FAMILY CAMP
In Southern Spain
with Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Saad & Ustadh Emilio Alzueta
30 July - 5 August
What is the Family Camp?
The Family Camp is a 6-day residential retreat at Azahara International, nestled in the Alpujarras Mountains of Andalusia, Southern Spain. Join Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Saad and Ustadh Emilio Alzueta for a truly special experience, exploring the Quranic framework for navigating conflict, deepening your understanding of meaningful parenting, and nurturing the bonds that matter most, all in the breathtaking surroundings of the Alpujarras.
Between sessions, the whole family can enjoy hiking, swimming, archery, local village visits, and more. And while parents are in sessions, children have their own programme to look forward to, including soapmaking, arts & crafts, gardening, treasure hunts, cooking, and more. It runs from 30th July–5th August 2026.
Families get to reconnect with one another, rediscover their faith, and build memories that last. The whole experience; the sessions, the activities, praying together, the shared meals, the conversations is designed to bring families closer to each other and to Allah.
Meet the Teaching Team
Shaykh Dr. Ahmed Saad
With over two decades of rich scholarly experience and practical wisdom, Shaykh Ahmed brings a unique perspective to his teachings. His educational background combines rigorous traditional Islamic learning with Western academia, providing profound and relevant insights to modern Western contexts. Shaykh Ahmed holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University and a PhD in Theology and Religion from the University of Birmingham, UK. With his engaging delivery and deep empathy, Shaykh Saad excels at making complex concepts accessible and relevant to his audience.
Ustadh Emilio Alzueta
Ustadh Emilio Alzueta is a historian, poet, and writer who has studied theology, tasawwuf, and intellectual history with traditional teachers in Turkey, the United Kingdom, and Spain. His expertise spans liberal arts, poetry, theology, metaphysics, Sufism, and the history and civilisation of al-Andalus bringing a rare depth and richness to everything he teaches.
Prices
The available package is for offsite accommodation, which we are happy to help you arrange in the neighbouring towns of Lanjarón and Órgiva, approximately 10 minutes away by car. We strongly advise families staying offsite to rent a car to commute easily to the site.
Adults: £600
Children (14 and under): £250
Infants (under 2): Free
Concessions and locals please get in touch
What's Included:
Access to the retreat for all daily classes and organised activities
All meals provided on-site at Azahara
What's Not Included:
Accommodation
Flights and airport transfers
Car rental for daily travel to and from Azahara (required for the offsite option)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes — installment plans are available, typically in three installments completed before the camp. Please select your installment plan when registering or get in touch with us to discuss other arrangements.
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– Cancellations before 4 weeks camp: 50% refund.
– Cancellations thereafter have no refund, but the place can be transferred to another family.
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Azahara International, WG5J+VV, 18420 Lanjarón, Granada, Spain.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qp2B97Z1fGVgdqhX8
Airports: Granada Airport is 50 minutes away from Azahara and Malaga Airport is 90 minutes away. The nearest towns are Lanjarón and Órgiva, approximately 10 minutes away by car.
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Once you have registered and paid for the retreat, shortly before the camp commences, you will be sent a pre-retreat form to fill out, where we will ask you for your flight information. Once the majority of guests have made their flight bookings and filled out the form, we will arrange a pick up either privately or with the costs to be shared by the passengers. The cost can be anything from €100 – €200 depending on your pick up. Local buses are available from the airport, with details to be sent on request. There are also options for renting cars from airports, though note that an international driving licence may be required for some nationalities. We strongly advise families staying offsite to rent a car in order to commute with ease to the site.
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Please aim to arrive on Thursday 30th July in the morning/early afternoon. This gives you time to be picked up and settled into your accommodation. The programme will start on Thursday 30th July at approximately 6pm. Departure on the final day 5 August at 10:00 am. For those staying onsite, you will need to vacate your rooms by 11am.
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