Female Sufi Music & cuisine

Immerse in local culture of Chefchaouen women community. Spend your day with a family learning about the culinary art of Chefchaouen whose diet is classified as a UNESCO heritage. Learn about female Sufism in Chefchaouen culture and enjoy listening to this spiritual art performed by the ladies. Chefchaouen “Hadra” or female Sufi music group is unique band in Moroccan, in the Arab and Islamic worlds. For generations, Sufi music has been restricted to men only. These ladies have revived this art and evolve it to higher status. Originally this music was performed to celebrate certain occasion such as boy’s circumcision and weeding parties where men is not part of the celebration. Hadra music was handed down from past generations, grandmothers and now it is proudly praised and appreciated worldwide.

PROGRAM  OF THE DAY :

• 11: 00 : Welcoming of the guest at a family house in Chefchaouen
• 11:30: Learn how to cook your Tagine: chicken with olive and lemon or kefta tagine at your choice. The cooking will be in a traditional way on charcoal.
• 13:00: Have your lunch and enjoy your creation
• 15:00: Hadra music party and interaction with the Sufi music ladies. Explanation about the history of female Sufi music in Chefchaouen given by Fatima. Sip mint tea with pastries and enjoy your time dancing or listening
• 18:30: have dinner,
• 20:00 back to your hotel

What is included : Cooking class, full menu lunch, Sufi music group, guide interpreter, tea and pastries

Please note, this experience is for groups