Yoga & surfing on the Atlantic coast, Morocco

About Villa Mandala

An energising week of yoga and surfing the waves in the Moroccan ocean. Stay in the tranquil environment of Villa Mandala and explore the endless sandy beaches of the Atlantic coastline.

Villa Mandala is set on the coast, close to Aourir, in the Agadir region of Southern Morocco. Hidden beneath a blanket of bougainvillea, the villa has fabulous Atlantic ocean views. The light and airy yoga shala is perched on the rooftop so you can salute to the sun looking across the surf and the endless horizon.

From the villa you can take a path all the way to the surf town of Taghazout. A coastal walk of endless sandy beaches.

Make this stunning private villa your very own home for the week. You will find plenty of chill-out areas with comfy sofas, cosy lighting and Moroccan trinkets. It’s the perfect place to share time with others or enjoy your own space. The ocean-front swimming pool at the villa is ideal for a dip to cool off from the midday sun.

Retreat programme

There will be two yoga classes each day apart from one yoga free day. Each morning will begin with meditation, pranayama and a flowing asana class in the rooftop shall overlooking the ocean. The morning practice will gently open the body and attune the mind to the breath, slowly moving and building into a flowing and dynamic sequence. The classes will be suitable for all levels and yoga experience.

There will be time set aside each day to go to the beach or explore the area. Surfing lessons with experienced teachers are also an option and include professional and fun tuition, transportation to and from the beach, wet-suit and board hire.

The group will meet again in the late afternoon for a more gentle and restorative class that will often include yoga nidra. There will be one yoga-free day and no yoga on travel days.

Things to do

Surf lessons can be easily arranged with the very experienced Surf Maroc instructors at a cost of £155 for 3 days, £215 for 4 days or £260 for 5 days and include professional and fun tuition, transportation to and from the beach, wet-suit and board hire.

Alternatively, you can explore the miles of empty golden sandy beaches just to sunbathe with a good book or relax by the pool in the privacy of the villa.

Other activities you can enjoy include massage treatments, a visit to a local hammam, a trip to Agadir and the local souks or to Paradise Valley in the mountains. Horse or camel riding and quad-biking can also be arranged.

Accommodation & food

The villa offers a selection of uniquely designed rooms. All are comfortable and have a Moroccan feel with lanterns, rugs and charming decor. There are ocean-facing rooms (all en-suite) and others with garden views (most en-suite). Two bedrooms share a bathroom.

Each day you will be provided with delicious vegetarian meals, using fresh and local produce. A nourishing breakfast buffet each morning after yoga, a salad picnic lunch so you can head out to surf or go to the beach, and a delicious Moroccan dinner back at the villa. Apart from one evening when dinner is out.