Sufi Dance Retreat in Zagora (Morocco)
Sufi Dance Retreat in Zagora (Morocco) With Rana Gorgani and the Gnawa musicians
Spend some time in the heart of the Moroccan desert and enjoy a spiritual and musical interlude. This unique retreat is an invitation to Sufi dance, the sacred breath of the daf, gnawa percussion and exploration of mystical rituals in the warmth of a traditional riad.
What this trip includes:
- Sufi dance workshop with Rana Gorgani
- Musical session, singing and dancing with the Gnawa musicians.
- Musical and ritual evenings: each night is dedicated to a different Sufi ritual, for a deep journey between traditions.


From Saturday, December 27 – January 3, 2026
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Information
Location: Riad Al Haoudaj
Sufi Dance Retreat in Zagora (Morocco) With Rana Gorgani and the Gnawa musicians
This schedule is given as an indication. Rana Gorgani reserves the right to make adjustments in order to ensure the smooth running of the stay and offer the best possible quality of experience to participants.
Transfers from Marrakech airport to Zagora will be covered (round trip).
Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Before 3:00 PM: Arrival at Marrakech airport.
- 300 PM: Departure by group taxi or minibus to Zagora (about 6 hours drive).
- Reception at Riad Al Haoudaj and accommodation check-in.
- Opening dinner and welcome gathering.
From 28 December to 2 January
Snacks, dried fruit and teas are served during breaks.
- 08:30 AM: Breakfast.
- 10:00 AM to 1:00PM: Sufi dance workshop with Rana Gorgani.
- 01:00 PM: Lunch
- 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM: Musical session, singing and dancing with the Gnawas musicians.
- 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Sufi dance workshop with Rana Gorgani.
- 9:00 PM: Dinner.
- 10:00 PM: Musical and ritual evenings: each night is dedicated to a different Sufi ritual, for a deep journey between traditions.
Snacks, dried fruit and teas are served during breaks.
Wednesday 31st December

A festive and sacred New Year's Eve evening of music, dance and meditation.
Thursday 1st January 2026
A day in the desert
- Camel ride.
- Sufi ritual in the dunes.
- Return to the riad for the evening.
Friday 2 January
Final day of workshops and closing evening.
Saturday 3 January
- Breakfast.
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Organising departures from Zagora to Marrakech
(group departures to be organised on site).
Practical information:
- To keep track of this experience, a photographer and a videographer will be part of the stay. Members of the artistic team of Rana Gorgani, they will capture the highlights of this retreat.
- Full board: all meals are included.
- Traditional Moroccan cuisine, non-vegetarian. A vegetarian option is possible on request.
- Only medical intolerances are taken into account.
- This stay is completely alcohol-free.
- The retreat also includes the practice of daf and gnawa percussion.
- The accommodation is in a warm and authentic setting in the heart of the palm grove.
