Two inspiring weeks of music, rhythm, movement and community by the sea.
Jaliya Camp is a space to reconnect with yourself and others through kora, singing, dance, drumming, yoga, shared creativity and a meaningful holiday.
Choose between two cultural retreat periods:
December 26 (2025) – January 9 (2026)
January 10 – January 24 (2026)
Open to all levels – from curious beginners to experienced musicians, dancers, and creatives.
🍛 Accommodation and meals included
🎶 One workshop of your choice included in the base price
➕ Extra workshops available if you wish to dive deeper
Curious to know more or ready to book?
Explore the site for details about workshops, travel, and life at Jaliya Camp – or go straight to booking and registration here.
“If you have been longing to learn or enjoy kora music, dance, sing and jam accompanied by the sound of the ocean and crickets a starry night in Senegal we have the experience for you.
Welcome to discover he lush region of Casamance, Southern Senegal, West Africa and come a long on a “dream come true” journey!
Feel like home and read more about our exclusive, intimate and authentic retreats, visions and dreams here on the official Jaliya Camp webpage. ”
Photo: Sandy Haessner
“We invite you to experience the rich and authentic West African music tradition with the kora and our voices as a companion. Jaliya Camp is our creative space and many of our songs has been created here. Come and create, sing and dance with us!”
About Jaliya Camp and our mission
Jaliya is mandinka and means “The art of the Jali”, which is about bringing pleasure and peace to people - be it through music, singing, dancing, storytelling, counselling, mediating in times of conflicts or to influence those with power to make a change.
To create understanding and awareness and bring people together are some of the most important missions for a Jali, and for Sousou & Maher Cissoko’s Jaliya Camp.
The vision for Jaliya Camp is to be a platform for cultural exchange and a meeting place for people from all over the world to exchange ideas and create together.
Jaliya Camp is not a hotel but a creative space and our second home. Every guest is special to us and an important part of the development of Jaliya Camp. By joining us you become a very important part of Jaliya Camp and all what it stands for.
join sousou & Maher cissoko in senegal!
Retreats and workshops with
KORA. MUSIC. YOGA. dance. drums. holiday. reset. new perspectives.
“Widen your perspective and join us on a life changing experience!”
Accommodation & Food
Abene, Senegal
west africa
bird watching
“The music and cultural life of Senegal and the Casamance-region is incredible rich and we are happy to guide you through it! It does not matter if you are an adventurer, music student, student, professional musician or if you just want a different cultural holiday in Senegal, we will try our best to create an unforgettable experience for you. ”
“Words can not describe these unforgettable weeks! Thank you very much for your incredible dedication, hospitality and warmth. It has been above all soaring expectations and a memory for life!”
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