Meir Macnin was a cunning merchant, who was operating in Essaouira. He left Morocco for England in 1799 for commerce but returned years later to become the sultan’s diplomat.
The 27th edition of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival will take place from June 25 to 27, 2026, in Essaouira, bringing together over 400 artists, including 42 maalems. For three days, the city of Alizés transforms into «the beating heart of a musical composition in constant motion».