Yoga holiday in Morocco with Lizzy
www.yogawalks.co.uk
Yoga holiday this Beautiful spacious Ocean fronted Villa Mandala October 20th
– 27th 2018 http://surfmaroc.com/en/overview-vm Yoga, pool, beach, gastro
delights, surfing and much more.
The cost from: £695 per person based on sharing, to include seven nights
accommodation, full board (apart from one evening meal),snacks, fresh fruit
and herbal teas and yoga and transfers from Agadir. Not including flights
and transfers from other airports.
There is a swimming pool and massage and Moroccan hamam are available
locally.
There are wonderful beaches within walking distance from Villa Mandala and
there are many interesting places to visit in the area such as Agadir, Paradise
Valley, Essaouira, and Taroudant. Other recommended activities available are
horse riding, camel riding and surfing, all of which our hosts will help to
organise.
Yoga Classes will be gentle but active. They will be suitable for both beginners
and experienced practitioners and will last around 1½ - 2 hours incorporating a
combination of asana (posture), visualisation, relaxation, pranayama (breathing
techniques), mudras (hand gesture) and meditation.
We will have TEN classes over the week each lasting around 1 ½ - 2 hours. The
morning yoga will have a more dynamic emphasis, I suggest 8am – 10am(ish) and
the later early evening class will be restorative 5-7pm(ish) (times can vary
depending on group requirements). We will have yoga nidra at least three times
over the week, Yoga Nidra (meaning 'conscious sleep') is a form of deep
relaxation that will leave you feeling refreshed & renewed both mentally &
physically. Classes will be tailored for the groups needs.
The rest of the day is free to relax, explore, swim, read, walk as you choose.
At Villa Mandala the food is made using only the finest and freshest
local produce, “our talented chefs, make each day of the retreat a
'taste sensation’, they will prepare a mixture of Moroccan and
international dishes each week.”. There will be three nutritious
vegetarian meals a day (except for one night when you can sample a
local restaurant or enjoy a great barbeque in the next village) teas
and fruit available throughout the day.
Bookings are confirmed on receipt of a deposit of £200 per person, the balance
is due by 1st June 2018.
Scarlet room
Turtle Room
India Room
Not included are: flights and transfers (transfers from Agadir are included).
Morocco is served by direct flights from the UK and other major European
airports, with flight times to Agadir between 2-4 hours. From Agadir airport it’s
a 45 minute drive south east along the coast road. Road transfers from
Marrakech can be easily arranged and the new motorway has dramatically cut
the journey times down to 2 -3 hours and cost approx £100 for 4 people. Please
contact me if you would like a transfer arranged or would like a quote.
Air Ninja - see who fly where internationally. Flights leave the UK from London
Stansted (STN) London (LGW & LHR), Manchester (MAN), Bristol (BRS)
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Villa Mandala provides a mat, block and belt for each student, as well as
blankets, however do bring your own if you would like to.
A swimming costume, sun block and a sun hat.
Villa Mandala provides bath towels and kindly asks that everyone bring
their own swimming towel
Mosquitoes don’t tend to be a problem but there are a few so do bring
repellent etc if they tend to bother you.
Alcohol – is available in Agadir (about 15 minutes taxi ride away). It is
recommended to buy some in duty free on your way over if you know you
would like a drink at all.
The Climate: Morocco is blessed with well over 300 days of sunshine a year. In
October the average air temperature is 22c and the sea temperature is 21c.
About Villa Mandala:
Villa Mandala is a stunning beach front accommodation. When approaching Villa
Mandala don't be put off as you drive through the site of the local market and
the chaos it leaves behind, and don't panic as you bump over the dry river bed
and wonder if you have come to the right place. The area immediately
surrounding Villa Mandala is not a tropical paradise but the sea views are
beautiful and great beaches are in walking distance. It is a distinctly North
African beachside location that is susceptible to the constant natural and man
made changes that rapidly occur in the developing world. Its part of the
experience and it’s what makes Villa Mandala a true gem hidden off the beaten
track and Banana Village's best kept secret!
Facilities include: Swimming Pool, free WiFi.
The nearest town is Agadir about 15 mins drive from Villa Mandala.
Morocco is a liberal Muslim country, and men and women are welcome to wear
shorts and t-shirts. Swimming costumes and bikinis are normal on the beach but
it is advisable to cover up arms and legs a bit when walking around town. Shorts,
tees and flip flops are the norm.
Currency
The Moroccan currency is the Dirham. Dirhams can only be obtained within
Morocco. There are exchange facilities and ATMs in the airport. There are also
plenty of ATMs in Agadir. Many ATMs in Morocco do not accept Maestro and
can be unreliable, if you have a VISA card it is recommend you bring it.
Please note: traveller's cheques are not a good idea for Morocco. They cannot
be exchanged at the airport and there are only a few places in Agadir that will
change them.
Cancellation policy
£200 deposit to secure your place. Balance due by 1st June 2018. If you have to
cancel full refund up to 1st June 2018. 50% refund up to 14th June 2018. No
refund thereafter, unless place can be filled. In the unlikely event that holiday
is cancelled by YogaWalks 100% will be refunded.
Insurance:
Travel insurance is required by the venue. Please make arrangements for
insurance to cover yourself in case of medical or other unexpected events which
may disrupt your holiday. Note that flights are not included and therefore
cannot be refunded by YogaWalks in the unlikely event of cancellation.
Visas and Passport
EU passport holders with a passport that is valid for at least 6 months
beyond your return date do not require a visa to enter Morocco for tourist
purposes. If you hold a passport from outside the European Union it is
strongly recommend that you check with your nearest Moroccan Embassy.
Contact info: Email: [email protected] Tel 07950 573719/ 01327 842691