Encil Gwanwyn
FROM MARRAKECH TO THE SAHARA
10 nights · a journey through Morocco
We'll travel from Marrakech, across the Atlas Mountains and through the oasis of Skoura and the Dades Valley, before reaching the dunes of the Sahara.
Along the way, there'll be yoga, walking, pottery, delicious local food and music, a traditional hammam, time spent with local people and, just as importantly, plenty of time to rest and do absolutely nothing.
This isn't just a holiday to see Morocco. It's a retreat to truly experience it. Awen & Enaid come together to create a special journey for a small group of women
WELSH-LED & BILINGUAL — NON -WELSH SPEAKERS ARE WARMLY WELCOME
Elen Haf & Elen Aalla
Two Elens. One Retreat
After two wonderful retreats together, we're ready for a new adventure — this time taking us across the Atlas Mountains and all the way to the Sahara.
Elen Haf brings yoga, movement and the opportunity to slow down, breathe and reconnect.
Elen Aalla, who has lived in Morocco for many years, brings her local knowledge, connections and love for the country — taking us away from the usual tourist routes and closer to the people, places and experiences that make Morocco so special.
Together, we've created Encil Gwanwyn, a blend of yoga, adventure, creativity, culture and time for yourself — with plenty of laughter along the way.
MORE THAN A HOLIDAY · EXPERIENCE · CONNECT · SLOW DOWN
11 DAYS I 10 NIGHTS
From Marrakech, across the Atlas Mountains and onwards to the Sahara.
Yoga and meditation will be part of our daily rhythm - a session every morning and evening, woven around our journey and the places where we stay.
DAY 1 · 24 APRIL
MARRAKECH
Welcome to Morocco
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Arrive in Marrakech
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Transfer to the riad
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Light dinner and settle in
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Our first night together
DAY 2 · 25 APRIL
MARRAKECH → AÏT BEN HADDOU
Over the Atlas Mountains
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Morning yoga and meditation
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Leave Marrakech and travel across the Atlas Mountains
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Plenty of time to stop and enjoy the views along the way
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Arrive in Aït Ben Haddou and have time to wander and explore the village and Kasbah
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Evening yoga and meditation
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Dinner and over night stay in Aït Ben Haddou
DAY 3 · 26 APRIL
AÏT BEN HADDOU → SKOURA
Time to slow down
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Morning yoga and meditation
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A relaxed morning before travelling onwards to the Skoura oasis
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Visit Kasbah Amridil
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Settle into our Kasbah for two nights
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Time to relax
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Evening yoga and meditation
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Dinner together
DAY 4 · 27 APRIL
SKOURA
Cycle · Create · Connect
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Morning yoga and meditation
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Cycle through the Skoura oasis, palm groves and traditional villages
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Lunch with a local family
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Pottery workshop
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Free time to relax and enjoy the kasbah
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Evening yoga and meditation
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Dinner together
DAY 5 · 28 APRIL
SKOURA → DADES
Into the landscape
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Morning yoga and meditation
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Leave Skoura and continue our journey to Dades
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Guided walk through the spectacular Monkey Fingers rock formations
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Time to enjoy the Dades Valley and the surrounding mountains
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Evening yoga and meditation
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Dinner and overnight stay in Dades
DAY 6 · 29 APRIL
DADES → TODRA → SAHARA
From the Gorges to the Desert
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Morning yoga and meditation
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Travel through Dades and onwards to Todra Gorge
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Time to walk and explore the gorge
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Stop in Merzane, Baha's village, for tea and time with the local women
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Continue through the changing landscape towards the Sahara
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Settle into our riad in Merzouga
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Evening yoga and meditation
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Dinner together
DAY 7 · 30 APRIL
SAHARA
Music · Food · Time to Unwind
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Morning yoga and meditation
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Visit Khamlia and experience traditional Gnawa music
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Traditional M'founa lunch — a local Berber-style pizza
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Free afternoon to relax and enjoy the Sahara
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Optional quad biking for those looking for a little more adventure
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Evening yoga and meditation
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Dinner and another night at our riad
DAY 8 · 1 MAY
INTO THE DUNES
Sunset · Camels · Stars
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Morning yoga and meditation
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A slow morning with time to relax
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Head out into the Sahara dunes later in the day
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Camel trek through the dunes
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Watch the sun set over the desert
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Yoga and meditation in the peaceful surroundings of the Sahara
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Dinner, music and time around the fire
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Overnight in our desert camp beneath the stars
DAY 9 · 2 MAY
SAHARA → MARRAKECH
One Last Morning in the Desert
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Morning yoga and meditation
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Breakfast at our desert camp
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Leave the desert and travel to Errachidia
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Fly back to Marrakech instead of spending a full day in the car
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Return to our riad with time to relax
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Evening yoga and meditation
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Dinner together
DAY 10 · 3 MAY
MARRAKECH
A Final Day to Slow Down
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Morning yoga and meditation
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Free morning to explore the medina, shop, enjoy a coffee or simply do nothing at all
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Afternoon traditional hammam and massage
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Our final yoga and meditation session together
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Our last evening in Marrakech
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Farewell dinner together
DAY 11 · 4 MAY
MARRAKECH → HOME
Until Next Time...
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Final morning yoga and meditation
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Time to pack and say goodbye to Marrakech
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Airport transfer
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Fly home
PRICES AND PAYMENTS
£1695 y person sharing a twin room
Single room available for an additional £350
DEPOSIT
A £300 deposit secures your place.
PAYMENT PLAN
£350 1 December 2026
£300 on booking
£350 1 March 2027
£350 1 February 2027
£345 1 April 2027
More flexible payment options are also available — please contact us if you'd like to arrange a different payment plan.
You can also pay the remaining balance in full at any time.
INCLUDED
10 nights' accommodation
Daily breakfast
Dinner each evening, including a light dinner on the first night, except for the final two nights in Marrakech
Daily yoga and meditation
All private transport throughout the retreat
Visit to Aït Ben Haddou
Cycling tour through the Skoura oasis
Lunch with a local family in Skoura
Pottery workshop
Guided Monkey Fingers walk with a local guide
Visit to Todra Gorge
Visit to Merzane and time with local women
Visit to Khamlia and traditional Gnawa music
Camel trek through the dunes
Overnight stay in a luxury Sahara desert camp
Traditional hammam and massage in Marrakech
NOT INCLUDED
Flights to and from Marrakech
Flight from Errachidia to Marrakech
Lunches, except for lunch with a local family in Skoura
Dinner on the final two nights in Marrakech
Drinks
Optional quad biking
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
