Moroccan yoga retreat:

Reconnecting with playfulness

12 - 19 Dec 2026

A retreat in the heart of Morocco at the foot of the Atlas Mountains

Welcome to Bab Zouina

We are taking you to Bab Zouina (“beautiful door” in Moroccan), in the Ourika Valley—a little corner of paradise just three hours away from the bustling streets of Marrakech. An enchanting place, surrounded by olive trees and blooming gardens, living in harmony with the rhythm of nature. The purity of the air, the intoxicating scents, and the ochre tones of the earth will awaken your senses and invite you into a state of contemplation.

terrace sur toit devant un paysage exotique

moroccan food one a terrace and bread making

Reconnect to

playfulness

What if yoga could be less dogmatic and more playful? What if It could help us reconnect to the freedom we use to feel as a kid and foster more happiness in our life?

This retreat is about reconnecting to our capacity to wonder in front of simple things, to approach challenges with creativity and with humour and to find more lightness in our body, in our mind and our heart.

To help you find that kid in yourself again our retreat will include:

Workshops on arm balances and handstands
Practices around creative and fluid transitions in vinyasa flow
Mobility flows to help you create more space in your body and approach mouvement from a new angle.
Workshops on how to create a more playful life
Hikes and pottery workshop

Who is this yoga retreat for?

This retreat is designed for students who already have a regular yoga practice in place.

It is especially suited to you if:

you already practice yoga consistently and want to deepen your experience
you are curious about inversions, arm balances, transitions, and movement exploration
you enjoy being challenged, but want to move away from a performance-based mindset
you want to reconnect to joy, creativity, and spontaneity in your practice
you are looking for a retreat that combines depth, play, beauty, and inspiration

This retreat may not be the best fit for complete beginners, as the practices will build on an existing familiarity with yoga and body awareness.

What to expect?

Daily 1h30-2h morning practice (Vinyasa style)
Workshops and special activities in the afternoon
Time to rest, journal, swim, explore, or simply be
A full day hiking in the Atlas
Evening practice, reflective session, or shared experience
Delicious moroccan meals!

Meet your teachers

for this retreat

Jeune femme souriante avec des cheveux longs, portant un haut noir sans manches et une jupe rose, debout à côté d'une plante verte dans une pièce lumineuse.

With over 600 hours of training, and certified E-RYT200, RYT500, and YACEP, Julie has been practicing yoga for 10 years and teaching since 2019. Her approach blends tradition and modernity into a deeply therapeutic practice — one that seeks fluidity and lightness, with sequences crafted with precision, intention, and subtlety. She aims to bring a more therapeutic dimension into dynamic yoga, and often incorporates hands-on adjustments and massage to make the practice more individual and responsive to each student.
Naturally joyful and passionate, Julie shares yoga with a sense of lightness, compassion, and humility. Her sequences are thoughtfully designed to guide you into a deeper experience — mentally, energetically, and emotionally.
Instagram: @jsyogini
Instagram:@jsyogini

Maayke has been teaching yoga full-time for several years now. What began as a small spark of interest quickly grew into a passionate fire of curiosity, leading her on an ongoing journey of self-exploration and body-based practices.
Initially trained in the Netherlands by Vinyasa yoga expert Daphne Koken, she has since continued her education with various specialists in their respective fields. In addition to Vinyasa yoga, she also teaches Yin yoga and Pilates, finding value and importance in both ends of the movement spectrum.
Alongside these movement practices, she has explored more hands-on bodywork through Thai massage, and is currently studying structural integration (Rolfing) to deepen her understanding of how fascia and connective tissues influence the way we move and feel.

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TWIN ROOM

TRIPLE ROOM

Accommodation options

Bab Zouina has several ecological buildings spread across its wide domain. Their buildings are inspired by beautiful traditional earth architecture and they offer a spacious domain with various terraces and peaceful places that allow guests to relax.

We can accommodate you in a single, double or triple bed room. All rooms include ensuite or adjacent bathrooms with complimentary towels for your comfort. Whatever you choose, they will ensure that your stay feels like a private oasis.