Yin/yang yoga retreat @ Hotel Tigmi, near Marrakech

In April 2013, we are delighted to be running another of our popular yin/yang yoga Escapes to the much-loved boutique venue, Hotel Tigmi,

Hotel Tigmi is only 30 minutes from Marrakech, yet nestles in a super-peaceful setting, near the foothills of the Atlas mountains.

This rustic-chic hideaway is somewhere between a Riad and a boutique hotel.

Meandering corridors and tucked-away courtyards hide a stunning collection of rooms, terraces, gardens and two swimming pools. This landscape of banana palms, cirtus trees and bougainvillea radiates sunlight and warmth. There is space and quiet in abundance.

Each of the impressively large rooms is beautifully, and individually decorated with handcrafted Berber furnishings, cushions, covers and wall hangings - a true retreat.

Open fireplaces, luxurious shampoo and body products complete the feeling that you are somewhere very special indeed.

April in Morocco sees average day-time temperatures in their mid-20s celcius, plus nine hours of sunshine - yet Marrakech is a 3.5 hour hop by plane from London with Easyjet or BA.


Yoga on the roof terrace, with Atlas mountain views
The two 90-minute daily yoga classes will be taken in the coverered upstairs terrace, with its panoramic Atlas mountain and countryside views.

If the sun isn't out (which is unlikely!), we will practice indoors, to the light of a roaring fire.

The dynamic vinyasa flow morning class will be before breakfast, while the later Restorative Yoga and meditation session will take place at before dinner.

Both classes will be suitable for people of all yoga experience and backgrounds.

During the course of the retreat, we will also run two extra workshops: a meditation workshop, and - according to the group's interests - another session (in the past, this has been Acro-Yoga on the roof terrace!).

Free time, rest and relaxation! Or explore Marrakech...
There will be plenty of time for sunbathing, rest, and relaxation! Between breakfast and the late afternoon yoga session, your time is your own.

Should you feel the urge to explore the evocative city of Marrakech, take advantage of the hotel's free minibus service to and from Marrakech.

On the other hand, you may well decide to stay relaxing at Tigmi for the duration of your stay. The last minibus of the day leaves the city in the early evening, and delivers you back to Hotel Tigmi safetly in time for dinner!



Delicious dining, al fresco!

This is not a retreat to book if you'd like to lose weight! Food is local in flavour and generous in quantity.

Vegetarian options are served as a matter of course. If you would like to order chicken or lamb, please arrange this with reception on the same morning.

There will be three meals a day: breakfast after yoga in the morning; a buffet-style retreat lunch,; and three courses at dinner.

How much?
*  £525 per person in a large triple, en-suite room. This option is for three people booking together, sharing a room.
* £545 per person, in a large, en-suite twin/double. This option is for two people booking together, sharing a room.
*   £675 single occupancy, en-suite room.


Please note: if you are coming alone, which many people do, you must choose the single occupancy option.

You can pay online, via the google checkout system above (a 3.5% charge has been added, to reflect our costs). Alternatively, cheque or bank transfer.


Extra nights:
Many people choose to extend their stay in Morocco by booking an extra night or two at Hotel Tigmi.

We have negotiated a special rate for extra nights. Figures below are per night:

Single occupancy B&B 1100 DHR (£80)
Single occupancy Half Board 1350 DHR (£99)
Double/twin occupancy B&B 1300 DHR (£48) per person
Double/twin occupancy Half Board DHR 1800 (£66) per person

Please note: Extra nights are booked directly with Tigmi, and payment is settled directly with the hotel.

Transfers
Transfers from Marrakech airport are arranged direct with Hotel Tigmi. A one-way transfer costs £20, or £10 per person if there are two or more people sharing the taxi. Payment for transfers is settled directly with the hotel.


Arrivals/departures
Arrivals: after 2pm on the first day (note: there will be a yoga class on the first evening - Friday 21st, though some people will not have arrived at this stage).
Departures: before 11am on the final day. There is some flexibility in these times.


Includes?
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and three-course dinner), tea or coffee after meal-times, luxury accommodation and two 90-minute daily yoga classes.


Not included
Any treatments booked, airport transfers, and flights. We recommend flying to Marrakech with BA (from Gatwick). Alternatively, fly Easyjet (from Stansted or Gatwick). Booked early, flights start at under £100 return.

When booking flights, bear in mind that the first yoga session (optional) of the retreat will begin on the Friday evening at around 6pm.
We encourage you to off-set the carbon cost of your flight through Climate Care (click here).


Massages and treatments
Hotel Tigmi has its own beautiful hammam. The spa is for the use of guests only, and boasts a pool and steam bath, as well as treatment rooms.

The resident therapist uses authentic Moroccan skincare products containing indigenous herbs, fruits and oils.

Treatments are not included in the cost of this retreat and must be booked directly with the hotel.