The Slow Escape: Yoga, Nature & Culture in Essaouira, November 15 – 20, 2026

Duration

6 days/ 5 nights

Check-in

15/11/2026 in the morning

Check out

20/11/2026 in the morning

Workshops

Yoga, Pilates & New Energies Retreat

A pocket of serenity amid unspoiled nature. Join us in Essaouira to slow down, breathe among the olive trees, soothe your mind, and find new energy. Imagine waking up in the heart of 30 hectares of untouched nature. The scents of olive, argan, and fig trees float in the air. No traffic noise, no constant notifications on your phone. Only the gentle murmur of the wind, a revitalizing yoga practice at dawn, and a starry sky of exceptional purity at nightfall.

With Wavora – the brave escape, its founder Anna has imagined a safe, warm, and perfectly organized place for women seeking a true break. This stay, organized in the beautiful Natura Village, is an invitation to deeply slow down, reconnect with yourself, and discover the authentic soul of Essaouira in total serenity.

Your guide: Anna

“I first worked in the purchasing sector, then in B2B software sales. Today, I am a yoga teacher in Morocco. My path has been anything but linear. What I am passionate about are the turns, the detours, and above all, authentic, unfiltered encounters.”
– Anna

After several years spent in the demanding corporate world in Germany and the Netherlands, Anna understood for herself how essential it is to know how to press the “pause” button before it’s too late.

Today, she shares her time between Germany and Morocco and professionally, kindly, and authentically supports women who wish to treat themselves to a true break away from daily life, in order to find lightness, serenity, and energy.

Perhaps this retreat will be the starting point for a new self-confidence for you: daring more in your daily life, trying new experiences, or even going on an adventure alone when no one in your circle is available.

Training & Experience

Anna is a certified yoga teacher (200 hours in Hatha Yoga and 50 hours in Yin Yoga). Her teaching favors a fluid, soothing, and deeply grounded practice, accessible to both beginners and experienced practitioners.

INCLUDED
  • Eco-lodge accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • 1 round-trip shuttle from Essaouira
  • Aïn Lahjar Oasis hike
  • Indigo workshop
  • Cooking workshop
  • Airport transfer
  • Unlimited teas, herbal infusions and flavored waters
  • 10 Yin yoga classes with Anna.
  • Free access to the pool.
  • Wi-Fi access (though we also recommend a “digital detox”), laughter, and joy!

NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights and travel insurance (including cancellation)
  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • Transfers from airports other than Essaouira or Marrakech

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Retreat Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive and Let Go

Until 5:00 PM – Arrival & check-in

Settle into your room, take a deep breath, and take the time to soak in this exceptional place. From this moment on, daily life can stay at the door.

5:00 PM – Welcome Circle & Journaling

We will meet to get to know each other and open this retreat space together. A guided journaling session will allow you to set your intentions for the days ahead.

6:00 PM – Slow Yoga

Gentle and deeply grounding movements will help you release the tension from your journey. Drawing on your intentions, we will begin this stay by rebalancing the body and the nervous system.

7:30 PM – Dinner Together

A traditional Moroccan dinner, prepared with care, will bring this first day to a close in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

9:00 PM – A Moment for You

Continue this evening at your own pace: over a cup of tea, during inspiring conversations, or by continuing your journaling under the starry Moroccan sky.

Day 2 – The magic of natural indigo

7:30 AM – Morning Yoga Flow

9:00 AM – Breakfast

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – “Discovering Natural Indigo” Workshop

Alongside David Santandreu, dive into the fascinating world of natural indigo. Discover ancestral dyeing techniques, the history of this exceptional plant, and let your creativity run wild.

1:00 PM – Lunch

Prepared from fresh, seasonal products from Natura Village.

2:30 PM – Free Time

6:00 PM – Sunset Yin Yoga

7:30 PM – Dinner Together

9:00 PM – Evening at your own pace, with the possibility of meeting over mint tea to share, exchange, and enjoy a moment of conviviality with other participants.

Day 3 – Discovering Essaouira

7:30 AM – Morning Yoga Flow

A dynamic practice to wake up the body, clear the mind, and start the day with energy.

9:00 AM – Breakfast

Moroccan breakfast featuring regional specialties.

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Excursion to Essaouira

We will set off together to discover the charming coastal town of Essaouira. Between the alleys of the medina, the artisan shops, and the unique atmosphere of the port, let yourself be carried away by the peaceful rhythm of the city.

5:00 PM – Free Time

Enjoy a moment just for you: relaxing by the pool, reading, swimming, or simply contemplating the surrounding nature.

6:00 PM – Sunset Yin Yoga

A deeply relaxing Yin Yoga session to take in the day’s experiences, as the sun sets the sky ablaze with warm colors.

7:30 PM – Dinner Together

9:00 PM – Evening of sharing with the group, moments of silence, reading, or journaling… everyone experiences this evening according to their own wishes.

Day 4 – Morocco Through Its Flavors

7:30 AM – Morning Yoga Flow

9:00 AM – Breakfast

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Moroccan Cooking Workshop

Accompanied by a Moroccan cook, we will prepare several traditional specialties together and discover the flavors and secrets of Moroccan cuisine.

1:00 PM – Lunch

We’ll then enjoy the pleasure of tasting the dishes we’ve prepared together.

2:30 PM – Free Time

Enjoy a moment just for you: relaxing by the pool, reading, swimming, or simply contemplating the surrounding nature.

6:00 PM – Sunset Yin Yoga

7:30 PM – Dinner Together

9:00 PM – After dinner

Evening at your own pace with the possibility of meeting over mint tea to share, exchange, and enjoy a moment of conviviality with other participants.

Day 5 – Discovering Moroccan Nature

7:30 AM – Morning Yoga Flow

9:00 AM – Breakfast

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Guided hike to the Aïn Lahjar oasis

We will set off to discover the magnificent landscapes surrounding Natura Village and enjoy the calm and preserved beauty of the Aïn Lahjar oasis.

1:00 PM – Lunch

A meal prepared from fresh, seasonal products from the Natura Village garden.

2:30 PM – Free Time

6:00 PM – Sunset Yin Yoga

7:30 PM – Dinner Together

9:00 PM – Our Last Evening Together

A special evening to celebrate shared moments, exchange memories, and savor the unique atmosphere of this retreat one last time.

Departure Day – Leaving Recharged

7:30 AM – Morning Yoga

A gentle and revitalizing practice to close this stay mindfully and take all the energy of this retreat with you.

9:00 AM – Breakfast & Closing Circle

Over a generous breakfast, we will look back together on the highlights of these few days before departing inspired, recharged, and full of new energy.

Note:

The program presented is for guidance only. It may be adapted according to weather conditions, organization, or the needs of the group. Any changes will be made with the goal of ensuring the best possible experience for each participant.

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