Festivals & Events
“Morocco’s festivals are electrifying, ranging from religious tributes to traditional rituals, and more contemporary celebrations of arts, music, culture, and age-old history.”
Annual festivals are a huge part of Moroccan culture, whether they are religious celebrations or modern events. Most joyous ones bring together the concepts of family, tradition, and food. Depending on which season you are visiting, there will be something to celebrate in this culture-laden land. Welcome the new year in the Berber way on January 12-13 in the altitudes of the Atlas. More on Morocco’s nomadic culture is in the International Nomads Festival, which takes place in April. Indigenous food and Berber tunes make this particular event unforgettable.
Islamic events and holidays change every year with the lunar calendar. But these days, it is spring and summer that get the attention. Celebrations take place at the centers of big cities like Marrakech and Fes through Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr concludes the holy month with unbridled joy and thankfulness. Some shops and restaurants may be closed at this time. But take it from us, it is one of the best times to experience Moroccan culture.
Similar to the rest of the world, summer is dedicated to chill vibes, performing arts, and music in Morocco. Arguably the largest is the World Sacred Music Festival. For that, you head to Fes Medina and surrender yourself to the mystical sounds of sacred music. After all, what better place to celebrate than the bustling Medina?