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Cultural and Sufi festivals in Fez

Overview

Cultural festivals in Fez, Morocco, have highlighted various aspects of spiritual and artisanal heritage. The 29th edition of the Fez Festival of Sacred Music, held in June 2026, focused on artisanal heritage and the concept of ‘Mâalemines’—described as the “guardians of movement and heritage”—to draw connections between master artisans and musicians. This edition featured international performers such as Pakistani singer Sanam Marvi, Sufi singer Sami Yusuf, and the Kanybekov brothers, alongside a collaboration with Franco-Greek artist Dafné Kritharas titled ‘Anima Ex Materia’.

The 18th edition of the Fez Festival of Sufic Culture and World Wisdom, held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI, is scheduled to run from October 17 to October 24, 2026. Centered on the theme ‘Mystic poetry, elixir of healing,’ the program explores the connection between poetic expression, spirituality, and the human experience. The festival utilizes historical sites across the Fes el Bali district, including Bab al-Makina, Jnan Sbil Garden, and Souq Semmarine, to host roundtables, workshops, and exhibitions.

Key programming includes discussions on the works of Jalal al-Din Rumi, a Japanese tea ceremony workshop, and musical performances blending the works of Johann Sebastian Bach with Rumi’s poetry. Other scheduled highlights include North Indian dhrupad performances by Ustad Wasifuddin Dagar and sessions featuring the Qadiri Boutchichiya and Hammadcha orders. The festival is set to conclude on October 24 with ‘Ivresses,’ an evening combining Arab-Andalusian samaa and music with the Dervishes of Aleppo.

Entities

Fez · Mohammed VI · Morocco · Gardens of Jnan Sbil · Fez Festival of Sufi Culture and World Wisdom

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fes Sufi Culture Festival held in Morocco's historic Medina

    The 18th Fes Sufi Culture Festival is being held in Morocco's Fes el Bali, featuring mystical poetry, music, and workshops across historical sites like the Gardens of Jnan Sbil.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fez hosts 18th Festival of Sufi Culture and World Wisdom

    The 18th Festival of Sufi Culture and World Wisdom opened in Fez, Morocco, featuring mystical poetry and musical traditions including flamenco and Moroccan Sufi chants.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fez Festival of Sufi Culture announces 2026 program

    The 18th Fez Festival of Sufi Culture and World Wisdom will run from October 17–24, 2026, featuring diverse musical traditions and the theme ‘Mystic poetry, elixir of healing.’

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fez Festival of Sufic Culture focuses on Sufi poetry

    The 18th Fez Festival of Sufic Culture and World Wisdom will be held in Morocco from October 17–24, focusing on the theme ‘Sufi Poetry: Elixir of Healing’ through music, philosophy, and art.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fez Festival of Sacred Music celebrates artisanal heritage

    The 29th Fez Festival of Sacred Music celebrated artisanal heritage and global spiritual traditions through performances by artists from Pakistan, Cambodia, Central Asia, and beyond.

Sources

ad-hoc-news.de · culturedumaroc.com · fameennews.info · flasheconomie.com · isdonline.de · lemaroc360.com · lnt.ma · marrakechalaan.com · tekiano.com

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