Upcoming Retreat in the Moroccan Sahara
8 days Journey into the stillness and Renewal

16–23 November 2026

This journey is an invitation to experience the purity of nature through the vast landscapes of the Moroccan Sahara. Surrounded by endless dunes, open skies, and profound silence, we step away from the noise of everyday life and return to a simpler rhythm of living.

Together, we will explore the beauty of slowing down, appreciating the little things, and reconnecting with what truly matters. Through sound healing, yoga, meditation, chanting, breathwork, musical gatherings, and time spent in nature, we create space to go inward, listen deeply, and cultivate presence.

More than a retreat, this is an immersion into the life and traditions of the desert nomads. For several days, we will walk alongside our guides, camp beneath the stars, share meals around the fire, and experience a way of life shaped by simplicity, resilience, and connection to the land.

The desert has a unique way of stripping away the unnecessary and revealing what is essential. It offers a rare opportunity to let go, recharge, and rediscover the richness that can be found in silence, community, and the present moment.

The Inner Journey:

Sound healing journeys in the stillness of the desert

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Daily yoga and mindful movement
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Breathwork and meditation practices
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Hypnosis and deep relaxation
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Mantra chanting and voice exploration
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Sunrise and sunset practices
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Space for reflection, rest, and integration

The Desert Experience:

Walking alongside local nomadic guides through the Sahara

Visiting and camping in three distinct dune regions and desert landscapes

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Stargazing under the vast Sahara sky
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Traditional nomadic music, storytelling, and cultural exchange

Learning traditional desert skills and ways of living

Day 1

Arrival in Marrakech

We’ll meet in Marrakech and spend our first evening together. From the airport, it’s about 15–20 minute taxi or bus ride to our beautiful riad, located close to El-Badi Palace.

If everyone arrives early, we can visit the Palace before enjoying our first dinner together experiencing the flavors of Moroccan cuisine.

Day 2

driving to the d e s e r t
& meeting the n o m a d s

On this day, we begin our journey to the desert, driving through the breathtaking Atlas Mountains and the Draa Valley until we reach the village of M'Hamid El Ghizlane, where we meet our nomadic team. From there, they will guide us to our first desert camp, where our tents, a traditional dinner, and a campfire will be waiting for us.

Day 3

our first desert t r e k

We begin the day with our morning yoga and meditation before hiking towards the dunes of Sidi Naji. Along the way, our nomadic team will share stories about their culture and way of life, while our camels carry our belongings through the desert. Surrounded by the peaceful dunes of Sidi Naji, we’ll spend the night beneath the stars.

Daily Morning Meditation, yoga & Journaling

Hypnosis

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Sound

Journeys

Day 4 & 5

exploring the dunes of Erg Zahar

We spend these two days in the breathtaking dunes of Erg Zahar. here we enjoy the landscape of the desert which will leave you in AWE...

This is a time for reflection, slowing down, stargazing, and connecting with yourself, the group and the vastness around you. Here is where some of the deepest healing work of the desert can unfold, as we move further into the Sahara.

Sharing Traditional Meals & Stories
& Living the Nomadic Way

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Stargazing & African Music at night

Day 6

to the g u e s t h o u s e

we make our way back towards a beautiful Moroccan guest house, close to the village of M’Hamid El Ghizlane. there We spend the night in, there we gather for our closing ceremony before the journey back to Marrakech.

Day 7

Farewell to the S a h a r a

On this day, we say goodbye to our nomadic team and begin our journey back through the Atlas Mountains towards Marrakesh. Along the way, we’ll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Ben Haddou, with time to explore the beautiful shops for Moroccan handicrafts. We’ll arrive in Marrakesh in the evening and enjoy our final dinner together.

Day 8

Departure or join us for the
O c e a n adventure

We’ll share one final breakfast together before saying our goodbyes For those flying home, taking with you the unforgettable spirit of the Desert.

If you'd like to stay longer, you're welcome to join us for an optional trip to the coastal city of Essaouira. While no longer part of the retreat, it's a beautiful place to experience Morocco's vibrant culture, live music, local craftsmanship, and relaxed seaside atmosphere.

Retreat Facilitators

Nabih

Sound, Breath & Mantra

Nabih is a Berlin-based Kundalini Yoga teacher and sound practitioner with a background in architecture. He combines breathwork, meditation, movement, mantra, and sound to create transformative experiences that foster presence, inner balance, and deep restoration. Today, he facilitates meditation classes, sound journeys, workshops, and soul retreats.

Yoga & Hypnosis

Sarah

Sarah Jegelka is a certified hypnotherapist, intuitive healer, medium, and founder of The Healer Within, specializing in energy medicine and human consciousness.
Sarah combines her intuitive and clairvoyant abilities with hypnosis and energy work to guide individuals in releasing limiting patterns, reconnecting with their inner wisdom, and awakening their innate capacity for healing and transformation.

Mohamad

Organizer Nomadic Team & Musician

Mohamed is a musician, and our desert guide who welcomes guests into the heart of the desert with warmth, authenticity, and deep local knowledge. Together with his nomadic team, he creates unforgettable experiences that connect people with the beauty, culture, and spirit of the desert.

Ibrahim

Guide & Musician

Ibrahim is an essential part of our nomadic team, caring for  the comfort of every guest. A storyteller and percussionist, he shares the rhythms, traditions, and spirit of the desert with warmth and authenticity.