“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.”

— Amy Collette

Gratitude is not merely saying “thank you”. It is much larger. Experiencing gratitude thoroughly implies consciously seeking inside ourselves, at our core, and feeling the need to give back what has been received, in energy and spirit awareness. Gratitude is a positive emotion and as such, it keeps positivity flowing back and forth, among our loved ones, nature and our own existence.

Traveling to a different setting from that of your everyday routine is a great ally when seeking an actively grateful attitude. November is the month of gratitude, which could mean now is the ideal time to start planning and making it happen.

Morocco is the perfect location to conduct this connection. A destination to discover gratitude and befriend our own selves. Its tradition, history and rich culture are waiting for your discovery.

Many rituals of healing, body and mind rediscovery blend together with a unique cultural context that stretches across valleys, snow-sprayed mountains and dazzling villages of this North-African country. Some of the most special experiences trace their roots back to centuries of Moorish culture and African influences, yet exhibiting a Western edge stemmed from decades of French presence.

Upon understanding what it is that makes your existence so special, body, mind and spirit can connect together as an axis of well-being, where the connecting thread that enables this journey of personal growth are your five senses.

Naya´s Wellness Wanders program in Morocco allows you to design your ideal sensorial path along with a wellness specialist and a local travel expert. Between meditative practices in sacred spaces, soothing treatments, enamoring workshops and eye-opening healing sessions of natural, traditional medicine, you will find experiences that spark all senses to life, aiding connection with your deepest feelings of gratitude.

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Taste and feel are enticed in colorful culinary experiences. Savory discoveries are a key part of a journey that involves an organic detox of traditional, flavorful Berber cuisine in Aghafay and the Atlas Mountains. Exploring ancient henna painting is not only a sight, but it is believed that it also has medicinal properties. Locally-produced honey is also an invitation to connect with new layers of delight, as well as the surprisingly pleasant taste of mint infusions with no added sugar.

Skin is our largest sensitive spot, and Marrakech has something that pampers every inch of it. The hammam baths, also known in the West as Turkish baths go way beyond a lavish spa experience. The combination of silence, steam, aromas, water temperatures and exquisite architectural siting invite the visitor to connect with senses and sensations.

Fez, with its sprawling Medina (said to be the largest in the world) may sound busy enough. However, it offers a chance to pause and listen to a local scholar and practitioner of Tibb An-Nabawī, the medicinal practice that is believed to perdure in the traditional Moroccan society since Prophet Mohammed´s times, following his health advice.

Perhaps the most special experience proves to be a digital detox road trip. Delving into the Sahara desert where signal is scarce may sound like a challenge, but it is all taken care of for you to rest assured in total safety. Encounter local tribes, see traditional adobe homes, the breathtaking red rocks of the Amtoudi desert, and camp luxuriously in a comfortable desert tent camp. The experience is complete with a visit to the oasis of Skoura, where magnificent roses are harvested in Spring.