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Marking the end of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Eid al-Adha (day of the sacrifice) commemorates Abraham's willingness to obey God by sacrificing his son, but luckily a ram took his place.…
Held in the small desert town of Tan Tan, south Morocco, Tan Tan Moussem sees thousands of tribal members (Blue Men) come together to celebrate their traditional culture. It is the largest…
Marrakech International Film Festival
Marrakech's International Film Festival takes over Place Djemaa el-Fna. The city's famous central square, normally home to snake-charmers, story-tellers and other spectacles, is transformed…
The Zagora Marathon in the Moroccan desert offers the chance to celebrate the New Year in an unusual, yet healthy, way. Runners and walkers of all ages can register for either the full…
Marrakech International Marathon
More than 5000 international runners take part in the annual Marrakech International Marathon and half marathon. The magical city offers an exceptional setting for this gruelling athletic…
The Mamounia Golf Tournament is a major sport and social event in Marrakech. It is held every January at La Mamounia's Amelkis and Royal golf courses, attracting international amateur players.
After the red expanses of desert, in early spring the town of Tafraoute offers refreshing views. Officially the almond capital of Morocco, the area is famous for the spectacle of the almond…
A student rally with humanitarian purposes, 4L Trophy is a fun challenge that helps in the schooling of thousands of Moroccan children. The event starts in a different European country every…
The Nomads Festival in M'Hamid features dance, music, exhibitions, conferences and handicraft displays, drawing a number of international artists. Performances are held at two sites, in the…
Maroc Classic is Morocco's rally where gorgeous vintage vehicles race against prestigious and powerful cars on a varied road network. Participants are tested on 19 regularity tests, designed…
Founded by the late Prince Moulay Rachid, Morocco's Hassan II Golf Trophy has been taking place in Rabat since 1971. The prestigious tournament features professional international players as…
Marrakech International Magic Festival
Performances by international illusionists and magicians thrill audiences at the Marrakech International Magic Fesitval. The biggest shows are held at the Royal Theatre, and there are also…
Open to women only, the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles sees professional and amateur drivers covering a 2500km route in the desert of south Morocco. This is essentially a land navigation event for…
Festival of Visual Arts & New Media
Mix-media displays, competitions and workshops take over several venues in Casablanca during the annual Festival of Visual Arts & New Media. Launched in 2008, the event is rapidly gaining…
The gruelling 150-mile (240km) Sand Marathon (Marathon des Sables) takes place near Ouarzazate in Morocco. Around 700 dedicated competitors from around the world take on the course over 11 long days.
A series of jazz-fusion concerts are organised for the annual Jazzablanca Festival, which takes place every April at the Megarama Casablanca cinema. The line-up features a number of performing…
Alizés Musical Spring Festival
Classical music and lyrical art come together at the Alizés Musical Spring Festival, a four-day celebration in venues around Essaouira. It features visiting artists from Korea, Germany, Spain…
Former pirate town Salé returns to its roots during the annual Wax Lantern Procession. Bearing massive wax lanterns, sailors dressed in pirate regalia visit the shrine (Zaouia) of Sidi…
International University Music Festival
The International University Music Festival of Marrakech draws hundreds of young musicians to the Cadi Ayyad University to celebrate all facets of the current music scene. Classical, jazz…
"Cultures of Sufism" is the title for the Sufi Culture Festival in 2009. Held in Fez, this annual event celebrates the teachings and cultural history of Sufism, a form of spiritual education…
