The Best 4 Yoga Retreats in Essaouira, Morocco for a Mindful Escape 2025-26
Written by: Sini Hietaharju, Master of Tourism Research & Slow Traveller
Essaouira is one of my favorite places in Morocco, because it combines the laid-back beach vibes to the rich Moroccan culture.
The yoga, surf and retreat scene is big in the coast of Morocco, offering yoga, meditation and surf from complete beginners to more advanced practitioners.
Here comes my retreat recommendations to this cute coastal town in Morocco.
"At a Glance" Summary Table
Best Yoga & Surf Retreats in Essaouira, Morocco
This comparison table helps you find the perfect yoga and surf retreat based on your preferences. All retreats are personally chosen by Slow Travel Repeat.
| Retreat Name | Duration | Location | Price | Rating | Action |
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La Vida Surf
Lovely villa in the middle of nature, 20kms from Essaouira
Includes: Accommodation, 3 meals daily, excursion to Essaouira
"Literally everything was perfect! I really can recommend this retreat" - Romy S.
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6 days/5 nights | Ounagha (20km from Essaouira) | 750 EUR | 4.9/5 | Check Availability |
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Holy Surf Maroc
Perfect combination of Surfing and Yoga with small group sizes
Includes: Accommodation, food, activities
"Our trip was great thanks to Pauline and Houssam!" - Antoine S.
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8 days/7 nights | Sidi Kaouk (20km from Essaouira) | 750 EUR | 4.8/5 | Check Availability |
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Surf and Therapy
Located in the heart of Essaouira in a lovely riad in the Medina
Includes: Accommodation, meals, yoga sessions, surf lessons
"Everything was great during our stay" - Anonymous
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7 days/6 nights | Essaouira Medina | Check website | 4.5/5 | Check Availability |
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The Serai
Stunning Villa for a peaceful mind in a tranquil location
Includes: Accommodation, meals, activities
"We had a great time in The Serai!" - Lut
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8 days/7 nights | 15km north from Essaouira | 1600 EUR | 4.7/5 | Check Availability |
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Mellow Beach House
Lovely getaway south from Essaouira with beach and dunes
Includes: Accommodation, activities, meals
"Literally the best view of Essaouira" - Andy Baille
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5 days | Sidi Kaouki (15km south from Essaouira) | 900 EUR | 4.6/5 | Check Availability |
Note: Prices are per person and may vary based on season and accommodation type. Flights and insurance are not included unless specified. Always check the link of the retreat for the most current information.
How I Curated the Retreat List
As a retreat photographer, I have visited most of the retreats myself. However, I also get lots of recommendations from friends. I take a fair share of time to search for myself online before listing them here.
If I have not visited the particular retreat myself, in that case I ask friends who have been, check their own websites, social media, Google reviews and retreat comparison websites, like bookyogatretreats and bookretreats.
The main criteria that best retreats get chosen for this list are:
Expert Instructors: Retreats that are led by certified, experienced teachers.
Authentic and Mindful: Retreats and venues that offer dreamy experience
Price-quality ratio: It's not about finding the cheapest options, but the ones that offer best value for money.
Safe booking: All retreats listed can be booked and paid safely from the linked websites.
Verified Reviews: I read lots of testimonials and prioritize retreats with continuous, good feedback.
Lovely villa in the middle of nature, 20kms from Essaouira. Perfect combination of rooftop yoga, delicious meals and chill pooltime. (I've been to this retreat 3 times myself, and can't wait to go back)
🏷️ Price: 750 (EUR) |
💶 What's Included: Accommodation, 3 meals a day, excursion to Essaouira
NOT included flights, insurance, surf lessons
📅 Dates: Weekly availability from September to March
⏳ Duration: 6 days/5 nights (also 4-day retreats)
📍 Location: Ounagha (20kms from Essaouira)
🧘♀️ Experience Level: All Levels
✨ What makes it special:
Located in the middle of nature
Delicious meals
Stunning villa
You can read my detailed review here: Essaouira Retreat Experience
👥 Reviews:
Review by Romy S.
from Germany
September 11
Literally everything was perfect! I really can recommend this retreat ❤️🙏🏼✌🏼!
Review by Anonymous
May 22
I had the most incredible experience, this retreat is truly something special. From the soul-nourishing yoga sessions led by the wonderful Izzy to the absolutely delicious food prepared with such love by Mubarak, Muhammad, and Muhammad. You will not go hungry here, every meal is a healthy feast.
The space is kept beautifully clean thanks to Fatima, and the warmth of the entire team is what makes this place feel so magical. The villa is in a picture-perfect setting!
On top of it all, I made connections here that I’ll truly treasure. If you’re on the fence about booking—this is your sign. Go for it. You won’t regret it.
It would be great to have the option for an earlier or later check-in/out, especially as flight times from London can be quite awkward. I’d have been happy to pay extra.
Review by Roxy H.
from Great Britain
March 30
"Wonderful peaceful stay at La Vida Surf"
Just back from this lovely retreat, feeling very rested and reset. Was very much in need of the time to stop doing and spend time being & this retreat really enabled that. Lovely venue with such peaceful gardens - so much birdsong! Wonderful fresh food, lovely people and great yoga.
Our group was mixed practice & everyone was catered to & challenged supportively. I particularly liked the structure of the retreat which allowed for & encouraged reflection and down time but also gave opportunities to go out & do more if you wanted - the hammam was authentic and fantastic & it was great to spend time in Essaouira too. Thankyou! X
As the name suggests, Holy Surf Maroc is a great place to combine Surfing and Yoga. They offer also weekend-long retreats if you want a short experience.
🏷️ Price: 750 (EUR) | 💶 What's Included: Accommodation, food, activities.
what's NOT included flights, travel insurance
📅 Dates: Weekly from September to March
⏳ Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
📍 Location: Sidi Kaouk (20kms from Essaouira)
🧘♀️ Experience Level: All Levels
✨ What makes it special:
Surf & Yoga combined
Awesome Surf Spot
Small group size (max 12)
👥 Reviews:
Review by Antoine S.
from France
May 19
"Great Surf Experience and accomodations"
Our trip was great thanks to Pauline and Houssam ! Everything was perfectly organise for us to only focus on surfing, all the meal were very good, the hotel was great. Regarding Surfing, we enjoyed for sure, we went to amazing spots along the coast, and received lot of advises to improve our skills thanks to Houssam.
I sincerely recommend to plan your trip with Pauline and Houssam so you juste have to enjoy then !!
Review by Anonymous
January 2
The Villa Sarah is a beautiful house a 25min footwalk from the beach with pool and lots of space. The routine was the same everyday, traditional Moroccan breakfast at 9am , surfing lessons 10-13, lunch at the beach, free surf in the afternoon, back to house at 4pm , yoga at 6, dinner at 8:30.We could add trips to Essaouira, if we wanted to. Everything was perfectly organised, the food was great, group dynamics healthy, very good instructors for surfing and yoga, an overall relaxed and respectful vibe. Lots of time for oneself to reflect etc. Pauline is always available and finds solutions for everything, the people who work in the villa are very nice and Mariam is a wonderful cook. We are very thankful for this experience.
Another great option for combining Surf and yoga is a place called Surf and Therapy, which is located in the heart of Essaouira, in a lovely riad in the Medina.
🏷️ Price: 250-1200 (EUR) | 💶 What's Included: (e.g., Accommodation, 3 daily meals, 2 daily yoga sessions, airport transfer, welcome massage). Crucially, note what's NOT included (e.g., flights, travel insurance).
📅 Dates: Avalable from September to December
⏳ Duration: 7 days / 6 nights (alsow 3 and 4-day retreats avalable)
📍 Location: Riad in Medina, Essaouira
🧘♀️ Experience Level: Beginner, Intermediate
✨ What makes it special:
Located in the centre of Essaouira
Good surf teachers
Riad stay
👥 Reviews:
Review by Anonymous
April 1
"Super! Would definetly recommend"
Everything was great during our stay. Accomadation in the medina, surf and yoga class were great, food and restaurant recommendation excellent :) would like to come back somedays
Serai is also a stunning Villa for a peaceful mind in a tranquil location. They currently organize 8-day adventurous retreats.
🏷️ Price: 1600 (EUR) | 💶 What's Included: Accommodation, meals, activities
what's NOT included flights, travel inurance
📅 Dates: Dec 2025
⏳ Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
📍 Location: 15km north from Essaouira
🧘♀️ Experience Level: All Levels
✨ What makes it special:
Nature connection
Unique experiences, like Primal movement & dance in the Temple to awaken & enegise
Suitable for families
👥 Reviews:
Lut
We had a great time in The Serai! The children aged 8,6 and 5 enjoyed themselves on the beach, in the dunes and in the woods.
They could also play a lot in the lodge. The adults enjoyed the peace and the beautiful view. Massive thanks Mark and Ayelen!
This place little bit south from Essaouira is a lovely geaway. There are different retreats and teachers around the year.
🏷️ Price: 900 (EUR) | 💶 What's Included: Accommodation, Activities, Meals
what's NOT included flights,insurance
📅 Dates: Nov 2025
⏳ Duration: 5 days
📍 Location: Sidi Kaouiki (15kms south from Essaouira)
🧘♀️ Experience Level: All Levels
✨ What makes it special:
Lovely centre and rooms
They organize also female-only retreats
Beach and dunes
👥 Reviews:
Literally the best view of Essaouira, fantastic sunset, the whole spot as well as the accommodation propose great comfort, rooms have a great traditional design and well furnished, on the other hand, Mellow's chef has a deep understanding of the Moroccan gastronomy where you'll discover the very best of the country's cuisine,
In other words, it was a marvellous experience and I'd like to recommend it to anyone. The staff as well as the managers Aida and Nico are more than friendly, you fell home, you feel being part of a lovely family.
Why Choose Essaouira for Your Yoga Retreat?
Essaouira is a laid-back town in the Western coast of Morocco.
Although Essaouira has gotten quite touristy, it still offers great, tranquil vibes.
I would say it's a perfect place to combine mindfulness, beach and the Moroccan culture with its cuisine, medina and hammam spa experience.
If you are planning to stay longer in Essaouira, you should also check out:
How to Choose the Right Yoga Retreat for You
Intention: To get what you want, you need to know what you want. Consider your goals and intention for the trip.
For example, do you want to relax, detox, adventure, advance your practice, or perhaps disconnect to find a more spiritual way of life?Teacher match: It's always good to read a little bit about the retreat teacher to see if the styles they teach seem good for you.
Budget: I know, this is boring, but important. Remember to count in flights, insurance, and other services that are normally not included in a retreat.
Cancellation: Read the small print on the booking sites linked below the retreats to make sure you are fine with the terms and conditions. (The retreats listed here are fair with ther T&Cs, but always a good idea to make sure).
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Frequently asked questions about retreat in Essaouira
The weather is ideal during autumn and spring. Most ideal is October, November and February, but all months between Septemebr-March are good. April-August is too hot.
Generally speaking, something like 2 months before. However, you can get lucky and get last minute spots to retreats.
Most of the retreats listed are suitable for all levels. More detailed information above on each retreat listing.
Most importantly, pack cozy clothes to practice with, as well as some scarves and long sleeves for cooler mornings (and possible visits for sacred palces where you need to cover shoulders).
Check a simple backing list here for traveling with hand luggage.
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