Guest Teacher Retreat

Villa Mandala: A Magical Retreat Location

We provide the ideal sanctuary for your group, where we handle all the arrangements so that you can simply focus on teaching yoga without any stress or hassle.

Beautiful accommodation with a rooftop yoga shala overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Just seconds from excellent surf, lovely sandy beaches, and traditional villages, yet ideally tucked away for your blissful Moroccan retreat.

Villa Mandala retreat center is a 10-minute walk from Banana Village (Aourir) and 5km south of Taghazout, both colorful characteristic fishing villages, famous for their great surf and laid-back, friendly atmosphere. We are 15km north of Agadir and 40km from Agadir’s international airport. The artistic port town of Essaouira is just over 2 hours north and the buzzing city of Marrakech is 3 1/2 hrs inland.

What’s included

Stay at Villa Mandala
Exclusive use of the villa, rooftop yoga shala & swimming pool
3 delicious wholesome meals a day provided by private chefs (6 nights a week)
Daily home-baked treats & fresh fruit, teas, and coffee
Daily cleaning service
Agadir airport transfers
Dedicated and caring host service of the Surf Maroc team throughout your stay

Rooms

Spacious and cozy lounge areas dappled in sunlight and ocean views, a beachfront pool, and sweeping sun terraces, create the perfect haven of indulgence and tranquility. Villa Mandala is an idyllic soulful escape.

The 9 beautiful bedrooms are authentically decorated, sprinkled with trinkets, and designed to a theme. There are five spacious oceanfront bedrooms, three looking out over the foothills of the Atlas and one downstairs. All bedrooms are en suite except two. The non-en-suites share a bathroom and there is an additional bathroom on the ground floor. Rooms are doubles or twins. Two may comfortably be a triple or sleep up to four. The total capacity is 21/23

Our team will ensure that your bedrooms and shared spaces are kept clean and tidy during your retreat, allowing you to fully relax and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Team

Our dedicated and caring team is on hand throughout your stay to care for your every need and ensure your retreat is perfect.

Our full-time in-house hosts are on hand to look after you and your guests. Whether it’s preparing and serving meals, booking activities, or creating your ideal ambiance; we are here to ensure your holiday runs smoothly and effortlessly.

Our local Moroccan chefs provide healthy, hearty, delicious vegetarian meals, that are Moroccan-inspired and adapted to cater to all dietary needs.

With our reliable and friendly house guardians, housekeeping, and gardeners, our Villa Mandala Team is ready to make your stay comfortable and unforgettable.

We lovingly do everything for you, so you may focus solely on your teaching and enjoying a magical Moroccan retreat.

Food

Indulge in delicious, nutritious vegetarian food. Using only the finest and freshest local produce, our team of talented local chefs makes each meal a taste sensation.

Breakfast banquet
Super smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, fresh homemade bread, crepes, yogurts, a variety of eggs, a daily specialty breakfast dish, dried fruits, nuts, and a rainbow platter of seasonal fruit.

Lunch
Is a freshly made picnic (on the beach or wherever you may be) with varied hearty mixed salads, homemade delicacies, sweet treats, and fresh fruit. It can also be prepared and served at the villa. Whatever best suits your retreat schedule.

Dinner
At sunset, feast on gourmet Moroccan and international dishes; our famous poolside dips and tapas, spiced chickpeas and aubergines, toasted almonds and apricot rice, and divine chocolate avocado tart are a few of the reasons everyone wants to take our recipe book & chefs home!

Optional Thursday BBQ

Our weekly Thursday BBQ is a main event in the Surf Maroc experience, hosted in our boutique Hotel Amouage. We kick things off with mouthwatering dips that’ll make your taste buds dance. Then, get ready to feast on a monstrous BBQ spread that will have you drooling. Explore our CoolShe pop-up souk while grooving to tunes and sipping Moroccan Mixology cocktails. It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss!

Price: 300Dhs/Pax (including transport to and from Amouage hotel) – if at least 10 guests book, we include the teacher + 1 for free

Shala

Looking out over the Atlantic Ocean, yoga classes are held in the shade of our wooden rooftop yoga shala. With surrounding glass sliding doors, the shala is an open airy space blessed with the first magical rays at sunrise and the last at sunset. An inspiring and unforgettable healing space; perfect for yoga and meditation.

Complete with built-in dimmer lighting & electric sockets. We are fully equipped with candles, incense, yoga mats, bricks, yogi towels/drip dot mats, straps, bolsters, blankets and even sand bags and lavender eye bags, and a singing bowl for all students to use during their retreat. You don’t even need to pack your mat!

Breathtaking views & the soothing sounds of the
ocean helps you feel instantly at peace…

Shala Size: 66m2
Approx. capacity: 20 students

Surfing

You can pre-book surf coaching for your group and offer it in your own package:
3 days £155/ €180
4 days £215/ €250
5 Days £260/ €300

GTR Special Week Deal – £185/ €215 pp – This deal includes:
3 x Surf Coaching days
1 x day trip to Agadir Souk and Argan Coperative
1 x day trip to Sand Dunes

*if at least 10 guests book surfing we include the teach/ booker + 1 for free

SPA

We offer beauty treatments and traditional hammam and massage at Amouage, check out our boutique hotel’s spa in Taghazout.

the most peaceful place imaginable to practice yoga
Gavin McOwan
I have worked in 5 star hospitality pretty much all my life and the attention to detail put into this retreat and the personal touches really amazed me considering this is not your posh and stuck up 5 star deluxe hotel.
Zack London, UK – Trip Advisor
Great yoga teachers, amazing food, brilliant organisation and the surfing was fantastic.
Josh D , London Uk – Trip Advisor
Villa Mandala is brilliant. I held a retreat here in June. The rooms are gorgeous, beautifully decorated with Moroccan decor, light and colourful. The shala is stunning. It has perfect sea views and lets in the light perfectly.
E Eprichard, London – Trip Advisor
Outstanding and blissful week at Villa Mandala
Toby Britt, UK – Trip Advisor
Fantastic relaxing retreat
Gemma Sail, UK – Trip Advisor
Villa Mandala has become home away from home for me over the past few years and I couldn't think of a better place to run my Yogahaven retreats
Allie Hill – Yogahaven
Amazing retreat, amazing people, amazing experience - can't wait to go back
Andreald London, UK – Trip Advisor
Incredible Surf & Yoga retreat - unbeatable
Causey Edinburgh, UK – Trip Advisor
I've been to a couple of other yoga retreats and this is definitely a top level of service compared to most. You couldn't ask for anything more.
Kim London UK – Trip Advisor
Surf Maroc is one of the most efficient yoga retreat centres that I use worldwide.
Katy Appleton, Appleyoga
The Villa itself was tremendous: nice rooms, great common areas, nice pool, walking distance to town (Aourir) and easy driving/taxi distance to Agadir and Tagazhout.
BHP-Mississauga, Canada Trip Advisor

Prices & Booking

£675 / 780€ PP*

| 7 days | 10-21 guests*This applies for 2024 weeks. Please contact us directly for 2025 prices
Discounts are available on specific dates – Contact us for more info

Live Dates and Prices

*if at least 10 guests book, we include the teacher/ booker + 1 for free A – 30% deposit is required to confirm your booking – Check out the terms and conditions

£675 / 780€ PP*

| 7 days | 10-21 guests*This applies for 2025 weeks. Please contact us directly for 2025 prices
Discounts are available on specific dates – Contact us for more info

Live Dates and Prices

*if at least 10 guests book, we include the teacher/ booker + 1 for free A – 30% deposit is required to confirm your booking – Check out the terms and conditions

What is the Guest Teacher Yoga Retreat package?

The Guest Teacher Retreat package is a unique opportunity for yoga teachers to rent our retreat center and bring their own clients for a week-long yoga retreat. This package provides teachers with a private space to teach their classes, while allowing them to focus solely on their students and the practice of yoga.
How long is the retreat?

The retreat is one week long, from Saturday to Saturday.
What is included in the package?

The package includes full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), a private teaching space, and access to all of the retreat center’s facilities, such as the pool and gardens.
How many students can attend the retreat?

Our Yoga Center is designed for a maximum of 21 students.
How much does it cost?

The cost of the package depends on the time of year and the number of students attending the retreat. Please contact us for more information and a personalized quote.
How do I get there?

Morocco is served by direct flights from the UK and other major European airports, with flight times to Agadir between 2-4 hours.

Guests traveling from the US, Australia, or North Europe can connect either in Casablanca or at a European airport as there are no direct flights to Agadir.

From Agadir airport, it’s a 45-minute drive southeast along the coast road.
Road transfers from Marrakech can be easily arranged and the new motorway has dramatically cut the journey times down to 3 hours and cost approx £100 for 3 people. Surf Maroc does not provide these transfers but can book one for you. Payments for the transfer are made directly to your driver.

Skyscanner – a great site to see who flies where internationally.
Do I need to bring yoga equipments?

No, we provide all necessary yoga equipment, including mats, blocks, and straps.
Can I bring my own assistant or co-teacher?

Yes, you are welcome to bring an assistant or co-teacher at no additional cost. However, please note that the package is designed for one main teacher.
Is there free time for students to explore the area?

Yes, there is free time scheduled into the daily itinerary for students to explore the local area, such as the beach, souks (markets), and nearby towns.