marabout, Arabic murābiṭ (“one who is garrisoned”), originally, in North Africa, member of a Muslim religious community living in a ribāṭ, a fortified monastery, serving both religious and military functions.
What some dervishes do?
In most Sufi orders, a dervish is known to practice dhikr through physical exertions or religious practices to attain the ecstatic trance to reach God. In folklore, dervishes are often credited with the ability to perform miracles and described with supernatural powers.
What is marabout magic?
Marabouts West African spiritualists selling magic and spiritual protection have been offering their services to the country's most vulnerable. They are handing out flyers which advertise the services of West African spiritualists, otherwise known as Marabouts. They are, essentially, selling magic.3 Jan 2020