January 25–February 4, 2027

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.

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

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

You can sleep in traditional tents, accommodating 4 to 8 people, under the stars, or in the large meditation tent.

We will eat Moroccan-style, on a large rug spread out on the sand.

There will be a toilet tent. And a basin with a small amount of water for washing.

Price

Per person:

€1,145 if you register before September 15

€1,245 if you register on or after September 16

This trip is offered by Dharma Nature and organized by the agency Mélodie du Désert.

With an ecotourism approach, Mélodie du Désert takes trekkers on a journey into the heart of the Moroccan desert to discover Sahrawi culture, nomadic life, and the magnificent desert landscapes of the Sahara. per participant to a reforestation project in the Berber village.

Booking

Hélène is the project coordinator for Dharma Nature. If you have any practical questions or would like to register, please email her at: desertmeditation@dharmanature.org

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