Forest Bathing and Nature Immersion in the Atlas Mountains

Nature Immersion & Forest Therapy in the Atlas Mountains

We offer Nature Immersion and Forest Therapy sessions in the Atlas Mountains. A typical session will either be a half-day, or a full-day with picnic lunch.

What is Forest Bathing?

Forest Bathing, or shinrin yoku, is a wellness practice that seeks to enhance health holistically through mindful use of the positive effects of forest environments on human health.
Since the emergence of this practice in Japan in the 1980s, the preventive and curative effects of forests and natural environments have been increasingly explored and documented in scientific literature. Spending time in the forests, even without performing any physical exercise, has been shown to have a considerable positive effect on human health and happiness. Closeness to nature creates positive affect, vitality, and life satisfaction. Nature connectedness can be fostered through simple awareness and connection exercises.

How does Forest Bathing help?

Psychologically, through the reduction of stress levels, anxiety, etc., acting on the decreasing of stress hormones (salivary cortisol and urinary adrenaline)

Physiologically, through observing a significant improvement in:
Cardiovascular and hemodynamic systems: forested spaces stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, thereby reducing heart rate and blood pressure.
Immune system: forested environment increases the number and activity of natural killer (NK) cells, those cells responsible for immune response to threatening bacteria and viruses. NK cells are crucial in the fight against cancerous proteins, suggesting that spending time in forests can help to prevent cancers.
Metabolic system: green spaces can enhance the presence of adiponectin hormones in the blood, and this may play a crucial role in protecting against metabolic syndromes such diabetes or obesity.

Who are we?

I’m Marc, a mountain guide and certified Forest Bathing Guide. In 2021 I qualified with the Forest Therapy Hub, and my desire is to help people to experience Nature on a deeper level. If we notice and enjoy the natural world and the beauty around us, it will help us to de-stress and feel connected to something greater. It will also naturally help us to love our planet more, and want to protect it.

Three ways to enjoy Forest Bathing:

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Half-day connection

A typical forest bathing session lasts on average two to four hours, and we offer it to you as a half day experience. During this time we will immerse ourselves in the natural environment using our five senses. The session will help us to engage with nature through guided activities and invitations, and is both calming and deeply connecting.

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Day Nature Immersion

For a longer esperience we propose a full day of nature connection. This will cover similar activities to the half-day, but some activities will be given more time so that you can really immerse yourself in the environment. We will provide a picnic lunch at midday. If you desire, the day experience could also involve more walking so that is becomes a journey interspersed with nature-connection.

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Forest Bathing multi-day Mountain experience

It is possible to integrate a half-day or full-day of nature immersion into one of our multi-day treks. This is available on all our village-to-village treks and also some of the higher mountain ascents. We will take you to remote forest or wilderness environments as part of your trek, and then lead you through the sequence of Nature Connection activities in these beautiful locations. Please make an inquiry for more information.

  • star rating  Marc was the guide during the trek through the atlas mountains. His expertise and care made the trek such a memorable experience. The pace of the trek was perfect for... read more

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    May 6, 2019

    star rating  My husband is training for Marathon and so organized to trail run with Marc in Atlas Mountains, less than hour from Marrakech. He arranged taxi there & back & was... read more

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    April 22, 2019

    star rating  A great time trekking Mount Toubkal in Morocco. We did the 3 day trek, with Wild Goose Adventures and had a fantastic experience. Trek was fairly tough but well worth... read more

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    November 12, 2018
  • star rating  My wife dragged me to do a 30k trail run with Marc today and here I am, I am posting the one posting this review. The reason why is that... read more

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    September 24, 2019

    star rating  Marc took me trail running on a day trip from Marrakesh. The information he provided in advance was clear, thorough and very professional. He was flexible when my dates changed... read more

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    September 19, 2018

    star rating  I contacted Wild Goose the day before I arrived in Marrakech and Marc (an English guy now based in Morocco) and the team were able to accommodate me - amazing.... read more

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    July 1, 2018
  • star rating  This is a fantastic experience for the more adventurous. Faultlessly organised and planned throughout with good local support. Marc is passionate about mountaineering and that adds to the experience. Marc’s... read more

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    April 3, 2019

    star rating  If you want to really explore and enjoy the High Atlas most lay people need a guide. There are so many tracks, old goat paths, shepherds paths, mule tracks that... read more

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    May 5, 2019

    star rating  Marc, what can me and my partner say about Marc. Anyone who states not to get a guide, get Marc. His knowledge of the local culture, contacts and variety... read more

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    December 30, 2018
  • star rating  Marc was a wonderful guide. He arranged our accommodation and was very helpful with packing, equipment and general advice. We had two days running with him from near Amizmiz and... read more

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    October 10, 2018

    star rating  Marc was a wonderful guide. He arranged our accommodation and was very helpful with packing, equipment and general advice. We had two days running with him from near Amizmiz and... read more

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    October 10, 2018

    star rating  We had a fabulous time with Marc. We hit the weather just right where there was snow in the mountains and fall colors popping. Marc did a marvelous job working... read more

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    November 14, 2018

Difficulty

Easy

Total distance

1-5km

We can arrange a private taxi to pick you up from your hotel and return you there afterwards. You will need to pay the taximan directly, in dirhams (local currency). We suggest this as our taxi drivers know exactly where to bring you. However you may also ask your hotel to arrange a taxi for you, in which case please ask your taximan to call us for instructions where to go. For more information please get in touch!

Includes:

  • Qualified Forest Therapy Hub Guide
  • An amazing nature immersion experience
  • Peace & tranquility

Does not include:

  • Tips
  • Accommodation
  • Transport (We can arrange this though
  • please ask)

Thankyou for booking with Wild Goose Adventure!

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