100K
Per day
1998
since
~30
Editions
Overview
About
Since the late 1990s, this festival has taken over the squares and lanes of Essaouira's medina, a port city in Morocco, bringing Gnaoua music into dialogue with jazz and world music. The lineup pairs traditional maalems with international artists on open-air stages, alongside talks and educational workshops.
On site
Practical info
Kids & family
- Family friendly
Getting there
Location
Place Moulay Hassan, Essaouira 44000, Maroc
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Past editions
2026Jun 25–27, 202669 artists
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