Men's Retreat in the Sahara – 8 days in Morocco, 4 of them on foot

Die erste und die letzte Nacht verbringen wir im Riad Sidi Safouh in Marrakesch, mit Bett, Dusche und Pool. Die Zimmer teilst du mit anderen Teilnehmenden, Einzelzimmer gibt es keine. Danach beginnt die Wüste.

In der Sahara bei M'hamid schläfst du im Beduinenzelt oder, wenn du magst, unter freiem Himmel auf einer Matte im Sand – in der Gruppe oder ganz alleine mitten im Nirgendwo. Matte und Decken sind vor Ort, den Schlafsack bringst du mit.

Kein WC, kein fliessend Wasser, kaum Empfang. Waschwasser gibt es, eine Dusche nicht. Wir zeigen dir am ersten Tag, wie es geht.

Faisal und sein Beduinen-Team von Magic of Desert bauen die Zelte auf, kochen und führen durch die Wüste.

Full board, Moroccan cuisine, freshly prepared, mostly vegetarian. We eat together in the evenings by the fire.

Please mention any food intolerances during the preliminary discussion, and we’ll take them into account when you arrive.

Day 1 – Arrival in Marrakesh. We’ll meet at a traditional riad. We’ll get to know each other and discuss the coming days.
Day 2 – Across the Atlas Mountains to M’hamid. We’ll spend the first night at a desert camp.
Days 3–6 – On foot through the Sahara. Four days with Faisal and his Bedouin team. We walk for several hours at a time, often in silence. The camels carry our luggage. We sleep in a Bedouin tent or under the open sky.
Day 7 – Back to Marrakech. We say goodbye to the Bedouin team and drive over the Atlas Mountains.
Day 8 – Conclusion and journey home. You travel home or stay for a few more days.

Walking, talking, silence. The days follow a simple rhythm. We walk, take breaks, and eat together. In between, there are conversations, guided reflection, and silence.

After walking, you write for yourself. Then there’s a sharing circle—those who wish to can share their thoughts. You decide whether and how much to share.

With Patricia, you’ll explore themes related to family, work, and relationships through systemic constellations. Simple exercises for the body and breath help you unwind after the walk and bring you to a place of calm.

At the end, you’ll reflect on what you’ve gained and what your next step will be. After returning home, there will be two follow-up sessions.

You don’t need any hiking or yoga experience. You’ll walk on soft sand and carry no luggage.

You’ll book your own flight to Marrakesh. If you’d like to add a few days before or after the trip, you’ll need to arrange that on your own. We’d be happy to give you some tips.

You can offset the carbon footprint of your flight through atmosfair or myclimate.