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A night-time music session bringing together local musicians and travellers around the fire

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Joudour Sahara Cultural Centre

The Joudour Sahara Cultural Centre combines musical transmission, the welcoming of travellers, local gastronomy and artistic encounters. It includes an auditorium, a multipurpose hall and a water reservoir also designed as a cultural space.

Flexible accommodation

Accommodation at the Artists' Kasbah or in a comfortable bivouac, depending on preferences and availability. Packages for groups of 4 to 30 people.

Restaurant and Nomad Flavours

The restaurant showcases the cuisine of southern Morocco, oasis produce and sharing around the table. Cooking workshops and traditional meals can accompany cultural stays.

Music and transmission

Workshops on Saharan songs and instruments, meetings with musicians, residencies, acoustic concerts and activities of the Joudour Sahara Music Program. The association's activities and the tourism services remain separate responsibilities.

Architecture and environment

Earthen architecture and bioclimatic principles suited to the desert. The water reservoir, the multipurpose hall and the outdoor spaces open up dialogue on water resources, climate and local know-how.

Welcoming groups

Individual stays, musical groups, residencies, yoga retreats and festival-goers. Every request is subject to confirmation of availability and set-up.

Jam sessions and desert music

In the evening, musicians and travellers gather around the fire to sing, play or simply listen. Are you a musician? Join the jam sessions!

The essence of the experience

  • ✦Immersion in an ancestral way of life
  • ✦Respect for nature and local culture
  • ✦Musical evenings & human exchanges
  • ✦Warm comfort, from the Artists' Kasbah to the bivouac
  • ✦Freedom and authenticity in an unspoiled setting

Frequently asked questions

What accommodation options are there at the Joudour Sahara Centre?

The Artists' Kasbah or a comfortable bivouac, depending on preferences and availability.

What group sizes are supported?

The packages are suited to groups of 4 to 30 people: musical journeys, artistic residencies, yoga retreats or stays around the Zamane Festival.

Can you eat on site?

Yes, at the Saveurs Nomades restaurant, which showcases the cuisine of southern Morocco and oasis produce, with cooking workshops possible.