Question 1

Is this a meditation and wellness retreat too?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Alongside the yoga, every retreat includes guided meditation, breathwork (pranayama) and restorative practices such as yoga nidra, with optional sound-healing sessions — a true reset to de-stress and unwind. Combined with the hammam, spa massages and Chef Naima's healthy, detox-friendly cuisine, it works as a complete wellness stay for body and mind, not only a fitness or yoga programme.

Question 2

Do I need to be experienced to take part in a yoga retreat in Marrakech?

Accepted Answer

No, our retreats cater to all levels , from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. Instructors offer variations for each posture. The Initiation package (3 days/2 nights) is specially designed for beginners.

Question 3

What yoga styles are offered at Riad Vendôme Marrakech?

Accepted Answer

We offer Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra and guided meditation. The style is adapted depending on your group and your objectives. Morning sessions are generally more dynamic (Vinyasa, Ashtanga) and evening sessions gentler (Yin, Nidra).

Question 4

How much does a yoga retreat in Marrakech cost?

Accepted Answer

Retreats at Riad Vendôme start from €390/person for 3 days/2 nights (accommodation + 2 sessions/day + hammam). The 7-day all-inclusive package is from €1190/person — 2 to 3 times cheaper than an equivalent retreat in Bali or Costa Rica.

Question 5

Can you organise a private yoga retreat with our own teacher?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Riad Vendôme is the ideal place for yoga teachers who want to organise a retreat with their group. We handle all logistics (accommodation, meals, spa) while you teach. Exclusive hire available from 10 guests.

Question 6

Why book Riad Vendôme rather than a regular hotel in Marrakech?

Accepted Answer

Riad Vendôme is more than accommodation — it's a complete experience platform with 11 dedicated activity branches all coordinated by Eric (owner since 2011). Unlike traditional hotels where you book a room and arrange activities separately, at Riad Vendôme you have a single interlocutor for: private riad (12 rooms, exclusive hire up to 45 guests), spa & hammam, Chef Naima cooking classes (5/5), Day Pass without overnight, yoga retreats, birthdays, corporate seminars, golf packages on 11 courses, hen & stag parties, Morocco circuits (Agafay, Atlas, Essaouira), and direct booking with no commission. One contact, one quote, one coordinated experience.

Question 7

How do retreat guests travel to Marrakech from the US and Canada?

Accepted Answer

There are no non-stop flights from the United States; from New York allow about 8 to 9 hours via Casablanca on Royal Air Maroc, which hubs there. From Canada, Royal Air Maroc runs a seasonal non-stop from Montreal to Casablanca, then a short connection to Marrakech. Many North American guests arrive a day early to settle in before the retreat begins.