Thematic Retreats
Crafted experiences for seekers of adventure and authenticity
Umnya Desert Camp runs dated retreats in Morocco, in a camp of eight tent suites in the dunes of Erg Chegaga, in the Sahara: the Sleep Programme (5 days, 4 nights), the Phone-Free Week (8 days, 7 nights), the Silence Retreat (7 days, 6 nights) and the Digital Detox Weekend (4 days, 3 nights). Each is a small group, open to guests who come alone or together, and the next to depart is the Digital Detox Weekend, November 6 to 9, 2026.
Our dated retreats at a glance
Dates, places and prices are updated as reservations come in
| Retreat | Duration | Next date | Places | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sleep Programme | 5 days, 4 nights | February 8 to 12, 2027 | 14 of 14 places left | €1,485 per person in a double tent |
| The Phone-Free Week | 8 days, 7 nights | January 15 to 22, 2027 | Places open | €1,985 per person in a double tent |
| The Silence Retreat | 7 days, 6 nights | February 19 to 25, 2027 | 12 of 12 places left | €3,600 per person |
| The Digital Detox Weekend | 4 days, 3 nights | November 6 to 9, 2026 | Places open | Sent with the programme |
New, February 2027
The Sleep Programme: five days built around your night, in the darkest sky of the Sahara.
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From wellness journeys to epic adventures, each retreat is designed to transform
3-7 days
The Silence Retreat
Three to seven nights in the dunes of the Erg Chegaga. Nothing scheduled but the light.
7-7 days
The Phone-Free Week, Sahara
Seven nights in the dunes of Erg Chegaga without a phone. The Sahara doesn't ask: it simply has no signal.
4-7 days
Yoga, Fitness & Pilates Retreat
A retreat combining yoga, fitness and Pilates, with the desert as the studio.
5-10 days
Holistic Wellness Retreat
Transform body, mind and spirit through ancient healing practices in the desert silence.
5-8 days
Astrophotography Retreat
Astrophotography under a Bortle Class 1 sky, with guidance and a camp that goes dark on request.
5-5 days
Women's Sahara Expedition
Five nights, women only, crossing the dunes of the Erg Chegaga on foot. Camel-supported, three nights bivouacked in the open erg, the camp at the start and the finish.
3-3 days
Buggy Raid: M'Hamid to Erg Chegaga
Sixty kilometres of piste from M'Hamid into the dune sea, in a two-seat buggy with a lead guide and a support vehicle, followed by three nights at a camp of only eight tents.
5-8 days
Literature & Poetry Retreat
Find your voice in the dunes of the Sahara. Writing workshops, readings, and creative immersion.
3-7 days
Iriki-Foum Zguid 4x4 Raid
The Iriki-Foum Zguid piste is the road southern Morocco keeps to itself. Six vehicles maximum, one Berber navigator who has driven it for twenty years, and three to seven days in terrain that makes everything else feel crowded.
3-3 days
Buggy Raid: Zagora to M'Hamid
Ninety-eight kilometres from Zagora to M'Hamid alongside the last palm groves of the Drâa, then sixty more into Erg Chegaga, followed by three private nights at the camp.
3-5 days
Women's Empowerment Retreat
Three to five nights in the Sahara for women who are done with compromise. Small groups, full privacy, silent treks with nomad guides, and the particular freedom of being somewhere no one expects anything from you.
5-5 days
The Long Raid: Ouarzazate to Erg Chegaga
The full descent: Ouarzazate to Agdz, Agdz to Zagora, Zagora to M'Hamid and on into the dune sea, ridden over two days, then three private nights at the camp.
4-7 days
Enduro Motorbike Retreat
4 to 7 days of enduro riding through desert tracks, with a Berber guide, full mechanical support and chef meals at field lunch stops. Return to Umnya each night.
4-7 days
Nomad Trekking Retreat
Five days crossing Erg Chegaga with Berber nomad guides. Camel-supported, luxury base camp at start and finish, chef-prepared meals under open sky.
3-6 days
Desert Bike Tour
Fat bike riding across the Erg Chegaga: dune corridors, hamada plains, dried riverbeds, Draa Valley palms. Faster than walking, quieter than a motor, and more physical than a 4x4. Return to Umnya camp each night.
3-14 days
Custom & Bespoke Trips
Whatever your dream desert experience looks like, we create it for you, exclusively and privately.
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