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Aphantasia is a neurocognitive condition characterized by the absence of voluntary visual imagery. While most individuals experience vivid sensory content—particularly visual elements—during dreams, it remains unclear how sensory dreaming manifests in individuals with aphantasia. This study investigated the prevalence of different sensory modalities (vision, audition, touch, taste, and smell) in the dreams of individuals with and without aphantasia. A total of 38 participants (12 with aphantasia, 26 controls) completed a structured dream diary for seven consecutive mornings. Sensory experiences were recorded daily through closed-ended and open-ended questions. Results showed that visual experiences were the most frequently reported modality in both groups but occurred significantly less often among aphantasic participants. Auditory and tactile experiences followed in frequency, with tactile sensations more prevalent in the aphantasia group. Olfactory and gustatory experiences were rare across both groups. Notably, aphantasic participants more frequently reported the complete absence of sensory content or memory of dream sensations. These findings suggest that while visual dreaming persists to some degree in individuals with aphantasia, it is markedly reduced compared to controls. Furthermore, the relative prevalence of non-visual sensory modalities highlights potential compensatory mechanisms or distinct sensory processing during dreaming. This research contributes to our understanding of how imagery deficits affect the sleeping mind and offers novel insights into the continuity of perceptual experience across waking and dreaming states.