Illustrative image5 days · 4 nights · Marrakech
Shadhili Heritage Retreat
A grounded introduction to Marrakech’s saints and living tradition.
From €720 ppPrivate or group · devotional or open track
Retreat · Marrakech
Shadhili Luxury Retreat
Private hospitality for a deeply considered Marrakech ziyara.
A five-day retreat pairing Marrakech’s spiritual heritage with private logistics, refined accommodation and hosted evenings of dhikr, ṣalawāt and Dalā’il al-Khayrāt.
Retreat focusThe Dalāʾil al-Khayrāt, love of the Prophet ﷺ, generosity, and the spiritual heritage of Marrakech.
- Duration
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Starts
- Marrakech airport (RAK)
- Departure
- Wednesday–Sunday · 10 places
- Tracks
- Devotional or open
Highlights
- Private or split-group transport between the zawiyas
- Luxury Marrakech residence with garden, pool and hosted dining
- Private spiritual and heritage interpretation
- A 10-place departure that can be joined individually or reserved as a group
Day by day
Wednesday
Arrival, welcome and setting the intention
Marrakech airport → private transfer → welcome tea and lunch → rest before the evening prayers
Evening. Maghrib in congregation, the evening wird, ʿIshāʾ, then an opening majlis of madīḥ and ṣalawāt. The guide introduces the adab of ziyara, the Shadhili principle of keeping remembrance alive within ordinary life, and the rhythm of the retreat.
Thursday
The first saints of Marrakech and the blessings of the Prophet ﷺ
Fajr and wird → breakfast briefing → ziyara in the medina → lunch and quiet rest → guided reading of Dalāʾil al-Khayrāt
- Sidi Youssef Ben ʿAlīAccess by permission
- Qāḍī ʿIyāḍAccess by permission
- Sidi Abū al-ʿAbbās al-SabtīKnown in Marrakech as a patron of the poor; access to inner spaces follows the custodian’s guidance.Access by permission
- Imam Muḥammad al-JazūlīThe author of Dalāʾil al-Khayrāt and a central figure in the Shadhili-Jazuli heritage of Marrakech.Access by permission
Evening. A calm circle of dhikr, blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ and guided reflection on sincerity, service and presence.
Friday
Ihsan, Jumuʿah and the heart softened by remembrance
Fajr and wird → breakfast briefing → service visit at Dar Sadaka → Jumuʿah prayer → shared lunch → rest and ʿAṣr
- Dar SadakaA service visit centred on iḥsān; the host and the form of participation are confirmed for each departure.Confirmed per date
- Jumuʿah prayer near Sidi Abū al-ʿAbbās al-SabtīMosque choice and prayer timing follow the local schedule and the group’s needs.Access by permission
Evening. After ʿAṣr, a majlis of Shifāʾ al-Qulūb, Qurʾan, ṣalawāt and duʿāʾ; then Maghrib, the evening wird, ʿIshāʾ, madīḥ and a shared dinner. Friday is held as a day of gratitude, generosity and gentle companionship.
Saturday
The Shadhili-Jazuli inheritance and the beauty of prophetic character
Fajr and wird → breakfast briefing → morning ziyara → lunch → Ben Youssef Madrasa → Maghrib at the Koutoubia Mosque
- Sidi ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz al-TibāʿAccess by permission
- Sidi ʿAbdallāh al-Ghazwānī, Mul LqṣūrAccess by permission
- Sidi ʿAbd al-Raḥmān al-SuhaylīAccess by permission
- Ben Youssef MadrasaEntry included
Evening. Maghrib at the Koutoubia Mosque, the final wird, then a majlis of al-Shamāʾil al-Muḥammadiyya and madīḥ nabawī. The retreat closes with ʿIshāʾ, duʿāʾ and a farewell dinner prepared with care.
Sunday
Closing gratitude and departure
Optional Fajr and final wird → breakfast → farewell gifts and personal time → airport transfer
Evening. The journey ends with gratitude rather than haste: a final salām, a reminder to carry the wird and good company home, and a private airport transfer timed to the flight.
What the labels mean
- Access by permissionSome interiors are reserved, for example to Muslim visitors, or close at prayer times.
- Confirmed per dateDepends on a host or custodian agreeing for your date. We confirm it before you book and describe any alternative.
- Entry includedEntry is part of the price.
Labels: Access by permission, Confirmed per date, Entry included
Two tracks on this retreat
Same route, same places. You choose how you take part when you book.
Devotional track
For Muslims walking the path.
- Prayer
- The five prayers in congregation along the way
- Dhikr
- Full participation with the zawiya
- Sanctuaries
- Inside the shrines open to Muslim visitors
- Readings
- The Mashīshiyya, the Dalāʾil al-Khayrāt and the Ḥizb al-Baḥr recited together
On this retreat
- The five prayers in congregation along the way
- The Dalāʾil al-Khayrāt read together, and the tombs from inside where permitted
- Full participation in the ṣalawāt evenings
Open track
For every seeker, of any faith or none.
- Prayer
- Prayer times kept as moments of quiet
- Dhikr
- Attended as a quiet guest, where the zawiya welcomes visitors
- Sanctuaries
- A guided exterior visit where the interior is reserved
- Readings
- Readings from the Shadhili tradition in English, with time to reflect
On this retreat
- Prayer times kept as moments of quiet
- Guided exterior visits of the tombs, and readings from al-Jazuli in English
- The evenings attended as a quiet guest
A retreat here is a journey with set times for prayer, dhikr, reading and silence. It is not a formal khalwa under a sheikh.
Included
- Airport pickup on arrival and your transfer back on departure
- Five nights in a named riad chosen for quiet, confirmed before you book
- Three meals a day, from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure, and drinking water throughout
- All ground transport in the programme, with a private vehicle and driver
- A local guide, and a qualified spiritual facilitator for the sessions agreed in your programme
- Time and space each day for prayer, Qur’an recitation, dhikr, ṣalawāt, journaling and rest
- Private devotional evenings with Moroccan madīḥ, where arranged
- Entry to every monument marked “Entry included”
- A local contact number throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Visas, where needed
- Travel insurance
- Personal purchases
- Extensions and day trips you add
Where you stay
Four nights at the supplied Marrakech luxury residence, subject to final availability.
Meals
Three meals a day, from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure. Tell us your dietary needs when you enquire.
Dates and departures
Choose your month and week
One Wednesday–Sunday departure is planned each month. Each departure is held for 10 pilgrims; individual guests may join a shared circle, or a larger circle may ask us to open a dedicated date.
Prices are calculated from the accommodation level, group size, transport and confirmed programme, and sent with your proposal.
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Questions about this retreat
How long is this retreat, and where does it start?
5 days, 4 nights, in Marrakech. Start: Marrakech airport (RAK).
Is it a private retreat or a group retreat?
Both. Book it privately for your own party on any date, or join a scheduled 10-place departure one place at a time. Group dates are listed on this page as they are scheduled.
What changes between the devotional and the open track?
Devotional track: the five prayers in congregation along the way, the Dalāʾil al-Khayrāt read together, and the tombs from inside where permitted and full participation in the ṣalawāt evenings. Open track: prayer times kept as moments of quiet, guided exterior visits of the tombs, and readings from al-Jazuli in English and the evenings attended as a quiet guest. The route and the places are the same.
What is included?
Airport pickup on arrival and your transfer back on departure, five nights in a named riad chosen for quiet, confirmed before you book, three meals a day, from dinner on arrival to breakfast on departure, and drinking water throughout, all ground transport in the programme, with a private vehicle and driver, a local guide, and a qualified spiritual facilitator for the sessions agreed in your programme, time and space each day for prayer, Qur’an recitation, dhikr, ṣalawāt, journaling and rest, private devotional evenings with Moroccan madīḥ, where arranged, entry to every monument marked “Entry included” and a local contact number throughout. Not included: international flights, visas, where needed, travel insurance, personal purchases and extensions and day trips you add.
How much does it cost?
From €1,775 per person. The booking panel shows an estimate for your group; your proposal confirms the final price.
Can non-Muslim visitors join the visits to mosques and shrines?
Yes, every guest joins every visit. Some interiors are reserved for eligible (Muslim) visitors or close at prayer times: Sidi Youssef Ben ʿAlī, Qāḍī ʿIyāḍ, Sidi Abū al-ʿAbbās al-Sabtī, Imam Muḥammad al-Jazūlī, Jumuʿah prayer near Sidi Abū al-ʿAbbās al-Sabtī, Sidi ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz al-Tibāʿ, Sidi ʿAbdallāh al-Ghazwānī, Mul Lqṣūr and Sidi ʿAbd al-Raḥmān al-Suhaylī. At those places everyone gets a guided exterior visit.
Is the visit to Dar Sadaka guaranteed?
It depends on the custodians and on road and access conditions for your date. We confirm it before you book and describe any alternative.
How do I book?
Choose private or group, your track, your date and guests in the booking panel, then send your name and email. You receive a reference immediately and we confirm availability. No payment is taken online.
Good to know
- Each scheduled departure is limited to 10 places. The supplied venue imagery is used as a planning reference; final confirmation is made before booking.
- Visits inside sacred spaces, taking part in zawiya gatherings and meetings with resident teachers are confirmed individually for each date. If one cannot happen, we tell you before you book and describe the alternative.
Enquire
Plan this retreat.
Send your dates and preferences. We reply with a confirmed programme and price.
