RETREATS
Journey Through Morocco: An 8-Day Yoga & Cultural Immersion
with Sarah Taylor
October 18-25, 2026
To journey is to explore. To explore both the world around you and the landscape within.
Join Sarah Taylor for a transformative yoga retreat to Morocco, where ancient medinas meet endless desert horizons, and the rhythm of daily practice interweaves with deep cultural immersion. This is our invitation to disconnect from the familiar, reconnect with your practice, and explore one of the world's most captivating countries.
Morocco will meet you with its winding alleyways, vibrant souks, the stillness of the Agafay Desert, and the gentle crash of the waves of the Atlantic. You'll move through three distinct landscapes: from the rose-hued streets of Marrakech to the quiet luxury of a desert ecolodge to the breezy coastal charm of Essaouira. Along the way, daily yoga and meditation will ground you in presence, while guided cultural experiences open you to new perspectives, flavors, and ways of being.
The pace each day is both structured enough to immerse you in Morocco's richness, yet spacious enough to allow you to rest, reflect, and experience spontaneous discovery. You'll be supported by:
Daily yoga and meditation practices
Expert local guides in each location
Authentic Moroccan cuisine and cultural experiences
Transportation between all three cities
Entrance to historic monuments and sites
Time for wandering, resting, and connecting with your fellow travelers
Here, you're invited to explore with curiosity and openness, fully present to the beauty of Morocco and to your own unfolding journey. This retreat is for anyone who feels called to deepen their yoga practice while experiencing the world through mindful, intentional travel.
About Our Moroccan Journey
MARRAKECH (3 nights)
We begin in Marrakech, the 'Red City,' where centuries-old medinas pulse with life. You'll explore winding streets, visit stunning palaces and gardens, and practice yoga in the tranquil sanctuary of our traditional, private riad (ancient Moroccan home).
AGAFAY DESERT (1 night)
A short, hour drive from Marrakech brings us to the Agafay Desert, where we'll stay at La Pause, a luxury ecolodge surrounded by the quiet expanse of rolling desert hills. Here, we'll practice yoga under the stars, swim in the property's many, oasis-style pools, and have the option to ride camels at sunset. This is your time to rest deeply and restore.
ESSAOUIRA (3 nights)
We complete our journey in Essaouira, a breezy coastal town on the Atlantic. With its whitewashed buildings, vibrant art scene, and relaxed pace, Essaouira offers the perfect space to integrate your week of practice and exploration.
Who This Retreat Is For
This retreat is for anyone longing to deepen their yoga practice while experiencing the transformative power of mindful travel. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, you'll find yourself supported by daily practice, authentic cultural immersion, and a community of like-minded explorers. Together, we'll create space for curiosity, connection, self-reflection, and the kind of growth that only happens when we step outside our comfort zones. This retreat welcomes all levels of yoga experience and all genders.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S INCLUDED
7 nights accommodation in riads and ecolodges
Daily yoga, mindfulness, and meditation
All transportation between Marrakech, Agafay Desert, and Essaouira
Expert local guides in Marrakech and Essaouira
Entrance fees to all monuments and cultural sites
Select group meals throughout the retreat
Time for rest, exploration, and connection
*All rooms are double occupancy with private bathrooms
Additional InformatioN
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Secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit of $500
Balance due: August 1, 2026
Ready to fully commit? Pay in full for $3,750
Choose the deposit option for $3,900 total ($500 deposit + $3,400 balance)
*Custom payment plans may be available if needed. Please email programs@liveayayoga.com to inquire.
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Airfare to Morocco
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Alcohol purchases
Some meals (you'll have opportunities to explore local restaurants on your own)
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Fly into Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) on October 18, 2026
Depart from Marrakech after 11 am on October 25, 2026
More details on arrival times and group transportation will be shared closer to the retreat date
Reserve Your Spot
Spaces are limited for this intimate retreat. To secure your place, click the 'Book Now' button on the AYA Yoga website to submit your $500 deposit and give yourself a week of yoga, culture, and transformative travel in Morocco.
Meet Your Retreat Guides
SARAH TAYLOR
Sarah is a yoga instructor, world traveler, and retreat leader who has been guiding transformational yoga retreats since 2022. With a deep passion for mindfulness, meditation, and holistic wellness, Sarah creates retreats that go beyond the typical vacation. On her retreats, yoga becomes the lens through which we explore deeper questions about life, purpose, and connection.
For Sarah, yoga retreats aren't just about the poses. Retreats are about creating space for stillness, self-reflection, and authentic community. She believes that travel has the power to shift our perspective, and that when we pair movement with cultural immersion, we open ourselves to profound growth and understanding.
Having led multiple yoga retreats to Morocco (‘22, ‘23, ‘24) and France (‘25), Sarah brings expertise and genuine care to every aspect of the journey. She handles all the logistics so you can simply show up to Morocco ready to explore, connect, and discover what retreat has to teach you.
(Sarah lived in Morocco from 2016-2017 and speaks French and Arabic.)
COURTNEY ERWIN
Courtney brings her deep, cultural expertise to Sarah’s yoga expertise. Courtney is an expert in public international law, Islamic law, and Sufi Islam. Originally from the Seattle area, Courtney has lived in the Middle East and North Africa for over fifteen years, eleven of those in Morocco.
When Courtney is not leading retreats across Morocco and Arab-Muslim countries (she and Sarah have led three retreats together to Morocco already), Courtney teaches a transitional and restorative justice course in collaboration with Seattle University. She also works with a royal Moroccan institute on issues related to youth, education, and peace. She has served as a consultant to the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, conducting field visits in Palestine, Tunisia, and Egypt to interview students, teachers, and community members about their perspectives of international law and their aspirations related to the right to education.
