Holistic Holidays To Feed Mind, Body And Soul

Dear Jane,

Variety Is The Spice Of Life

We believe variety is our spice for an unforgettable experience. From the moment you join us, you’ll notice it’s woven into every aspect of your holiday - designed to captivate your senses and spark your curiosity.

We offer variety in:

• our group holidays, featuring diverse tutors and activities tailored to your interests
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• venues and landscapes, either in majestic Morocco or the tranquil charm of West Wales
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• menus with a feast of colorful, healthy Moroccan cuisine (mildly spiced, of course), artfully prepared with imaginative flair
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• excursion and activities to discover more about culture and environment, including the delightful flora and fauna of our garden that make our ecolodge a year-round paradise
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• spaces in our ecolodge - from well-appointed, comfortable rooms to many indoor and outdoor spaces where you can sing, dance, practice yoga, or simply relax

Wherever your heart takes you, variety is our promise. And here are the spices that add variety to our menu!

Influential Women in Business Award Winner 2025

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Jane Bayley, Founder and Director of Holidays with Heart and La Maison Anglaise Garden Ecolodge, has been awarded the Influential Women in Business 2025 award by E2 Media!

Jane's unwavering dedication to sustainable travel and community empowerment for the last 28 years continues to inspire us all. Join us in celebrating this incredible achievement and the profound impact Jane continues to make in the realm of responsible tourism.

But let’s not stop at Jane; the women in our team are the very backbone of our business. We are immensely proud of the contributions by all the women who has played their part in our success, especially Latifa, our manager in Morocco; Marie in the Wales office and all the women in Morocco - Latifa (cook), Fatima, Zineb, Naima and Karima our masseuse whose tireless hard work and passion drive us forward every single day.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible teams in Wales and Morocco, and to our wonderful guests, for making this possible. Your support and trust inspire us to keep creating unforgettable, heart-centred holidays.

Fabulous Recent Testimonials: Morocco

“Once again I experienced a wonderful holiday in the stunning La Maison Anglaise. I was delighted to find that I was back in room 4 and immediately felt at peace. It was lovely to see the familiar staff and their smiling faces. They work so hard to accommodate all their guests and would appear to love their work. I thoroughly enjoyed the two new organised trips and found them so interesting and thought provoking. As an active member of an art club I loved seeing the workshops and the new, still to be complete but impressive arts centre. The visit to the agadir was fascinating and memorable and of course our return to the palace was interesting. So, full marks Jane, Marie and Steven and congratulations on the latest award which is clearly deserved.

Thank you and love,

Flo. March 2025” 

"Thank you so much for this timely reminder & information . As always, your attention to detail & support is much appreciated & a key factor in contributing to a wonderfully relaxing holiday . 

Warmest wishes & grateful thanks

Trish, March 2025"

"I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed my holiday in Morocco. Every detail was taken care of and it was the most relaxing holiday I’ve ever had. Your Morocco team are so efficient and friendly, especially the magnificent Latifa, who is really a gem. The eco-lodge is beautiful and you must be very proud of its eco credentials. I was in food heaven from start to finish and already practising my Moroccan cookery skills. I can’t think of anything needing improvement and would definitely like to visit again.

Susan, Feb 2025

"The Craft Tour and the visit to the Berber Agadir are really good additions to the agenda and were enjoyed immensely under the expert guidance of 'little' Said' who is so knowledgeable - both tours so very interesting. Well done you for including them!". Jane, March 25

A Huge Variety of Group Holidays in 2025 & 2026

The following holidays currently have spaces. Please not several are nearly full

2025

Lotte Berk with Jenifer Klepfer

14 - 21 May 2025 - Learn more & book. Limited availability

Yoga & Wellbeing Retreat for Women with Kate Moriarty

13 - 20 September 2025 - Learn more & book

Yoga (Restorative) and Sound Bath Therapy with Renee Lu

1 - 8 October 2025 - Learn more & book. Limited availability

Photography & Wellbeing: Exploring Culture Through The Lens! with Graham Parish and Adrian Wyatt 1 - 8 October 2025 - Learn more & book

Circle Dance: Women’s Ritual Dance in German with tour with Laura Shannon For those who’ve danced with Laura before 15 – 28 October 2025 - Learn more & book. Limited availability

Circle Dance: Women’s Ritual Dance in English with tour with Laura Shannon For those who’ve danced with Laura before 29 October – 11 November 2025 - Learn more & book Limited availability

The Best is Yet to Come -

Empowering women with Joey Bull 19 - 26 November 2025 - Learn more & book

Singing with Bruce Knight 11- 18 December 2025 1 room left - Learn more & book

2026

Singing with Celia Webb 6 - 13 January 2026 - Learn more & book

Yoga Retreat with Louise Cook 14 - 21 January 2026 - Learn more & book. Limited availability

Women's Fitness: Revive and Recharge

with Zita Alves 21 - 28 January 2026 - Learn more & book

Embodied Dance and Movement with Anne Kingston

28 January - 4 February 2026 - Learn more & book

Singing with Sue Harris 4 – 11 February 2026 - Learn more & book

Singing with Pauline Down 25 February - 4 March 2026 - Learn more & book

Singing with Maya Waldman 11 -18 March 2026 priority for those that have sung with Maya before - Learn more & book

Circle Dance with Paul Boizot 25 March - 1 April 2026 - 3 rooms left. Learn more & book

Yoga Retreat with Ruth Wheeler 1 -8 April 2026 - Learn more & book

Circle Dance with Sally Ditzel 16 - 23 September 2026 -just released! Learn more & book

West Wales retreats in 2025 & 2026

Yoga, Sound & Expressive Drawing with Jill Blandford & Amanda Stone 16 - 19 May 2025 - Learn more & book

Autumn Equinox Yoga Retreat with Louise Cook 19 - 22 September 2025 - Learn more & book Please note it is essential to express an interest now in order for us to secure the venue

Song and Spa in West Wales with Pauline Down 18 – 22 May 2026 - Book

Explore the Diverse Spaces in Morocco to relax, rewind & socialise

We offer a variety of spaces for guests to unwind, whether in the shade or sun, to enjoy the tranquility of our beautiful gardens designed to provide a serene and sensory-rich experience:

• Private Terraces: Each of our 14 bedrooms features a south-facing private terrace and a 6-metre-deep garden, providing a personal space to enjoy the serene surroundings.

• Garden Retreats: Relax in our lush gardens, inspired by the "Paradise Garden" described in the Koran, where you can enjoy the vibrant colors, fragrant aromas, and soothing sounds of nature.
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• Poolside Relaxation: Take a dip in our 19-metre-long chlorine-free swimming pool, perfect for cooling off and enjoying the sun.
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• Shaded Oval: with traditionally crafted furnishings and comfy cushions, it provides a perfect shaded spot with a lovely view of the nearby town walls.
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• Roof Terrace: offering stunning views of the mountains and walls.

• Small spa: Indulge in our solar-powered hammam and massage room for ultimate relaxation.
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• Dining courtyard: with beautiful flowers and lighting to be enjoyed day and night
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Be poolside with views of the old town walls.

Shelter in a pergola among the flowers.

Take advantage of the new lighting in our courtyard, where you can sit together and enjoy the warm night temperatures.

The Oval Shaded Seating Area: to gives both shade and a lovely view of the nearby town walls. If you want to keep it snug you can lower the sides.

Varied Activities

We offer a number different excursions and activities.

Here we feature our new Crafts of Morocco excursion, during which our guests are invited to immerse themselves in the fascinating history of craft traditions and learn about the materials and methods of making the stunning crafts that survive in our region. You will see where and/or how all the beautiful handmade items in our ecolodge were made and visit craftsmen's workshops.

Topics covered can include: polished plaster in our bathrooms (tadelakt), tiles (including the tiny mosaic tiles known as zellige), pottery, woodwork (including marquetry, carved and painted goods), jewellery, leather goods (we are near the tannery), metalwork, metal lanterns, basketry and other beautiful furniture and furnishings made of plants (including bamboo, grasses, palm fronds and bentwood), rocks and fossils. Many examples of the amazing work of the local craftsmen can be found throughout our property in Morocco.

The visits will be partly done on foot and partly by minibus.

For details of all the activities that we can offer please visit

Variety in choice of modes and routes of travel

At the time of booking, depending on where you live, we will suggest the most convenient flights serving Agadir, but we do also like to encourage our guests, if they can, to travel overland from Europe. We recently had a Dances of Universal Peace group led by Jilani dance make their way through Europe, meeting dance groups en route to Morocco.

You can reach Morocco from London in 48 hours by high-speed train. The Moroccan government is committed to sustainability and opened Africa’s first high-speed railway link between Tangier and Casablanca in March 2019. This cuts almost 4 hours off the journey, reducing it to just 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Traveling overland instead of by plane offers significant environmental benefits. By choosing overland routes, travellers can help reduce air pollution, conserve energy, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Excellent information about overland travel to Morocco is available here

If you do fly try to support this remarkable afforestation project

As most of our guests do take advantage of the new and existing routes serving Agadir, we always encourage people to offset their journey by making a donation to this excellent organisation that we support.

Find A Group Holiday For You

We offer a wide variety of group holidays in Morocco. To find what you are looking for either search by date on our Holiday Calendar or follow the links below to a holiday that will nourish your heart.

Singing and Music

Dancing

Yoga & Meditation

Creative: Art, Photography, Textiles & more

Wellbeing and Fitness

Holiday prices are normally confirmed about one year in advance of the start of the holiday.

See Our Full Range Of Holiday Brochures here

Warmest wishes,

Jane, Marie & Steven in the Welsh office and the team in Morocco: the two Latifas, the two Saids, Nordine, Rachid, Fatima, Youssef, Zineb, Naima, Karima & Salah, the cats Marmalade & Misha and the tortoises.

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