AWAKEN
Your Voice
Your Body
Your Presence
8 days, 7 nights in the Sahara Desert
includes 2 nights in Marrakech
An extraordinary journey to deeply reconnect
· Awaken with Sunrise and Sunset practices
· Explore through daily treks with nomads and camels
· Open to something greater than yourself
Experience the silence and the majesty of the desert
through the medicine of movement, voice and music.
A daily practice to journey deep inward:
At sunrise and sunset, we gently awaken the body with yoga and/or qigong-inspired movement, we calm the nervous system with pranayama, we land into ourselves with meditation., and we reconnect to our voice and our soul through singing, improvisation and dance, gently returning to our heart..
We explore the elements and our essence,
We walk around 15 kms per day and behold the breathtaking landscapes.
At night, we gather around the campfire, sing mantras, soulful songs, traditional music, listen to local stories from the nomads, divine poetry and experience the magic of stargazing.
Option to sleep under the stars or in a tent.
Daily Rhythm
This Retreat is for you if you are longing for:
· A deep reset of your nervous system
· Feeling vibrant in your body & soul
· Embodying the high frequency of love and joy
· Opening your voice and freeing your creativity
· Expressing yourself fully and authentically in a safe space
· Disconnecting from the hectic rhythm of the world
· Reconnecting deeply with yourself and like-hearted souls
· Experiencing the silence of the desert, the infinity of the sky
· Opening your heart to your own presence
· Reigniting the wonder within you
Meet Your Guides
Ineke Van Loven
Yoga teacher / Photographer
Ineke Van Loven is a yoga teacher, photographer, and traveler with a passion for presence, nature, and authentic human connection. After years of exploring different cultures around the world, she has developed a deep appreciation for practices that bring people back to themselves. Through yoga and meditation, Ineke creates a gentle space for grounding, awareness, and inner balance. As the retreat photographer, she will also capture the beauty, connection, and transformative moments that unfold throughout the journey.
Atma
Singer, Voice Mentor, Bodyworker
Atma's passion weaves together music, somatic healing, and spirituality.
The daughter of a singer and musician, she began her own path at age 4 as a voice over artist, singer, and dancer.
Drawing on decades of artistic experience and training in Myofascial Energetic Release (MER), Soul Massage, and modalities including Reiki and breathwork, she offers a holistic approach through mentorship, concerts, bodywork sessions, workshops, and retreats that invite others into a deeper experience of presence, creativity, and self.
Originally from Paris, she travels the world sharing her work, one-on-one or in groups.
Berbere Family
They belong to the Nouaji tribe — a family rooted for generations in the rhythms of the Sahara, guiding their herds across vast dunes by starlight. When drought forced them to settle in M'hamid el Ghizlane, their bond with the desert didn't end — it transformed. Through Étoile du Désert, they have found a new way to live what they love: pitching tents, walking the dunes, sharing tea, music and stories under the stars. Every journey with them is an invitation into a way of life that is ancient, generous, and deeply alive.
Awakening Through Movement
We begin our days by gently awakening the body and returning to presence. Through a blend of movement practices such as yoga, Qi Gong, pranayama and meditation, we create space to slow down and truly arrive.
Rather than striving or performing, these sessions are an invitation to listen to notice the rhythm of your breath, the sensations in your body, and the quiet intelligence that naturally emerges when we become still enough to hear it.
As the sun rises over the Sahara, we allow the body to open, the mind to slow down, and awareness to expand. With the vastness of the desert surrounding us, the practice naturally leads us to a greater connection to ourselves, to others, to nature, and to the life moving through us.
Rediscovering the Voice
Our voice is so much more than something we use to speak or sing. It carries emotion, truth and parts of ourselves that sometimes get buried beneath the noise of the inner critic or external judgement. This space is an invitation to reconnect with that natural expression in a gentle and playful way.
Through voice exploration, singing, mantra and improvisation, we create space to open, listen and rediscover what is already within us. There is no need for experience and no pressure to perform or sound a certain way. This is not about singing perfectly.
Together, we explore the voice as a path back to ourselves. A way to move from the mind into the heart, from silence into expression, from separation into connection.
Journey Timeline
Day 1 — Arrival in Marrakech
Day 2 — Journey to the Desert
Days 3–6 — Desert Life
Day 7 — Return to Marrakech
Day 8 — Departure
What's Included
Accommodation
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2 nights in a boutique riad in Marrakesh (shared room, upgrade available)
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5 nights in authentic Berber desert tents
Guided trek
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5-day guided trek (~15 km/day)
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Camels carry your backpack
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Tea breaks in nature with local fruits and dates
Practice
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Sunrise and Sunset tailor-made practices for the group including movement (qi-gong, yoga, dance), breath, vocal exercises, self-massage, meditation, singing...
What is not included:
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Flights to and from Marrakech
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The transfers in taxi to and from airport to riad
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Travel Insurance (mandatory)
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2 dinners in Marrakech
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Private room upgrade in the riad
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Tips for the guides
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Sleeping bag
Moroccan Cuisine
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3 nourishing local meals per day + snacks during trek
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2 breakfasts in Marrakesh
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All meals are vegetarian, or vegan-friendly, with gluten free options
Night Programme
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Enjoy evening campfires with stories from the local families & traditional music
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Stargazing, with the option to sleep outside under the stars
Transport
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All in-country transport with a dedicated support team
Everything you need to know before your desert adventure.
Singing is for me the fastest way to come back to my heart.
With the medicine of our voices, movement and music,
we unveil the love that is quietly sitting in our heart,
held by the silence and the infinity of the desert.
Reserve Your Spot
Complete the application form below.
You will receive an email with payment details and next steps.
Your place is confirmed upon receipt of a €300 deposit.
You can also pay the deposit directly through the Register link.
Cancellation Policy
Until August 1:
Full refund minus €50 administration fee
August 1 to September 30:
50% refund
From October 1:
No refunds available