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STARTING AT $3895 per person
September 4-12, 2027 - Yoga Retreat with Lexi Stickel
9-day Morocco retreat with an experienced Retreat Leader
6-14 people
Add on Fes & Chefchaouen
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Custom Dates Year Round
Fully Customizable 7+ Day Adventure for 2+ to explore Marrakech, the Sahara, Fes, Chefchaouen and beyond
Trip Highlights
Explore with intention as you learn from expert guides, support local artisans, and stay in beautiful locally-owned riads and kasbahs
Travel between adventure & reflection, with yoga, movement, cultural experiences & time to simply take it all in
Adventure across the Atlas Mountains and sleep under the stars in the Sahara at the Erg Chegaga dunes
Meet Amazigh women artisans and learn about their textile traditions and livelihoods
Opt in for an add-on in the ancient city of Fes and the blue pearl of Chefchouen
Morocco is a country of contrasts: Ancient medinas and endless deserts, rugged mountain passes and lush palm oases, centuries-old traditions and vibrant contemporary culture.
This thoughtfully curated nine-day retreat is where adventure, yoga and meaningful cultural exchange combine. Start in your ornately decorated riad in Marrakech before a curated souk visit complete with spice markets, street food tasting and our favorite local artisans. Then, cross the High Atlas Mountains in 4x4s along historic caravan routes to the vast Er Chegaga dune of the Sahara Desert for two unforgettable nights beneath the stars in a family-run camp. Along the way, you’ll also see the dramatic Kasbah Telouet, meet Amazigh women preserving generations of textile traditions, share tea with a nomadic family, and experience the warmth and hospitality that define Morocco.
Each day includes yoga sessions with Retreat Leader Lexi Stikel, where you'll balance exploration with movement, reflection, and opportunities to reconnect—with yourself, fellow travelers, and one of North Africa's most captivating cultures.
Extend your adventure with an optional journey to the imperial city of Fes known for its labyrinth streets and ornate architecture and the “Blue Pearl” of Chefchaouen.
Book our 9-day Morocco retreat starting at $3895 per person. See all inclusions, itinerary details and complete pricing in the drop downs below.
WHY THIS TRIP?
Morocco rewards travelers who slow down. Rather than racing between famous landmarks, this retreat creates space to experience the country's remarkable landscapes, rich traditions, and extraordinary hospitality through meaningful encounters with the people who call it home.
Thoughtfully chosen local partners and experienced guides help you navigate Morocco with confidence, providing cultural context while creating opportunities for genuine interactions that independent travelers often miss. You’ll hear stories of Amazigh heritage, learn about nomadic life, and gain a deeper understand of contemporary Moroccan life.
After your city start in Marrakech, we’ve intentionally built in overnight stays in smaller towns before you reach the towering dunes of Erg Chegaga, Morocco’s largest and most remote sea sand. Spending two nights in the Sahara allows time to slow down - watching both sunrise and sunset over the dunes, sharing tea with a nomadic family, gathering around the campfire for traditional music, and simply experiencing the stillness and vastness of the desert. En route back, you’ll connect with Amazigh women preserving traditional weaving techniques and discover where the beautiful rugs filling Morocco’s medinas truly begin.
Balanced with daily movement, nourishing meals, beautiful accommodations, and time to pause and reflect, this retreat offers space to embrace adventure while experiencing Morocco with curiosity, respect, and intention. You'll return home with unforgettable memories, meaningful friendships, and a deeper appreciation for the connections between culture, landscape, and the resilient communities that call this remarkable country home.
Travel with purpose. Every Traverse Journeys departure includes a contribution to a carefully selected Community Partner, supporting local organizations creating meaningful impact in the destinations we visit. For this trip, your booking supports the Iklan Women’s Cooperative, advancing women's economic empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, and the preservation of Amazigh weaving traditions from lamb to finished carpet.
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ABOUT YOUR RETREAT LEADErs
Lexi Stickel - September 2027 Yoga Retreat
Lexi brings over 15 years of experience to her yoga practice, offering classes rooted in joy, connection, and mindful breath. She discovered yoga as a way to manage stress during graduate school and has since developed a teaching style that is inclusive, empowering, and accessible to all bodies and experience levels. Raised in Oregon and now based in the Columbia River Gorge, Lexi draws deep inspiration from the natural world, weaving elements of presence and exploration into her teaching at Wild Bloom Yoga. Her background includes a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification from Jaya Yoga School, restorative yoga training, and experience as a Master Naturalist, Leave No Trace Educator, and Wilderness First Aid responder—bringing a grounded, thoughtful, and supportive approach to every retreat experience. Lexi is also a Retreat Leader for the Traverse Journeys Mexico Retreat in San Miguel de Allende.
Trip Inclusions
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6 nights’ boutique hotel stay in riad and kasbah style accommodations
2 nights desert camping in permanent structure tents with real beds
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Transfers to/from airport on arrival & departure days
Private ground transit between Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou and the Sahara
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Daily yoga sessions with Retreat Leader Lexi Stickel
Marrakech souk & medina tour with entry to Madrasa Ben Youssef
Atlas Mountains road trip and Sahara desert excursion with two nights “glamping” complete with full structure tents and real beds
Camel ride, stargazing, traditional music & food and an oasis outing
Visit to the UNESCO site of Aït Ben Haddou
Community Partner visit at a Amazigh Women’s Textile co-op
Add-on options for hammam and cooking classes
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Daily breakfast + 5 lunches + 7 dinners
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Visit to a traditional Amazigh textile women’s co-op + donation to their organization
Dedicated retreat leaders + local guide
Traverse representative assisting you from booking to departure
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Extra night in Marrakech
Hammam spa and massage
Cooking class
Fes & Chefchaouen 3-night extension
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International airfare
Additional meals, excursions and activities not listed
Tips to your local guide, Traverse guide, drivers, etc.
Alcohol, unless specified
Required travel insurance
SEE THE DAILY ITINERARY ON STELLER!
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You'll be paired with a roommate unless you request your own room. Note that during the two nights in the desert all bookings will be double occupancy (paired by gender) due to the limited amount of structured tents in our camp.
STARTING at $3895 per person - double occupancy
+$695 Single supplement “my own room” option
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Day 1 add-ons: You can do one or both of these options. These add-ons require an extra night at our boutique hotel, starting at $225 per room.
+$95 - Cooking class, 3-4 hour experience with vegetarian options and wine pairing available
+$130 - Traditional hammam and massage, a true Moroccan experience! About 1.5-2 hours.
Self-Guided Fes & Chefchaouen add-on, starting on Day 9:
+$995 Fes & Chefchaouen (3 nights), price based on double occupancy.
+$295 Fes single supplement
+$65 upgrade to full day artisan tour, per group
+$75 Fes cooking class, per person
+$135 Fes pottery workshop, per person
Fes add-on includes:
3 nights’ accommodations in boutique, high-end riads
Daily breakfast + 1 dinner + 1 afternoon tea
Artisanal tour in Fes to see tile making, pottery, metalworks and tanneries
Explore the beautiful, blue-doored charm of Chefchaouen
All transfers between cities, including train, private van and taxis
Airport transfer to Tangier
Self-guided with Traverse support
Faqs
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By and large, yes! Taking good travel safety precautions like not going out at night, keeping an eye on your things, and dressing conservatively are key tips. For females, being kind but not too attentive is the best way to avoid unwanted advances. The words "la shukran" (no thank you) are helpful for travelers in busy souks where vendors will have lots to try to sell to you! Be sure to also check out our 8 Female Solo Travel Tips for Morocco
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No, we welcome people all along the journey. Adventure retreats are an opportunity for growth retreat in a supportive environment.
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Absolutely! Some of the best travel is done by yourself. And you’ll find that on our trips, people bond quickly and you’ll be sure to have new friends by the end!
Terms & Conditions
Please refer to your Registration Packet for complete Terms & Conditions, which can also be obtained by submitting a request to hello@traversejourneys.com
Deposit
A $500 deposit per person per trip is required for each traveler to secure the booking. The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferrable unless otherwise indicated on booking with the exception of our 24-hour No Regrets policy. A booking is not final until you receive a final confirmation from us.
24-hour No Regrets Policy: If, within 24 hours of submitting your deposit, you decide to cancel your booking you may request a refund, which will be granted less transaction fees.
Payment
Payments can be made either by 1) Normal Payment terms of 50% due 30 days after booking and 50% due 90 days prior to departure or 2) Monthly terms of equal installments with a $10 per month fee. Payments options include ACH, wire, credit card or Zelle. Payee is responsible for all transaction or processing fees. Late payments are given a two-week grace period; after that a $10 per month late payment fee will be charged.
Cancellations Policy
Group Trips & Retreats: Cancellations, less the trip deposit, are refundable up to 120 days prior to the trip start date.
Custom and Self-Guided: All payments non-refundable. Requests for transfers may be considered in extenuating circumstances and may incur a change fee.
To cancel a booking, Traveler must submit a request to us in writing by email to hello@traversejourneys.com
Flexible Booking Policy Specific to COVID-19
In the wake of COVID-19, Traverse has implemented a flexible booking policy that allows for deposits and payments to be transferrable to the greatest extent possible to new trip dates should a recurrence of COVID-19 render travel impossible due to border closures and related travel restrictions.
Travel Insurance
The trip price does not include travel insurance. Trip protection-style travel insurance that includes travel medical coverage is required for all trips with Traverse. The coverage must have a minimum $150,000 of medical coverage and include injury, medical, evacuation, and repatriation. See more info at https://traversejourneys.com/insurance
Documents, Personal Identification, Vaccinations
Traveler assumes complete and full responsibility for all required travel documents including passport, visas, entry or exit fees, and vaccinations. Traveler is also solely responsible for any adverse consequences resulting from incomplete or defective documentation. Traverse does not cover the cost or assist in obtaining any of the above, and reserves the right to collect information on all.
