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Mindfulness in Magical Marrakesh, Morocco! 7-nights / 6 days 25th Oct-1st Nov 2025!

I’m thrilled to announce this exciting trip to magical Marrakech where a melting-pot of ancient Arabic and French heritage create an exotic feast for the senses! This is a unique opportunity to sample the sights and smells of this amazing city while also enjoying mindful movement –  Daily classes with me in Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Loving Kindness Meditations. Plus Yoga classes with a local instructor throughout the week. You’ll start your day with a delicious, healthy breakfast and included in the trip are unique experiences such as a Moroccan Cookery class and a daytrip with classes and dinner in the Agafay Desert! And all this while staying in a luxury Riad with like-minded, new friends!   

Following a wonderful visit to Marrakech 2-years ago (my 3rd time there!) I was so inspired by the rich history and blend of cultures and was keen to invite a group to join me!  I was fortunate enough to find a breathtaking, luxury Riad (traditionally designed Moroccan home or guesthouse) which has been purpose-built for wellness, mindfulness and comfort! 

Marrakech is only a 3.5 hour flight from Ireland (same as to Lanzarote!) and it was SO easy to explore everything it has to offer – from the enticing Souks (markets) and tiny ‘rabbit-warren’ streets in the Medina (historic walled city area – where we’ll be staying!) to the bustling Jamaa El-Fna square (shown above) and surrounding ancient Mosques. And, not forgetting, the delicious food – spicy tagines, couscous and sweet Baklava and French pastries!! 

EVERYBODY’S WELCOME and no experience in Tai Chi or Yoga is necessary – I simply can’t wait to share this unique Moroccan experience with you! PLACES ARE LIMITED and all that’s needed now is a deposit of ¢260pp and nothing else to pay until April 2025!

See all the delicious details below and book your place at the bottom of the page! Michelle x

DATES: Sat 25th October – Sat 1st November 2025 (Halloween Bank holiday week)

COST: All rooms are en-suite :

SINGLE OCCUPANCY: €1,465pp

SHARING twin/ double:  €1,185pp

PAYMENTS SCHEDULE: The full retreat fee is payable in three instalments – pls see payment methods below.

1) Deposit €260pp* payable when booking your place. If booking your place after 11th April then the amounts mentioned below are payable. 

2) 50% of the total fee is due no later than Friday 11th April 2025. So the second instalments will be SINGLE €473pp / SHARING €333pp

3) Final instalment is due no later than Friday 15th August 2025 (70 days/ 10 weeks before the retreat starts). These are SINGLE €733pp / SHARING €593pp

PAYMENT METHODS:

1) By Revolut to revtag @michellegupta or my phone number +353 86 878 5212. I will send a receipt by email. 

2) By direct online bank-transfer to my AIB business account – I will send a receipt by email – My account details:

Name: Michelle Gupta / Bank: AIB / IBAN: IE19AIBK93434864124184

/ BIC: AIBKIE2D / Account no: 64124184

3) By card over the phone – all card payments will incur a +2% card fee / receipts are automated. 

*Booking Deposits €260pp are completely non-refundable. See CANCELLATION POLICY below. Places are limited and subject to availability at the time of booking. 

IMPORTANT : Before booking your place please kindly read the T&C’s shown below. By booking your place you are confirming that you have read and understood them. Thankyou. 

NB. These retreats are designed for groups of solo-travellers. However, if sharing a room with a buddy or partner you must book x2 places. Ie. I cannot allocate two shared places to people who are not travelling together. 

WHAT’S INCLUDED in the retreat fee?

Once you arrive at Marrakech’s Menara International Airport, the following will be waiting for you…….(including myself as I’ll be there a few days early!)

• Return airport transfers from Menara International Airport 
• 7-nights deluxe accommodation in a traditional Moroccan Riad (more details below). All towels and bedding (changed every 2 days). 
• Substantial daily breakfast/brunch with local dishes and ingredients NB. Vegan/ veggie/ special diets can be catered (more details below)
• Daily Tai Chi, Chi Kung & Meditation classes myself plus yoga classes with a local instructor throughout the week – no experience necessary. These will be held on the Riad’s sunny roof terrace or in their fully-equipped Yoga studio.  
• Agafay Desert Experience with dinner – we’ll spend our last afternoon and evening together in a luxury resort (run by our Riad) in the breathtaking Agafay Desert (approx 20 mins drive)  includes transport, Tai Chi and Chi Kung classes, plunge pool and 4-poster sun-loungers, a 3-course dinner and Moroccan music by the fire! 
• A unique Moroccan cookery experience and meal! An in-house Chef will take us to the local food and spice market for our ingredients. Then we’ll prep and cook a delicious meal under their skilful guidance!
• Use of all the facilities at our Riad – eg. the roof terrace cafe and shaded lounge areas, indoor courtyard lounges with plunge pool, a traditional hammam with treatments available – all details below!
• Plenty of free time to explore the souks (markets) and sights of Marrakech. Our Riad can organise a half-day tour at extra cost if you wish.  

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED in the retreat fee:

• Your international flights to Marrakech. For your information : Aerlingus and Ryanair fly to Marrakech from Dublin on 25th. It’s just Aerlingus for the return flight on 1st November. Naturally it’s your choice who you choose to fly with and you might decide to go via the UK, for example. 
• Lunches and evening meals other than our Moroccan cookery experience meal and 3-course dinner in the desert. 
• Bottles of drinking water –  The tap water in Morocco should not be used for drinking NB. I will request for a bottle in your room on arrival but you will need to purchase water for the rest of the trip. I believe you can purchase water from our Riad. 
• Any other meals or snacks you may wish to purchase
• Entrance fees and transport for optional day trips – details can be provided on arrival at the Riad.
• Any other personal expenses, shopping, taxis etc. 

OUR ACCOMMODATION: 

We will be staying in a beautiful Riad situated in the centre of Marrakech – just minutes walk away from Souks, cafes and restaurants and less than a 20 min walk from the famous Jamaa El Fna square. As mentioned in the intro, I had the pleasure of visiting our venue in Feb 2023 and couldn’t have been more impressed with the facilities, the lovely manager and Yoga teacher – Imane, her staff and the stunning design of the building. 

A riad is a traditionally designed Moroccan home built around an open courtyard with magnificent, decorative tile work, mirrors, plants and cooling water-pools. The building is a beautiful and plush fusion of classical design and modern, stylish touches all the way from the entrance hall to the bedrooms and bathrooms.

A beautiful relaxation area with a cooling water pool, huge day-beds and lush plants. 

An indoor dining area overlooking the courtyard pool with modern light-fittings and traditional tile-work. 

A roof terrace with shaded seating and a coffee bar. We will do our Tai Chi, Meditation and Yoga classes here and if it’s too warm we’ll move to the cool and calming, purpose-built and fully-equipped yoga studio

An in-house Hammam with massage treatments available (at extra cost). A traditional hammam is an experience that combines relaxation and detoxification in one relaxing space where a steam room and a shower or bath are all part of your treatment! 

OUR MEALS and DINING: A substantial daily breakfast/ brunch (depending on our schedule) is also included in your retreat fee. This will be provided by the in-house chef and served either in the courtyard dining area or on the roof terrace. 

Breakfast includes: Moroccan yoghurt with homemade granola, fresh fruit, fresh Moroccan bread served with traditional Amlou (a paste of peanut butter and honey), fresh honey from the Atlas Mountains, seasonal jam and cream cheese. Orange juice, coffee, mint tea. There’s also freshly prepared egg dishes and cakes/waffles that change daily! 

NB. The Chef is used to catering for special dietary needs so pls advise when booking if you need a Vegan, Gluten or Dairy free breakfast and I will confirm with the venue. 

The Riad also provides lunch and dinner (at extra cost) but it’s highly likely we will wish to experience all the exciting cafes and restaurants that Marrakech has to offer. Also remember – a MOROCCAN COOKERY EXPERIENCE is also included as one of our main-meals! Plus a second meal is included on our last day as part of our DAYTRIP TO THE DESERT! 

NEED MORE INFO?

If you have any queries not answered above please do get in touch with me – Michelle – either on WhatsApp +353 86 878 5212 or email embodyharmony@gmail.com. 

Meanwhile the following details are coming soon!!

• FAQ’S & WHAT TO BRING

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING & CANCELLATION POLICY 

RE: Tai Chi holiday in Marrakech, Morocco – facilitated by Michelle Gupta and Manager and owner of Riad BE. 

Dates: commencing Sat 25th Oct 2025 to Sat 1st Nov 2025

Further details to follow regarding specifics of airport transfers and check-in / check-out times.

By booking your place on this holiday you are agreeing to abide by the following terms and conditions and confirm that you have read and understand all the information below. Paying your deposit and subsequent full-fees for the holiday forms the contract between me – Michelle Gupta, the retreat facilitator – and yourself.

1) Travel Insurance  – it is essential that ensure yourself and any parties you may be attending with have adequate travel insurance for your trip. I, Michelle Gupta, and the venue , Riad BE, cannot accept any participants who are not insured to travel from their home country to Morocco. 

2) Deposits – The deposit €260 pp paid to confirm your place is completely non-refundable and will not be refunded for any reason. The only exception being a total cancellation of the event by the venue or host** (See Cancellation policy below).

3) All payments must be made in accordance with the PAYMENT SCHEDULE listed above. 

NB. If booking your place on or after FRIDAY 11th APRIL 2025, 50% of the retreat fee is payable. If booking your place on or after FRIDAY 15th AUGUST 2025 then the full-fee is payable. 

4) Group event – this retreat is designed as a group event and is held in the spirit of communal accommodation, group classes, eating meals together (sometimes on-site and sometimes in local restaurants) and attending included and optional excursions together. Naturally you are not obliged to attend every class or event offered on this trip – but if you are looking for a customised, solo holiday then this is NOT the right event for you! If you choose not to attend certain parts of the retreat including daytrips then alternative arrangements will not be made for you. 

5) Please note that I. Michelle Gupta, am not a tour operator nor a hotel manager. I am a Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Meditation instructor who has organised a group event at a venue not managed by me. If you have any issues or queries regarding accommodation, yoga classes, food, transport and other services such as daytrips not directly provided by me, you must contact the providers / venue manager yourself directly. 

6) Physical exercise and classes provided by me – I have been teaching since 2010/ well over 10 years and your safety and comfort during Tai Chi and Chi Kung classes is always my primary concern. The majority of movements in my  classes are fairly gentle and I will talk you through every step. However, you will need to be aware of the limits of your body on any particular day and adjust movements accordingly.  If you have incurred an injury or surgery I recommend that you do not take part in my classes until 3 months afterwards. Please be mindful of your own physical limits and abilities when taking up any new form of exercise and during the classes ensure you stop immediately if any movements cause pain, dizziness or discomfort. 

7) Force majeur – excluding Covid 19 – if the retreat cannot take place due to any event beyond reasonable control of myself or the venue owners and that which is unavoidable notwithstanding the care of the affected parties, each situation will be assessed at the time and all attempts will be made to re-schedule the event for a later date. 

8) By signing up for my event you agree to subscribe to my monthly email newsletter. As a highly valued client I wish to keep you updated on retreats, classes, events and offers. I send no more than one email per month and you can unsubscribe at any time.  

Cancellation policy:

• The deposit €260pp is entirely non-refundable**
• Any cancellations made 10 weeks or more prior to the event – on or before 11th October 2025 – will receive a refund of the full retreat fee minus €260pp deposit which will not be refunded.
• Any cancellations made less than 10 weeks prior to the event – on or after 11th October 2025 will be charged at 100% of the retreat fee and no refunds will be issued for any reason**
• If you cannot attend and you have someone else who would like attend the retreat in your place, I will try wherever possible to transfer your place to them. 
• ** If the event is cancelled by the venue owners or myself, the retreat facilitator, then you will receive a FULL refund including your deposit.

Hello I’m Michelle – Tai Chi & Meditation Instructor since 2011 and I’ve been hosting holistic holidays since 2018 in locations such as the Greek Islands, India, Portugal and Lanzarote!  I love nothing more than to bring together like-minded, lovely people for adventures in inspiring surroundings and comfy accommodation that really put the TREAT in retreat!! Now I’m over the moon to offer Mindfulness in magical Marrakech!!

You might also like to read my BLOG  “Thelma and Louise, Tai Chi and Me – Why I love hosting holistic holidays” CLICK HERE and see pics of past overseas retreats (NB> written in Summer 2022).  And also see below the wonderful words of one of my gorgeous guests who joined me in Lanzarote in Oct 2022 to give you a taste of my retreats! 

I simply can’t wait to welcome you to “Chi-lax” in this magical place!! Michelle x

GUEST TESTIMONIAL from LANZAROTE RETREAT October 2022 – Here’s what Noa had to say about our Lanzarote trip which will give you a taste of my retreats! I’m delighted she enjoyed it as much as I did! 

“Wow, how do you sum up a week like this – a Tai Chi and Yoga retreat in Lanzarote in the Canary Islands…I’ve been practicing yoga for a few years now and Tai chi for the first time. Fun to experience new things!

Classes in the morning and evening – some in unique locations.  Plus a lot of time to think, to rest. To have fun with people of different ages and from different places

And most importantly… I disconnected from the Internet by choice… Allowing myself to truly connect with myself. 

What I know is that – This is the beginning of a new love – retreats!
In a nutshell… It was perfect and not easy to come back afterwards. Thank you so much to Michelle and All  xx”