The Annual Yoga Retreat in Bab-Zouina, Morocco
May 8, 2027 @ 7:00 pm – May 15, 2027 @ 1:00 pm Morocco
Eyal’s retreats in Bab Zouina have already become a tradition. Eyal returns there every May to teach and enjoy the special ambience of this place (See some impressions from the previous retreat).
Bab-Zouina, located about a 45-minute drive from Marrakesh, at an altitude of almost 900 meters above sea level and at the foot of the Atlas Mountains, is a lovely resort for nature and yoga lovers.
Bab-Zouina is a little heaven in which the birds continuously sing among the trees and the blooming flowers. It has a swimming pool, Hamam (traditional Turkish bath), and a tennis court.
The yoga hall in Bab-Zouina has a capacity of 28 students and is equipped with all the necessary props, including chairs, wall-ropes, and special wooden props (such as a tresler). Karim, the owner, is a wonderful host and also an Iyengar Yoga practitioner.
Explore the resort and the yoga hall:
The program includes asana practice, pranayama, morning meditation, and maybe also chanting (of Bija mantras corresponding to the Chakras). During the retreat, there will also be optional excursions in the surroundings of Bab-Zouina. On one of the afternoons, we will go together to Anima Gardens, a lovely garden near Bab Zouina, to practice walking and sitting meditation in the natural environment.
Sharoni Fixler from Calgary, Canada, will assist Eyal and teach some of the sessions.
Sharoni is a Senior Iyengar yoga teacher, founder and director of CIY in Calgary, Canada, and President of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada. She has a degree in philosophy and has a lifelong interest in spirituality and human potential. Sharoni began her yoga studies 25 years ago and was profoundly inspired by the subject.
She studied at the Iyengar Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, with Faeq and Corine Biria, Jawahar Bangera, and Norman Sjoman. We taught together in Mexico in February 2026.
She is also a mentor for apprentices and teachers and has been an editor for selected writings of Eyal Shifroni and Dr. Hermann Traitteur.
On the retreat, we will practice variations from Eyal’s books, including: Ropes for Yoga – the Art of Yoga Kurunta. We will also explore the five elements: Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Space, and learn how to practice to balance these Elements in our body & mind.
Dates & Schedule
- Arrival: Saturday, May 8th – welcome meeting at 8 pm
- Retreat Days: May 9-15. On the 15th, we’ll finish at noon
- Departure: Saturday, May 15, afternoon, or May 16
The daily schedule in Bab-Zouina is as follows:
- 07:00 – 08:00 – Meditation & Pranayama
- 08:00 – Tea, coffee & local dried fruits
- 08:30 – 11:00 – Asanas
- 11:00 – Brunch
- 11:00 – 16:15 – Excursion or free time (pool, Hamam, etc.)
- 16:30 – 19:00 – Asanas (4 times during the week)
- 19:00 – Dinner
Notes
- On the 3rd and 5th days, there won’t be an afternoon session; instead, there will be (optional) excursions to Marrakesh and nearby sites (Anima Gardens, Berber Market, camel rides, and so on), self-pratice at the hall, or leisure time at the pool, Hamam, or massage.
- Those who depart on the 16th can go on excursions on the 15th afternoon, do a self-practice in the hall, or enjoy the swimming pool, massage, etc., and enjoy a last dinner in Bab Zouina.
- The assisting teacher will lead a few classes, and Eyal will be there to help.
Prices
| Price per participant (in euros) | |
| Triple room | 1,270 |
| Double room, shared bathroom | 1,550 |
| Double room, private bathroom | 1,670 |
| Single room, shared bathroom | 1,790 |
| Single room, private bathroom | 2,070 |
The above price includes accommodation (7 or 8 nights), meals in Bab Zouina, yoga classes, as well as transfers from and to the airport. Karim will organize the excursions, the Hamam, and the massage (these are not included in the price, but are very affordable).
Important Notes
- The price doesn’t include flights, travel insurance, or a visa to Morocco (in case you need it), the massage, hamam, and excursions, if taken.
- Participants who will depart on the 16th due to their flight schedule are invited to stay an extra night in Bab Zouina (included in the package).
Registration is done by paying a non-refundable sum of 300€ to Karim: zein.karim@gmail.com.
Balance is due by March 9 (2 months before the retreat).
Trek (Optional)
At the end of the retreat (May 16-19), there will be an optional trek of 4 days in the Atlas Mountains. The price of the trek will range between 400 € and 450 €, depending on the number of participants.
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