City Oasis Retreat
March 15th to March 18th, 2025
This retreat is currently sold out
The colors. The flavors. The culture. The vibrations.
Morocco is the ultimate getaway. Dive into an exotic cultural experience in the medina of Marrakesh.
Our private traditional riad serves as our homebase for relaxation, heritage, art, and exploration.
Discover the unique work of artisans, and new flavors as you explore the stimulating medina during the day.
Find solstice in rest after an unforgettable rooftop dinner, as you cozy-up in the oasis of our riad.
Find solstice in rest after an unforgettable rooftop dinner, as you cozy-up in the oasis of our riad.
Rooftop yoga, unforgettable meals, city sunsets, markets, bathhouses… what more could you ask for?
Let’s retreat.
Location and Accommodation
A 450 year-old riad, is your city oasis on this three night retreat. Marrakesh has a unique energy, with lights, colors, sound, and scents begging for your attention. The location of our riad is perfectly nestled in Jennison’s favorite part of the city, alongside some of the best shops, restaurants, rooftops and cultural experiences.
Once you have explored to your heart’s desire, head back to the oasis of the riad to read in the plant-filled courtyard, or dip your legs in the pool. Lay in the sun on the rooftop as you sip mint tea and reminice on your day.
Three nights in the vibrant city, with a city tour of the medina and shops, and a traditional hammam bathhouse experience. You will also have the option to explore some restaurants on your own, sign up for a cooking class, or book yourself a berber massage.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS:
Book an extra night for “Day 0” in Marrakesh to integrate before the retreat begins. Or add-on a night glamping with our retreat group, in the desert! (Minimum 4 participants).
What's included in your yoga holiday?
Once you’ve arrived on-site, we will take care of the rest so you can Namaste All Day.
Retreat Dates: March 15th to 18th, 2024
- A three night stay at a traditional Moroccan home. You may choose a private or shared room. Each room has a private bathroom.
- One to two yoga classes per day. Rooftop vinyasa by morning and cozy indoor meditation & yin in the evening. Yoga mats are provided.
Breakfast and dinner are included while on retreat.
- Three delicious, traditional breakfasts served on-site each morning.
- Three nourishing dinners including one “night out on the town“. Jennison will be treating you to a cultural experience with dinner at a local restaurant in town.
A couple of experiences will be planned for you while in Marrakesh and are included in your retreat.
- A traditional Hammam bath experience in a warm steam room with Moroccan body scrub (this is a group experience with one to three other participants). You have the option to add-on a massage or facial to this experience for an additional price (from 35€).
- A guided tour of the medina and shops of Marrakesh with an experienced guide to give some tips for shopping and history of the city.
Airport transfers are included from Marrakesh airport directly to the riad. We will partner you with at least one other retreat participant, arriving at similar times, to share the transfer.
Special gifts for retreat participants to make your Inscape Journey even more memorable.
Yoga sessions
Your yoga session while on retreat are a light-hearted, spirit nourishing experience. All levels of yoga practitioners are welcome to join us. Jennison will provide modifications and variations for all participants to make the most of their movement experience. Typically, we enjoy an energizing vinyasa practice in the morning (never too early!), and nourishing yin yoga in the evenings.
During this retreat, we will be “Celebrating the Self” through journaling, meditation and movement. You will explore your values, honor your strengths, and own your greatness. It will be a journey of coming home to yourself, stepping into your power as you move through doubt and insecurity and begin to embrace and CELEBRATE how incredible you are. Your journey is unique and it is to be honored.
Although the retreat is designed for you to experience each of the journaling and movement activities, you are always welcome to opt-out of a session if you need extra rest, alone time, or something else that honors your energy that day.
What's not included?
Your air travel is not included.
Travel and trip insurance.
Lunch is not included on this retreat. Most participants feel satisfied by the large breakfast in the late morning, but you will have the opportunity to explore some of the street food markets, or rooftop restaurants at your leisure. This allows for ample free time during the day.
Extra excursions or activities you may choose to add onto your yoga holiday such as a halfday trip to the desert, cooking class, extra massage or other body treatments, museum tours, etc. Jennison will provide you with a list of suggested city tours and excursions and will help you to coordinate some of these activities directly with the hotel.
Extra night in Marrakesh (14th or 19th): It is recommended to arrive to Marrakesh on March 14th to take integrate before the start of the retreat. Booking a night at our private riad is based on availablity (average of 100€ per night, with breakfast included). You may also enjoy an extra night after the retreat and can contact the hotel to check to see if a room is available.
Glamping: Optional desert glamping excursion on March 18th to 19th, is not included in this retreat package. Option to opt-in for the glamping experience (minimum 4 people). Pricing from 260€ (shared tent and bathroom with one other person. Transfers, dinner and breakfast are included. Option to reserve a private tent for 350€).
Pricing
Early Bird Price until November 1st, 2024
Our riad offers the option for private or shared accommodations. Each bedroom has its own unique design and decor and features an ensuite bathroom. We have three rooms that can be booked as private rooms. One room can be booked as shared double accommodation with separate beds (ideal for two single travelers). One room is designated as shared accommodation with a shared double bed (ideal for two friends). This retreat can accommodate 7 or 8 participants.
Please contact Jennison before booking to confirm the availability of your desired accomodation as the site might not be up-to-date. Room requests are first-come-first-served.
Early bird pricing for deposits made by November 1st. Price increases by 75€ per person for deposits made after November 1st.
- Shared room with one double bed (RESERVED)- 690€ per participant- Regular price after November 1st: 765€
- Shared room with two single beds– 750€ per participant (RESERVED)- Regular price after November 1st: 825€
- Private room (or shared bed)– 940€ per participant for a private room, or one of these rooms can be reserved by two participants sharing a bed for 690€ per person (2 reserved, 1 private room available)- Regular price after November 1st: 1015€
Intinerary
Suggested arrival to Marrakesh on March 14th anytime (extra night) or March 15th by 15:00. Activities will begin at 16.00 on the 15th
Suggested departure time from Marrakesh on the 18th after 14:00h, or the 19th after 15:00 (for those who are glamping)
Please plan enough time to be at the airport 2.5 hours before your departure from Marrakesh.
Please plan enough time to be at the airport 2.5 hours before your departure from Marrakesh.
Sample itinerary, subject to change:
Optional Day 0 (14th) – Arrival to Marrakesh to enjoy a “bonus day” and night in the city. Price of this extra night is not included in the retreat price. Jennison has temporarily reserved the riad for our group on the 14th (95€ for shared room, 125€ for private room, including breakfast). If you would like to add on an excursion outside of the city (i.e. camel ride or buggy ride- it is suggested to arrive on Day 0 and enjoy this excursion on the morning of Day 1 before the start of the retreat).
Day 1 (15th)– Official arrival day. Yin-Yang rooftop yoga and journaling, free time, dinner at the riad. Activities begin around 16.00
Day 2 (16th)– Vinyasa Yoga, breakfast at the riad, guided tour of the medina, free time for lunch and shopping, Yin Yoga, dinner out on the town
Day 3 (17th)– Vinyasa Yoga, breakfast at the riad, morning hammam bathhouse and optional massages, free time or optional activity, Yin Yoga, dinner at the riad
Day 4 (18th)– Vinyasa Yoga, breakfast, optional departure from Marrakesh or option to go together to the glamping site (minimum four participants). Glamping group departure at 11.00. If you are not headed to glamping, you are welcome to store your bags at the riad until your departure.
Optional Day 5 (19th)– Departure from glamping at 13:00, transfers to Marrakesh city center or airport
Travel Details
Suggested Airport- Marrakesh Menara airport (20 minutes from the retreat location)
It is suggested to fly into Marrakesh a day before the retreat begins to enjoy one day/night exploring this exhilirating city and getting to know the wonderful women on your retreat. You can coordinate to stay together at a riad in the city. We will have the option to stay at our retreat location for those who book the extra night right away.
Jennison will reserve a table for dinner and drinks for an optional group dinner, for those who are arriving early. You can enjoy free time or an excursion or tour on the morning of the 15th before the retreat begins that afternoon.
Your airport transfer to the center will still be included in your retreat price, even if you arrive on Day 0, as long as you are able to coordinate with at least one other participant to share your transfer. You will be escorted directly to the riad by your driver.
If you arrive on the 15th, please plan to arrive to the airport by 15.00. It takes about an hour to go through immigration at the airport and the transfer to the riad is about 20 to 30 minutes. We will begin our activities around 16.00/17.00 on arrival day.
Payment on the booking link can be made by Credit Card or PayPal. Email Jennison with any questions.
In order to reserve your spot, we ask for a non-refundable deposit of 200€.
Total retreat payment due by January 31st, 2025
Cancelation policy
Any cancellations made before January 31st will receive a full refund of the amount paid by participant, less the 200€ deposit.
Any cancellations made between January 31st and February 15th will receive a 25% refund of the total price paid by participant.
No refund for cancellations made after February 15th.***
***We are aware that many unforeseen circumstances may occur and result in the event of a cancelation. In the event of a last minute cancelation, if you are able to fill your spot or if the spot can be filled by a participant on the waiting list, we would be happy to refund your payment, less the 200€ non-refundable deposit.
*If the retreat is canceled for reasons outside of our control, you will be refunded the retreat amount, less the 200€ deposit, which is transferable to a future retreat with Jennison.
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Hi, I’m Jennison, your retreat host!
I am so excited to share this retreat with you. As a seasoned yoga teacher of 14 years and a retreat leader for six years, I am passionate about creating meaningful and memorable yoga experiences.
You can expect a light-hearted, spirit-nourishing retreat that leaves you feeling connected, appreciated and loved.
All levels of practitioners are always welcome. Remember, “yoga is not about touching your toes, but what you learn on the way down.”
See you on the mat, my friend 🙂