Keywords: FESTIVAL


Fes sacred music festival honors 70 years of Morocco-Germany diplomatic ties

The Fes Festival of World Sacred Music has chosen Germany as its country of honor for the 29th edition, marking seven decades of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Germany. The partnership, established in 1956 just weeks after Moroccan independence, is being commemorated through a shared cultural......

Mawazine 2026 reveals new lineup spanning Arab classical music, reggaeton and Afro-fusion

The 19th edition of the Mawazine festival, set to run from June 19 to 27 in Rabat, has unveiled a new wave of headliners spanning classical Arabic song, Latin pop, and African electronic music. Six artists with markedly different musical universes join a program that reflects the festival's longstanding......

Morocco's 61st Rose Festival brings agricultural support and training to Kelaat M'Gouna

The Drâa-Tafilalet region's prized rose industry takes center stage this week as Kelaat M'Gouna, in the province of Tinghir, prepares to host the 61st edition of its international rose festival from May 7 to 10, 2026. The annual event, dedicated to the region's emblematic perfume rose......

Timeless Festival secures royal patronage and expands cultural ambition

The Timeless Festival is entering a new phase of growth as its second edition prepares to open from May 14 to 16 in Rabat, backed by the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI. The recognition marks a significant milestone for the event, which has moved rapidly from its inaugural launch to becoming a structured......

Casablanca expands Timeless Festival into a three-day international music event in 2026

Casablanca is preparing to host a larger and more ambitious edition of the Timeless Festival in May 2026, transforming the event into a three-day international music celebration. Organized by URadio, the festival will take place from May 14 to May 16 at Anfa Park, featuring a diverse lineup of global......

Pedro Almodóvar explores self-fiction in his new meta-cinematic film “Autofiction”

Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar returns to the big screen with Autofiction, a new film that continues his exploration of identity, creativity, and the blurred line between reality and imagination. Selected for the Cannes Film Festival for the fifth time, the director presents a deeply introspective......

Comediablanca expands to five day festival with global ambitions

The Comediablanca festival has launched its third edition in Casablanca, marking a significant shift in scale and ambition for the Moroccan comedy event. Building on international performances in Paris, Brussels and an upcoming show in Montreal, the festival returns with a broader format and a stronger......

Morocco rose oil harvest set for record output after heavy rains

Morocco’s rose oil producers are preparing for a record harvest as favorable weather conditions boost agricultural output across key producing regions. Strong rainfall and snowfall during the winter have improved soil moisture and water reserves, creating optimal conditions for rose cultivation.......

Paris book festival records highest attendance since 2022

The Paris Book Festival has reached its highest attendance since its relaunch in 2022, drawing a record number of visitors and confirming its growing cultural appeal. Organizers reported that more than 120,000 people attended the event over three days, surpassing last year’s already strong turnout. The......