I will be in Morocco (Casablance, Fes, Marrakech, Merzouga, Ourzazate, and Ait Benhaddou) in about a week. I am very interested in viewing or participating (if possible) in a Sufi meditation (whether dervish or just quiet prayer).

I know that non-muslims are usually restricted from Mosques. Is there a way for a non-muslim to be able to witness or participate in a Sufist meditation/prayer at perhaps a community center, or is there an Ashram/spiritual retreat/learning center where one can partake of this spiritual process? ...Perhaps is there a guru or ascetic one can visit? I am hoping there might be some kind of retreat or learning center set up for non-muslims, in order to educate and do outreach. Thanks for any suggestions!

I meant to say "non-Muslims". Thanks for any advice!

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I do know we'll be missing the Sacred Music Festival, and I know they bring it a lot of Sufis to perform. Is there anything else like this? Are there any Sufi Moussems going on?

Thanks!

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I have heard that Meknes is the center for the Aissawa sect. We might try to check this area out and perhaps Volubilis. I am hoping anyone might know of a medersa (or better yet, an American Center of some sort) that might run meditation sessions for foreigners. Topping just in case anyone else might have last minute advice. Thanks again for anyone and all advice!

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