MAGICAL MOROCCO
RETREAT AT VILLA DAR ZITOON · ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT·
NOV 25–DEC 2 · 1800€ · INCL. FULL BOARD
What would it feel like to put yourself first for once?
A week of Moroccan magic, adventure, connection and space to simply enjoy being you.
NOV 25–DEC 2, 2026
Nestled among ancient Argan and Olive trees in the hills of Ounagha, Morocco, this exclusive private retreat at Villa Dar Zitoon is offered by invitation only. Set 20 kilometres from the vibrant coastal city of Essaouira, our hidden Riad welcomes a carefully selected group of guests for an intimate week of yoga, meditation, and deep renewal. With a private pool, rooftop shala, and plant-powered Moroccan cuisine prepared by our chefs, every detail is curated for your wellbeing. This is your rare chance to slow down, reconnect, and experience Morocco at its most authentic.
Bare feet. Warm air. Slow mornings. Long dinners. The colours, flavours and textures of Morocco all around you.
Mornings that begin with movement. Sound journeys that take you somewhere words can’t. New places, new conversations, new parts of yourself.
This is not a week about becoming a better version of you.
It’s about feeling wildly, unmistakably alive.
Yoga, sound, ritual, adventure, beautiful food and a small group of women, somewhere completely different from your everyday life.
Maybe you don’t need another plan.
Maybe you need Morocco.
A Glimpse into our Week
Wednesday / Arrival Day
15:00 Pick-up from Marrakech
19:00 Arrival at Dar Zitoon, Ounagha
19:30–20:30 Welcome & orientation
20:30–22:00 Dinner & settling in
Thursday / Soft Landing
08:00–09:00 Morning yoga – slow flow
09:00–10:30 Breakfast
10:30–12:30 Guided nature walk
12:30–13:30 Lunch
13:30–18:00 Free time, rest
18:15–19:15 Grounding yoga & pranayama with Eva
19:30–21:00 Dinner
21:00–21:30 Evening sound bath
Friday / Grounding Into Presence
08:00–09:00 Morning yoga & breathwork with Eva
09:00–10:30 Breakfast
10:30–18:00 Free time & rest
18:15–19:15 Breathwork session with Aleksi
19:30–21:00 Dinner
21:00–22:00 Yoga Nidra & Sound healing
Saturday / Going Deeper
08:00–09:00 Morning flow yoga with Eva
09:00–10:30 Breakfast
10:30–12:30 Meditation & inner journey with Eva
12:30–13:30 Lunch
13:30–18:00 Free time & rest
19:30–21:00 Dinner
21:00–22:00 Evening sound bath
Sunday / Expansion
08:00–09:00 Awakening flow yoga with Eva
09:00–10:30 Breakfast
10:30–12:00 Breathwork session with Aleksi
12:00–13:30 Lunch
13:30–18:00 Free time & rest
18:15–19:15 EFT, meditation & journaling
19:30–21:00 Dinner
21:00–22:30 Tea time
Monday / Integration
08:30–09:30 Gentle yoga & pranayama with Eva
09:30–10:30 Breakfast
10:30–13:30 Lunch & free time
13:30–18:00 Rest, massage or explore
19:30–21:00 Dinner
Tuesday / Rest & Ease
08:30–09:30 Gentle morning yoga with Eva
09:30–10:30 Breakfast
10:30–18:00 Free day — pool, beach or Essaouira
18:30–20:00 Farewell dinner
21:00–22:00 Tea time & sharing
Wednesday / Departure
08:00–10:00 Morning meditation & closing circle
10:00–11:00 Breakfast
11:00–12:00 Checkout & luggage
12:00 Drop-off to Marrakech
Your Guides
Eva Estlander
Yoga Teacher & Sound Healer & Retreat Leader
I am a Master Sound Healer, yoga teacher, and retreat leader with over 13 years of experience in yoga, meditation, and subtle body practices.
I have trained over one hundred teachers in both yoga and sound healing, guiding them into a deeper understanding of energy anatomy, nervous system awareness, and embodied leadership. My work bridges somatic intelligence with sound, spirituality, and cyclical wisdom.
After living seven years in Mexico, my teaching carries both European depth and ceremonial influence. I am known for my chakra-based classes and my ability to make the unseen tangible — helping people feel what is often difficult to name.
My teaching style is intuitive, grounded, and transformative. I create spaces where people can explore sound, meditation, ritual, and embodied awareness in a way that feels safe, expansive, and deeply rooted.
During the retreat, I will guide yoga, sound journeys, meditation, and subtle body practices that support nervous system regulation, energetic alignment, and a deeper connection to your inner rhythm.
Local Guide & Breathwork Facilitator & Owner of the Villa
Aleksi Koskelin
The Atlantic pulled me in years ago and never let go. There's a reason every culture that ever lived near it built their stories around it. The ocean doesn't care about your job title or your follower count. It humbles you, then it teaches you, then — if you pay attention — it gives you back to yourself.
The Atlas Mountains do the same thing, just slower. So I built a place where these two forces meet. Where people surf in the morning, sit in silence in the afternoon, and remember that they need salt water and wind and silence and the joy of a wave that doesn't owe you anything.
Experience Morocco through all your senses, from its flavours and surroundings to moments of deep wellbeing.
Every session is tailored to the energy of the group — nothing is fixed, nothing is forced. Whether you've been practicing for decades or you're just beginning to find your way back to your body, you are welcome here exactly as you are.
Yoga: Slow, intentional, and deeply felt. Eva's yoga sessions move beyond the physical — each posture becomes an invitation to listen inward. Suitable for all levels, with guidance that meets you where you are.
Embodied Movement: Less structure, more sensation. These sessions drop you out of your head and into your body through free, intuitive movement. No experience needed — only a willingness to feel.
Guided Meditation: Stillness as a practice. Eva leads immersive meditation journeys that draw on somatic awareness and energetic attunement, creating space for deep rest, clarity, and inner arrival.
Intuitive Sound Healing: Using voice, bowls, and resonance, Eva reads the room and responds in real time. Each sound healing is completely unique — shaped by what the group needs in that moment.
EFT Tapping: A gentle but powerful tool for shifting stuck energy. Eva guides the group through tapping sequences that address the nervous system directly — accessible, grounding, and often surprisingly profound.
Channelling: Eva opens space for intuitive transmission — messages, energy, and guidance that arise in the moment. An experience of deep listening, for the group and from it.
The Tune In Check-In
You’ve made it all the way down here.
Maybe there’s a reason you’re still reading.
Before you close this page, take a moment to tune out the noise,
the shoulds, the overthinking, and everyone else’s opinions.
What is your inner knowing telling you?
When I’m making a decision that feels meaningful, I like to check in with myself on four different levels:
01. What does my mind say?
What questions do I still have?
Is there something I genuinely need to know before making my decision, or am I looking for certainty before taking a leap?
02. What does my heart say?
Do I feel drawn to this? If I removed the practicalities for a moment, what would I choose?
03. What does my body say?
Imagine saying yes. Do you feel openness, excitement, butterflies? Now imagine saying no. What changes?
04. What does my intuition say?
Underneath the pros and cons, the timing, the logistics and all the thinking...
Do I want to do this?
Tune in. You probably already know.
And if your answer is yes...
Welcome.
I can’t wait to have you there.
✺ Frequently Asked Questions ✺
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Can I come alone?
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Absolutely. You don’t need to know anyone before coming. Part of the magic of retreats is how quickly a group comes together.
I want to come, but I’m nervous about travelling alone.
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That’s completely normal. We’ll connect before the retreat and make sure you have everything you need before arriving. Our host Aleksi has lived in Morocco for many years and knows the country well, so you’ll be in very good hands from the moment you arrive.
Simply click any of the booking buttons on this page. You’ll be taken directly to La Vida Surf’s secure booking system, where ycan confirm your spot. La Vida Surf is also the official tour operator for the retreat and handles all bookings and payments.
What’s included in the retreat?
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Your accommodation in shared rooms for 2 people, meals and the full retreat program are included, as well as a complimentary massage and shuttle to and from Marrakesh airport.
How do I book?
Can you accommodate dietary requirements?
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Yes. Please let us know about any dietary requirements when booking so we can plan accordingly.
Do I need experience with yoga or sound healing?
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Not at all. Everything is designed to meet you where you are, and you can always choose how much you want to participate.