Thematic Retreats · Umnya Desert Camp, Erg Chegaga, Sahara Morocco

Thematic Retreats

Crafted experiences for seekers of adventure and authenticity

Yoga on the dunes at sunrise
Under the Milky Way at Umnya Desert Camp
Camel trek through the Sahara dunes
Dinner under the stars in the desert

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From wellness journeys to epic adventures, each retreat is designed to transform

The Silence Retreat
Silence

3-7 days

The Silence Retreat

Three to seven nights in the emptiest desert in Morocco. Nothing scheduled but the light.

Phone-Free Desert Retreat
Phone-Free

3-5 days

Phone-Free Desert Retreat

Structured disconnection in the world's most effective off-grid setting. The Sahara doesn't ask: it simply has no signal.

Yoga, Fitness & Pilates Retreat
Wellness

4-7 days

Yoga, Fitness & Pilates Retreat

A transformative retreat combining yoga, fitness and Pilates with the magic of the desert.

Holistic Wellness Retreat
Wellness

5-10 days

Holistic Wellness Retreat

Transform body, mind and spirit through ancient healing practices in the desert silence.

Astrophotography Retreat
Cultural

5-8 days

Astrophotography Retreat

An astrophotography masterclass under the pristine Sahara skies with zero light pollution.

Literature & Poetry Retreat
Cultural

5-8 days

Literature & Poetry Retreat

Find your voice in the most inspiring landscape on Earth. Writing workshops, readings, and creative immersion.

Iriki-Foum Zguid 4x4 Raid
Adventure

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.

Women's Empowerment Retreat
Wellness

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.

Enduro Motorbike Retreat
Adventure

4-7 days

Enduro Motorbike Retreat

4 to 7 days of enduro riding through the Sahara's most remote tracks, with a Berber guide, full mechanical support and chef meals at field lunch stops. Return to Umnya each night.

Nomad Trekking Retreat
Adventure

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.

Desert Bike Tour
Adventure

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.

Custom & Bespoke Trips
Custom

3-14 days

Custom & Bespoke Trips

Whatever your dream desert experience looks like, we create it for you, exclusively, privately, perfectly.

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