Welcome to the

MERZOUGA YOGA FESTIVAL

We are thrilled that you are joining us for this unique experience of connection, movement, and magic in the dunes of Merzouga. We want your journey to be as comfortable as possible, so we have designed a main program with everything organized, while still allowing for the flexibility you need.

The Official Program (Package Including Transfers)

If you have chosen our standard package that includes transportation, here is your trip itinerary:

Meeting point: Fez 📍

Departure day: March 7th at 9:00 AM 🗓️ (Please be punctual so we can all depart together for the desert).

March 8th–10th: Merzouga Yoga Festival ✨ We will enjoy three unforgettable days filled with workshops, meditation, and music in the heart of Merzouga.

March 11th: Return to Fez 🚌 We will travel back together on our private buses to the original meeting point.

MARCH 7

Departure and Intention

Meeting point:

9:00 AM at the BLUE DOOR – Hotel Batha, Fez

Your journey begins with the element of Ether—the infinite space where anything is possible. By stepping out of your routine and setting off toward Merzouga, you open up a space in your mind and your life for the unknown. The journey—whether by road or air—serves as a physical transition toward the fertile void of the Sahara. Today, you leave behind the noise and the structures of daily life to attune yourself to the vastness. We will pass through Ifrane, often called the "Switzerland of Morocco," and stop in the forest of Azrou to watch monkeys climbing the cedar trees. From there, we will continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains, traveling via the Ziz Valley and its gorges, passing through Errachidia, and arriving in the city of Erfoud—renowned as the capital of fossils. Upon reaching the camp and gazing at the horizon for the first time, you will merge with the sacred space of the desert, planting the seed of your intention for the days ahead beneath a seemingly endless, star-filled sky.

DINNER and ACCOMMODATION in traditional desert tents (jaimas)

MARCH 8

Arrival and Awakening

The first sunrise among the dunes and the lightness of being.

The element of Air welcomes you to your first full sunrise in the desert. This element governs the breath (Pranayama), fluid movement, and mental clarity. As you open your eyes and feel the cool morning breeze across the sand, you are inspired to let go of the burdens of the past. The festival's initial yoga sessions invite you to expand your lungs, connect with the flow of the wind, and cultivate a light, curious mind. Today, you learn to move with the same gentleness as the sand—which shifts its form with the wind—opening your heart to the freedom that only the desert can offer.

MARCH 9

Transformation and Splendor

The midday sun, Berber drums, and inner strength

At the midpoint of the festival, the sacred Fire awakens in the heart of Merzouga. This is a day of transformation, passion, and personal power. We connect with the energy of the golden sun—warming the dunes to its full intensity—and with the fire of traditional dance and drumming as night falls. The practices become more dynamic and challenging, igniting your inner fire (*Tapas*) to purify physical and emotional blockages. It is a time to connect with your ancestral strength, celebrate life, and allow the intensity of the desert to burn away what no longer serves you, transforming it into pure light.

MARCH 10

Integration and Flow

Sunset, mental calm, and surrender

Following the intensity of fire, the time arrives to heal and soften through the element of Water. Although the desert may appear dry, water flows hidden within subterranean oases, manifesting in the fluidity of your movements and emotions. Today, the festival invites you toward introspection, adaptability, and detachment. Practices become more fluid—like a river of energy cleansing your body. At sunset, as the colors of the sky dissolve across the dunes, you surrender to the experience and allow your emotions to flow freely, integrating the lessons of the journey into a state of profound peace and gratitude.

MARCH 11

The final meditation and returning home, transformed

Your journey culminates where everything is anchored: on the Earth. On your last day in Merzouga, before beginning your return, you walk barefoot across the sand to absorb the stability and wisdom of the desert. This element serves as a reminder that true transformation does not remain among the dunes; rather, it is carried back home. The final practice focuses on grounding, sealing in the energy you have cultivated. As you begin your journey back to your daily routine, you are no longer the same: you carry with you the solidity of the earth, the peace of the desert, and a firm foundation to support your new reality in your everyday life.

BREAKFAST

Farewell to the desert as we head north toward the city of Fez. We will pass through Erfoud, the beautiful Ziz Valley and its palm groves, and the city of Errachidia, crossing the Middle Atlas mountains. Arrival in Fez in the afternoon.