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Morocco 2026 music and cultural festivals
Overview
August and September saw significant momentum in Morocco's cultural and tourism sectors. Major events included the 12th Mediterranean Festival in Nador, the 14th Oudaya Summer International Festival of Arts and Culture in Rabat, and the 22nd Maroc Telecom Beach Festival, which attracted over four million spectators. The 28th Rabat Jazz Festival concluded in late September, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Morocco-EU partnership.
As autumn approaches, the country is hosting a dense schedule of luxury, gastronomic, and artistic events. In the hospitality sector, Royal Mansour Marrakech was named the best hotel in Africa, while Royal Mansour Casablanca is hosting high-profile culinary events in early October, including a collaborative dinner between chefs Éric Frechon and Christian Le Squer on 3 October. La Mamounia in Marrakech is also preparing ephemeral dinners featuring Michelin-starred chefs.
Cultural programming remains extensive. The 6th Marrakech Photography Encounters will take place from 7–10 October, and the Maison de la Photographie in Marrakech is hosting an exhibition titled ‘Maroc, Regards d’hier et d’aujourd’hui’ through 31 October. In Casablanca, the Casa Music Show is scheduled for 2 October, featuring singer Slimane, alongside the final tour of comedy duo Said & Wadie. Additionally, Casablanca will host the fifth Africa Sports Expo from 8–11 October. Other notable upcoming events include the MOGA Festival in Essaouira, the 31st Mediterranean Film Festival in Tétouan, and the 47th International Cultural Moussem in Assilah.
Entities
Rabat · Maroc Telecom · Morocco · Tetouan · Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesCasablanca hosts diverse cultural and sporting events in October 2026
Casablanca features a busy October 2026 schedule, highlighted by the Casa Music Show with Slimane, the Africa Sports Expo, and various comedy and wellness events.
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[CULTURE] 15 sourcesMorocco hosts diverse autumn cultural and luxury events
Morocco enters the autumn season with major cultural and luxury events, including top hotel rankings, high-end culinary collaborations in Casablanca and Marrakech, and various photography and film festivals.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesRabat Jazz Festival concludes 28th edition in Morocco
The 28th Rabat Jazz Festival concluded in Morocco, featuring collaborations between European and Moroccan musicians to promote cultural dialogue and Mediterranean cooperation.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMorocco hosts major music industry and festival events
Morocco prepares for major musical events, including the 2026 Visa For Music industry market in Rabat and the 24th L’Boulevard festival in Casablanca featuring international artists.
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[CULTURE] 5 sourcesMaroc Telecom Beach Festival attracts 4 million spectators
The 22nd Maroc Telecom Beach Festival attracted over four million spectators across four Moroccan coastal cities, featuring 60 musical events and environmental awareness initiatives.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesCheb Khaled and Issam Kamal headline Rab Africa Festival in Rabat
Cheb Khaled and Issam Kamal headlined the 9th Rab Africa Festival at the Bouregreg stage in Rabat, performing for thousands of spectators.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesAl Hoceima Beach Festival concludes 22nd edition in Morocco
The 22nd Al Hoceima Beach Festival in Morocco concluded with major musical performances by artists including Zouhair Bahaoui and Khaled Bennani, drawing large crowds to the coastal city.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesSaïdia hosts opening of 22nd Festival des Plages
The 22nd Festival des Plages has opened in Saïdia, featuring performances by local and national Moroccan artists through August 21.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesRab'Africa Festival 2026 celebrates Moroccan and African culture in Rabat
The Rab'Africa Festival 2026 has launched in Rabat, Morocco, featuring musical performances by Duke, Dizzy Rose, and Lamiaa Zaidi to promote Moroccan and African cultural exchange.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesCultural festivals conclude in Morocco and Tunisia
Major cultural festivals in Morocco and Tunisia have concluded, with the Moulay Abdellah Amghar Festival celebrating Moroccan heritage and the 60th Hammamet International Festival marking its milestone in Tunis
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMaroc Telecom Beach Festival opens Al Hoceima stage
The Maroc Telecom Beach Festival has opened its third summer stage in Al Hoceima, featuring free concerts for locals and tourists through August 21.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOudaya Summer Festival opens 14th edition in Rabat
The 14th Oudaya Summer International Festival of Arts and Culture has opened in Rabat, featuring tributes to artists Mahmoud Makri and Fouad Zadi alongside diverse Moroccan and international musical acts.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMoroccan music festivals face criticism over opaque programming and artist exclusion
Moroccan festival managers decry opaque programming, repeated line‑ups and exclusion of new artists, calling for a unified platform to ensure transparency and fair pay.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesMoroccan cultural festivals conclude with record audiences
Moroccan festivals in Nador, Tangier and Mohammedia ended in August with record crowds, featuring top artists, cultural programs and initiatives to preserve folk heritage.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMaroc Telecom launches 22nd Beach Festival with 60 free concerts across Tangier, Al Hoceima and Saidia
Maroc Telecom’s 22nd Beach Festival runs 20 July‑21 Aug 2026 with about 60 free concerts in M'diq, Tangier, Al Hoceima and Saidia, showcasing diverse Moroccan and Arab music while promoting culture, tourism and
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesMorocco's Festival of Sacred Music Unveils 29th Edition and Highlights Rabat Concert
Morocco's Festival de Fès announces its 29th edition focusing on Mâalemines, while Rabat will host a gnawa‑jazz concert featuring Hamid El Kasri and Karim Ziad on 18 July 2026.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesEssaouira Gnaoua Festival Concludes 27th Edition
Essaouira’s Gnaoua Festival wrapped its 27th edition with headline shows by Maâlem Hamid El Kasri, a Brazil‑Morocco fusion, a youth human‑rights forum, and educational programs, highlighting its role as a cross
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesEssaouira's Gnaoua Festival opens 2026 with international performances
The 27th Gnaoua Festival opened in Essaouira on 25 June, featuring 43 maâlems, about 460 Moroccan and international artists, a medina parade, and collaborations with Berklee and UNESCO heritage initiatives.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesMorocco’s Essaouira Knaoua Festival opens 27th edition highlighting music as dialogue
The 27th Knaoua Festival opened in Essaouira, Morocco, featuring 43 Gnawa masters and hundreds of international artists, with director Naïla Tazi emphasizing music as a bridge for cultural dialogue.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesEssaouira Knaoua Festival Highlights Morocco’s Cultural Soft Power
The 27th Essaouira Knaoua World Music Festival (June 25‑27) features 460 artists, blends Gnawa with global sounds, and adds academic forums on culture, rights and soft‑power, boosting tourism.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesMorocco's Mawazine 2026 features global acts and K‑pop group ITZY in Rabat
Mawazine 2026 in Rabat and Salé showcases a diverse line‑up of international, Arab and African acts, highlighted by K‑pop group ITZY’s first performance in Morocco.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMawazine festival adds two concerts at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat
Mawazine's 2026 edition will debut at Rabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium with concerts on June 26 (Douzi & Cheb Khaled) and June 27 (Murad & El Grande Toto).
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesMorocco's 2026 music festivals announce line‑ups
Morocco’s Gnaoua Festival (June 25‑27, Essaouira) and Mawazine (June 21‑23, Salé & Chellah) reveal 2026 line‑ups, mixing local stars like Statia with international acts such as Carlinhos Brown and Susana Trava
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