Taragalte, a Festival organised in the depths of the desert

The Moroccan desert is celebrating. The "Taragalte" Festival, whose sixth edition is currently taking place until 25 January in Mhamid El Ghizlane (Zagora province), returns to present the arts, culture and customs of the Moroccan desert. After the success encountered during the last five editions, "Taragalte" stands out among the most prominent cultural events in south-eastern Morocco. The Zaïla Association, organiser of the event, highlights the theme of "Khaimas" (nomadic dwellings), the main components of nomadic culture. And consequently, the festival will be presented in the form of a large exhibition of utilitarian objects from daily life in the Sahara. Three large tents will showcase the work of artists and artisans from Morocco, Mali and Mauritania. In addition to workshops related to tree planting, local crafts, ecology, sustainable tourism, the fight against desertification,…