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».
Palestinian singer Saint Levant, real name Marwan Abdelhamid, ignited crowds at the 25th Gnaoua Festival in Essaouira with a powerful and politically charged performance. His music transcends cultural barriers, becoming a powerful tool to denounce the injustices faced by the Palestinian people.
Dutch saxophonist and singer Candy Dulfer captivated the audience at the 17th Jazzablanca festival (June 6-8, 2024) with her greatest hits from the 1980s and 1990s. Closing the concert with a humanist message, she was joined by mâalma Hind Ennaira for a festive fusion of jazz, Gnaoua, and African rhythms.