Host A Wellbeing Retreat

In the heart of Marrakech lies Riad Botanica's Yoga & Pilates space offering an open-air retreat space, complete with a floating teaching platform.

Riad Botanica is delighted to share our retreat space designed for intimate groups, where luxury meets tranquility in Marrakech.

Nestled in the heart of the historic Medina, Riad Botanica offers a peaceful sanctuary for yoga teachers and pilates instructors seeking a beautiful and inspiring setting for retreats.

At the heart of Riad Botanica lies an open-air retreat space, complete with a floating teaching platform. Surrounded by trees, the courtyard pool, and the quiet rhythm of the Riad, the space forms a natural microclimate that feels calm and refreshing throughout the day.

With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, Marrakech offers the perfect setting for outdoor practice, allowing retreats to unfold effortlessly beneath open skies.

Unlike many retreat settings in the Medina, where classes require walking through the bustling souks to reach external studios, everything at Riad Botanica takes place within the peaceful walls of the riad, creating a retreat experience that feels both seamless and deeply restorative.

With a wonderful selection of nearby spas, you will find everything needed to host your next retreat at our luxury riad.

Food & Dining

Service Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

We can accommodate up to 22 guests for dinner or lunch on our roof terrace and up to 12 guests within our indoor private dining area. We can cater for all dietary requirements, and we can also offer the opportunity to bring a Marrakech Storyteller to deepen the cultural experience here in Marrakech.

Yoga & Pilates Space

The Riad Botanica’s iconic courtyard is a flexible space that is the perfect place to host an intimate yoga practice of up to 12—looking up to the sky surrounded by the birds, tranquil space and water by our pool. Music and mats are all provided. We also have direct access to booking a purpose-built yoga space if required.

Meditation & Sound Healing

For teachers who incorporate sound healing into their retreats, Riad Botanica also offers its own set of crystal singing bowls, available for use by experienced practitioners.

The riad provides several beautiful settings for meditation and sound work. The open-air courtyard, with its natural acoustics and gentle atmosphere, creates an exceptional environment for sound healing sessions. Surrounded by water, trees, and the quiet rhythm of the riad, it offers a deeply calming and resonant space for practice.

Our roof terrace also offers a peaceful setting for morning meditation beneath the open sky, while the private courtyard, accompanied by the soft sound of birds, provides an intimate and grounding space for sound healing and reflective gatherings.

For those wishing to expand their retreat offering, we also work with trusted local practitioners who can come to Riad Botanica to host guided healing sessions.

Art & Creative Area

Riad Botanica boasts multiple areas, including a roof terrace or courtyard, to conduct art classes and creative activities for a group. We can work with you to understand your needs and what suits you best.

Spa & Massage

Within just a few minutes’ walk from Riad Botanica, guests can enjoy a variety of traditional Moroccan wellness experiences. From steaming hammam rituals and invigorating body scrubs to deeply relaxing massage therapies, the nearby spas of the Medina offer the perfect complement to a retreat programme, inviting guests to unwind, restore, and experience Morocco’s rich traditions of wellbeing.

Tours

As locals, we are delighted to help you create a truly memorable retreat experience in Marrakech. Our team can assist with arranging everything from knowledgeable local guides and private transport to unique cultural experiences known best by those who call the Medina home.

For food, walking tours, and sightseeing, we work with a carefully selected network of trusted providers to offer enriching experiences throughout Marrakech, adding a seamless cultural dimension to your retreat.

Retreat leaders also receive a complimentary planning guide, featuring suggested activities, local recommendations, and helpful information to support you in designing your retreat with ease.

Retreat In The Heart Of Marrakech

As the founder of Riad Botanica is also a fully qualified Gita Yoga teacher from Australia, she understands firsthand what goes into creating a thoughtful and well-balanced retreat. This insight has shaped the riad into a sanctuary for self-reflection, peaceful practice, and nourishing cuisine.

Whether your retreat is intimate or larger in scale, our team will support you every step of the way, ensuring your guests come together seamlessly while experiencing the warmth and generosity of Moroccan hospitality.

We look forward to welcoming you to Riad Botanica.

Contact us to discuss

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Experience the essence of Marrakech at Riad Botanica - where Luxury meets tranquillity.