Villa Mandala with Jim Tarran. 2011 dates tbc - contact us for further information

The villa is ideally situated apart from the hustle and bustle; yet only 2 minutes walk from Banana Village, Aouira. A character filled traditional Moroccan village just 5 kms south of the surf haven of Taghazout.

Villa Mandala is a simply breathtaking authentic Moroccan villa. It is spacious, homely, private, exclusive, peaceful and unique. It's right on the beach, literally in the sand, with a beachfront swimming pool and roof top yoga pagoda looking out over the infinite Atlantic Ocean.

Each bedroom is decorated in its own ornate style, sprinkled with trinkets and designed to a theme. The villa has a small private hammam (Moroccan sauna) so you can unwind and rejuvenate at the end of your day.Where are we in Morocco?

Where are we in Morocco?

Taghazout is a small Berber fishing village on the Moroccan coast, 14km north of Agadir. Flanked by the sea and the countryside. It rose to fame in the 60s as a hippy haven, and has recently come into its own as a surfing spot of the highest quality.

The beach is on our doorstep and offers an incredible choice of places to relax or play! The proud origins and unshakable village atmosphere maintains the village as a favourite holiday destination in Morocco.

The coastal paths are wonderfully spectacular to explore, and there are a great range of tracks and paths leading into the Moroccan countryside from Taghazout. There is plenty of walking, cycling and horse riding to be done around the village, and for a truly romantic ride, try heading into the aptly named Paradise Valley or towards the beautiful Immouzer Waterfalls.

The region is blessed with over 340 days of sunshine each and every year. Summers are wonderfully long, hot and dry, with daily temperatures rarely below 25°C from May until the end of September, and even during the winter, you are highly unlikely to experience daily temperatures under 15°C.

Price includes:

• Magical, Soulful accommodation in Villa Mandala on the beach (accommodation is on a
shared basis, unless by prior arrangement)
• 2 extended yoga sessions per day (exploring techniques and approach)
• 3 delicious homemade meals a day (with one evening off to explore the local cuisine!)
• Full time cleaner service
• Unlimited fresh fruit, mineral water, teas, and coffee

Additional extras:

• Villa Mandala ask for 100dh per on-site hammam to pay for the wood costs
• Surf guiding + transport to the beaches/surf all day + a 2 1/2 hr surf lesson, board and
wetsuit hire = £35 a day or £150 a week. This is easily arranged each day or pre-booked.
• Horse riding, from 180dh per hour
• Hammam in Agadir (with gommage/exfoliating scrub Moroccan style + scented clay body-
mask) and 2 hour massage in Agadir: 450dh
• Day trips to Essaouira (1100dh for a car and driver all day)
• Camel riding (30dh/hour)
• Quad biking (450dh/hr)

Jim Tarran has been practicing yoga since 1990; graduating from the Patajali yoga school in Kathmandu in 1992, and the Iyengar school in 1996.

Informed by his practice of yoga and Buddhism, and a desire to keep yoga practice fresh, vital and relevant, Jim uses the tools of yoga to fund a greater connection to life. His popular classes are known for their honesty, humanity and depth.

He founded the Vajrasati Yoga school and teacher training program in 2000. Vajrasati is now a well-established and growing school of yoga, with popular classes across Sussex. Jim is currently writing a book about yoga.

Surf Maroc are actively involved in a number of community projects aimed at improving standards educationally and environmentally.