CLARISSE ROUD
Yoga & Pilates Retreat in Morocco
We are very excited to announce the details of the first yoga and pilates retreat in Morocco at the gorgeous Tigmi located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains.
DATES : 16 to 23 November 2019
Vision :
To create a retreat for our community where individuals can come to step out of their routines (and obligations that go with them) deepen their practice, release stress, cultivate new self-care routines and bask in a slower pace in life. All while being looked after by attentive but discreet staff, being fed nutritious and delicious meals from locally produced resources, lounging in the sunshine during the day, eating under the stars, listening to nothing but the sound of silence…
The Venue :
Tigmi is no ordinary hotel. Meandering corridors and courtyard paths lead to twenty-four authentically-furnished, comfortable rooms. You’ll enjoy plunge pools, secret terraces, charming gardens and a myriad of quiet corners in which to relax, read and recharge. Tigmi has a spa with hammam and treatments, as well as 2 fully equipped yoga/pilates studios, one indoor and one outdoor. There are 2 pools, the large one being heated to 25 degrees.
After sunset, enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine and a glass of wine, with the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and distant lights of Marrakech as your backdrop. Many of the guests enjoy visiting the Atlas Mountains or the Souks in Marrakech. And many more enjoy the novelty of doing absolutely nothing.
The Region :
The joy of the Marrakech region lies in its diversity. You’ll revel in the colourful rush of the city souks, be inspired by the breath-taking views of the Atlas Mountains, and moved by the gentle and warm hospitality of the Berber people. Here is an area influenced by east and west, by Africa and Europe. Marrakech is two pulsating cities in one – where modern culture sits just the other side of 11th Century walls. All this endearing commotion is surrounded by quiet Berber villages.
If you exhaust the city’s fountains, palaces, and mosques, head south to the Atlas Mountains. Here, snow-capped summits perch high above wild river bases, protecting Marrakech from the searing climatic extremities of the Sahara Desert.
Yoga & Pilates :
Tigmi offers 2 fully equipped studios, the first one indoors with air conditioning and heating and the second one outdoors on the rooftop. The yoga will be taught by by Erika Shapiro, founder of Yogiyoga and a registered Senior Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance UK. To learn more about Erika please see her full story here.
The Pilates will be led by Clarisse Roud. Clarisse trained as a teacher in London (UK) and New York (USA). She is a certified Pilates Mat I and Mat II Instructor by the Pilates Academy International within Pilates on Fifth in New York. To learn more about Clarisse please see her full story here.
The Spa :
Perhaps a hectic day trip to Marrakech has left you flustered and dusted. Or maybe you’re simply in the mood to treat yourself. Either way, Tigmi’s relaxing and revitalising spa is just for you.
A visit to the hammam (public bathhouse) is a Moroccan tradition, and you may notice signs for the hammams within the medina of Marrakech. Tigmi’s hammam pool and steam bath is for guests only, giving you the space and privacy in which to relax.
Our resident beauty therapist will also be on hand to provide a range of exfoliation and massage treatments using authentic Moroccan skincare products that contain indigenous herbs, fruits and oils.
The Excursion :
On Wednesday November 20th, you will be offered the exciting opportunity to join an excursion along the Atlas Mountains. This excursion takes us into the mountains through a vast array of vegetation, coloured rock cliffs, mountain streams, Berber villages and local mountain people. Lunch will be included.
The Food :
Breakfast will be served from 7:00-8:00am.
A buffet lunch will be available at 1:15 after a busy morning of yoga and Pilates.
Evenings will allow you to savour a 3 course Moroccan meal.
All food is vegetarian. please do let us know of any food intolerances ahead of your travel.
The Details :
What’s Included:
Breakfast (Sunday through Saturday)
Full buffet lunch (Saturday through Friday except Wednesday)
Sit down evening 3 course meal (vegetarian)* (daily)
Morning and Evening yoga session 9:30-11am and 6:15-7:45pm (Saturday through Friday)
2 Pilates classes daily: 8-9am and 12-1pm (Saturday through Friday except Wednesday)
Accommodation in a double/twin, single room or suite as confirmed at bookings
**Please notify us of any dietary restrictions or requests when booking**
Wednesday full day excursion along the Atlas Mountains (lunch included) – from 9:30am – 3:30pm
2 daily shuttles to Marrakesh – 10:15am and 3:15pm with returns at 4:00pm or 7:00pm. These need to be booked the day before as spaces are limited.
What’s Not Included:
Flights
Transfers to/from the airport (we can help to arrange these)
Soft drinks or alcoholic drinks
Treatments
Anything not expressly stated above
Travel:
The nearest airport is Marrakesh Menara Airport, about a 30-minute transfer.
Transfers:
From Marrakesh Menara Airport to Tigmi approximately DRH 250 (+/- £20)
Arrival/Departure:
From 13.00 on day one / by 12.00 on the final day
Optional Additions:
Spa Treatments
Massage
Visits to Marrakesh or surrounding areas
Investment
Single room: £1290
Double room share: £975 per person based on two people sharing
Suite single use: £1490
Double suite share: £1125 per person based on two people sharing
Early Bird Booking
Book before 31st January 2019 and save £50
***YOGA TEACHER SPECIAL***Yogiyoga has a limited number of discounted subsidised spaces on
this retreat for yoga teachers. We would like to offer these spaces to yoga teachers who might otherwise not be able to afford a retreat of this type. If interested, please email us for further information on terms and application process.