YOGA RETREAT THE SERAI, ESSAOUIRA l

Cymraeg

A bilingual women’s retreat in Welsh and English for all ages and all levels of yoga practice

28 March - 12 April
2026
The Serai, Essaouira,
MOROCcO

Prices from £850

What’s Included

4 nights’ accommodation at The Serai, Essaouira
1 nights’ accommodation in Marrakech
Daily yoga, meditation & ceremonies with Elen Haf
All meals (delicious vegetarian food prepared onsite)
Forest walk
Tagine cooking class with local women
Natural mud bath ritual
Beach walk to headland and caves
Cacao ceremony
Fire pit gatherings
Return transport from Marrakech to The Serai and onwards to Essaouira
Time to explore Essaouira before returning to Marrakech
Optional extras: Massages available onsite (book with Elen Haf separately)

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The Serai

The Serai is a beautifully designed eco-retreat centre nestled in the peaceful hills outside Essaouira, just 25 minutes from the historic coastal town. Surrounded by wild gardens, rolling countryside, and distant ocean views, The Serai is a private sanctuary created for rest, reflection, and reconnection.

At the heart of the space is a stunning, purpose-built yoga temple with panoramic views across the valley — the perfect setting for sunrise practice or a deeply restful evening class. The shared areas include cosy indoor lounges, sunny terraces, a shady courtyard, and hidden corners to read, nap, or simply be.

Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to harmonise with the natural environment, with earthy tones, handcrafted touches, and a gentle, grounded energy throughout the site.

A true escape from the noise of daily life — The Serai offers the quiet luxury of time and space.

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Full Retreat Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome (Saturday, 28 March)

Depart Marrakech at midday from the airport or Medina
Visit to Argan Cooperative en route
Arrive at The Serai around 3:30pm
Welcome tea & late lunch
Room check-in and explore the grounds
Welcome circle with Elen Haf – setting intentions & introductions
Beach walk (8 mins away)
Dinner
Evening fire pit gathering

Day 2 – Grounding & Local Wisdom (Sunday, 29 March)

Tea, coffee & fruit
Sunrise meditation and grounding yoga with Elen Haf
Breakfast
Guided forest walk (1.5–2 hours)
Lunch
Free time to relax
Yoga Nidra – restorative & meditative
Dinner

Day 3 – Nourishment & Culture (Monday, 30 March)

Tea, coffee & fruit
Sunrise meditation and nourishing morning yoga
Breakfast
Tagine cooking class with local women
Lunch featuring your homemade tagines
Natural mud bath ritual
Free time
Evening yin yoga
Dinner

Day 4 – Movement & Magic (Tuesday, 31 March)

Tea, coffee & fruit
Sunrise meditation and strong flow yoga
Breakfast
Beach walk to headland & caves (2–3 hours, low tide)
Lunch
Rest and reflect
Evening relaxing flow yoga
Cacao ceremony with Elen Haf (closing ritual)
Final dinner
Stargazing by the fire

Day 5 – Farewell & Essaouira (Wednesday, 1 April)

Tea, coffee & fruit
Heart-opening morning yoga
Breakfast
Check-out & leave The Serai at 11:00
Drive to Essaouira (30 mins)
Free time to explore the medina & harbour
Transfer to Marrakech at 4:00pm
Arrive around 7:00pm and check into riad
Dinner at rooftop restaurant (e.g. Kabana or DarDar)
Overnight in Marrakech riad (included)

Day 6 – Farewell Marrakech (Thursday, 2 April)

Breakfast at the riad
Free time to explore or more shopping
Airport transfer for your flight home

The retreat with us ends here.

This retreat is an opportunity to relax, practice yoga in Welsh, and connect with like-minded women in a supportive and luxurious environment. Join us at The Serai, Essaouira for this unforgettable experience.

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Elen Haf
Retreat Leader

Elen Haf is a bilingual yoga teacher, artist and facilitator based in Wales. Her teaching blends creative movement, meditation and deep rest, drawing inspiration from nature, poetry, and Celtic traditions. Elen creates nurturing spaces for connection — both within ourselves and with others — and welcomes people of all ages and experience levels.

Her yoga sessions on this retreat will be guided in both Welsh and English, with a focus on intuitive movement, grounding breathwork, and heartfelt ritual through alignment, strength, balance and flexibility.

Elen Aalla
Retreat Organiser

Elen Aalla is a retreat organiser and founder of Kaouki Tours. Originally from Wales and now living in Morocco, she brings years of local insight and soulful planning to each retreat she co-creates. With a background in education and design, she’s passionate about crafting experiences that are beautiful, grounded, and deeply enriching.

Elen has a warm and thoughtful approach and will be your key contact from start to finish — supporting you throughout your journey and time in Morocco.