…Into the labyrinth of dreams…
BRAND NEW for 2026! October 10 - 17, the perfect season to be in Morocco, we’ll gather at one of the most beautiful private estates in the world, just outside Marrakech, at the foot of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Everything you would dream your own private Moroccan paradise could be – and even more magical.
Just back from my second trip to Morocco in as many years, after spending the intervening months dreaming about it and planning with my special collaborators there on site.
My returning welcome in Morocco was so moving and complete – already filled with special connections and friends, and I have found an even-more spectacular and perfect place to host a retreat than I could possibly dream of.
We spent a year living in Morocco when I was nine-years-old, in a tiny Berber village by the ocean, on the edge of what was then known as the Spanish Sahara. Morocco was one of the artistic-literary-bohemian havens of the time, and my mother is all of those. Unforgettable childhood memories as you can imagine!
Now that I’ve finally returned, I am fascinated, and called to keep exploring deeper. Would you like to join me in 2026?
Yoga (of course!), hikes to waterfalls and authentic Berber villages, souks in Marrakech, local culture galore, exceptional local guides, starry nights, sun-filled days, snow-capped mountains, a stunning, award-winning estate full of contemporary art, a vast swimming pool, exquisite gardens that supply Yves-Saint-Laurent beauté, superb local chefs cooking Moroccan-French fusion cuisine largely from our own organic gardens, genuine adventures, relaxation, wonder and awe. (and for the cyclists: there are even top-quality bikes for guided rides in the fascinating mountain surrounds. (E-bikes, mountain bikes, road bikes, everything is here). There are not enough superlatives to describe – you will just have to come!
Azaren is a private 20-acre estate designed by internationally acclaimed architect Imaad Rahmouni in a style which combines exceptional volumes with the simplicity of Berber architecture. Nestled in stunning gardens with breathtaking views of the High Atlas Mountains, located just 30km from Marrakech. It is an oasis of calm, beauty and luxurious surroundings: Everything you would imagine your own private Moroccan paradise could be.
Snowcapped Mount Toubkal (the highest peak in the Atlas) just to the south of Azaren, has provided year- round irrigation for the lush gardens of the Ourika Valley that have fed the region for centuries. The hospitality of the Berber people is world-renowned and at Azaren, that welcoming of visitors is on full display. Whether you would like to experience a traditional hamam, find yourself at a tea ceremony in a mountain village or sample the famous Moroccan Tajine, Azaren is truly an immersion into an exotic culture nurtured in luxurious comfort. You will fall in love with the people, the traditions, the food and most of all, this desert hideaway.
Its opulent amenities are in harmony with the environment. An atmosphere of deep peace and wellbeing pervades the property, offering a serene and blissful sanctuary to go deep into yoga practice.
The purpose-built Yoga Shala on the property is one of the most beautifully designed and situated of any retreat location, with stunning views of the mountains and vast, magical gardens.
The cuisine at our retreat is delicious Moroccan-French fusion and extensively uses Azaren’s home-grown vegetables, fruit and olive oil. Traditional bread is baked daily in an outdoor wood-fired oven. We will also enjoy some meals out in specially-curated local restaurants.
Amenities at Azaren
Huge Pool, traditional hammam Spa and Tennis Courts – all exclusively for our use.
Azaren staff includes a house-manager, a team of berber cooks, three chambermaids, a head grounds-keeper, a team of gardeners and a night watchman.
Specialist staff can be arranged for Massages & Hammam 35 Euros per treatment. Bookings will be closer to the departure.
Food Culture
The cuisine is exquisite! Azaren serves Moroccan-French fusion prepared by their chef and team of local cooks, and extensively uses the property’s home-grown vegetables, fruit and olive oil. Traditional bread is baked daily in an outdoor wood-fired oven.
We will get to learn the local recipes and secrets in a cooking class onsite in the villa kitchens!
Vegetarian diets and other dietary requirements can be catered for.
Meals will be served in a variety of outdoor and indoor locations with beautiful settings, and picnics can be prepared on request.
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For any questions, planning assistance, or just to talk about the trip – don’t hesitate to contact me!