ABSTRACT
This chapter provides an overview of Moroccan Sufism, focusing mainly in modern times. It also provides an overview of the most important Sufi rituals that exist today, including an analysis of the widespread practice of trance and a discussion of the modern adaptations of traditional practices. Overall, the chapter provides an overview of the most important elements that have characterised Moroccan Sufism, past and present. In ritual terms, one can also perceive that the participation in the ritual universe of Moroccan Sufism is by no means circumscribed to the adherents of Sufi turuq or of cognate religious organisations. In fact, it is common for “lay” people not to merely assist to these gatherings but to get a fully participatory role on them. The Sufi gift economy has enormously diversified over the last two decades, not only enriching the leaders of certain orders and groups but also favouring the professionalisation of certain Sufi “practices” undertaken by average citizens.
