Early Bird / Regular prices per person:

**Early Bird rate should be fully paid by 30th November 2024

**Regular amount can be paid 50% advance and remaining 50% by the end of January 2025.

• Single bed in a Shared Eco-dome – £775 / £875
• Shared bed in a Shared Eco-dome – £725 / £825
• Single bed in a Shared Twin bedroom  – £800 / £875
• Shared double bed in a Private bedroom – £750 / £850
• A Single bed in a Private bedroom – £850 / £950

Please note this is an Eco-resort where they make conscious efforts to save water. Therefore several rooms have traditional Moroccan ‘Dry’ toilets. Others have regular ‘Western’ ones. Though there are regular ones in the main villa also. Please book early to reserve the latter, should you have a preference. First-come-first-served.

Flights

Illuminate provides a complimentary travel concierge to advise and help you book your flights. Before booking your flight, we recommend consulting with us. Our team can help you source the best options available.

Shared below is an example of how we can help shortlist flights as per your requirements – they are recommended flights only, and others are available (but subject to approval for inclusive airport transfer costs):
(Please note these are reliable and can be used if you are coming from the UK)

TOTAL FLIGHTS COST: Starting from £42 for 4N  (Round Trip)

Outbound Thursday 3rd April – 3hrs 40mins

• 06:20 London Stansted Airport (STN) – 10:00 Essaouira (ESU) | From £17 by Ryanair

Inbound Monday 7th April – 3hrs 35 mins

• 19:55 Essaouira (ESU) – 23:30 London Stansted Airport (STN) | From £24 by Ryanair

**Flights costs as per our research on Skyscanner.net on 30 July.

Local transfers between the airport and the retreat venue are included in the retreat package based on group bookings, please do consult us before booking.

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Villa Location:

Essaouira
Distance between the Essaouira Airport (ESU) and the accommodation – 23 km (27 min by car)

A stunning Eco-lodge just a stone’s throw from Sidi Kaouki Beach, near Essaouira. The comfortable accommodation is arranged across 2 Domes, 4 double bedrooms and 2 single bedrooms. There’s an open kitchen from where we’ll deliver nutritional meals all day, apart from when you venture to Essaouira town for restaurant meals. The breathtaking terrace view is an inspiring space for writing and creative sessions and it provides a perfect backdrop for morning and evening yoga or meditation. A well-stocked library, table games, and nearby horse-riding activities mean you’ll always have something to do or relax in your free time.

Join us for an unforgettable retreat experience where every moment is infused with serenity, beauty, and boundless possibility.

Eco-lodge in Essaouira

Accommodates up to 13 people
· 2 eco-domes with 3 beds each
· 2 double bedrooms & 2 twin bedrooms
· 2 single bedrooms
· Dry Toilets (Regular toilets available at first come basis)
· WiFi
· Outdoor terrace furnished with sunbeds
· Beachfront & ocean views
· Hammam
· Jacuzzi

Atiya Khan is a skilled and insightful Sufi guide, Atiya has spent over two decades exploring the beauty of Sufi traditions and guiding others on their spiritual paths. With her deep knowledge and gentle presence, Atiya leads participants through Sufi chanting, Hadra (movement meditation), and reflective discussions, helping them find clarity and inner connection. Her calm, wise demeanour offers a serene, welcoming environment for both beginners and seasoned spiritual seekers.

Yasmin Whittaker-Khan is the Director of the Insaan Culture Club and a prolific cultural organizer. She is also a writer, film producer, and social entrepreneur. Her dedication to celebrating South Asian culture and bridging communities is central to her work. Through creative ventures like the Insaan Culture Club, Yasmin passionately explores identity, human rights, and heritage, often through visual storytelling and cultural projects. Her compassion and vision bring warmth and depth to every retreat she leads.

Suniya Qureshi is known for her inspiring spirit and profound connection to Sufi teachings, Suniya brings years of experience in fostering community and well-being. With a background in cultural projects and social activism, she uses her insights to craft unique experiences, encouraging participants to reconnect with themselves and cultivate inner peace. Suniya’s empathy and passion for uplifting others make her a guiding force in the Big Bottom Begums community.

Meriem Bendahmane is a massage therapist who can help you embrace your true self and cultivate contentment in our incredibly competitive society. Meriem is very organised, and doubles up as our Retreat Manager, taking care of all logistical coordination with our remote team, vendors and venue hosts, and looking after our Luminees.

SCHEDULE

Thursday, April 3, 2025:

• AFTERNOON

  • Arrival and Check-In: Between 1-6 PM. Each guest receives a goody bag as a starter kit for the cleansing rituals.

  • Welcome Briefing: Overview of the retreat schedule, introductions, and setting intentions.

  • Lunch In: Light Moroccan Mezze meal served in the garden.

  • Free Time: To explore and settle in.

• EVENING:

  • Moroccan Feast: Classic menu featuring Tagine/Cous Cous.

  • Before Bed:

    • Energy Clearing Ritual

    • Purification Bath

    • Energy Healing Session

    • Prayer for Guidance

Friday, April 4, 2025: 

• MORNING:

• • Dream Diary: Write down dreams upon waking.

  • Breakfast: Enjoy a healthy breakfast to get you ready for the day

  • Breathwork and Tapping for lymphatic drainage.

  • Dream Sharing & Analysis.

  • Movement Dance Session.

• AFTERNOON:

  • Visit a local shrine for meditation.

  • Lunch Out: Have lunch at a restaurant – choose between Sidi Kaouki (nearest beach) or Essaouira town (25 mins).

• EVENING:

  • Zikr (Sufi Chanting).

  • Hadra (Sufi Movement).

  • Sohbat (Talk and Discussion).

  • Sama (Music).

• Dinner In: Moroccan meal featuring Seafood BBQ, Tagine, and salad.

Saturday, April 5, 2025: 

• MORNING:

  • Fast and Silence: A day of fasting and silence for personal reflection.

  • Inner Zikr Reflection and Meditation.

  • Cultivating an Observer Mindset (Detachment from the Ego).

• AFTERNOON:

  • Visit to a local Hammam (Traditional Moroccan Bath)

• EVENING:

  • Wisdom Circle & Sharing.

  • Womb Healing Session.

  • “Birthing a New Me” Ritual.

• Dinner Out: Dinner out at a local restaurant.

Sunday, April 6, 2025: 

• MORNING:

  • Cultivating Gratitude, Joy, Forgiveness, and Love.

  • Breakfast: Enjoy a healthy breakfast to get you ready for the day

• AFTERNOON:

  • Free time or optional visit to an Argan farm.

  • Lunch in: Relish the beautiful delicacies of Morocco in the villa.

• EVENING:

  • Zikr (Sufi Chanting)

  • Hadra (Sufi Movement)

  • Sohbat (Talk and Discussion)

  • Sama (Music) with an invited local Sufi music group.

• Dinner: Special farewell dinner featuring a variety of Moroccan dishes, concluding with a ceremonial burning and dance celebration.

Monday, 7 April, 2025:

• MORNING:

  • Farewell Breakfast.

  • Leisure Time for last reflections or shopping in the local souk (an option for luminees taking late flights out)

  • Transfers: To the airport for flights home.

Cancellations 

You can cancel your retreat booking for free up to two weeks before it starts. If you cancel within two weeks, you’ll get half of your money back. Plus, if we find someone else to take your spot, you’ll get 75% back. We know plans can change, so we’re here to help. Just ask if you have any questions about our cancellation policy. We want you to feel happy and relaxed about your booking!

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend that our luminees get travel insurance to mitigate any unforeseen losses that may occur. This goes a long way to securing your travel and ensuring that your experience is as hassle-free as possible. Illuminate Retreats will not be held responsible for any travel-related damages.