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Noorish: Travel with Purpose, Light, and Soul
At Noorish, we believe that travel is much more than just visiting new places and sightseeing—it’s about nourishment, connection, and renewal. Beyond being a boutique travel agency, we are a community of travel curators, experience designers, hoteliers, farmers, chefs, cooperatives, community builders, healers, who share the same passion for hosting, cooking, indulging, sharing, enjoying soulful company, and celebrating the gift of life. Founded with a mission to curate journeys that nourish the senses, mind, and soul, Noorish offers immersive and meaningful travel experiences that blend gastronomy, wellness, learning, and spirituality. Noor in Arabic and for mystics stands for the Eternal Light of Love, hence our inclination to spell the verb « nourish » slighly differently. 😉 We also feel it represents our identity as a healthy blend of East and West.
Rooted in the tradition of Moroccan hospitality and inspired by universal values of peace, unity, and self-discovery, our meticulously designed tours and retreats invite travelers to slow down, reflect, and embrace the deeper essence of each destination. From mystical landscapes and ancient wisdom to shared meals and soulful companionship, every Noorish journey is an opportunity to reconnect—with yourself, with nature, with the Universe, with others, and with the world.
With years of expertise in spiritual heritage, wellness, agro-ecotourism, and cultural immersion, our team ensures that every experience is authentic, enriching, « noorishing » and transformative. Whether it’s a Ramadan retreat, a Sufi-inspired journey, a family reunion, or a custom-designed adventure, Noorish is your gateway to travel with purpose and heart.
Let’s embark on a journey that goes beyond the ordinary—one filled with light, meaning, and soulful connections.
Adnane Raiss: A Journey of Light, Peace, and Purpose
Adnane Raiss is the Founder and Chief Experience Designer of Noorish. He has been on a mystical path for over two decades, studied under revered teachers, and led numerous spiritual retreats and events in Morocco and the United States. He holds a Master’s of Arts in International Peace and Conflict Resolution from the American University in Washington, DC as a Fulbright Scholar.
He has collaborated with several global and local organizations in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, interfaith dialogue, community empowerment, preventing violent extremism, international development as an independent consultant for over 25 years in 30 countries.
His intimate knowledge of Morocco and global travel has focused on spiritual heritage, social gastronomy, cooking, ecotourism, crafts and farming cooperatives, beekeeping, organic and local produce, holistic health, wellness, off-the beaten path and immersive experiences, hence his unique ability to curate tours that offer nourishment from a holistic lens. He lives between Morocco, the USA, Turkey, the Balkans, and wherever the wind of his soul takes him. Noorish’s unique « travel philosophy » is very much inspired by his lifestyle and sense of mission.
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