The Source - Luxury Ecological Sahara Retreat - 9 - 16 of March 2014

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Experience a once in a lifetime journey into the Sahara, starting at the ancient Unesco site,  the Medina of Marrakech.  After a sumptuous dinner and hammam treatments to wash away all tiredness in the magical Zamzam Riad, we then leave in our Toyota 4 x 4s weaving a caravan through the Atlas Mountains. This stunning drive through Berber life winds its way through the Atlas as the beauty of the country side unfolds. We spend one night in the mountains before our decent into the Draa Valley and finally arriving at our luxury eco-Camp in the deep, beautiful silence of the Sahara. Here you will stay in luxury tents in a room with a stunning view across the sands.

Transport your soul to ’The Source’, a place where you feel the deepest connection to your Inner Being. You will at once be stimulated and at peace, as your worries drift away.

Sit beneath millions of twinkling stars, listening to the soulful Saharan musicians from the nomadic tribes of the desert and you will be drawn deep into your soul, remembering who you are and where you have come from.

After our initial spectacular drive over the Atlas Mountains we stay in Ancient Ait Ben Haddou and have the afternoon to explore the magical Kasbahs.


 Our special camp spot surrounded by sand mountains and silence.


 Delicious vegetarian canapes created by the Food Team.





The wonderful Daisy Booth, leading Yoga and Meditation in the Sahara - what a treat.

 The Spa Team hard at work in their Spa Tents, massage, pedicure and a whole slection of treatments.


Email me for more information - Emma zamzamriad@gmail.com - 00212 661215062 or see this link for full programme and prices http://www.moroccoretreats.com/the-retreats/luxury-sahara-retreat/

www.moroccoretreats.com  - be there!

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