8 days Yoga Holiday in Essaouira, Marocco, UNESCO site

Essaouira, Morocco

Summary

The “Holismos Yoga Holidays project” was launched in 2014 with the aim of promoting holidays and training in yoga and other activities related to personal growth, enjoyment and well-being. We have therefore devised a range of options for weekends yoga, retreats, holidays and training courses. We have taken great care in selecting special locations, so that sharing the experience of beauty and nature can regenerate, nourish and bring joy to those who, like us, identify with these values. We have been organizing yoga holidays in Morocco for several years now; we have made many friends and have fallen in love with the country and its people. We recently visited Essaouira and fell in love with the place, the town, the food, but above all with the natural beauty, the power and the force that the ocean
brings to this wonderful coastline.
Essaouira a UNESCO world heritage site, is an exceptional example of a late-18thcentury
fortified town, built according to the principles of contemporary European
military architecture in a North African context. Since its foundation, it has been a
major international trading seaport, linking Morocco and its Saharan hinterland with
Europe and the rest of the world.
Essaouira's large working port is noisy, pungent and hugely atmospheric. Along with the flurry of sea-blue wooden boats arriving and departing, nets being repaired and the day’s catch being landed, you can see traditional wooden boats being made. The boat builders supply fishing vessels for the entire Moroccan coast and even as far away as France, as the design is particularly seaworthy. It’s also worth visiting the fish auction, which takes place in the market hall just outside the port gates.

The retreat at a glance

The most important facts in a nutshell:

Categories: Nature Vacation, Yoga Retreats, Pranayama, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Wellness Yoga, Detox Retreats
Date: Available all year round
Language(s): Italian, English
Level: Expert, Advanced, Beginner
Group Size: 12
Place: Essaouira, Morocco
Accommodation: Overnight stay included
Catering: Full board
Types of food: Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Services: Three meals per day plus snacks

Yoga Lessons every morning

Free pick up from the airport

free excursions

Accommodation

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Morocco at Tazgha House, our tranquil retreat nestled amidst a one-hectare farm with breathtaking sea views. Our three-level property, adorned with Moroccan flair, offers a
haven of relaxation and cultural immersion. Nestled steps from the Atlantic breeze, this retreat center blends comfort,
community, and authentic Moroccan charm.
Tazgha House 10 Double Rooms
Sleeps 20 guests in private, ensuite accommodations — ideal for families, instructors, and group leaders. Wheelchair Accessible, Fully accessible rooms with zero-step pool entry, wide doorways, and adapted bathrooms. Retreat-Ready Spaces. Large terraces, yoga deck, and multi-use rooms for workshops, prayer, or relaxation.
Beachfront & Farm
1-hectare farm with direct beach access and panoramic Atlantic views.

Environmentally friendly

Free parking

Free Wi-Fi

Multilingual staff

Parking lot

Smoke-free property

Wireless internet

Dining area

Kitchen

Lounge

Garden

Terrace

Barbeque facilities

Café

Special menu request

Rooms

Double Romm en-suite

$884 / person

A large en-suite twin room with sea view

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Single Private Room

$1,061 / room

A large single room with a queen bed, en-suite and a window with sea view

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Catering

Dining Rooted in Rural Morocco
At Tazgha House, every meal celebrates the rhythm of rural life—simple, seasonal, and sourced within reach of our village. Food will be vegetarian/vegan.
We can cater for any dietry needs of our participants. Just let us know

sequence

Daily schedule
8.30am – 10.00am: Hatha Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation
10.00am: Brunch
11.00am: Departure for excursions
7.00pm: Dinner
There will be two evening sessions during the holiday

Some excursions
BHIBH BEACH
A stretch of coastline teeming with life, where the sea, fishermen and colourful rocks create a warm and picturesque landscape.
MOULAY BOUZERKTOUN BEACH
Just a few kilometres from Essaouira, this beach is a paradise for water sports. The simple, authentic village offers peace and vivid colours.
SAFI
An authentic town, famous for its port activity and vibrant ceramics, which attract those seeking genuine traditions.

Arrival

How to get there
Popular airports near Essaouira Province
Essaouira Airport (ESU) Essaouira Province, Morocco 30 mins 14 km.
Marrakech Airport (RAK) Marrakech, Morocco 2 hrs 47 mins 163 km.
Agadir-Al Massira Airport (AGA) Agadir, 3 hrs 23 mins 135 km
We will arrange transport from Marrakech Airport on 13th of June to take participants to
Tazgha House; details will be provided to participants.

Aquermoud 33, 44126 Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

Cancellation policy

Full refund up to 30 days before arrival.
After this, the booking is non-refundable.

Extra activities not included in the price
The province of Essaouira offers the chance to enjoy a wide range of water sports and more. This area is famous for surfing, thanks to the ever-present winds. Essaouira is renowned for surfing, kitesurfing, fishing and scuba diving.
For horse lovers, the miles of beaches offer the chance to go on long, safe rides. You can also hire quad bikes here and enjoy exploring the majestic dunes along the coast.
Cooking lessons
As an optional extra, you can book one or two afternoons of Moroccan cooking lessons with the talented Naima, for a small additional fee.
Massimo Cantara
Massimo graduated as a Yoga teacher (500 hours) from the SYM international school, where he also taught, and also obtained a diploma in Yoga Therapy (300 hours) from the Vasistha Yoga Foundation in Kerala, India. Since 2010, he has been teaching at his own centre in Italy and is a founding member of “Three Treasures Yoga”, an international teacher training school. In addition to his professional activity as a practitioner of Bio-Natural Disciplines and Shiatsu Teacher, in 1999 he founded the Holismos Arts for Health Centre, a centre for the dissemination and practice of Bio-Natural disciplines, including Yoga, of which he is the director. In 2016, together with Sara Della Torre, he founded the Holismos Yoga and Wellness Centre in Varese. Diploma in Cranio-sacral Balance, Kinesiologist, Shiatsu Practitioner, Yoga Teacher. In 2020, he made his debut with his music CD “Elemental World”, a sound journey through the five elements. In 2021, he published his book “Ospedale senza dolore” (Hospital without pain), Bio-natural disciplines in the hospital context, Ed. Epigraphia, Salus series..

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