EARLYBIRD…Awaken
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ABOUT
Awaken: Yoga & adventure in Morocco
Begin 2027 with peace, flow and rest in the land of the setting sun. Bathe in winter rays, explore palm lined gorges, swim in natural pools and settle your soul amongst sand and sea. Stay in the idyllic Atlas Mountains and start your year off in community and connection today…
INFO
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January 21st – 26th, 2027
We’ll arrange airport transfers from Agadir at set times on arrival day. Aim to land in time for the group transfer so you can settle in, meet everyone, and ease into the first evening.
Departures are on the final day, with transfers back to Agadir Airport scheduled around flight times. If you’re arriving early or staying on, we can suggest nearby stays and help you plan.
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This is a 5-night / 6-day retreat designed as a winter reset: two daily yoga sessions, nourishing meals, guided experiences, and plenty of space to rest.
Expect a relaxed rhythm of movement + stillness + nature — with standout moments like the Hammam spa, a day trip to Paradise Valley, and time at the coast in Taghazout. Join everything, or choose what you need each day.
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Earlybird: £845 pp
Not included: flights, travel insurance, and optional add-ons (surfing / sandboarding). If you want help choosing flights, we’re happy to advise.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Jax (Jackie Heffer-Cooke) is a pragmatic yogi and the founder of Freedom Yoga & Retreats. With nearly two decades of teaching experience and a Master’s in Global Social Development, she blends traditional yogic practices with a grounded, modern lens that keeps yoga relevant to real life. Her teaching centres on the koshas — body, energy, mind, wisdom and connection — and is known for being warm, clear, and deeply supportive. Alongside yoga, Jax is trained in therapeutic massage and bodywork, mindfulness and stress management, and hypnobirthing. She also leads community wellbeing initiatives through Freedom Wellbeing Projects (CIC), widening access to yoga across Norfolk and beyond.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
A grounding daily rhythm designed to help you arrive fully. Move and breathe in our rooftop shala with panoramic mountain views, then drop into guided meditation, mindful workshops and simple practices you can take home. Everything is invitational — come as you are, choose what you need, and leave plenty of space for rest and integration.
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2× daily yoga sessions in the rooftop yoga shala
Panoramic mountain views to support focus, breath, and presence
Guided meditations, workshops + mindfulness sessions
A relaxed rhythm with space to rest, integrate, and choose what you need
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5 nights at Tamazirt by Amayour Surf & Yoga (luxury villa with pool)
Set in the Berber mountains, just outside Taghazout
Shared rooms (all with air con + heaters)
All meals, teas + soft drinks included
Daily seasonal brunch
Snack / cake of the day
Daily dinner
Menu is primarily vegetarian/pescatarian with locally caught fish + homemade ingredients
Dietary needs catered for: vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free (tell us when booking)
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2-hour Hammam spa experience
Traditional Moroccan baths
Body scrub
Full body massage
Pool time, mountain air, and plenty of space to slow down and reset
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Day trip to Lost Paradise Valley — hike + swim in natural pools
Visit to Taghazout (surf mecca of Morocco)
Airport transfers from Agadir at an arranged time
Optional add-ons:
Surfing (500dh pp incl. board/kit/transport + lunch)
Sandboarding in the mini Sahara (300dh pp)
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Flights, travel insurance, and any personal spending or optional extras outside the listed itinerary.
SOCIAL IMPACT
We host Awaken with local partners in the Berber mountains near Taghazout, keeping value in the region through locally run accommodation, local transfers, and local guides. Meals are made by local chefs using seasonal produce and locally caught fish where served. We follow a leave-no-trace approach, prioritising reusables, respectful travel, and community-centred businesses.
ACCOMMODATION, TRAVEL AND MEALS
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You’ll spend five nights at Tamazirt by Amayour Surf & Yoga — a luxury mountain villa just outside Taghazout, with a pool and wide-open views across the Berber mountains. It’s peaceful, warm, and intentionally simple in the best way: space to breathe, reset, and feel held by nature.
All rooms are shared, and each one includes air con and heaters to keep you comfortable across cooler winter mornings and evenings. Between the rooftop shala, the pool, and the calm of the surrounding landscape, the villa becomes your home base for practice, rest, and connection.
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You’ll fly into Agadir (around 4 hours from London). We’ll arrange airport transfers at an agreed time, so once you land, you can switch off and arrive properly.
You’re welcome to fly out earlier, stay later, or extend the trip with friends or family — the retreat runs on the dates stated, but your wider travel plans are completely yours. If you’d like support, we can recommend flight options and additional accommodation, plus lower-impact travel guidance via Sustainable Travel International.
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All meals are included and designed to feel nourishing, local, and effortless — so you can focus on practice and presence.
Each day includes:
Seasonal brunch
A snack / cake of the day
A generous dinner
The menu is primarily vegetarian / pescatarian, using locally caught fish and homemade ingredients wherever possible. Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available — and if you have any other dietary requirements, share them when booking so we can cater for you well from day one.
YOUR ITINERARY
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Here’s the rhythm of the retreat — two daily practices, plenty of rest, and a few standout experiences (Hammam, Paradise Valley, Taghazout) woven in without overpacking the schedule. Everything is optional outside the core sessions. You choose how full or spacious your days feel.
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Arrive in Agadir → group transfer to the villa in the Atlas Mountains
Settle into rooms, slow down, take in the view
Welcome tea + orientation (how the week flows, what’s included, gentle guidance)
Sunset yoga on the rooftop shala (grounding + travel reset)
First shared Moroccan dinner
Early night / stargazing / quiet time
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Morning yoga (steady, spacious, breath-led)
Brunch + free time (pool, reading, naps, walks)
2-hour Hammam spa experience (traditional scrub + full body massage)
Return to villa for downtime
Evening yoga / meditation (softening, integration)
Dinner + optional circle/chat by candlelight
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Morning yoga (energy + mobility for the day ahead)
Brunch
Depart for Lost Paradise Valley
Gentle hike through palm-lined gorges
Swim in natural pools (weather permitting)
Time to pause, take photos, be in nature
Return to villa
Evening meditation + restorative practice
Dinner
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Morning yoga (strength + flow, accessible for all levels)
Brunch + open space (pool, journalling, naps)
Optional add-ons (choose one, or choose none):
Surfing in Taghazout (board hire + kit + transport + lunch)
Sandboarding (sunset dunes + golden horizon)
Return to villa
Evening yoga / breathwork
Dinner + relaxed hangout
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Morning yoga (ground + open the body)
Brunch
Coastal visit to Taghazout — the surf capital
Beach time, ocean air, cafe stop, little wander
Optional dip in the sea / slow coastal walk
Back to the villa
Evening closing practice (reflection, intention-setting for the year ahead)
Final dinner + a simple closing moment together
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Final morning practice (short flow + meditation)
Brunch / pack / last swim
Transfer back to Agadir airport (aligned to agreed flight times)
YOUR QUESIONS ANSWERED
We hope the following provides answers to any questions you might have. If not, please contact us.
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No — we offer yoga retreats, yoga teacher trainings, wellness retreats, adventure and nature-led experiences, plus creative and cultural elements depending on the trip.
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No. Most retreats suit all levels. If a retreat has specific fitness/experience requirements (e.g., hiking intensity), we’ll state it clearly.
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Yes. Many guests arrive solo. We create a welcoming group environment with plenty of space for quiet time.
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Each retreat page lists inclusions, but typically: accommodation, a curated programme, and some or all meals. Some trips also include transfers and excursions.
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Usually flights, travel insurance, alcohol, and personal spending. Any optional add-ons will be clearly listed.
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A balance of guided sessions/experiences + free time. You can join as much or as little as you want — the retreat is designed to feel spacious.
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No. Most activities are optional. Rest, explore, join in — your choice.
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You’ll get a tailored packing list, but generally: comfortable layers, swimwear, walking shoes, sun protection, and a reusable water bottle.
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We send a clear arrival and transfer guide after booking, with recommended routes and timings.
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Cancellation terms vary by retreat. The exact policy is shown at booking, and we strongly recommend travel insurance.
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