Morocco with Shawna Robins

Imagine ancient alleyways in blushing pink stone, sprawling markets crammed with carpets and spices, calls to prayer piped out from ancient minarets. Now picture yourself atop a camel, riding through the vast dunes of the desert in a scene right out of a movie. This is where we’ll find ourselves with author, sleep expert, functional nutrition specialist and wellness coach, Shawna Robins. This adventurous road trip will take us from Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains and deep into the sand dunes of the Erg Chebbi desert - a journey to reignite your spark in midlife. Are you ready for it?

*Please note that there is a fair amount of driving in order to arrive at the magnificent Erg Chebbi desert. We will be transported by private vehicle to and from the foot of the dunes, then 4x4 jeeps into the desert and to our luxury camp. Driving time will be about five hours each day for two days to the desert and then back again (for a total of about 10 hours each way), plus stops at some of the most beautiful and significant cultural and natural sites in Morocco, including the Tizi n'Tichka pass, Ait BenHaddou, Ouarzazate, the Skoura Oasis, and the Todra Gorge. There is of course yet another mode of transportation we must not fail to mention: camels! On our first morning in the desert, we will travel in a camel caravan led by camelteers.

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Highlights: 

• a five day/four night excursion into the desert, with two nights in a beautiful camp set in the dunes 

• visits to important cultural heritage sites and areas of spectacular beauty

• camel riding, sand boarding

• a cooking class and delicious local food 

• coaching sessions with Shawna Robins

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Sample day:​

• just before sunrise: early risers among us can wake up to take in the sunrise over the dunes

• 8am: breakfast

• 10am: head off into the vastness of the dunes on a camel caravan

• 1pm: enjoy a picnic lunch on the dunes before returning back to the desert camp with free time in the afternoon to either do some sandboarding at the camp or relax at the many areas spread around there

• 8:00pm: dinner

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The Retreat includes: 

• Three nights shared (double) accommodation in a beautiful riad in Marrakech

• Two nights shared (double) accommodation in tents with private ensuite bathrooms the Erg Chebbi desert

• One night shared (double) accommodation in the Skoura Oasis

• One night shared (double) accommodation in Agdz

• all coaching sessions with Shawna Robins

• all activities and excursions

• all breakfasts, one lunch, five dinners

• local transportation

• transfer from Marrakech airport (RAK) on 17 February 2024

• transfer to Marrakech airport (RAK) on 24 February 2024 
   

The Retreat does not include: 

• flights

• transfers from any other locations outside of our predetermined place and time

• meals not included above

• alcohol

• medical insurance and trip cancellation insurance

• incidentals

• gratuities
   

Retreat rates:

$4750 Canadian dollars (about $3500 USD)

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Join this trip

Ready to join us? Please fill out this registration form and we will contact you for your deposit. For more information about this trip or any others, please contact natasha@thevoyagiste.com.