A Taste of Morocco
April 7-16, 2012
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Study with Salima and Fawzia in the beautiful city of Marrakech, Morocco.
Experience the light of Morocco and taste the spirit of its Sufi traditions and Islamic heritage. The riyad (guest house) is just the watering-hole you have been searching for.
Fawzia and Salima will guide your inner and outer journey. We will study Qualities and have many guests and adventures in this fun-filled learning experience.
Your journey includes:
- Housing in Fawzia’s traditional Moroccan “riyad” (guest house) in the heart of old Marrakech
- Group transportation to/from Marrakech airport
- Cost of most scheduled activities
- Delicious Moroccan meals on rooftop terrace with a view of the snow-topped Atlas mountains
- Experiencing the light and essence of Marrakech
- Teachings by Fawzia & Salima, including sacred dance, music and healing with the Divine Names and the Arabic alphabet
- Many other activities to be chosen by the group after arrival
- Time for sightseeing and shopping in colorful “souks” (bazaars) for clothing, scarves, rugs, jewelry and handicrafts
For more information, please contact Rifqa Parrino at 717-573-4722 or rparrino60@gmail.com. Reservations and deposit due Feb. 15,2012. (Note: April 7 and 16 are travel days.)
Rosina-Fawzia Al-Rawi is the daughter-in-law of our guide, Sidi Shaykh Mohammad al-Jamal and has studied very closely with him. She has a PhD in Islamic Sciences and Linguistics. She lives in Vienna where she runs her zawiyah named “The House of Peace.” She also works with various Sufi schools and traditions in Morocco. She is a teacher and author. Her books include Midnight Tales – A Woman’s Journey through the Middle East and Grandmother’s Secrets: The Ancient Rituals and Healing Power of Belly Dancing.
