Mama Ghita's
Rabat-Morocco
In The Name of Allah - The Most Gracious - The Most Merciful
Spend the 10 Holiest Days in Morocco during Hajj
A Pilgrimage of the Poor – Eid al Adha
A Sufi Journey of Simplicity, Remembrance and Inner Unveiling
May 17th to 29th 2026 · 13 Days · 12 Nights
A pilgrimage of the heart, rooted in humility, presence and sacred companionship.
Hosted by Younesse Alami & family - Facilitated by Murshida Salima Adelstein
A Path of Simple Remembrance
This journey is inspired by the Sufi path of safar al-fuqarā — the Pilgrimage of the Poor.
It is a way of travelling lightly, inwardly and with trust, allowing the land, the rhythm of worship and shared simplicity to become teachers.
Held during the days of Hajj and culminating in Eid al-Adha, this retreat offers an inner pilgrimage for those who feel called to walk toward Allah with humility, remembrance and care.
Retreat Overview
Rooted in Moroccan Sufi tradition, this pilgrimage invites participants to quiet the mind, soften the heart and return to what is essential.
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Through sacred travel, time in nature and shared devotional rhythm, the journey weaves together dhikr, silence, poetry, service and companionship.
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It is not a tour, but a living experience of presence and remembrance.
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This retreat offers a return to simplicity, authenticity and inward attention, allowing the outer journey to mirror an inner unveiling.
Contribution
The contribution for this journey is:
USD $3200
A deposit of $1000/confirms your place.
the remaining balance is due by April 20th
Retreat Intention & Journey Rhythm
Retreat Intention
• To awaken the heart through dhikr and presence
• To experience an inner Hajj held during the days of Hajj
• To reconnect with simplicity, gratitude and trust
• To walk ancient paths of Moroccan Sufi travelers
• To learn from local caretakers, cooks and guides within Mama Ghita’s household
• To allow the land itself to become a teacher
The Rhythm of the Journey
The retreat unfolds gently across Rabat, Fez and the mountains of Jabal al-Alam.
Time is held for:
• Daily dhikr and spiritual teaching
• Silence, reflection and journaling
• Shared meals and service
• Visits to zawiyas and sacred sites
• Travel through landscapes shaped by devotion
Eid al-Adha at Ibn Mashish
The culmination of the pilgrimage takes place during Eid al-Adha in the mountains of Jabal al-Alam.
These days include:
• Voluntary fasting on the Day of Arafat
• Time for khalwa and silence
• Henna ceremony
• Eid prayer at the main mosque
• The ritual of sacrifice
• Shared Eid celebration
• Group Quarbani (Sacrifice)
These moments are held simply, with reverence and care, rooted in local tradition and spiritual meaning.
The Pilgrimage of the Poor May 17th to 29th 2026 · 13 Days · 12 Nights
What’s Included
• Accommodation for 12 nights
• All meals (vegetarian and gluten-free can be catered for- with notice)
• Airport pickup and drop-off
• All transportation within Morocco
• Daily dhikr, meditation and Sufi teachings
• Guided visits to zawiyas and shrines
• Sama and poetry sessions at Ibn Mashish
Not Included
• Flights to and from Morocco
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Optional hammam visits
Who this Journey is for
• Those drawn to an inner understanding of Hajj
• Lovers of Sufi poetry and remembrance
• Those longing for simplicity and presence
• Anyone in need of a quiet spiritual reset
• Travelers drawn to sacred places and inward depth
Those Holding the Journey
Murshida Salima Adelstein is a teacher, healer and guide in the Shadhili tradition and Co-President of the University of Sufism.
Her path of study included many years in Palestine with Sidi Muhammad al-Jamal. She later founded the Farm of Peace and the International Peace Center, dedicating her life to the Sufi teaching of the Path to Allah through love, service and remembrance.
Murshida Salima has guided inner Hajj journeys for many years and brings deep experience, humility and care to this pilgrimage.
Younesse Alami is a host whose way of receiving others is rooted in care, presence and lived experience. As the youngest son of Mama Ghita, he was raised within a home where hospitality was not a role but a way of life, learned through attention, generosity and service.
Through years of working, studying and teaching hospitality, Younesse has developed a deep, embodied understanding of what it means to host well. His warmth, ease and natural joy create spaces where people feel held, comfortable and at home.
