Experience the Atlas mountains and Sahara desert while deepening your practice.
The caravan includes:
- 8 nights at Irocha in the Atlas mountains
- 3 nights camping in the Sahara desert
- 8 Mysore classes at Irocha.
- Morning meditation & pranayama
- Afternoon workshops to support your yoga practice.
- Outings to explore around Irocha and learn about the Amazigh (Berber) culture.
- All meals including coffee & tea
- WiFi
During the retreat you’ll be surrounded by stunning landscapes, fresh air and open space, starry nights, delicious Moroccan food and more. The atmosphere will help you rest and recharge deeply. This 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 only joining the first 6 nights at Irocha.
Questions? Email us at: yoga@ashtangalanka.com
Watch this video to see Irocha and hear from the local man who built it:
About Irocha:
We will spend the first 6 nights at 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 energy.
After six nights we 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.
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.
Price per person (Euros):
- Single room with en suite bathroom: 1895.
- Double room with en suite bathroom: 1195.
These prices include ten nights of lodging, all your meals, yoga classes & any workshops we offer.
During the 3 nights of camping in the Sahara everyone will share a tent with another student. If you prefer a private sleeping area there is a 375 euro surcharge for a single tent.
A “double room” at Irocha can be booked by two friends or a couple. The room can be set up with one large bed or two singles. If you’re traveling alone and would like to save money by sharing a room with another yogi of the same gender please contact us.
We’ll try to connect you with someone, but if we’re unable and you have a single room there will be a surcharge.
To confirm your booking we ask for a non-refundable 395 deposit. The remaining balance is due on arrival and should be paid in cash if possible.
Cancelation Policy
- If you cancel before February 28, 2026 you forfeit the 395 deposit.
- If you cancel after February 28, 2026 you are responsible to pay the remaining balance due for your booking.
- You can transfer your booking to another person at anytime for no fee.
- Space is very limited at this retreat. If you cancel 3 or 4 weeks before the event it is highly unlikely we can refill your space. This is why the deposit is non-refundable and we require you to pay the full amount for last minute cancellations.
Getting to Irocha...
We will meet on March 30 in front of the post office in the main Jemaa El Fnaa square in the heart of Marrakech at 11:30 AM. A minibus will pick us up and take us south over the Atlas mountains to our first destination, Irocha. It’s about a three hour journey.
If you prefer to travel to Irocha separately try to arrive by 4pm on the 30th. We will have an opening gathering at 5:30 pm. If you need a taxi pick-up at the airport let us know. It’s 85 euros for a taxi from the Marrakech airport (RAK) to Irocha.
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...
