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Gnaoua music, Marrakech film festival and the world's most atmospheric live events
Morocco's events calendar blends ancient tradition with modern culture — the Gnaoua World Music Festival in Essaouira, the Marrakech International Film Festival, and the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music are among the most distinctive events in the world.
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Gnaoua World Music Festival
Four days of trance music and world fusion in a UNESCO-listed coastal city
The Gnaoua World Music Festival in Essaouira is one of the world's great music festivals — four days of Gnaoua trance music fused with jazz, blues, and world music, performed in the streets, squares, and ramparts of the UNESCO-listed coastal city.
Event Highlights
- One of the world's great world music festivals
- Held in the UNESCO-listed medina of Essaouira
- Gnaoua trance music fused with jazz, blues, and world music
- Free outdoor concerts on the beach and in the squares
- Over 500,000 attendees over 4 days
- The most atmospheric music festival in North Africa
What to Do There
- Watch the Gnaoua masters perform in the main square
- Explore the Essaouira medina and ramparts
- Attend a fusion concert at the indoor venue
- Walk the beach and listen to the outdoor stages
- Visit the Essaouira fish market for lunch
Event Info
Next Event
Annual — June
Location
Essaouira, Atlantic coast of Morocco
Duration
4 days
Ticket Price
Free (outdoor concerts); indoor shows from MAD 100 (€9)
Travel Tips
- ·Book accommodation months in advance — Essaouira fills up completely
- ·The outdoor concerts are free — arrive early for a good spot
- ·Essaouira is windy — bring a layer even in June
Marrakech International Film Festival
Hollywood stars and world cinema in the most glamorous city in North Africa
The Marrakech International Film Festival is one of the most glamorous film festivals in the world — held every December in the Jemaa el-Fna square and the Palais des Congrès, with Hollywood stars, world cinema premieres, and free outdoor screenings for the public.
Event Highlights
- One of the most glamorous film festivals in the world
- Free outdoor screenings in Jemaa el-Fna square
- Hollywood stars and world cinema premieres
- The most atmospheric film festival setting in the world
- Tributes to world cinema legends
- The Golden Star award — one of the most prestigious in world cinema
What to Do There
- Watch a free outdoor screening in Jemaa el-Fna
- Attend a premiere at the Palais des Congrès
- Spot celebrities in the medina
- Visit the Majorelle Garden during the festival
- Explore the souks and palaces of Marrakech
Event Info
Next Event
Annual — November/December
Location
Marrakech, Morocco
Duration
7 days
Ticket Price
Free (outdoor screenings); indoor screenings from MAD 50 (€5)
Travel Tips
- ·Book accommodation well in advance — Marrakech fills up for the festival
- ·The outdoor screenings are free and open to all — arrive early
- ·The festival coincides with the best weather in Marrakech
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