This could just be the retreat of your dreams, here we have a stunning boutique retreat hotel all to ourselves and set within a magical desert landscape. Tigmi is tucked away from the hubbub of Marrakesh on the outskirts of a traditional Moroccan Berber village and will redefine your idea of relaxation.

Set in the foothills of the atlas mountains and 30 minutes drive from Marrakech, here you will find meandering corridors and courtyard paths lead to twenty-four authentically-furnished, extremely comfortable rooms. You’ll enjoy plunge pools, secret terraces, charming gardens and a myriad of quiet corners in which to read and recharge as well as a fully equipped, traditional, Moroccan spa offering an array of treatments, from a traditional Moroccan Hammam to a relaxing massage, for the days that you want to just sit back and relax.

The first impression of Tigmi is of a lovely garden laid to lawns and paths, with banana palms, citrus and olive trees and a swimming pool with soft, jade-coloured water. The scents and colours of orange blossom and roses assail the senses. Fifteen tortoises live in this garden, adding to the unhurried feel of this tranquil oasis. There are also two swimming pools, one of which is heated to 26 degrees throughout the year with sun- beds around the pool as well as plenty of shaded areas in the gardens, that are furnished with comfortable divans for those of you who prefer to lounge around out of the sun.

Yoga

There are two yoga spaces. A covered roof terrace with stunning views of Marrakesh across the plains and an indoor room that is light and airy. Yoga takes place twice daily on 5 days.

Mornings

Yoga will begin at around 8.00 am and finish at 9.45 am, this will be an alignment based vinyasa flow class. After the class we will have a delicious hearty buffet/cooked breakfast.

Evenings

Our second yoga class of the day will be in the late afternoon around 5.00 pm and is for all levels of yogi including beginners. These sessions will vary each day from 60 mins - 90 mins and will include more passive restorative aspects of yoga.

Meals

All meals are prepared in the newly fitted kitchens by master-chef Brahim and combine the best of Moroccan and French cuisine. Seasonal produce is delivered daily, fish can be requested and comes fresh to the hotel from the Atlantic.

Breakfast –  This will be served after our morning class and consists of mouth watering homemade juices, honey, yogurts, pancakes, eggs, cheeses, locally made flat breads, fresh fruit and cereals.

Lunch – There will be a daily delicious colourful salad buffet.

Dinner – All of our evening meals are traditional vegetarian North African and French dishes. Fish can be requested.

Accommodation

The single, twin and doubles bedrooms are authentically Moroccan with generous, comfortable beds, cool cotton sheets, hand-woven covers and cushions, large bathrooms and a traditional seated area. Many of the bedrooms have fireplaces and private terraces. Intimate and quirky in their design, all rooms are decorated with locally woven cushions, hamd crafted furnishings, covers and wall hangings, and all rooms are stocked with specially made bath, shower and body products.

Double or Twin Suites can also be booked – these have a private courtyard or terrace, separate sitting-room and open fireplace.

Things to do

The day can be spent lazing Moroccan-style: lounging, reading or swimming in one of the two pools, playing backgammon or chess in one of the many gardens and courtyards or popping into Marrakesh using the hotel’s free mini-bus service.

Tigmi also has its own ha-mam, spa treatments and massage therapists on hand.

There are a few bicycles available for the more energetic to explore the local area.

Outside of Tigmi there are local sporting activities such as horse riding and golf. Cultural treats are plentiful with mosques, museums, a visit to the famous square Jemaa el Fna with its acrobats, dancers and magicians, the Majorelle Gardens and the grove of 150,000 palm trees at La Palmeraie. A visit to one of the souks in Marrakesh’s old city is an art form in itself, with busy market stalls and colourful displays of the traders’ wares – local crafts, satins, silks, glittery shoes, leather wares, paintings, spices and food. There are other various day excursions further afield, arranged by the hotel such as a visit to the Atlas Mountains.

Cost

Private single room – £1,395

Twin sharing room – £980 pp

Please book via - Free Spirit Travel

Included

• Full board of three meals a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

• 2 yoga sessions per day with one day free from yoga mid week for excursions.

• Seven nights accommodation

Not Included

• Spa treatments

• Airport Transfer (although this can be arranged via the venue)

• Travel Insurance – required to book this yoga retreat.

• Return flights to Marrakech