Location
Marrakesh, an ancient city of weathered pink buildings, romantic restaurants, museums, palaces, bustling souks (markets) and upscale shops. It’s hard to believe that Quaryati is located at just half an hour drive from the Medina. You will find yourself in a different world.
Each air-conditioned room and suite has a traditional Moroccan-style decor and furniture. Some of the rooms include a private balcony and views of the High Atlas. “Just the right place to really unwind, forget the Stress and Relax”!
Rooms are spacious, well equipped and all have ensuite bathrooms.
The owner of Quaryati, Françoise, has an incredible eye for detail so all that you could wish for is already there.
Guests will not only enjoy the grounds of Quaryati, the outdoor areas including a lovely pool, patio, private terraces, but this retreat includes some amazing day-trips to the surrounding sites.
A guided day in Marrakesh, an awesome tour exploring the nearby Atlas Mountains, and more!
Moroccan cuisine
Lovely food is part of the yoga retreat experience. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all included during this retreat.
The cuisine in Morocco is absolutely delicious. Using fresh ingredients from the on-site organic gardens or local markets.
We can cater for gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan; this is not part of the Moroccan culture so meals might be more simple than what you are used to. There’s also the option to eat meat/fish on some days. We have brought our own chefs in to train the local staff and can now truly say that our retreats will bring you vibrant food!
During this week, you can taste every single dish that Morocco is famous for. From the typical tajines to pastilla and harera soup to delicious desserts. All freshly made, with care and attention.
If you have an allergy to a particular ingredient, let us know, and a separate dish will be made for you.
No alcohol is served during the week at our shared lunches and dinners and we would appreciate if you do not bring your own wine to consume at the dinner table.
On our last evening, there is the possibility to have alcohol during our closing dinner.
To find out more or book your place...
Please contact Rachel at rb@revealingvajra.com if you would like to ask any questions about this retreat or how to book and pay for your place, she will be more than happy to get back to you!
You can also book and pay securely online here. Payments via Paypal, Credit Card or Bank Transfer
Rachel Bonkink
I will be your personal yoga and meditation teacher and, travel guide on this yoga retreat in Morocco. Excited to show you why I decided to live in this magical country for four years!
You will go home after this week, with a mental back pack, filled with practical tools to help you maintain and cultivate Balance in your daily life.
As the owner of Revealing Vajra, I am teaching for over a decade now and I do what I do because it is who I am – it is what I love to do. Connecting and inspiring people in anyway I can. As a corporate mindset coach and trainer, I work with the European Commission, Sanofi, Resilience and many other companies. I lived in Essaouira, Morocco for 4 years and now back in Sao Martinho do Porto, in Portugal.
THESE YOGA HOLIDAYS ARE DIFFERENT FROM ANY OTHER HOLIDAY OUT THERE!
That’s quite a statement … I know… But, what I bring across is so much more than bending forwards and backwards. As I have a worked both as a COO and consultant before founding Revealing Vajra, I know what stress is. I know what deadlines are, real deadlines, handling huge budgets-with a lot of zeros, pleasing your C-level customers, keeping your corporate tribe happy- our tribe had 100+ people on the payroll, … the works….
Combine this with many years as a personal life coach, my shiatsu practises and ongoing yoga teacher trainings and personal retreats….
And you get someone in front of you who is able to organise retreats that are very different.
It is this unique combination – a deep understanding of corporate life and the corporate ladder, alongside a vast experience of mind-body trainings and many personal retreats, plus the expertise of organising over 100 of my own yoga and meditation retreats – that gives these holidays and retreats a very POWERFUL edge.
I’m here to support you and to help you to focus on enjoying your practice and gaining new insights into your body, mind and the yoga philosophy.
These holidays are so much more than just a getaway. These retreats can be truly life changing and empower you to become a more healthy and happy person.
Rachel’s retreat is exceptional.
She has taken time to choose the perfect location and put together a week that is restful, rejuvenating and results in a very complete and satisfying week.
Really enjoyed experiencing various yoga styles and learning from her. She is a very kind and giving soul. We had a great time and would highly recommend one of her retreats. I plan to come again!
Maria, Seattle, USA
Different Yoga Styles
I teach different styles of yoga, and offer several guidelines /techniques for meditation during this week.
Starting slowly with Hatha, Yin, Yin/Yang and more Restorative. At least one class will focus on alignment and one class is Kundalini yoga. Although we will have at least 20 hours of yoga, doing the asanas (postures) is not the most important thing on this retreat.
All levels are welcome. You can follow the class with any kind of injury and you do not need to be flexible 🙂 I know how to adjust all poses.
For me, it’s important that you (learn how to) FEEL in class. That you know WHAT you are actually doing in a pose.
That you can find focus and stillness in a posture.
This means some classes will be very tough (and very inspiring 🙂 ) if you are used to fast paced Vinyasa classes.
I don’t take life all too seriously, nor do I see yoga as the most serious thing in the world. It’s very possible that I even make a joke here or there during our classes together…
Pranayama (breathing), meditation and yoga philosophy are part of all my lessons.
Asana wise, I started my own journey about 15 years ago with Ashtanga, got very inspired by Iyengar trained teachers, as well as all the main yin yoga teachers out there.
Having followed personal real life teacher trainings with Paul Grilley, Sarah Powers, Bernie Clarke and many others.
Meditation wise, I follow as many trainings as possible with lama Alan Wallace, Jack Kornfield and Rick Hanson.
I am happy to discuss your expectations and see if this holiday is right for you. I welcome any and all questions or concerns you may have and invite you to email me at: rb@revealingvajra.com or just give me a call on +32 476 204 121. Alternatively, you can use this form to contact me.
Transportation
Transfers on the start and end date of the retreat, from and to the Marrakech, Menara (RAK) airport and Quaryati are included in the price of the yoga retreat as we like you to fully relax and not worry about a thing anymore, after your arrival at the airport.
The airport to fly into can be Marrakech-Menara (RAK)
From there, transfers will be arranged for you. You just show up at the airport, we do all the rest!
Depending on your country of departure, there will be different airlines available to fly into Morocco. US, Canadian and Middle East participants will have to fly into Casablanca first.
In Europe; EasyJet, Iberia and Transavia usually offer very competitive rates, so please check on their website for fares from your country of departure.
For the departure day, we have breakfast together and no program as such is foreseen. The all inclusive program ends after breakfast. We end our classes on Friday evening.
Good to know! It takes between 1 and 2 hours to get out of the airport on arrival. And you will need at least two hours prior to departure for passport control and security checks. Afternoon departure flights are therefor advised, for your own comfort.
You can stay at Quaryati, before and after your retreat. Just shoot me an email to find out prices and availability.
There are no refunds or reductions if you decide to join later or leave the retreat earlier.
What to bring on this yoga retreat in Morocco
Part of the anticipation and enjoyment of the trip is considering what you are going to be doing and planning and packing. This includes happy anticipation and mindful preparation for the nice retreat you are going to participate in.
Main thing is not to worry, simply enjoy the preparations.
Don’t worry about wearing the same outfit more than once. This is a retreat where you do not need to dress to impress. Wear whatever feels comfortable. Don’t worry about forgetting an important item either, you’re going to Morocco, so practically anything can be bought for you, should this be necessary.
Before departure, we will send you a list of things to bring and things you can leave at home 🙂
Booking this Yoga Retreat Morocco: What to do next?
Prices include full board accommodation, transfers, all yoga lessons, 2 workshops, excursions, guided tours, walks, one full-length massage treatment and hamman per person.
1650 Euro per person for shared accommodation for one week
1850 Euro per person for private accommodation for one week
2150 Euro per person for private accommodation in a suite
You can book any flight that is convenient for you.
Ideally, you arrive on Saturday afternoon, there is an orientation at 7PM and dinner is around 8PM.
On the departure day, take into account a 35 minute drive to the airport and 3 hour waiting time at the airport. Therefore, very early departures are not advised, for your own comfort.
Booking and Cancellation Policy
You can secure your booking with a 500 Euro non-refundable deposit.
Both the venue and myself are small business owners so we do not make any exceptions on the non-refundable deposit policy, no exceptions, sorry.
You can not transfer the deposit to another retreat. No exceptions.
There are no partial refunds for late arrivals or if you need to leave the retreat early.
The remaining amount is due 4 weeks before the start date of the retreat.
In the event Revealing Vajra needs to cancel this retreat because of government regulations, or simply not being able to have the retreat in Morocco for whatever reason, in this case, there are 2 options:
1. You agree with simply moving your booking to a new date.
2. You prefer a refund, Revealing Vajra refunds you what you paid, minus the deposit of 500 Euros.
In the event that you need to cancel the retreat, less than 4 weeks before the start date of the retreat: There is no Refund.
We strongly encourage you to take a travel insurance to cover the costs of possible cancellation or illness.
Flights are not covered and not included in your retreat price.
On her retreats, Rachel creates a safe space where you can check in with yourself. The venues are always amazing, the food is glorious and the people she works with all radiate a loving vibe.
It usually doesn't take long to create a strong group bond with the other participants as well.
For me, the meditations and yoga classes are so powerful. With her calm, down-to-earth yet spiritual approach she always gets me in a more balanced state. What I love, is that humor and a cheeky comment are never far away: "Smile, it's only yoga!". On the other hand, you can expect some feelings and emotions to come up. It's not always easy. But you're doing the work and you can only be grateful for the loving and safe environment. There's no doubt you will go home feeling recharged, enlightened and more at ease in body, mind and speech.
Morocco, October 2023, second Retreat with Revealing Vajra.
Kim Walckiers, Belgium
Quaryati is a beautiful place to have a retreat. Rachel teaches a variety of yoga and meditation, so there is something for everyone.
The food; in one word 'fantastic', even when you are vegan, as I am.
The trips that are organised are really great.
Rachel makes you feel at ease all the time, all I had to do was relax and enjoy, you can do as much or as little as you wish.
Morocco, October 2023, second Retreat with Revealing Vajra
Lotte Jorgensen, Denmark
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OUR PROMISE TO YOU
We know that too often, you go on a retreat but then have to pay for all the nice “extras”… things like massages, workshops, excursions… sound familiar?
Not with us though on this yoga retreat Morocco!
We promise that everything will be included in the price.
We believe that the nice extras aren’t “optional”.
They help turn a good retreat into a great one.
All Levels of Yoga are Welcome!
We want you to have a great yoga retreat!
