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Gnaoua World Music Festival

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Gnaoua World Music Festival

Festival, moussem, parties and shows
The festival features the great Gnaoua Maâlems who play the mystical and sacred music of the Gnaouas. Several hundred thousand visitors from all over the world are attracted each year by this major musical event. <br>This festival aims for cultural and musical fusion, and offers an excellent selection of artists from all over the world to blend their music with that of the Gnaoui. It is also an opportunity for young local artists to make their appearance before a large audience.

No edition is scheduled at the moment

We will update this page as soon as dates are confirmed.

Usually in June
Mostly sunny
Historical weather trends

Averages observed for the same month over several years

22°C Avg. Max
19°C Avg. Min
Probability of fair weather 82%
Risk of rain 3%
2016 May
19th edition of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival:
Past edition
2015 Jun
18th edition of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival
Past edition
2013 Jun
16th edition of the Gnaoua World Music Festival
Past edition