Say yes to inner peace
A Transformative Zen Retreat in the Sahara desert (Morocco)
Say yes to inner peace
A Transformative Zen Retreat in the Sahara desert (Morocco)
Travel Afar. Journey Within.
October 3–10, 2025
Only 12 spots available
This 8-day Zen Mind-Body retreat powerfully blends meditation, Qigong, and cultural exploration, allowing you to immerse in the profound silence of the desert. Strengthen your mind-body connection, raise your vibration, and cultivate deep inner peace that will transform your daily life.
Start your day with Zen meditation, mindful movement, and walking meditation across the dunes. Connect with Berber nomads, experience the magic of camel trekking and wild camping under the stars, and embrace the stillness that has inspired spiritual seekers for centuries. This is more than a retreat—it’s an awakening.
Travel Afar.
Journey Within.
A Transformative Zen Retreat in the Sahara (Morocco)
October 3–10, 2025
Only 12 spots available
This 8-day Zen Mind-Body retreat powerfully blends meditation, Qigong, and cultural exploration, allowing you to immerse in the profound silence of the desert. Strengthen your mind-body connection, raise your vibration, and cultivate deep inner peace that will transform your daily life.
Start your day with Zen meditation, mindful movement, and walking meditation across the dunes. Connect with Berber nomads, experience the magic of camel trekking and wild camping under the stars, and embrace the stillness that has inspired spiritual seekers for centuries. This is more than a retreat—it’s an awakening.
Step on the path of a transformative journey within
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Step away from the chaos. Reconnect with your inner self.
We live in a world filled with endless distractions, uncertainty, fear, and pressure that pull us in all directions –leaving little time to breathe, reflect, understand our life, and truly listen to our inner voice for a fulfilling life. Immerse yourself in the transformative silence of the desert that inspired many spiritual leaders, integrate it, and make this transformative vibration part of your life back home. Be part of the 21st century conscious living.
Overwhelmed
Stressed
Feel like you’re not in control of your life in this chaotic phase in the world. Learn to recenter yourself peacefully.
Deepen
your practice
Feel stuck, frustrated, and want more inspiration to move forward - be in touch with the leader in you.
Feel
disconnected
Life circumstances and personal challenges that affect your wellbeing? Be in touch with who you truly are.
Explore the Zen
mind-body
You want to develop inner peace in your daily life but don’t know how to start—join us!
Our partners who help make your journey unforgettable
Meet the team facilitators
Viviane Casimir, Ph.D. : Retreat Leader
Jennifer Holmes : Travel & Retreat Advisor
Anouar Maslik : Tour Guide
Viviane Casimir, Ph.D. : Retreat Leader
Viviane is the founder of Myoku, a Zen mind-body alignment practice designed to cultivate inner peace and self-transformation for a meaningful life. She is a Dharma Teacher in training with the Kwan Um School of Zen (USA) and her Buddhist name is Myong Oh. After teaching at university and working on Wall Street in New York City, Viviane chose to pursue her passion to inspire others to awaken, develop their inner leadership, embark on their transformative journeys to their life mission, and contribute to conscious living for a better world. Viviane is an affiliate of several international organizations, including Humanity’s Team.org.
Through her Myoku coaching, Viviane blends meditation practice with breathing techniques and martial arts movement to cultivate the chi, develop fluidity and grounding/centeredness. She has conducted Myoku workshops in the USA, Canada, France, and Norway. She holds a 2nd Dan in Kyokushin Karate (IKO) and a Tai Chi
Chuan certificate from the New York Shaolin Center. Additionally, she is a Usui Reiki Master with a background in kinesiology.
Her writing portfolio includes numerous articles on meditation and spirituality published in online magazines like
Sivana East, as well as a few novels blending Zen and fantasy. One of her works, The Three Desert Stones, inspired
by her childhood in Morocco, is available on Amazon.
myoku77@gmail.com | www.myokucenter.com
Jennifer Holmes : Travel & Retreat Advisor
Jennifer is an avid world traveler with a passion for building connections through acts of service. Through her travel agency, Joyous Journeys, she seeks to facilitate more meaningful, mindful, and transformative experiences that cultivate deeper connections between cultures and the land, and that inspire global citizenship. Jennifer’s mission of connecting hands and hearts with love globally through travel has led her to explore how she can make impactful, cross-cultural travel accessible to families who otherwise would not have the means to enjoy these horizon-broadening experiences.
Jennifer spends her time helping others achieve their travel dreams. Besides the wonderful clients she has, Jennifer also partners with non-profits, life coaches, speakers, and others to create retreats and group trips that align with her mission of connecting hands and hearts with love globally through travel.
You can book your retreat flight and Marrakech accommodation with Jennifer. For those who plan to stay longer in Morocco, Jennifer will be happy to help you plan your trip.
Anouar Maslik : Tour Guide
Anwar was born in the captivating ancient city of Marrakech. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Linguistics in Marrakech, which provided him with early exposure to various nationalities and cultures. As a result, Anwar possesses significant competence and knowledge of the diverse Moroccan culture, landscapes, and traditions, rendering him an excellent tour companion. Anwar specializes in customized tour packages tailored to your needs and experiences.
In collaboration with Jennifer, they crafted a wonderful background and activities to enrich the Zen Retreat experience of “Travel Afar. Journey Within.”
View itinerary and pricing
October 3 : Marrakech to Boulmane Dades (visit of the
17th century kasbah).
October 4- -9: Boulmane to
Merzouga and Tiziri camp
activities (wild camp under
Milky way, visit to Ghost town
and to high dunes, Berber
culture.
October 10 Back to Marrakech.
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Flexible payment options. All prices are in US dollars.
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8 day-Zen Mind-Body retreat
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Ready to join a life-changing retreat? Fill out the form below to secure your spot. Spaces are limited to 12 participants, ensuring a deep and personal experience.
🔹 Dates: October 3–10, 2025
🔹 Location: Sahara Desert, Morocco
🔹 Investment: $2,500 USD (includes lodging, meals, coaching & activities)
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