Yoga, art & meditation Ourika Valley, at the foot of the Atlas, Morocco 23 February to 2 March 2019
Yoga, art & meditation Anima and Bab Zouina welcome spring and celebrate together the renewal of nature. During this week in the Ourika valley, at the foothills of the Atlas, the participants will combine moments of relaxation and peace with yoga sessions and artistic discoveries. On the one hand, the Anima garden offers, in the midst of its flowery paths, unique works of art from the personal collection of André Heller; on the other hand, Bab Zouina offers a large yoga hall as well as beautiful guest rooms in a magnificent property surrounded by olive trees. All meals are cooked with fresh local produce and will be a culinary experience in itself. The activities will take place according to the program detailed below. A cultural tour of the city of Marrakech and a hiking day in the Atlas will be included so as to discover the traditional life of Berber villages. The Ourika valley is full of cultural, recreational and 'nature' activities. Depending on the desires of the participants, activities will be offered on an optional basis: visit of a saffron plantation or a botanical garden, the Berber souk, hiking in the Atlas, the local hammam, bread making with the women of the village, etc.
Anima : Le retour du paradis Universal artist André Heller s opulent, two hectare botanical staging is a magical place of sensuality, of wonder, of contemplation, of joy, of healing, and of inspiration. It is meant for people of all ages who want to experience the unforgettable. www.anima-garden.com Visitors stroll along shady paths, between sumptuous trees and shrubs, blossom and fragrant wonders, pavilions and sculptures, with breathtaking views of the often snowcapped Atlas Mountains featuring the 4 167 metre high Mount Toubkal.
Bab Zouina An ode to nature Bab Zouina is a beautiful traditional Moroccan villa situated in the Ourika Valley (30 km from Marrakesh). Far from urban stress, Bab Zouina has kept an authentic and serene spirit, respectful of the environment; the main house is ecologically built with cut stone and the new buildings with natural mud bricks. The material used is entirely traditional: tadellakt on the wall, zellij on the floor and cedar and acacia for the woodwork. The guest rooms are spacious and authentic: carpets, cushions, traditional crafts, and a bed futon according to Berber tradition. The estate is full of terraces and peaceful places to recharge your batteries. The botanical and aromatic gardens surrounding the property give the place a poetic charm and invite to a gentle meditation. The amazing Swedish artist and landscape designer, Catharina von Unge, conceived and designed the ornamental garden surrounding the property. She managed to combine British aesthetic taste with rusticity and simplicity of the place. With the Mexican corner and its incredible varieties of cactuses, Catharina dares to hint at the Majorelle garden by Yves Saint Laurent and the neighboring garden by André Heller. www.bab-zouina.com
Saturday 23 February 2019 (Arrival day) According to scheduled arrival 20.30 Dinner Welcome in Marrakesh airport Transfer to Bab Zouina in Ourika Sunday 24 to Thursday 28 February 2019 8.00 Breakfast (included hot drink and fresh fruit juice) 9.00 12.00 Yoga at Bab Zouina 13.00 Lunch at Anima 15.00 19.00 Cultural activities in Anima (discovery of the garden and works of art by André Heller, meditation sessions, relaxation time, music concert in the amphitheatre, smoothies after the outings, etc.) and in the Ourika valley (visit of a saffron plantation, Berber souk, local hammam, cooking and bread making workshop, etc.) 19.30 Dinner Note: an excursion in the Atlas will be organized one afternoon of the week Friday 1 March 2019 8h The programme Breakfast Guided tour of Marrakech, its souks, historical and cultural monuments 17.00 Moroccan music concert at Anima 19.00 Dinner Saturday 2 March 2019 (Departure day) 8.00 Breakfast According to schedules Departure to Marrakesh airport Registration and Price The number of places is limited to 20 people. Registrations should be sent as soon as possible by means of the registration form below. All yoga levels, beginner or advanced, are welcome. The price of the week is EUR 1 575 in a double room and EUR 1 975 in a single room. It includes: yoga teaching, transfer from and to the airport of Marrakesh, accommodation for 7 nights in a beautiful guesthouse, meals at Anima and Bab Zouina, excursions and activities according to the program, fruits and Moroccan tea at any time. A deposit of EUR 500 is required to confirm the registration. The balance must be paid before February 15, 2019.
Travel to Morocco A valid passport is required for entry to Morocco. The plane ticket is to be taken by each participant. Companies such as Swiss, Laudamotion, Easyjet, Air Arabia and Ryan Air offer direct flights to Marrakech at the best price. Registration form I would like to register for yoga, art & meditation week, which will take place between February 23rd and March 2nd, 2019 in Bab Zouina and Anima. By signing this form, I agree to pay the deposit of EUR 500 upon receipt of confirmation of my registration. The conditions of cancellation are detailed on: https://bab-zouina.com/calendrier-stages/ Name:... Surname:... Address:...... Post Code:... City:... Email:... Tel.:... Place:... Date:... Signature:... Please send your scanned registration form to marhaba@bab-zouina.com