OVERVIEW - THE RETREAT

A WEEK TO COME BACK TO YOURSELF

After more than 50 retreats in Marrakesh over the past 15 years, we wanted to create something different.

This is our Ritual + Renewal retreat — an experience designed around the elements of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air, weaving together yoga, meditation, breathwork, ceremony, nature, adventure, and luxurious self-care.

Our days have room to breathe.

There will be later mornings when you can sleep in, journal, wander through the gardens, or sit quietly with a cup of Moroccan mint tea. There will be mornings for silent meditation and movement. And then there will be days filled with adventure: flying above the Atlas Mountains at sunrise, riding camels through the desert, exploring the Medina, experiencing a traditional hammam, and sharing long meals together.

Rather than rushing from one activity to the next, we have created space for you to experience Morocco deeply — and yourself more deeply, too.

THE FOUR ELEMENTS

Throughout the week, the ancient elements provide a framework for our practices and experiences.

EARTH - Grounding • Connection • Creativity

Grounding yoga and meditation, an earth meditation walk, altar-making, a Moroccan henna celebration, and a Moroccan alchemist and tea experience.

WATER - Flow • Release • Renewal

Transformational breathwork, a water ceremony, a luxurious hammam and traditional water ritual, time to wander the souks, a poolside meal, and deeply restorative Yoga Nidra.

FIRE - Transformation • Vitality • Celebration

A day in the desert with camel rides and lunch in an elegant Berber camp, followed by a fire and cacao ceremony and an outdoor cinema night beneath the Moroccan sky.

AIR - Expansion • Perspective • Possibility

A sunrise hot-air balloon flight over the landscape surrounding the Atlas Mountains, sound healing, breathwork, our closing circle, and a celebratory farewell dinner with a belly dancer.

THE EXPERIENCES

MOROCCO, BEYOND THE POSTCARD

This retreat is intentionally designed to give you a rich, immersive experience of Marrakesh — while still leaving plenty of time to relax.

HOT-AIR BALLOON OVER THE ATLAS MOUNTAINS

Rise before the city wakes and float above the Moroccan landscape as the sun comes up over the Atlas Mountains.

After your flight, enjoy breakfast in a traditional Berber tent before returning to Peacock Pavilions.

A DAY IN THE DESERT

Leave the city behind for a day in the desert.

Ride camels across the dunes, settle into an opulent Berber tent, and share a leisurely lunch surrounded by the extraordinary Moroccan landscape.

THE HAMMAM

Set aside a day for water, warmth, and complete restoration.

We’ll visit a beautiful luxury hammam for treatments and a traditional water ritual — a chance to slow down, receive, and let yourself be cared for.

THE MEDINA + SOUKS

There will also be time to explore Marrakesh at your own pace.

Wander through the Medina, get lost among the colors and textures of the souks, discover beautiful objects and textiles, stop for mint tea, and soak up the extraordinary energy of the city.

HENNA + CELEBRATION

Gather together for a traditional Moroccan henna experience — part beauty ritual, part celebration, and part opportunity to simply have fun together.

FIRE + CACAO

As the sun goes down, we gather around the fire.

Through cacao, breath, reflection, and ceremony, we create a moment to pause, release, and set intentions for what comes next.

SOUND + STILLNESS

There will be opportunities throughout the week to move, breathe, meditate, rest, and listen.

Sound healing, Yoga Nidra, guided meditation, walking meditation, and quiet time are woven into the retreat so that the experience isn't simply about doing more — it is about creating space to feel more.

YOUR HOME IN MOROCCO

PEACOCK PAVILIONS

For our home in Marrakesh, we return to one of our favorite places: Peacock Pavilions.

Set on 8.5 acres just outside the city, including five acres of olive groves, Peacock Pavilions is a remarkable boutique property filled with art, gardens, beautiful textiles, outdoor spaces, and Moroccan character.

Your room is designed as a private retreat within the retreat, with a fireplace, beautiful bathroom, and your own private terrace — the perfect place for morning tea, afternoon reading, or a quiet moment at the end of the day.

There is a pool, beautiful gardens, outdoor gathering spaces, a gym, and a dedicated space for our yoga practice.

It is luxurious without feeling formal.

Beautiful without feeling precious.

And intimate enough that, with a maximum of just 12 guests, the property feels like our own private world for the week.

FOOD + THE MOROCCAN TABLE

EAT WELL

Food is a huge part of the Eat Pray Move experience, and Morocco is one of our favorite places to eat.

Meals throughout the retreat will celebrate the flavors of Moroccan cuisine using fresh, seasonal ingredients — many sourced from the property's organic gardens or local markets.

Think:

Warm Moroccan bread • stuffed dates • almond couscous • vegetable tagines • fresh salads • avocado dip • mint tea • pomegranate • rose water • beautiful shared meals

Most meals are vegetarian, in keeping with the yogic tradition that has guided Eat Pray Move since we began.

Breakfast is more flexible, with options for different dietary preferences, and there will be free time during the week when you can explore the local food scene on your own.

GIVE BACK

TRAVEL WITH PURPOSE

Travel is more meaningful when it gives something back to the places we visit.

Through the Eat Pray Move Give Back initiative, we donate a percentage of retreat profits to various humanitarian partners around the globe.

Our Marrakesh partner is Project Soar, which works with underserved communities and young women through creative, educational, and community-focused projects.

So while you're having an extraordinary week, your trip is also contributing to something beyond yourself.

YOGA + WELLNESS

MOVE. BREATHE. REST.

You do not need to be an experienced yogi to join us.

Our practices are designed for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.

Depending on the day, practices may include:

Vinyasa flow • restorative yoga • meditation • breathwork • Yoga Nidra • walking meditation • sound healing • grounding practices

Classes are intentionally intimate and adaptable, allowing you to receive individual attention and choose the level of challenge or restoration that feels right for you.

The purpose isn't to achieve a perfect pose.

It's to create a deeper connection with your body, breath, and experience.

Participation in all classes and activities is optional.

OUR FACILITATORS

MICHELE ANNE BAROCCHI
Michèle Anne Barocchi MPH PhD (Scientist, MAPS Italia - President, Transformational Breath® Facilitator, MAPS MDMA-AT trainee, Teacher and Founder of Inbodhi Yoga, E-RYT500, Certified Vedic Chant Teacher) defines her experience as a long journey that, through different disciplines and techniques, has led her to work with the human body and its capacity for self-healing. The journey began with a PhD in Infectious Diseases and Immunology at the University of California, Berkeley. The lifestyle of a medical resident can be very stressful, and Michèle found relief in the regular practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga at a small studio in San Francisco. She soon realized that she had found a simple yet powerful tool for connection.

In August 2015, Michèle personally experienced the importance of the teachings she had learned, especially the power of breath. Involved in a nearly fatal car accident, she used breath to stay conscious and survive until help arrived. The accident resulted in the amputation of her left leg and confined her to bed for 8 months, giving her the opportunity to explore non-physical forms of connection and healing. A year after the accident, she encountered Transformational Breath®, a technique that deeply supported her journey towards reclaiming her personal power and helped her let go of a toxic relationship and any remnants of victimhood. Once again, breath saved her life.

She soon completed professional training as a Transformational Breath® facilitator and studied healing techniques from Amazonian tribes, such as the Paqo Andino - Despacho rituals - from the sacred mountain traditions of Peru. Her mission as a facilitator of these practices is to support others in learning the necessary means for healing, thus making each individual independent in their transformation journey.

Currently, Michèle is collaborating on the creation of MAPS Italia, an organization dedicated to raising awareness about psychedelic medicine, research, and therapy in Italy. This initiative has the potential to significantly contribute to the advancement of psychedelic science and its therapeutic applications in the country. It is essential to support and collaborate with initiatives like MAPS Italia to promote dialogue, research, and education on psychedelic substances and their potential benefits for mental health and well-being. What matters is not what happens to you, but what you do with that experience.

ERIN LEWIS

The Eat Pray Move founder has practiced yoga since 1998 and has trained in various disciplines such as Ashtanga, the Rocket series, core power yoga, as well as the Strala method, and also incorporates practices from the yin, restorative, and yoga nidra styles as well. Having taught in studios in Florida, New York City, and Florence, Italy, Erin has also led thousands of guests around the world for over 13 years on EPM yoga retreats. She continues to evolve in her personal practice which naturally makes its way through her teaching. She loves sharing not only the asana (movement) limb of yoga with others, but also the many other facets which lead to life-changing shifts in our daily habits. Throughout the years she has deepened her study with ongoing education and certifications and finds there to be truth in what Sri K Pattabhi Jois famously stated: "Practice, and all is coming." She’s been blessed throughout her yoga practice to be surrounded by beautiful teachers who grow with their students, adjust lovingly, and practice what they teach...and continues to strive to be such a facilitator of yoga herself.

* Participation in classes and activities is optional throughout the retreat. All levels welcome!

DETAILS / PRICING

• 6 Days / 5 Nights (Mar 14-19, 2027)

• Inclusive Retreat Price = $3895 (shared room*) +$895 single room supplement

• Deposit to hold space = $1500

• Max # Guests = 12
  * Guests traveling alone can choose the shared room and we match up based on guest profile. Rooms are spacious with separate beds and private bathrooms. Please note that shared rooms will not be confirmed until both spaces are full.
  ** 50% final balance due 120 days before retreat start date, and remaining 50% due 60 days before retreat start date.
  Read full cancellation policy in our Terms & Conditions.

INCLUDED*

• Accommodation (spacious bedrooms each with private bathrooms, linens)

• Use of estate premises (terraces, pool, gym, etc.)

• Daily Breakfast at Peacock Pavilions

• All Dinners & Lunches (minus 1 lunch during freetime in town)

• Welcome Reception

• Airport Transfers

• Transportation to/from day trips

• Yoga & Meditation Classes

• Breathwork Sessions

• Ceremonies (Earth, Water, Fire, Cacao)

• Soundbath

• Tour guide on various day trips

• Daytrip to Luxury Desert Camp for Tasting Lunch

• Camel Rides in Desert

• Henna Party

• Breakfast in Berber Tent after Hot Air Balloon Ride

• Final Dinner with Bellydancer

• Massages on-site

• Spa Treatment day at Luxury Hammam

• Freetime in Medina / Souks

• Hot Air Balloon Ride by Atlas Mountains

• Taxes

* airfare not included
**activities may change based on weather or unforeseen circumstances

TRAVEL

13km outside the old city (Medina) of Marrakesh Nearest airports: Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) Nearest train station: Marrakesh Transfers between airport or train station and villa will be provided. After signing up, we will guide guests on best options for flights and travel to Marrakesh.

SUGGESTED PACKING

Besides the basic packing and travel needs, here are a few things to think about bringing with you.

• Yoga mats and some props are provided

• Bathing suit (on-site pool, spa)

• Layers of clothing for weather changes

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Plug adaptors / converters

• Journal

COME WITH AN OPEN HEART

This is not a retreat about checking things off a list.

It's about giving yourself enough space to experience something.

To breathe.

To move.

To wander.

To be surprised.

To laugh around a table with people you just met.

To watch the sun rise over the Atlas Mountains.

To sit around a fire.

To let someone else take care of you for a few days.

And perhaps to return home feeling a little more connected to yourself than when you left.

Marrakesh has a way of doing that.