Music is a very important part of Moroccan culture, and because of the exotic beauty of this ancient country, it has become a real hotspot for music festivals.
The Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
The aim of this Festival is to harness the arts and spirituality in the service of human and social development, and the relationship between peoples and cultures. Early to Mid-June
A music festival based on the traditions of Gnawa music has grown to include musicians from all over the world. This successful annual festival has been around for a decade and venues are dotted all around the picturesque coastal town of Essaouira.
Gnawa music is a combination of acrobatic dancing, music and ceremony. Its origins lie in a unique mixture of Berber, African and Arabic songs, religious rites and dance. Mid to Late-June
Marrakesh Popular Arts Festival
The Marrakech Popular Arts Festival attracts folk singers, dancers, fortune-tellers, acting troupes, snake charmers, fire-breathers and more, from all over Morocco. Since 2000, the festival has also attracted many artists and entertainers from Europe and Asia.
The main events take place in the ruins of the 16 century Badi Palace and the Djemma el Fna. Late June, Early July
Featuring over 40 artists with 500,000 in attendance, Timitar Festival in Agadir, Morocco, has established itself as one the premiere African music festivals. The goal of the festival is to set up a cultural project for the meeting between Amazigh (Berber) artists, other traditions from Morocco, and world musicians. Late June.
Montreux Jazz Festival Morocco
An offshoot of the wildly popular European festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival in Morocco is held in Marrakesh at the stunning Bahia Palace. It includes workshops, acoustic concerts, and the famous "Montreux Club." As with the main festival in Switzerland, there is a mix of pop and rock, and the Moroccan event is growing steadily in prestige. Early to Mid-July
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