Ramadan night in Marrakech

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Between the purification of body and soul and cherished moments of sharing with family and friends, Ramadan is inseparable from Moroccan culture. Traveling to Marrakech during this time offers a unique opportunity to discover the culinary and spiritual traditions of this sacred month, the ninth in the Muslim calendar.

Leslie, Audrey, or Laura—each a Marrakshi by adoption—invite you to meet shortly before sunset to share an Iftar (the meal that breaks the fast) with a Moroccan family. This is a special time to discuss the history, symbolism, and virtues of Ramadan and to learn how it is practiced today.

After a short digestive walk, we will head to the Koutoubia Mosque to witness the gathering of the faithful for night prayers, which take place only during this holy period. The mosque's esplanade transforms into a massive prayer hall, sometimes even extending across the entire main street!

In keeping with the tradition of Ramadan, a sadaqa (charitable donation) will be made for every booking. A donation of €20 will be given to the Fiers & Forts center, which works to protect children in Morocco by providing a safe and nurturing environment for those in social distress.

 

Ramadan a Marrakech

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

PRICES FOR THE MARRAKECH RAMADAN EXPERIENCE

Our experiences are private (you won’t be mixed with other people).

For 1 person: €190.

For 2 people: €110 per person.

For 3 people: €80 per person.

For 4 people or more : €70 per person.

Children between 4 and 10 : -25%.

Children under 4: Free.

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE MARRAKECH RAMADAN EXPERIENCE

When booking, please specify the date of your choice, and any allergies or special dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, gluten or lactose intolerance...).

If you'd prefer to bring your hosts a small gift instead of leaving a tip, culinary or artisanal specialties from your region are always a good choice.

Wear clothes that cover the shoulders and knees, and avoid low-cut necklines for women.

A few tips to avoid cultural misunderstandings: in Morocco, men and women shake hands but don't kiss. You eat with your right hand (except when using a fork). And you remove your shoes before walking on a carpet. 

And above all.. come on an empty stomach!

THEY TESTED THE MARRAKECH RAMADAN EXPERIENCE

AND THEY SAY IT BETTER THAN WE DO!

“Leslie shared her new life as a Muslim with us and took us to dinner at Malika and Fatima's and then to the big mosque to attend the prayer, giving us all the explanations. Beautiful person. To be repeated +++”



Chantal, Jean-Louis et Rosalie
“The fast-breaking evening with the very bright Leslie was very interesting, and offered us the opportunity for a no-holds-barred exchange about Ramadan, the habits of the locals, etc!"




Claire, Régis et Guillaume
“We were welcomed like kings in Tarik's family at Iftar time, we ate well while listening to Leslie and Tarik teach us about Islam and Ramadan. Then we went to the Koutoubia mosque, where the faithful were praying in front of the mosque, so full was the prayer hall, it was a very powerful moment to see and experience.”
Franck and Catherine

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