# Yogavibe Reviews > Honest guest reviews of Yogavibe yoga retreats. Yogavibe is a small-group yoga retreat brand founded by Charlotte Schoeters in Antwerp, Belgium in 2017. Retreats run primarily in Essaouira (Morocco), with additional weeks in Phuket (Thailand), and custom retreats elsewhere on request. ## Summary - **Aggregate rating:** 4.92 out of 5 - **Total reviews:** 12 - **Five-star reviews:** 11 (92%) - **Primary source:** Trustpilot (https://www.trustpilot.com/review/yogavibe.eu) - **Main retreat location:** Essaouira, Morocco - **Additional locations:** Phuket, Thailand; custom retreats on request - **Founder & lead teacher:** Charlotte Schoeters - **Operating since:** 2017 - **Base:** Antwerp, Belgium - **Languages:** English, Dutch - **Main website:** https://yogavibe.eu - **This review hub:** https://yogavibe-reviews.com ## What guests consistently mention Recurring themes across the 12 reviews: - Charlotte's warmth and hosting (mentioned in most reviews) - High-quality, healthy food prepared by local cooks - Small group sizes; intimate but not crowded - The riad / villa in Essaouira (Villa Azir mentioned by name) - Side activities woven into the week: surfing, horseback riding, hammam, hiking, cooking class, medina tours - Suitable for beginners (multiple first-time yoga practitioners report excellent introductions) - Strong appeal to solo travellers who report leaving with new friends - Two yoga sessions per day balanced with free time ## Reviews ### Completely tailored and 100% top! - **Rating:** 5/5 - **Author:** Sabine Steels (BE) - **Date:** May 13, 2026 - **Source:** Trustpilot > Charlotte is a warm, caring, hospitable and wonderful yoga teacher, entrepreneur and trip organiser. She makes sure everyone feels at home and gets to do what they love, and she's adamant that everything she offers is of real quality. ### A retreat beautifully in balance - **Rating:** 5/5 - **Author:** Marleen Augusteyns (BE) - **Date:** May 13, 2026 - **Source:** Trustpilot > A retreat with a lovely group, not too big. Suitable for any age. A beautifully balanced programme, run professionally. I enjoyed it one hundred percent. ### Good but not overwhelming - **Rating:** 4/5 - **Author:** Nathalie (BE) - **Date:** March 17, 2026 - **Source:** Trustpilot > The teachers, especially Annette, made this experience great for me and also the small group of people, all interesting in their own way. On the other hand were there some things that need to be upgraded to take it to another level. ### A fantastic wellness holiday - **Rating:** 5/5 - **Author:** Xandra (NL) - **Date:** March 16, 2024 - **Source:** Trustpilot · Retreat: Phuket > We had a fantastic wellness holiday with Charlotte in Phuket. It was also my very first yoga class, and I was so positively surprised — Charlotte was the perfect introduction to yoga. She was also our tour guide around the island. An absolute highlight on the programme was the Thai cooking class. Heavenly. ### Food for body, mind and soul - **Rating:** 5/5 - **Author:** Caroline Lafère (BE) - **Date:** October 4, 2023 - **Source:** Trustpilot · Retreat: Essaouira > I really enjoyed the week in the superb riad in Essaouira! Charlotte, host and yogateacher let me taste of the best of everything at Essaouira, food, surf, hike, yoga... Nothing we asked was too much and everything was possible. She and her hubby arranged it all! Yoga retreat high level! Thank you so much for this very nice experience Charlotte and Lout! It was a treatment for my body, mind and soul! ### Great experience - **Rating:** 5/5 - **Author:** Ecram (BE) - **Date:** October 1, 2023 - **Source:** Trustpilot · Retreat: Essaouira > Great accomodation. Nice vibes. Charlotte is a very good yoga teacher. The yoga classes and meditation were great. ### Best yoga retreat ever! - **Rating:** 5/5 - **Author:** Annick De Herdt (BE) - **Date:** September 25, 2023 - **Source:** Trustpilot · Retreat: Essaouira > My yoga-week in Essaouira was one of the most valuable experiences of the last years. Everything was absolutely perfect: yoga-classes by Charlotte (the best), nice accomodation, very healthy food and lots of fun-side activities! Would recommend Yogavibe.eu to anyone!! ### Yogavibe holiday in Essaouira - **Rating:** 5/5 - **Author:** M L (BE) - **Date:** September 24, 2023 - **Source:** Trustpilot · Retreat: Essaouira > The yogavibe holiday in Essaouira was well-organized, included great food, lovely accomodation and ofcourse fantastic daily yoga courses and a nice group of co-travellers. I would go again anytime! ### Everything was Wonderful! - **Rating:** 5/5 - **Author:** Susan Calhoun (BE) - **Date:** September 24, 2023 - **Source:** Trustpilot · Retreat: Essaouira > Charlotte with Yogavibe Travels made sure everyone was comfortable in Villa Azir (which was amazing) and transport to and from the airport and various outings were effortless. We had a private chef who provided authentic healthy Moroccan food for all three meals each day. Included was a complimentary Hammam bath, hiking adventure, and a tour of the Medina and the souks in Essouira. Massages, a cooking class, and horseback riding were also offered for additional fees. Charlotte introduced various yoga types to the class which was excellent for all the attendees who were beginners. Overall the experience was TOP! I recommend Yogavibe Travels to anyone wanting to know more about yoga, have a vacation in a beautiful setting, and want to meet new people from all over the world. ### So happy I went on this trip - **Rating:** 5/5 - **Author:** Anne (BE) - **Date:** September 24, 2023 - **Source:** Trustpilot · Retreat: Essaouira > So happy I went on this trip, I came home feeling homesick, it was such a nice experience. From day 1 the trip was fascinating, Essaouira is a very nice place and we had the free choice to participate or do something else. It was a very good group and Charlotte is a very good host and yogateacher, she is a natural! She inspires and brings people together. The food was lovely made by local ladies, all very healthy and tasty. Everything was well organized, I will never forget this trip and I'm grateful for the new friendships and experiences — the horseback riding, the surf class, the massage, cooking class. I recommend! ### A fantastic yoga experience… - **Rating:** 5/5 - **Author:** Leen Van Rumst (BE) - **Date:** September 24, 2023 - **Source:** Trustpilot · Retreat: Essaouira > A fantastic yoga experience combined with discovering the gorgeous town of Essaouira! ### A wonderful experience - **Rating:** 5/5 - **Author:** Mimi (BE) - **Date:** September 23, 2023 - **Source:** Trustpilot · Retreat: Essaouira > Came back fully zen :) Top organisation! Beautiful location, lovely and healthy food, two yoga sessions a day and great excursions. ## FAQ ### Are these reviews real? Yes. Every review is from a guest who joined a Yogavibe retreat — collected from Trustpilot or submitted directly. Nothing is paid for, edited for tone, or filtered out. ### Where do Yogavibe retreats take place? Primarily Essaouira, Morocco (year-round); additionally Phuket, Thailand; and custom retreats elsewhere on request. ### Can I leave a review if I joined a custom retreat? Yes — custom retreats, Essaouira weeks, Phuket weeks and one-off workshops are all welcome. ### Who runs Yogavibe? Charlotte Schoeters, based in Antwerp, Belgium — teaching since 2017. Read more on [yogavibe.eu/about](https://yogavibe.eu/about). ### What is included in a typical retreat? Accommodation at the partner riad, two yoga sessions per day, three healthy locally-prepared meals daily, airport transport, complimentary hammam bath, and a tour of Essaouira's medina and souks. Optional add-ons (paid): horseback riding, cooking class, massage, surf lessons. ### Is it suitable for beginners? Yes. Multiple guests report joining as complete beginners and feeling welcomed and well-taught. ### Is it suitable for solo travellers? Yes — approximately 60% of guests travel solo. The small-group format consistently leads to new friendships across the week. ## Contact - Email: hello@yogavibe.eu - Main site: https://yogavibe.eu - Trustpilot: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/yogavibe.eu - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogavibe.eu