Experience the Atlas mountains and Sahara desert while deepening your practice.
Join us for an unforgettable time in Morocco. This retreat includes:
- 10 nights in the Atlas mountains at Irocha
- 3 nights camping in the Sahara desert
- 9 Mysore classes at Irocha.
- Morning meditation & pranayama
- Exploring the area around Irocha to learn about and experience the local culture
- Afternoon workshops to support your learning
- Brunch, dinner and afternoon snacks
- Coffee & tea
- WiFi
This event is full of stunning landscapes, fresh air, starry nights, exotic Moroccan surprises and plenty of open space. The entire atmosphere will help you rest and recharge. The retreat is limited to 16 students so sign up early.
Our goal is to create a nourishing and restorative experience for you. If camping in the Sahara is not for you contact us about joining for the first week at Irocha only.
Questions? Email us at: yoga@ashtangalanka.com
Watch this video to see Irocha and hear from the local man who built it:
Daily Schedule:
- 8 – 8:30 AM Meditation and Pranayama
- 8:30 – 10:30 AM: Mysore class
- 11 AM: Big Brunch
- Free time until 2pm
- Different afternoon outings to explore the area and workshops.
- 7 PM: Dinner
Workshop topics will vary depending on the group. Some examples are: Breathing and Bandhas, the Vinyasa, inversions & arm balances, alignment, Yin yoga and more.
Investment per person (Euros):
- Single room with en suite bathroom: 1995.
- Double room with en suite bathroom: 1295.
These prices include ten nights of lodging, all your meals, yoga classes & any workshops we offer.
“Double rooms” can be booked by two friends or a couple. If you’re traveling alone, but want to share a room we can try to connect you another student. We will ask your permission before assigning you to a shared room with someone of the opposite gender. If we are not able to pair you up with another student and you end up having a single room there will be a surcharge.
In the Sahara everyone will share a tent with another yoga student. If you need a single there is a 375 euro surcharge for a private tent.
To confirm your booking we ask for an initial 395 Euro deposit. The remaining balance is due on arrival and ideally paid in Euro cash if possible.
Cancelation Policy
- Space is limited at this retreat. To secure your booking we ask for a non-refundable 395 Euro deposit.
- If you cancel after February 28, 2026 you are responsible to pay the full amount of your booking.
- At any time, you can transfer your booking to another person for no fee.
- If you cancel last minute we can not resell your space.
Getting to Irocha...
We will meet in Marrakech on March 30 at 11:30am and travel south over the Atlas mountains for 3 hours. Our first stop is Irocha, which means “rock” in the Amazigh (Berber) language. Irocha is a beautiful venue built in the traditional Berber style and has an extremely calm and grounding quality.
After seven nights we’ll continue south for 5 hours and arrive at the edge of the Sahara desert. After a rest break and lunch we will walk (or ride a camel) into the desert for 2+ hours. We will camp for 3 nights sleeping under the stars and experiencing nomadic life in the Sahara.
Join us May 11 to 18, 2024 for a special Ashtanga yoga experience in the Atlas mountains. Our venue is Irocha, located on the southern slope of the Atlas range where the canyons widen and spread towards the Sahara desert. Irocha, which means “rock” in the local Amazigh language, is a beautiful venue constructed in the traditional Berber style.
Magnificent mountain views, fresh air, starry nights and plenty of space makes this the perfect place to rest and recharge.
This event is limited to 12 students so sign up early.
Details & Schedule:
This is your week to rest and recharge. We will not take attendance and if you choose to miss something so you can chill by the pool or nap we totally get it. We’re there to support you in any way we can.
Price per person (Euros):
- Large single room: 1350.
- Standard single room: 1050.
- Shared Double room: 750.
All bedrooms have an en suite private bathroom. These prices include the classes, workshops, brunch, dinner, Wifi and full use of the venue. We rented the entire hotel so you can make yourself at home.
Double rooms can be shared by friends or a couple. If you’re coming alone and would like to share a room we will try to match you up with another student of the same gender. If you have the room by yourself, however, we will need to charge you the single room rate.
We ask for a 250 Euro deposit to confirm your booking. The balance is due on arrival and needs to be paid with cash.
Cancelation policy:
If you cancel before April 11th we can refund you the deposit minus a 75 euro admin fee.
If you cancel after April 11th your deposit is not refundable PLUS you are 100% responsible and required to pay the full remaining balance that is due.
You can, however, transfer your place to another person. No matter what the full amount is due for any cancelations after April 11.
Getting to Irocha...
