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Erfoud, Date Festival 2021

Erfoud date festival is a three-day carnival held in Erfoud town every October, just after the date harvest. It is one of the most popular events in Erfoud region that attracts thousands of local farmers, producers, and visitors. Most inhabitants of Erfoud town rely on date farming as their sole source of livelihood, with an approximately of one million date palm trees located in that region.

kalaat mgouna rose festival 2021

About the first or second weekend of May every year, Moroccans harvest plenty of roses in Dades valleys, also called the valley of the roses. Tucked in this valley is Kelaa-des-Mgouna, a town filled with the fragrance of the rose flower it produces and distills. Since it is another bumper harvest of one of the world’s most adored flower, the locals organize the Kelaa-des-Mgouna...

Marrakech popular arts festival 2021

Marrakech popular arts festival is an annual fair that takes several days featuring artists from diverse corners of Morocco, Africa, Asia, Europe and other parts of the world. It is normally held in the month of July, attracting artists, dancers, fortune tellers, theatre groups, snake charmers and other artists; placing it on the world map as one of the world’s most celebrated art events...

Marathon des Sables Marrakech 2021

Marathon Des Sables, also known as the sand marathon is one of the planet’s toughest and unique marathon events, undeniably not for the faint-hearten. Competitors have to cover close to 150 miles of exigent Sahara desert’s sandy terrains, withstand the scorching desert temperatures of between 80 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit...

Morocco Festivals Marrakech Marrakech Sand Marathon

Ramadan and Eid al Fitr in Morocco

Ramadan is a one month long fasting for all Muslims around the world. It is a faithful practice that its aim is to connect with the creator, and to reflect on the spirituality and well being. Abstaining from food, sex, and drinks from just before the sunrise to sunset is a physical practice that requires a strong conviction of what you are doing and why your are doing it.

Morocco Holidays Eid al fitr Ramadan 2019

The International Film Festival of Marrakech

The International Film Festival of Marrakech was inaugurated in 2000 to celebrate Moroccan cinema. It has grown over the years to become one of the most successful and well attended music film festivals in Africa and a key attraction platform of numerous well reputed productions. Just like other festivals, outstanding international writers, actors and personalities ...

Essaouira; Gnawa World Music Festival Morocco 2021

Essaouira music festival in Morocco, also known as Essaouira Gnawa or the World music festival is a unique event that brings together African, Asian, American and European music and cultures. The festival is usually held in summer, around June at Place Moulay El-Hassan.

Fes Festival of the World Sacred Music

The Fes Festival of Sacred Music of the World has been part of a universal mission of peace and rapprochement between people and religion since its initiation on 1994. This festival takes place in the spiritual and imperial city of Fes for a period of 10 days. During this period, a number of events have been held in different monuments and sites in and around the city.