OUR PRIVATE AYURVEDIC RETREATS
Treat yourself to a rejuvenating break entirely designed around your needs, in the location of your choice or within a carefully selected exceptional property.
AN EXCEPTIONAL AYURVEDIC RETREAT IN SIDI KAOUKI, MOROCCO
We invite you to experience an exceptional retreat in the peaceful heights of Sidi Kaouki, just 26 km south of Essaouira and less than 1 km from its renowned wild beach.
Nestled atop a hill on a 2.5-hectare estate, this charming Berber-style residence offers breathtaking panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and the Atlantic Ocean.
A REFINED AND AUTHENTIC SANCTUARY
You will be welcomed into a spacious and elegant home, where traditional architecture meets modern comfort. Thoughtfully decorated with antique pieces and noble materials, the house embodies a refined yet authentic atmosphere.
Every detail has been designed to create a serene and harmonious environment, ideal for deep rest and inner reconnection.
A UNIQUE HEALING EXPERIENCE
Your stay is designed as a fully personalized Ayurvedic retreat, guided by a highly experienced and dedicated team.
Treatments are tailored to your individual needs, using high-quality organic products and formulations sourced from a renowned Ayurvedic clinic known for the purity and effectiveness of its remedies.
A traditional Hammam is also available on site, offering a deeply purifying and grounding experience.
For those choosing a 14-day retreat, a Panchakarma program may be offered following a consultation (on-site or online), along with a mandatory two-week preparation including dietary and lifestyle adjustments.
WELLNESS, COMFORT & NATURE
Enjoy moments of deep relaxation by the heated infinity pool, crafted in traditional tadelakt and completely chlorine-free, while taking in the panoramic landscape.
If you feel drawn to the ocean, a peaceful 15–20 minute walk will lead you to the wild beach of Sidi Kaouki.
This retreat combines comfort and authenticity, offering a truly immersive and rejuvenating experience.
A NOURISHING CULINARY EXPERIENCE
Your meals are lovingly prepared by Imane, a talented chef trained in our Ayurvedic approach.
She creates delicious, nourishing dishes inspired by the six Ayurvedic tastes, using fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients.
Each meal is designed to support your healing process while delighting your senses.
A BEAUTIFUL CLOSING EXPERIENCE
Your retreat concludes with a traditional Hammam ritual and body scrub performed by experienced Berber therapists (unless contraindicated), followed by a visit to the enchanting Medina of Essaouira.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
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Duration: 7 or 14 days (depending on availability)
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Group size: limited to a maximum of 8 participants, ensuring a personalized and intimate experience
ARRIVAL & TRANSFERS
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Saturday: Arrival in Marrakech. Overnight stay at your convenience (recommended: Hotel IBN Batouta).
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Sunday at 1:00 PM: Meeting at Hotel IBN Batouta and transfer to Sidi Kaouki by private minibus (approx. 2h45).
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Direct arrival option: You may fly directly to Essaouira airport. Transfer to the retreat (approx. 40 minutes / €40) can be arranged upon request.
YOUR FIRST STEPS INTO THE RETREAT
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Sunday (4:00 PM – 7:30 PM): Individual consultation with Amandine Galtier to design your personalized treatment program.
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For Panchakarma guests: an online pre-consultation is scheduled 10 days prior to arrival.
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7:30 PM: Welcome dinner.
DAILY RHYTHM ( Monday to Friday )
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Morning routine (Dinacharya), meditation & Hatha Yoga
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Breakfast
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Personalized treatments and massages
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Lunch
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Afternoon treatments or free time
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Dinner
This balanced rhythm allows both deep therapeutic work and moments of rest and integration.
WORKSHOPS & FREE TIME
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Introduction to Ayurveda
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Ayurvedic nutrition & Q&A session
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Cooking workshops
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Free time: heated pool, rest, reading, beach walks
Optional activities: horseback or camel rides, guided walks, Berber beauty rituals
WEEKEND & COMPLETION OF YOUR STAY
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Traditional Hammam ritual
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Visit to Essaouira and its Medina
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Return to Marrakech (for 7-day stays)
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Rest day for 14-day stays (treatments continue)
A LASTING IMPACT
At the end of your retreat, you will receive a personalized report by email, allowing you to extend the benefits of your experience at home.
ACCOMMODATION & PRICING
7-day retreat ( 7 nights / 6 treatment days – full board )
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Single room with private bathroom: from €1790
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Double room (couples or shared): from €1690
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Shared twin room: from €1590
14-day retreat (14 nights / 12 treatment days – full board )
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Single room with private bathroom: from €3400
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Double room: from €3200 per person
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Shared twin room: from €2990
INCLUDED
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Full-board accommodation
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Daily treatments (internal & external)
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Transfers from Marrakech (Hotel IBN Batouta)
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Transfer to Essaouira for the Medina visit
NOT INCLUDED
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Flights and airport transfers
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Overnight stays in Marrakech
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Personal expenses and optional activities
Flexible payment plans available ( up to 12 installments, prior to arrival )
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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Flights available to Marrakech and Essaouira from major European cities
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Car rental optional, though not necessary for the retreat experience
We also provide personalized assistance for organizing your trip (flights, accommodation, transfers), including a dedicated WhatsApp group for participants.
We can also book your flight for you (service fee: €60 + ticket cost).
REGISTRATION
Please contact us to check availability and begin your reservation process.
By your side
Accuracy. Authenticity.
Amandine GALTIER
Founder of Ô BANYAN
Ayurveda Consultant
Teacher & Vedic Astrologer
The discovery of Ayurveda more than twenty years ago, followed by my encounter with yoga in 2011, profoundly transformed my understanding of health and the human being.
I continued my training with schools and teachers specializing in Ayurveda, anatomy, yoga and Jyotish, before deepening my practice through stays in India, within Ayurvedic clinics for almost 10 years.
Twelve years dedicated to organizing Ayurvedic treatments in France and Morocco led me to imagine the private stays we now offer.
Accompanying you through a moment of profound regeneration is a privilege that I honor with the utmost care.
Each retreat is designed as a unique encounter, where your story and your needs guide each of my decisions .
This is the conviction I share with the entire team around me, chosen for their competence as much as for their authenticity.
Javi DE GABRIEL
Massage therapist
A massage therapist for over 15 years, Javi trained in India and Argentina, his country of origin.
He has been involved in our training school since 2017. His teaching is based on his experience in the depth and awareness of touch.
An exceptional practitioner, he works in Ibiza, Megève and Amsterdam, for a demanding clientele.
He also works as a therapist during our private stays.
Saïda BOUDINA
Massage therapist
Saïda is an Ayurveda practitioner in Forcalquier, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
Trained at our school, as well as in India, Thailand and Bali, she combines precise technical rigor with a touch of rare accuracy.
She practices independently in her own office, as well as for high-end spas, and also works with us on retreats.
Cathy GRAU
Massage therapist
Cathy, a body therapist trained in Ayurveda, was educated at our school and at specialized schools in high-end SPA treatments.
She practices in Montpellier in her own office and specializes in therapies aimed at athletes.
She also works as a therapist during our retreats.