Spain

Upon your arrival in Malaga, our team will be waiting to greet you at the airport and escort you to the beautiful Azahara retreat in the Alpujarra mountains, your home for the week. After settling in, you will have a tour of the retreat's vast grounds, get to know the rest of the group, enjoy a delicious halal dinner, pray and enjoy an evening of dhikr, giving you a chance to unwind and begin soaking in the atmosphere.

We will begin the day with Fajr/short reminder, breakfast and departing Azahara around 9AM for our visit to Granada. On arrival we will explore the most visited site in Spain, the Alhambra for around 2-3 hours with our local tour guide. Later, we will pray Dhuhr at the stunning Grand Mosque of Granada enjoying the stunning views of the Alhambra from the mosque gardens. For the rest of the day you will have free time to wander around the Albaicin (Muslim Quarter) to have lunch at one of the many halal restaurants, buy some souvenirs or simply relax and enjoy hot chocolate with churros. We will aim to leave for Azahara around 6PM followed by prayers on arrival, a light dinner and relaxation.

We will begin the day with Fajr/short reminder and breakfast as usual. Today we will remain on site at Azahara and participate in our first group activity: Archery which will be between 11AM - 1PM and led by our multi-talented brother Abdel Karim Cederberg. After Dhuhr prayer we will have lunch and continue with the group activity: which will be between 3PM - 5PM. After prayers brothers will have the opportunity to Hike to the Caves or relax till 7PM. This will be followed by dinner, prayers and dhikr.

We will begin the day with Fajr/short reminder, breakfast and departing Azahara around 9AM for our visit to Cordoba. On arrival we will visit the Great Mosque of Cordoba, the Bridge of Musa ibn Nusayr, Calahorra Tower. After this you will have free time to have lunch, buy souvenirs, and drink coffee in the Old Quarters. After prayers we will travel to Madinat Al-Zahra archeological site and interactive museum. We will aim to leave for Azahara around 6PM followed by prayers on arrival, a light dinner and relaxation.

We will begin the day with Fajr/short reminder, breakfast and departing Azahara around 9AM for our visit to the village of Pampaneira high in the Alpujarra mountains. This and other villages in the area are significant in that these were the last stronghold of the Muslims. Here you can see the local tapestry, the chocolate factory, the traditional houses and beautiful cobbled streets: all part of the legacy of Muslim Spain. We will then make our way to the town of Orgiva and pray Jummah at the mosque, where we will meet with local Muslims,have lunch and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

We will aim to leave for Azahara around 6PM followed by prayers on arrival, a light dinner and relaxation.

We will begin the day with Fajr/short reminder and breakfast as usual. Today we will remain on site at Azahara and participate in our second group activity: Geometric Designs / Calligraphy which will be between 11AM - 1PM and led by our multi-talented brother Abdel Karim Cederberg. After Dhuhr prayer we will have lunch and continue with the group activity: which will be between 3PM - 5PM. After prayers brothers will have the chance to try out Slacklining or relax till 7PM. This will be followed by dinner, prayers, and dhikr.

We will begin the day with Fajr/short reminder and breakfast as usual. Today we will remain on site and participate in a truly fun group activity where we will be preparing lunch: Cooking Class which will be between 10AM - 12PM and led by our amazingly talented Chef Nabil. After Dhuhr prayer and lunch we will say our goodbyes and make our way to Malaga airport.