yoga
- Breakfast
- Leave for beach to have your surf lesson
- Lunch
- Opportunity to independently practice some surfing or spend the afternoon chilling at the beach
- Return to the Riad
- Sunset Yin yoga and meditation
- Dinner
Day 7
- Sunrise Yin and Yang yoga
- Breakfast
- Leave for beach to have your surf lesson
- Lunch
- Luxury Hammam and Massage
- Sunset yoga and Tagine at the beach
- Dinner
Day 8
- Departure, no classes
- Meals still provided
Please note that activities and timings are subject to change based on weather conditions.
Included excursions
- Visit to Paradise Valley and Argan Oil Cooperative
- Visit to Souk Al Had and Kasbah in Agadir
Instructors
Rachid Makoua
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Rachid grew up in Taghazout, learning to ride the waves as a child. Having surfed all his life, Rachid knows every surf spot and how the weather conditions can affect each point. Before spending time in England to gain his ISA Surf Coach and Life Guard qualification, Rachid competed in local competitions, becoming a finalist during 2007-2009. Affectionately, Rachid is known as the Surfing Cupid, inspiring beginners to fall in love with the sport, and intriguing those who already love surfing to experience the best of surfing that Morocco has to offer.
Location
The main road of Tamraght and all its amenities are within a 15-20 minute walk from the Riad. There you will find shops, cafes, restaurants, pharmacies, and a currency exchange. A few minutes further from the main streets of Tamraght, you can find yourself at Crocros and Devil’s rock surf spots.
Tamraght itself is on the main road between Agadir and Essaouira, allowing for easy travel and accessibility regardless which airport you fly into. Tamraght is an old Amazigh (Berber) fishing village in Taghazout Bay which is still houses local fisherman today. Over the last few decades the blend of Moroccan and Amazigh culture, fishing industry, and surfing has created a unique vibe in Tamraght and in the other villages in and around Taghazout Bay.
Distances
- Main road of Tamraght - 15 - 20 minutes walk
Features
General
- Dining area
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
Services
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Wireless internet
Food
As part of your retreat you’ll be offered three delicious and healthy Moroccan meals a day, with all ingredients sourced fresh and locally. The meals are prepared from scratch in the kitchen, with the smells of cooking from the kitchen wafting into your room to inspire your taste buds.
Moroccan food varies from region to region, with each one having its own specialty or twists on the same dish. In general, Moroccan cuisine is largely meat based, however, these same spice infused dishes are easily adapted to Pescatarian and Vegetarian cuisine.
The tap water in Tamraght is treated and drinkable. However, for your holiday, they recommend to stick with bottled water to avoid any unnecessary symptoms. They provide bottled water on arrival and with meals. Any water, juices, or pop should be purchased at your own expense.
If you have any food allergies, most can be accommodated for. Please inform them at time of booking. At Local Surf Maroc, they can cater to most requirements: gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, and pescatarian. Please be aware that their kitchen does not prevent contact allergens when it comes to gluten, peanuts, or other severe allergies.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Hallal
- Lactose Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Dinner in the dunes: Sandboarding adventure in Tamri and finishing off the evening with dinner and Moroccan tea in the sand dunes overlooking the ocean
- Extra surf lesson
- Surfskate lesson
- Extra yoga lesson
- Horseback riding on the beach
Spa treatments
1 Luxury Hammam and massage is included in the package. Extra spa treatments available upon request.
What's included
- 6 daily surf coaching or mentoring sessions
- Surfboard and wetsuit rental during lesson hours
- 6 morning Yin and Yang yoga classes
- 5 evening Yin yoga classes with meditation
- 1 luxury Hammam (steam bath) and massage
- 1 sunset beach yoga class and BBQ
- Visit to Paradise Valley and Argan Oil Cooperative
- Visit to Souk Al Had and Kasbah in Agadir
- Transfers from Agadir Airport or Agadir bus station
- 7 nights accommodation at The Surf Riad
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Transport to and from all surf spots
- Yoga mat rental
What's not included
- Flights
- Beach towels
- Transfers from Airports other than Agadir
- Travel and health insurance
How to get there
Recommended Airports
AGA
Agadir–Al Massira Airport
32 km
Transfer included
RAK
Marrakesh Menara Airport
197 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 165 per person
Arrival by car
It is possible to rent cars throughout Morocco. The signage throughout the country is in several languages and with the help of a GPS, navigating more populated areas has become easier. The completion of the motorway between Agadir and Marrakech has greatly reduced travel times, however, along the coast you may find a few rougher patches.
They offer WhatsApp Pin Drops to assist with locating Local Surf Maroc accommodation. Please contact them if this required.
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Agadir–Al Massira Airport (AGA) or Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK). Transfers from Agadir Airport is included in the package.
Agadir Al-Massira Airport is the nearest airport to Tamraght. It is approximately 45 minutes drive from the airport, through Agadir City, to Tamraght. Numerous airlines connect to this airport from various European cities.
It is also possible to fly in to Marrakech, Essaouira, and Casablanca and connect to Agadir by plane, bus, or taxi.
Arrival by bus
Morocco has several bus companies that operate across the country. If your travel plans start and end in other cities such as Casablanca, Marrkech, Rabat, etc., travelling to Agadir Bus Station is also an option. SupraTours and CTM are the companies they recommend and tickets can be booked online via their websites.
Transfers from Agadir bus station is included in the package.
Arrival by shuttle
A new service connecting you to Tamraght along some of the most popular travel routes. Check the Souk to Surf website for more details on how to book.
Arrival by taxi
They are able to arrange private taxi transfers. Check out their website for a list of routes and prices.
Airport: Agadir–Al Massira Airport
Airport transfer included: Agadir–Al Massira Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Marrakesh Menara Airport
Airport transfer available:
Marrakesh Menara Airport (US$ 165 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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