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33.5333 -4.6833 | 1 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… |  |
31.633301 -8.0 | 2 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… | |
3 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… |  | |
4 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… |  | |
33.9905 -6.8704 | 5 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… | |
6 Marrakech International Magic Festival Performances by international illusionists and magicians thrill audiences at the Marrakech International Magic Festival. The biggest shows are held at the Royal Theatre, and there are also… | ||
7 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… | ||
33.5889 -7.6089 | 8 Festival of Visual Arts & New Media Mixed 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… | |
30.916599 -6.9166 | 9 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. | |
33.605898 -7.656269 | 10 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… | |
31.5 -9.7666 | 11 Alizés Musical Spring Festival Classical music and lyrical art come together at the Alizés Musical Spring Festival. The four-day celebration is held at venues around Essaouira and features visiting artists from Korea… | |
34.04 -6.8162 | 12 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… | |
13 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… | ||
34.033298 -4.9833 | 14 Fez's Sufi Culture Festival celebrates the heritage of Sufism, a form of spiritual education seen as the centrepiece of the Muslim faith. Lectures, meetings, art exhibitions, music concerts… |  |
33.586631 -7.622022 | 15 Casablanca Festival of Video Art The Casablanca Festival of Video Art, held at the Universite Hassan II Mohammedia, explores the domain of visual arts and multimedia through video and installations. It also promotes dialogue… | |
16 The stars of Moroccan and Eastern haute couture come together for CAFTAN, a display where experienced designers and new talents meet to showcase their latest creations. The venue is the Palais… |  | |
33.603259 -7.647509 | 17 Casablanca's annual Sport Expo, held at Plein Ciel Paradise, covers equipment, accessories, health, nutrition, wellness and sportswear, attracting hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of… | |
18 In Morocco's valley of the roses, El Kelaa des M'Gouna's huge distilling plant produces the country's famous scented rose water. Every May farmers celebrate the fragrant new crop with music… |  | |
33.5889 -7.6089 | 19 Thousands of women join Casablanca's 10km Women's Run, established by Moroccan Olympic gold medal winner Nawal El Moutawakel to celebrate female solidarity. Participants, including… |  |
33.5889 -7.6089 | 20 L'Boulevard - International Urban Music Festival Casablanca's L'Boulevard is a four-day urban music festival with participating bands from Morocco, France, the USA and UK. Fans can enjoy the sounds of hip-hop, electro, rock, metal and fusion… | |
34.033298 -4.9833 | 21 Musicians from around the world flock to Morocco's spiritual capital during the annual Fez Sacred Music Festival. Artists perform devotional music ranging from local Sufi chants to Spanish… |  |
35.7807 -5.8114 | 22 Every summer, the Tangier Jazz Festival takes over this Moroccan city with a varied international programme of performers. For five consecutive evenings, fine jazz tunes resound in the streets… |  |
33.835737 -4.844277 | 23 Sefrou's Cherry Festival celebrates the harvest with a rich cultural programme. Music and dance, a colourful souk (market), sporting competitions, a torchlit procession, a fairground and the… |  |
31.5 -9.7666 | 24 Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival The Essaouira Gnaoua and World Music Festival celebrates the music of the Gnaouas, the product of a mystic tradition with branches as widespread as Haitian voodoo and Brazilian Candomblé.… |  |
29.9166 -9.2666 | 25 Opening dialogue between cultures, Agadir's Timitar Festival offers visitors a diverse musical experience, incorporating traditional and contemporary repertoires from several countries. World… | |
26 The Summer Jazz Festival is a 12-hour music marathon held at the RUC Stadium in Casablanca. Up to 30,000 fans chill out on the grass and enjoy performances by international stars, including… | ||
33.5889 -7.6089 | 27 The Casablanca Festival is a cultural celebration of the Moroccan city, taking place in public spaces, theatres, cinemas, and even on the beach. Local urban art prevails but there is also… | |
31.631321 -8.012478 | 28 Marrakech Popular Arts Festival 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… |  |
34.6943 -1.91829 | 29 Some 30 bands liven up the Moroccan town of Oujda every July with the International Raï Festival. The typical Algerian music genre energises party goers in their thousands and is accompanied… | |
31.5 -9.7666 | 30 REGGAE4AFRICA is a series of concerts by international bands aiming to bring reggae music back to its origins in Africa. Held in Essaouria and organised by California-based Jamaican Gold, the… | |
31 The Feast of the Throne is Morocco's celebration of King Mohammed VI's accession. During the day the Royal Palace hosts the main reception, but festivities are held in cities, towns and… |  | |
28.979679 -10.06152 | 32 Goulimine holds an annual Camel Festival in Tan Tan Road on top of their weekly Camel Fair. Don't expect a recreation of Lawrence of Arabia or you might be disappointed, but do visit even if… |  |
32.1536 -5.6306 | 33 Morocco's very own version of the Romeo and Juliet story is the inspiration for this tribal marriage festival in Imilchil. Up to 40 couples tie the knot while Berber tribes dance and give… |  |
35.44816 -6.0367 | 34 A cultural extravaganza in the fortified town of Asilah, the Asilah Arts Festival invites international artists to express their creativity. Throughout August, an entire wall of the Medina… |  |
31.9277 -4.42729 | 35 Errachidia, in the south-western part of Morocco, becomes a tourist magnet during the annual Desert Music Festival. As well as promoting peace and dialogue between cultures, the festival… | |
34.04 -6.8162 | 36 Salé International Women's Film Festival Launched in 2004, the Salé International Women's Film Festival screens productions from around the world, representing the cultural diversity of women directors. The in-competition section… | |
37 One of the most recent festivals in Marrakech, the International Salsa Festival fills the Palmeraie Golf Palace with performances, parties, workshops and more. Competitions for dancers at all… | ||
34.2942 -4.6669 | 38 Every October the quiet town of Tissa, near Fez, becomes the stage for one of the most loved events in Morocco. A medieval celebration of horsemanship, the Horse Festival attracts hundreds of… | |
31.4333 -4.2333 | 39 To celebrate the good luck factor dates are thought to have in Morocco, during the October harvest Erfoud organises a festival involving music and folk dance, lots of tastings and a fashion… | |
34.033298 -4.9833 | 40 The Fes Festival of Culinary Arts is a gastronomy event held in the Medina, where local cuisine is showcased by traditional Moroccan cooks and interpreted by Western chefs. Movie screenings… | |
31.5 -9.7666 | 41 Festival of the Atlantic Andalusias The Festival of the Atlantic Andalusias in Essaouira celebrates the Andalusian contribution to the cultures of Spain, North Africa and Latin America. Love songs, Arabic violin suites, Gypsy… |  |
35.7807 -5.8114 | 42 Tanjalatina is Tangier's first Latino festival, featuring jazz, salsa, tango and other energetic rhythms from a number of international artists. Performances take place at venues including the… |  |
30.916599 -6.9166 | 43 Kasbahs International Half Marathon Every year around 2000 people participate in the Kasbahs International Half Marathon in Ouarzazate. The route, which must be tackled within two hours, passes the Dades Valley, the Todra… | |
34.033298 -4.9833 | 44 Jazz in Fez is a music festival taking place in the riads (ancient houses) and in the private palaces of the medina. It provides a great opportunity to see marvellous Moroccan architecture and… |  |
45 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.… | ||
28.435713 -11.101641 | 46 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… |  |
31.631321 -8.012478 | 47 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… | |
31.591466 -7.991178 | 48 Salon d'hiver is Marrakech's Bienniale of contemporary arts, displaying an exciting range of painting, sculpture, photography and visual and digital arts within the exhibiting space of the… | |
30.3308 -5.8381 | 49 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… |  |
31.633301 -8.0 | 50 The Moroccan Travel Market is Marrakech's annual marketplace, gathering international professionals from all travel-related sectors. Trends are presented and discussed in two specific… |
