Ancient Marrakech is voted the world’s favourite destination

CHELMSFORD, U.K. - March 26, 2015 - PRLog -- Marrakech has been voted the world’s most rated destination in Trip Advisors seventh annual Travellers’ Choice awards.

It is the first time the city has enjoyed the top spot, but here at Satvada Retreats this coveted position comes as no surprise.

Our year-round Wellbeing Weekends (next date, June 12-15) are the perfect way to soak up this fabulous city, with its fragrant smells of spices and incense, colourful markets and tantalising mix of the old and the new.

And with no jet lag, no time difference and only a just-over three-hour flight from London (with EasyJet, BA or Ryan Air),escaping into this ancient world is remarkably hassle-free.

Set in a beautifully traditional riad (town-house) only a few minute’s walk from the main square yet exuding all the comfort, peace and relaxation you need, the June Wellbeing Weekend offers daily yoga and meditation sessions, as well as full-board and locally sourced food sizzling with flavour.

“We have always loved Marrakech and realized quickly that it was the perfect place for our wellbeing retreats,” says Lucia Cockcroft, co-founder of Satvada Retreats.

“With only the sounds of birdsong to lull you, or the evocative call to prayer, we are always astonished at how a short flight from the UK transports us to an entirely different world, where the customary blue sky and sunshine instantly lifts our spirits and where the streets burst with colour, atmosphere and a warm welcome.”

With a special session on managing stress and a luxurious onsite massage, the weekend is suitable for all levels of yoga practitioner, and includes two daily 90-minute yoga classes. a morning hatha flow class and a gentler yoga and mindfulness meditation session before dinner.

Food is super-fresh and vegetarian. While the emphasis is on healthy eating, the weekends also aim to be sensuous, with a daily menu of generous brunches, afternoon cakes and hearty meals. Think fresh Moroccan salads and delectable afternoon pastries.

The retreats are all part of Satvada's mission to make yoga and mindfulness practices accessible to all, and help people relax more in their lives. Why not come and learn to relax more in this beautiful, atmospheric city?

The holidays cost from £499 pp (two sharing a room) which includes all yoga sessions, three nights’ full-board, fruit, tea/coffee, afternoon cake and a super-relaxing onsite massage. Transfers can be arranged on request (15 euros return). Flights extra. Call 020 8133 5995 (www.Satvada-retreats.co.uk).

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Satvada Retreats (www.satvada-retreats.co.uk) runs nurturing, small group yoga and meditation escapes in Morocco and around the world. Hand-picked venues – including stunning Marrakech-centre Riads - are chosen for their quiet wow-factor, whilst Satvada's teachers are selected for their sensitive, inclusive approach and depth of understanding.