Description
Attracting 500,000 revellers from all around the world each year, this massive Moroccan music festival is a melting pot of international jazz, rock and pop – plus dashes of local Gnaoua beats for that authentic local flavour. Kick things off in the chaos of Marrakech before living it up in seaside Essaouira. Swap lazy days spent exploring the medina with late nights in front of the festival’s ten different stages, then unwind in Sidi Kaouki and discover its coastal charms. With North African vibes you just won’t find anywhere else, this is a music festival that will earn you some serious bragging rights.
Trip Name
Gnaoua Festival Morocco
Last Updated
2018-03-18
Days
9
Capacity
16
Highlights
- Head to the Moroccan coast to experience the Gnaoua Festival, a musical event like no other! See jazz, rock and pop acts from around the globe, and enjoy a flavour of local Gnaoua beats too.
- Get to know Essaouira like the back of your hand. Explore the Old Town, stroll along its white sandy beaches, and step into a Moroccan hammam for a scrub or massage (if you’re feeling brave).
- Tired out? Take time to chill out after the festival in the laid-back beach town of Sidi Kaouki. Roam around town, watch the surfers ride the waves or take a relaxing yoga class.
- Stop off at Aroumd, a small Berber village, to learn all about local life and culture, over a warm cup of fresh mint tea and a hearty traditional lunch.
- Prepare to haggle for your souvenirs at Djemaa El Fna, Marrakech’s chaotic central marketplace. Whether you want spices, slippers or jewellery, you’ll find it all here!