Sahara Retreat
A unique Pilates journey
From the 8th to the 15th of March
8 days / 7 nights
Languages: Dutch & English
Pilates & Trek
Disconnect to reconnect, an adventurous trek through the Moroccan desert where nature, mindful movement and stillness meet.
The adventure
8 days/7 nights
2 nights in Marrakech in a riad in the heart of the Medina
5 nights in the desert, in nomadic camp under the milky way
Everyday practice with Lara
3h30 of trekking per day
An immersive experience with a team of local nomad guides
An Adventure you will never forget
The teacher : Lara
You’re guided by Lara Beusenberg: a Pilates and barre teacher, movement lover, and your personal guide on this journey.
She is a STOTT Pilates teacher with a background in rehab and pain care. She adapts movement to your body like a puzzle, making small, precise adjustments that bring strength, relief, and confidence. Her classes awaken deep muscles, build strength, and create a true body–mind connection.
On this retreat we'll blend mindful Pilates, stretch & breathwork, restorative movement and trekking with nomads. Practicing in the stillness of the Sahara makes this experience even more powerful.
It will be the second retreat of Lara in the desert as a teacher !
What to expect during the retreat
Each day begins with energising Pilates at sunrise, warming up your body with strength, stretches, and breathwork, preparing you for the walk ahead.
After a nourishing Moroccan breakfast, you head out for a guided desert hike, walking through the dunes with experienced local guides. You move at a steady, natural pace, carrying only what you need, supported by camels along the way.
Midday brings a rest moment at a new camp time for lunch, journaling, or simply lying down and letting the desert do its work.
In the afternoon, you’re guided through restorative movement focused on mobility, recovery, and deep stretching, helping your body unwind after the walk.
As the sun sets, there is space to play, rest, or be still, followed by dinner under the stars and evenings around the fire with music, stories, and silence.
You end your days with stargazing and deep rest, with the option to sleep outside beneath the vast Sahara sky.
Detailled program
Sunday 8 March: Arrival in Marrakech
- Arrival in Marrakech in the morning
- Taxi journey from Marrakech to M'hamid el Ghizlane, going through the Atlas mountains and its beautiful villages. Lunch break around Ouarzazate in a restaurant.
- Arrival at M'hamid in the middle/end of the afternoon and going directly to the desert.
- Sunset in the Palms place, evening around the fire meeting everyone and the guides.
- Night under the stars or in nomad tents.
From Monday 9 March to Friday 13 March: desert trek
- Morning and afternoon pilates sessions
- Approximately 3 hours of hiking each day, with lunch in the shade of tamarisk trees.
- Tea tastings and immersions into nomadic traditions
- Dinner and festive evenings by the fire, and nights under the tent or under the stars.
- You will discover the palm grove, the mausoleum and the dune fields of Sidi Naji, the great Erg Zahar dune—also known as the "singing dune"—which is recommended to climb at sunset for its panoramic view, and the site where the Taragalte Festival takes place each year.
Saturday 14 March: On the Road to Marrakech
- After a morning pilates session and a final breakfast served by the nomads in a stunning setting, it&s time to return to the village and say goodbye to the guide team who shared this adventure with you. Transfer by taxi/minibus back to Marrakech.
- Lunch break on the road to Marrakech at a restaurant
- Arrival in Marrakech at the riad, free time for dinner and overnight at the riad.
Sunday 15 March: End of the Retreat
- You are free to choose to spend time for yourself or fly back home.
Un aperçu du décor
PRICE & CONDITIONS
€1247
What’s included:
- 2 nights in a riad, 1 in Ouarzazate and 1 Marrakech (shared room)*.
- Diner and breakfast at the hotel in Ouarzazate
- Breakfast at the riad
- 1 night in a permanent bivouac (shared room)
- Private bus journeys between Marrakech and the desert and the way back
- Meals during the trek and on the road
- Nights' bivouac accommodation (tents, mattresses, blankets)
- Pilates and meditation classes led by Lara
- Accompaniment by a team of local guides
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*Possibility of requesting a single room at extra cost.
What’s not included:
- The plane tickets
- Insurance
- Any private rooms in the Riad of Ouarzazate and Marrakech
- Lunches and dinners in Marrakech
- Sleeping bag
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Reserve your spot here:
Fill out the booking form on the retreat page and submit your name, email & phone — then you’ll receive details and payment options. pilatesbylaar.com
Contact to book directly:
Email: pilatesbylaar@gmail.com
IG: pilatesbylaar
WhatsApp: +31 6 83 65 99 75
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