The Yoga Surf Retreat at Villa Mandala provides our most comprehensive week of yoga and is dedicated to yogic values and practice. It’s the perfect place to escape and connect with your inner calm.

If you want a week retreat dedicated to yoga and wellness, with some surfing in between then look no further. The focus of the retreat is on the yoga practice with 90min sessions twice a day and is adapted to all levels. The retreat entails a comprehensive program of yoga alongside daily surfing excursions; it’s the place to go for those of you who want to be immersed in a diverse and inspirational yoga practice whilst having the chance to catch some waves.

Please Note: We hold our Yoga Surf Retreats on specific dates and are exclusive to Villa Mandala. If you do not find dates that suit you or are looking for more flexibility, you can check out our Surf Coaching and Surf Guiding packages where you can also add daily yoga classes while staying at our other beachfront locations – Amouage or Taghazout Villa.

Retreats dedicated to Yoga

Over 7 transformative days explore the vast world of yoga, whether you are a beginner or seasoned yogi, you will immerse yourself in an inspired offering, including expertly crafted classes in: creative Vinyasa, Navakarana, Ashtanga, Hatha, Pranayama, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, meditation and so much more!

Between yoga sessions, our qualified surf instructors will take you to waves to suit your ability and provide you with hands-on coaching best suited to beginners and intermediates. We provide board and wetsuits from our hire center so you can travel light.

It’s the package to book for those of you who want to enjoy the positive & transformative effects of a deep yoga practice within a beautiful retreat setting whilst having the chance to catch some waves & have fun in the sun.

Residing on the rugged Moroccan coastline, just outside of Taghazout, Villa Mandala boasts a lush garden, relaxing living areas, cold plunge, and yoga shala. Above all, the space is caring and warm-hearted, thanks to Villa Mandala’s exceptional in-house yoga teachers, hosts, and team.

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The Yoga

Our Yoga Surf Retreats at Villa Mandala draw together years of study, diverse influences and myriad trainings to create a week of enlightening yoga alongside daily surf excursions. It’s the holiday to book for those of you who want to be immersed in & inspired by an authentic yoga practice & exceptional teaching with plenty of time to catch some waves & explore this magical coastline.

The seven-day retreat provides an introduction to all aspects of yoga for beginners and the chance to dive deep into an enriched intermediate or advanced practice.

The week is progressive allowing everyone to playfully explore to help reach our highest potential. Sessions are expertly crafted and aim to strengthen, stretch, inspire, and relax each student on all levels of their being. Each class is individually themed and may include time for meditation, yoga philosophy, chanting, music, pranayama, asanas, kriyas, flow, reflection, visualisation, and relaxation.

Our teachers also offer time for 1-2-1 tuition on request, fulfilling every student’s expectations and requirements. This can be for 30-minutes to 1-hour, which will allow the yoga instructor time to focus on you and your personal goals with yoga.

Morning classes are 90 minutes of intelligently sequenced invigorating Vinyasa flow. Evening practices are 90 minutes classes designed to serve the post-surf bodies, from relaxing with restorative to releasing energy with dynamic flows. Although nothing is obligatory and every guest may do as much or as little as they wish, we offer the chance to practice up to 3 hours of yoga every day.

What’s included

We made our all-inclusive yoga retreat so that you can focus on the yoga.

All Meals

Breakfast, packed lunch, afternoon tea, and gourmet vegetarian evening meals for the duration of your retreat.

Accommodation

Included in the price is all your accommodation costs at the soulful ocean front Villa Mandala.

Daily Yoga Sessions

Our retreats are built around two 90-minute yoga sessions per day and is all included in your retreat costs.

Daily Surf Lessons

Surf Coaching sessions each day with qualified instructors (x6 sessions included on a 7 night stay).

Transport to surf

Daily transport to the best-suited surf spots for your ability with your knowledgeable local guides.

Surfboard + Wetsuit

Standard surfboard + wetsuit rental for the duration of your program. High quality surf boards, wetsuits, and leashes.

Airport Transfers

Return group transfers to and from Agadir Airport.

Surf Maroc Host team

You have out dedicated Surf Maroc team on hand 24/7 to help you with anything during your stay.

You can add on optional extras like Spa Treatments at the A Spa and excursions to the Agadir Souk, Sand Dunes, Paradise Valley.

Optional Extras

Customise your surf guiding trip and make it your own.

Premium Board Rental

Want to upgrade your board to one of our premium surfboard range? Then you can add that to your trip.

Breathwork Sessions

Boost your heart, brain, lungs, and more through guided accelerated breathwork sessions.

Spa Treatments

Take your relaxation to the next level with a treatment or massage at the A Spa.

CAMEL & Horse riding

Enjoy sunset camel or horse ride along Banana Beach, get picked up right from your door.

DATES

YOGA SURF RETREAT WEEKS 2025

28 December 2024 – 4 January
11 January – 18 January
25 January – 1 February
8 February – 15 February
22 February – 1 March
8 March – 15 March
22 March – 29 March
5 April – 12 April
19 April – 26 April
3 May – 10 May
17 May – 24 May
31 May – 7 June
14 June – 21 June
28 June – 5 July
12 July – 19 July
26 July – 2 August
9 August – 16 August
23 August – 30 August
6 September – 13 September
20 September – 27 September
4 October – 11 October
18 October – 25 October
1 November – 8 November
15 November – 22 November
29 November – 6 December
20 December – 27 December
27 December – 3 January

YOGA SURF RETREAT WEEKS 2026

10 January – 17 January
24 January – 31 January
7 February – 14 February
21 February – 28 February
7 March – 14 March
21 March – 28 March
4 April – 11 April
18 April – 25 April
2 May – 9 May
16 May – 23 May
30 May – 6 June
13 June – 20 June
27 June – 4 July
11 July – 18 July
25 July – 1 August
8 August – 15 August
22 August – 29 August
5 September – 12 September
19 September – 26 September
3 October – 10 October
17 October – 24 October
31 October – 7 November
14 November – 21 November
28 November – 5 December
19 December – 26 December
26 December – 2 January 2027

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Villa Mandala

Residing on the rugged Moroccan coastline, just outside of Taghazout, Villa Mandala boasts a lush garden, relaxing living areas, plunge pool, and yoga shala. Above all, the space has a caring and warm-hearted environment created by our in-house yoga teachers, hosts, and team.

The Mandala Yoga Shala

The Yoga Shala, high on the rooftop of the villa, is surrounded by fantastic views of the beach, ocean, and mountain. The shala’s wooden finish throughout and surrounding glass doors allow it to be enjoyed both as an impressive indoor studio or an open airy space for an unforgettable yoga practice.

The shala is fully equipped with yoga mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets, sandbags & lavender eye bags. As well as plenty of incense, candles, a little Ganesha shrine (& beautiful Drishti), built-in dimmer lighting, electric sockets, and speakers; we also provide each guest with their own yogi towel (drip dot mat) to use throughout the retreat to optimise your yoga practice and minimise your luggage!

Explore more of Villa Mandala

A typical day on a Yoga + Surf Retreat

07.30 – Sunrise yoga
09.30 – Hearty and healthy breakfast banquet
10.30 – Road trip to the best waves
11.00 – Surf lessons
13.00 – Picnic at the beach
14.00 – Guided free surfing
16.00 – Afternoon tea and relax
17.30 – Sunset yoga
19.30 – Nibbles and star lit, ocean front dinner

Surf

Our Yoga Surf Retreats are perfect for all levels of surfer from the complete beginner to the advanced. To ensure you get to surf waves suited to your ability we implement a surf levels system, meaning you get paired with a surf group of similar ability and seeking the same type of waves.

Between yoga sessions, our qualified surf instructors will take you to waves to suit your ability and provide you with hands-on coaching. All of our surf instructors have invaluable knowledge of the Moroccan coastline and are proper locals – they know exactly which breaks are working and when.

Eat

Our kitchen serves up delicious homemade vegetarian food prepared from fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. For breakfast and dinner, guests are invited to feast together on the terrace beside the pool overlooking the surf. We are able to cater to most dietary requirements, so please just let us know.

BREAKFAST. A hearty and healthy array of seasonal fresh fruits, freshly squeezed orange juice, super smoothies, homemade vegan pancakes, homebaked Moroccan patisseries, eggs every way, yogurts, granola, dried fruits, and nuts, fresh coffee, tea, and much more.

LUNCH. Each day our chefs prepare a nutritious mini-buffet for you to pack your lunch to eat at the beach or in and around the Villa. It’s loaded with healthy foods, including various wholesome salads, homemade falafels, fresh fruit, and treats.

DINNER. Our epic evening feasts punctuate the day and form an important part of our Villa Mandala Retreat experience. A spread of delectable poolside tapas is followed by a gourmet main meal including Moroccan classics reinvented Mandala style, and a variety of exquisite international dishes. Homemade desserts are equally varied and exciting – our avocado, chocolate & dates mousse is a guilt-free revelation!

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FAQs

Your commonly asked questions answered. If you still have questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Can I stay less than a week?

We prefer to create a great group vibe by everyone doing a full week together. It disrupts the flow if people are coming and going at different times.

If you would like more time flexibility, please check out our Surf Guiding and Surf Coaching options at Amouage or Taghazout Villa. You can add daily yoga classes to your trip, while keeping total flexibility.

Do i have to attend every class?

Not at all, we encourage everyone to do as much or as little as they like, to create ‘their own’ perfect holiday.

What should I bring with me?

Yoga clothes, beach clothes, beach towel, sun cream (as it’s more expensive here), something warm for the evenings & early mornings (almost any time of year, just in case, especially between December and March), an adaptor for 2 prong European plugs sockets, a good book for the beach, something to cover shoulders/legs for markets/towns ladies (not essential but easier to respect local culture). Mostly bring an open heart.

I'm a complete yoga beginner. Is the retreat suitable for me?

Yes, absolutely! Our experienced and extensively trained teachers create classes for all levels. We set solid foundations at the start of the week for complete beginners and there are always plenty of options and modifications to enable beginners and seasoned practitioners to deepen and develop their practice. Inspiration for everyone is guaranteed!

I'm thinking of going alone. Are there other people travelling solo?

Yes, lots of guests on our Yoga Surf Retreats are solo travellers. We’ve created a truly friendly, relaxed vibe at Villa Mandala. It’s very welcoming and easy for solo travellers to feel completely at home straight away!

My partner and I are different surfing levels. Is this a problem?

Not a problem at all. We always have at least 2 surf instructors on our Yoga Surf Retreats. So we can split the groups as necessary according to differing levels and we’ll always go to the best spot for your level. If you or your partner wanted to miss some morning yoga classes to join a more advanced group from our other venues, we can arrange this too.

Are the retreats good for couples?

It is a social, communal holiday in the sense that you practice yoga, surf and eat breakfast and dinner together as a group each day. So, it’s great for couples who are keen to socialise and meet other people. There are options to take time out alone too and the villa is spacious enough to find your own quiet corner to relax.

Do I need to have any surfing or yoga experience?

No! Our experienced & talented yoga teachers & surfing instructors are very capable of teaching all levels. Complete beginners are very welcome. We instruct precisely & innovatively on all the basics & always offer advanced options so everyone may progress during their stay.

What styles of yoga do you teach?

We draw together our years of study, diverse influences and myriad trainings to create inspired Vinyasa flow classes. On a Yoga Surf Retreat the mornings are dynamic flow, themed with aspects of the yoga philosophy, chakra system and/or anatomy and physiology. The evenings are restorative, yin based meditative practices to unwind after a day in the surf.

Is the surfing suitable for beginners?

Yes – and we love getting people out on the waves for their first time!

Taghazout/Aourir is spoilt with beautiful surf spots that are perfect for beginners, and we have our great surf instructors to help you ride the waves. We welcome surfers of all levels, and our experienced surf coach will be taking you out on the waves each day (if you wish) and choosing the best places for everyone to have their lessons and safely practice surfing…and have lots of fun.

Do I need to bring my own yoga mat?

The beautiful yoga shala is fully equipped with yoga mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets, lavender eye pillows, and even sandbags!

Are there other activities on offer during the week?

During the week, as part of the Yoga Surf Retreat, we offer a day off from surfing to explore the souk of Agadir and the Argan oil cooperative.

If you wish, your host can also organise the following activities for you during your stay, in addition to your package: camel or horse riding, hammam, massage and other spa treatments. But also day trips to Essaouira (2.5 hours north), Taroudant (1.5 hours east), and Paradise Valley (25 minutes inland).

Is the yoga surf retreat always held at Villa Mandala?

Under 3 participants, we reserve the right to upgrade you to our location in Taghazout on Surf Coaching and daily yoga classes.

What time will I have to depart?

On your departure day, we ask guests to vacate their rooms by 10 am.

This is so our staff can clean and change the rooms on time. We will host the group until midday. If your transfer is later than that, we have plenty of suggestions for you to fill the time beforehand.

Don’t worry, we will talk about this during the week!

Choose your dates

Our surf yoga retreats run on set dates, which you can choose when you book.

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