The council of the Tariqa Qâdiriya Boutchichiya held its first official meeting under the guidance of its current Cheikh, Sidi Mouad El Qadiri Boutchich, yesterday, Saturday 31 January 2026, at the headquarters of the Zaouïa in Madagh. The meeting took place in the presence of the Moqaddems, members of the city councils and several representatives of the Way from different regions of the Kingdom of Morocco and from abroad.
The meeting opened with a collective recitation of Sura Yassine, in memory of the departed Cheikhs of the Way, and in particular for the repose of the soul of the great Master Sidi Hamza El Qadiri Boutchich. The cheikh of the Way then delivered an address of guidance on the present context of the Tariqa. He stressed the importance for the disciples of respecting its foundations, which rest on adherence to the precepts of the Sharia, the practice of noble character (Housn al-Khoulouq) and the avoidance of anything that might stir up discord (Fitna) or fuel conflict.
He also called for perseverance in remembrance (Dhikr) and urged service of the Way according to its approved method (Manhaj), while reaffirming attachment to the constants of the Nation, love of the homeland and obedience to the Commander of the Faithful.
During the meeting, a document of testimony, acknowledgement and declaration was read on behalf of the Mashyakha (Leadership) of the Tariqa Qâdiriya Boutchichiya, concerning the assumption by Moulay Mouad El Qadiri Boutchich of the responsibility of guidance and education (Al-Irshad wa al-Tarbiya), drawing on testimonies from the words and deeds of the Master Sidi Hamza El Qadiri Boutchich, and on the continuity of this direction during the period of the Mashyakha of the Master Sidi Jamal El Qadiri Boutchich. The council approved the content of the document, which reaffirms commitment to the religious and national constants and expresses loyalty to the Commander of the Faithful.
The council also discussed and approved the new organisational structure of the Way, regarded as an institutional framework accompanying the present phase and contributing to the achievement of its aims of preaching and education. The programme of regional night gatherings (Layali) for the coming period was also set, together with the calendar of the spiritual retreats (I’tikaf) of the months of Ramadan and August, in addition to the collective retreat (Khalwa).
The meeting closed with prayers for the stability, security and prosperity of the country, and for the success and continuity of the Tariqa Qâdiriya Boutchichiya.
