Adults and teenagers

Soon

In the immensity of this dense void, our deep nature finds an echo.

A time in the heart of ourselves, where silence is presence.

The spirit of our journey:
During 9 days, accompanied by camels, we will immerse ourselves in the Moroccan Sahara. We will let ourselves be touched by this desert, a world of breathtaking beauty. The harmonious bareness of the sand dunes that undulate as far as the eye can see will awaken in us the love of simplicity. The desert, through its relentless language, reawakens in us the knowledge of a pure timeless joy. To accompany this song of the soul, our meditations will be supported by teachings on self-knowledge, emptiness and letting go – all three being aspects of one and the same thing.

This is the third time that Dharma Nature has accompanied a group to the desert, and this year we are offering to include seven teenagers (aged 10 and above) in our group. They will be supervised by a dedicated guide and will have their own programme, which will sometimes overlap with ours.

Approximate program:
We will walk as part of a caravan, in the silence of mindfulness. Thanks to our guide, our camels and the camel drivers, we will have the possibility of leaving the edge of the desert, to sink into its heart in complete safety. We will change camp every two days. On the days we stay put, we’ll do a loop walk through the thousands of dunes that surround our camp. The walks will be of medium level, without technical difficulties. Walking on the dunes is much easier than on a beach, you sink less! We will practice meditation (sometimes guided) every morning and every evening, supported by daily teachings, intended for both beginners and experienced practitioners. There will also be opportunities to get to know our Moroccan team, of Amazigh origin (commonly called Berbers).
The times spent at the camp (morning and evening) will be open to speaking. We will also have a retreat day completely in silence, without walking, and with more meditations and a night walk under the incredible night sky hanging on this landscape of panoramic horizons. And there will also be some time time alone in the desert.

The periods at camp (mornings and evenings) will be open for conversation. We will also have a day of retreat in complete silence, without walking, with more meditation, a night walk under the incredible canopy of the sky stretching out in all directions, and time alone in the desert.

Additional info

Teenagers must be accompanied by at least one parent or legal guardian.

Meals will be vegetarian. We can cater for lactose-free and/or gluten-free diets, as well as food intolerances.

We will sleep in tents on the sand (two-person tents) or under the stars.

We will eat Moroccan style, sitting on the sand.

There will be a toilet tent. And a basin with very little water for washing.

Price

Per adult: €1,130 (or €1,040 if you register before 15 April 2024, because that makes our lives much easier!)

For teenagers aged 10 to 13: €700

For teenagers aged 14 to 17: €800

This price includes:
Airport pick-up, 2 nights’ accommodation in Marrakesh, return transport to the desert, camping equipment, meals and water (except on the last day in Marrakech), drivers’ wages, guide, cooks and camel drivers with their camels, and meditation lessons.

This price does not include:

Your return flight, meal on the last day in Marrakech, tips for the Amazigh team, extras (drinks, snacks, etc.).

Note: if this price prevents you from participating, please contact us and we will see what we can do.

Note: this deposit is fully refundable until we confirm the trip. If you need to cancel once the trip has been confirmed, we will retain €150 and refund the remainder. We will have to retain the full amount if you cancel 6 weeks before the trip (after 4 October 2024). If we have to cancel for any reason, we will of course refund the full amount.

Solidarity projects:

Amazigh Trekking, which organises our trip, is a socially responsible travel agency. You can find out more about their work by visiting their website: http://www.amazigh-trekking.com. 3% of the price of the trip is donated to their projects, which we will hear about during the trip.

In addition, we will also donate €20 per participant to a reforestation project in the Berber village.

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