Mali dance workshop
Organised by Binkiss Sangaré
Price: €750
Twelve days of cultural immersion in the traditional dances of Mali, during a stay in Essaouira, a stronghold of Gnawa culture.
You will stay in Had Dra, a typical small village in the Essaouira region, in a comfortable traditional house surrounded by nature, among the argan trees. Available: dormitory or double room (with a supplement), bathroom, kitchen, Moroccan lounge, roof terrace, and a 120 m² dance studio.
Exceptionally for this workshop, a neighbouring house also hosts participants: bedrooms, a hammam and a swimming pool.
During the stay, you will attend a Lila, a night ceremony traditionally held by the Gnawa brotherhood with a mystical and therapeutic purpose.
What is included
- 4.5 hours of dance a day
- Accommodation
- 3 meals a day cooked on site by a cook, except during excursions
- Transfer between the Essaouira Medina and the accommodation, on arrival and departure
- Afternoon visits: the Essaouira Medina, a Unesco World Heritage site, with its spiritual and cultural places linked to Gnawa culture, its craftspeople and its old streets; the ocean coast and the hinterland; the traditional souk of Had Dra. Surfing, horse riding, quad biking, hammam or massage available, at your own expense.
- An afternoon of exchange with Gnawa musicians and dancers, followed by a traditional night gathering, the Lila
What is not included
- Flights
- Transfer from the arrival airport (Essaouira, Marrakech, Agadir) to the Essaouira Medina
- Additional activities
- Restaurant meals during excursions (€7 to €12)
- Additional drinks
Terms
Registration is confirmed on receipt of a deposit of 40% of the total amount, non-refundable if you cancel.