Gnaoua and World Music Festival
The Gnaoua and World Music Festival is an annual event that is held in Essaouira, in Morocco. It is an event that the entire family will enjoy, and is known to be a friendly, festive and relaxed extravaganza of music, culture, entertainment and dance. Essaouira is located approximately a hundred and fifty kilometers outside Marrakech and this year, the Gnaoua and World Music Festival will be held between the 26th and 28th of June 2008. It is where local and international musicians and genres meet to create a festival that is unique in sound and vibrant in atmosphere.
Features - Editor - 21 April 2008
Spectacular Celebration of the Cherry Festival
The ancient walled town of Sefrou lies on the slopes of the Middle Atlas Mountains, in close proximity to the city of Fez in Morocco. The mountainous terrain and temperate climate make the region around Sefrou an ideal environment for cultivating cherries. The thousands of cherry trees make an exquisite display when they are covered in blossoms, and harvest time (around mid-June) is more than enough reason for the friendly inhabitants of this lovely Moroccan town to celebrate – and there is no doubt that the Cherry Festival is a joyous celebration.
Features - Editor - 19 March 2008
Tantalizing Tastes of the Honey Festival
The seaside resort of Agadir, located on the Atlantic Ocean shore near the foothills of the majestic
Atlas Mountains in southwest Morocco, enjoys a mild winter climate. The climate, together with long stretches of stunning beaches, makes Agadir a popular tourist destination. An enjoyable celebration in the area of Agadir is the Honey Festival which takes place in May each year.
Features - Editor - 17 March 2008
Sensational Sounds of the Tangier Jazz Festival
The fascinating city of Tangier in northern Morocco, lies at the western entrance of the Strait of Gibraltar where the Atlantic and Mediterranean Oceans meet. This multi-cultural city has served as an inspiration to renowned artists, writers and musicians throughout its long history, making Tangier the perfect venue for a music festival. The annual Tangier Jazz Festival, “Tanjazz”, has been a great success each year since it first started in 2000, and Tangier is gearing up to welcome musicians and music lovers from around the world to the 9th Tanjazz Festival, which is set to take place from 28 May to 1 June 2008.
Features - Editor - 12 March 2008
Sufi Culture Festival in Fez
The Sufi Culture Festival that takes place in Fez in Morocco, is more than just a celebration of spirituality through music and festivities, it is also an opportunity for leaders to get together to discuss certain issues in regard to Sufi. Visitors to the Sufi Culture Festival will also gain insight into this mysterious side of the Islam religion and be introduced to the Sufi heritage, rituals and beliefs. It is a festival where dance and music fills the evening air and where art and workshops spread the Sufi message of love and tolerance.
Features - Editor - 10 March 2008
14th Tetouan Mediterranean Film Festival
The sprawling city of Tetouan is considered to be the cultural center of the Tangier-Tetouan region in northern Morocco. This hub of cultural activity will be hosting the 14th Tetouan International Mediterranean Film Festival from 29 March to 4 April 2008, and film makers, film stars and audiences will be flocking to the city to enjoy this increasingly popular event.
Features - Editor - 25 February 2008
Morocco’s Spectacular Rose Festival
Amongst the mystery and beauty of the Moroccan landscapes lies magnificent natural wonders and crops that are vital to the community. Most crops and seasons are celebrated in Morocco, however, it is difficult to establish an exact date for these events, as it depends on the harvest and many other nature related factors. The Rose Festival is a magical event that usually takes place at the beginning of May every year and has become a favorite attraction and festival for tourists to attend.
Features - Editor - 18 February 2008
Wax Lantern Procession of the Barbary Pirates
Festivals are viewed with high regard in Morocco and take place throughout the year to celebrate local traditions, customs and the arts. Visitors to this exotic country can enjoy an interesting aspect of the Moroccan way of life by attending festivals that coincide with their visit. In April each year the town of Salé celebrates the Wax Lantern Procession to honor the 16th century holy man Sidi Abdallah Ben Hassoun, the patron saint of travelers and the patron of the town.
Features - Editor - 19 November 2007
The Enchanting Rhythms of the Gnaoua Festival
The Gnaoua Festival is a four day music festival held in June or July each year in the beautiful coastal resort city of Essaouira in Morocco. Gnaoua (also known as Gnawa) musicians invite jazz, rock, pop and contemporary World music artists from other countries to enjoy the experience of an interchange of musical ideas.
Features - Editor - 12 November 2007
I Love Hip Hop in Morocco
“I Love Hip Hop in Morocco” is a feature-length documentary following a group of young Moroccan Hip Hop artists pursuing their dream of staging Morocco’s first ever Hip Hop Festival. The film documents their struggle to overcome the strong resistance they meet up with, as well as their initiative in raising the necessary funds to achieve their, seemingly impossible, goal. Viewers are taken on a journey where they get acquainted with the self-motivated Hip Hop artists on a personal level.
