PRIVATE RETREATS:
MOROCCO

MOVEMENT & MAGIC IN MOROCCO
Peacock Pavilions
Marrakech, Morocco

Morocco is calling! Our retreat week will be a gorgeous mix of yoga, relaxation, and rich cultural experiences: take in the vibrant colors, souks, and gardens of Marrakech, learn the secrets of Moroccan cuisine, and indulge in a luxurious traditional Hammam/Spa. Our retreat home will be a stunning boutique hotel just 30mins from the exotic Red City where you can soak up the sun, take a dip in the pool, and enjoy three course dinners served by candlelight. Satisfy all your cravings for self-care and exploration: you deserve this magic.

Yoga offerings can include Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Myofascial Release, Neurogenic Yoga, and Meditation.

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HOW IT WORKS:

You choose the dates
You gather a group of at least 10 people to book
We work together to customize the schedule, excursions, & meals

THE EXPERIENCE

Our glorious home for the week will be Peacock Pavilions, a handmade, artisanal boutique hotel in an olive grove on the outskirts of Marrakech.

We will have exclusive use of the whole property for our retreat week.

Peacock Pavilions has been featured on CNN International and HGTV, as well as in the New York Times, Elle Decor and in multiple travel guides.

The hotel features a pool, outdoor gym, outdoor cinema, yoga pavilion, and a painted dining tent.

Our retreat will include a guided tour in beautiful Marrakech. Fancy more time in The Red City? We can arrange transportation for you to return there whenever you like during the week for all the sightseeing, eating, and shopping your heart desires.

Other optional cultural activities that we can arrange include:
Moroccan Wine Tasting
Moroccan Cooking Class
Lunch + Hiking in the Atlas Mountains
Traditional Hammam/Spa

Please note: optional excursions must be booked & confirmed with payment 30 days before the retreat begins.

We provide a fixed daily menu, served family-style, that relies on local, fresh ingredients, some from our own gardens.

Breakfast – fresh bread baked daily from the village’s communal bread oven (rebuilt as part of our charity, Project Soar), homemade jams, eggs or muffins, yogurt, fruit, just-squeezed juice, coffee, and tea.

Lunch – light and fresh (soups, salads, tarts, etc.) served with cookies or fruit for dessert.

Dinner – three delicious courses, served by candlelight, ending in an herbal infusion from the garden to help you sleep.

Peacock Pavilions is proud to be a hotel that gives back.

In 2013, Peacock Pavilions’ owners, Maryam and Chris, founded Project Soar, a non-profit organization that seeks to uplift underserved teen girls. Each Soar Girl receives over 50 hours of empowerment activities a year with our girl centered curriculum that helps each girl understand her value, her voice, her body, her rights and her path.

accommodations & Fees

Deliberately intimate and exclusive, Peacock Pavilions sleeps 12-14 retreat participants in 2 guest pavilions and two unique bungalows.

| DAWN & DUSK BUNGALOWS |
Burrowed behind gorgeous olive trees, the Dawn & Dusk bungalows feature custom calligraphy and a myriad of layered art pieces. There are 2 bungalows; each bungalow has 1 king bed with ensuite bathroom and air conditioning/heating.

| ATLAS PAVILION |
Draped in bougainvillea, the Atlas Pavilion is a private 1300 square foot house decorated in glamorous tribal chic style. There are 2 ensuite bedrooms (option of king or two twin beds), with fireplaces and air conditioning/heating

| MEDINA PAVILION |
With its own rose garden, the Medina Pavilion is a private 2,400 square foot house, decorated in modern global style. There are 3 ensuite bedrooms (option of king or two twin beds), equipped with air conditioning/heating.

RETREAT WEEK FEES:

10-14 ppl: $2375 USD pp

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AVAILABLE DATES:

May 30-June 6, 2025

BOOKING INQUIRY FORM

Ready to start planning? Complete the booking inquiry form above to email me at novayogaretreats@gmail.com to set up a phone call.

what you’ll love

Exclusive use of the venue for you and your group
Saltwater pool
Guided tour of Marrakech
3 home-cooked Moroccan meals each day
Yoga studio equipped with mats & props
Optional activities (wine tasting, Atlas Mountain hike, Hammam/spa)

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WHAT’S INCLUDED:

7 nights accommodation
Up to 12 yoga classes
3 meals a day at Peacock Pavilions
Marrakech excursion & guided tour
All taxes/HST included

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WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

Flights
Ground transportation to Peacock Pavilions
One dinner (and any missed meals when on excursions)
Alcohol
Optional excursions

What our days can look like

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DAY 1

Welcome to Morocco! Arrive, unpack, & make yourself at home! If you happen to arrive before check-in you can store your luggage and purchase lunch if you’re hungry. At 5:30pm we’ll enjoy cocktails and canapés, get to know each other with a welcome circle, and experience a delicious dinner.

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DAY 2

We’ll start the day with yoga and breakfast, and then enjoy some free time in the morning, followed by lunch. Then it’s time to explore! We’ll travel to Marrakech for a guided tour and we’ll stay in the city for dinner at an incredible restaurant (please note: this dinner isn’t included) and then head back to Peacock Pavilions.

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DAY 3

We’ll start with a feel-good morning flow followed by a beautiful breakfast. Then you’ll have free time to relax, have a swim, read a book – whatever you’re craving! Refuel with lunch, get moving with afternoon yoga, and, if you’re interested, optional Moroccan wine tasting. We’ll gather for another delicious dinner before heading to bed.

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DAY 4

There’s more adventure if you’re craving it! We’ll start the day with yoga and breakfast and then enjoy an optional visit to the Atlas Mountains for lunch (not included on this day) and a guided hike to see a traditional Berber village. Not feeling up to it? You can chill and enjoy time in the villa. We’ll meet for dinner to close out another amazing day.

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DAY 5

Today we will rest and recharge, staying close to home to nap, swim, read – whatever you like!. We’ll enjoy three yoga classes and three meals on site. Bliss!

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DAY 6

Enjoy morning yoga, breakfast, and then free time until lunch. After lunch there’s an option to experience a Moroccan cooking class at an organic farm (you will have dinner there), or you can also relax at the hotel, or enjoy another trip to Marrakech for free time (dinner will be on your own this evening).

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DAY 7

We’ll yoga, we’ll feast, and then there’s an option to experience a traditional Moroccan Hammam/Spa in Marrakech with free time in the city afterward (lunch is not included on this day). We’ll finish the day with yoga and a delicious dinner to close out the week!

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DEPARTURE DAY

We’ll enjoy one last breakfast together before we depart for home or for another adventure, feeling revitalized and nourished!

TRAVEL

FLIGHTS

The closest airport is Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK).

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Peacock Pavilions can arrange your ground transportation from Marrakech Airport or city centre (30min drive). The one-way fees are:

1-3ppl: $30 USD
Up to 7ppl: $45 USD
Up to 14ppl: $75 USD

TRAVEL QUESTIONS?

Contact Melanie at novayogaretreats@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE TERMS & CONDITIONS

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
$500 USD deposit pp (10 deposits) due to book
$600 USD pp due 9 months before
$600 USD pp due 6 months before
Final balance due 4 months before

CANCELLATION POLICY:

All deposits and payments are nonrefundable, no exceptions.

If you cancel the retreat week 6 months or more before the retreat start date all deposits will be forfeited. All other payments will be converted into travel credit that can be applied to a future Nova Retreats Inc. private or public retreat; this credit is transferable and expires two years from the original retreat date.

If you cancel the retreat week 6 months or less before the retreat start date all deposits and payments will be forfeited.

In the event that Nova Retreats postpones the retreat for any reason, including any force majeure event, all monies paid will be converted into travel credit that can be applied to a future Nova Retreat Inc. trip; this credit is transferable and expires two years from the original retreat date.

Nova Retreats Inc. is a small business that proudly works with intimate, family-run hotels and venues and we are unable to offer refunds of any kind.

If you require more security, please talk to an insurance broker about a comprehensive travel plan that will offer you the coverage you need.

Proof of Emergency Travel Medical Insurance AND Trip Interruption/Cancellation Insurance are both required by all participants in the retreat group.

Thank you for understanding.

YOUR HOST

MELANIE CAINES

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need a passport?

Yes you are required to have a passport.

I have dietary restrictions – is this retreat able to accommodate me?

Yes certainly; once you have reserved your spot please pass on any allergies, restrictions, or requests.