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Marrakech Popular Arts Festival

Street entertainment in Gnaoua Jamaa El Fna Square, Marrakech. Courtesy of the Moroccan National Tourist Office

when:Jul 2010 (annual)
where:El Badi Palace

During the Marrakech Popular Arts Festival, outdoor venues throughout the city host traditional folk performances from all over Morocco. El Badi Palace and its courtyards in particular are packed with enthusiastic performers and spectators.

From the Berber musicians and dancers of the High Atlas to the Andalus-inspired musicians of the North, and from the trance-inducing music of the Southern Gnaouas to the art of the belly dancer, every element of Moroccan culture combines to create a vibrant celebration.

Venue Information:El Badi Palace
Full Name:
Address:Rue Riad Zitoun, El Jedid, Kasbah
Directions:To reach the Palace entrance, go through the gate on the South of the Place des Ferblantiers and take a right.
Name:Morocco Tourist Office
Location:Morocco
Address:Angle 31 rue Oued Fès et avenue Abtal, Agdal, Rabat, Morocco
Email:contact@onmt.org.ma
Phone:+ 212 (0) 537 67 40 13 / 39 18
Fax:+212 (0) 537 67 40 15


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