Morocco events
Festivals, major sporting events and seasonal celebrations, with everything you need to plan your stay around them.
May – Jun
Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
Sufi chants, polyphonies and spiritual music in the palaces and gardens of Fes.
May
Kelaat M'Gouna Rose Festival
The Damask rose harvest celebrated in the Dades Valley.
2030
FIFA World Cup 2030
Morocco co-hosts the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portugal. Our practical guide to the host cities.
Jun
Gnaoua World Music Festival
Gnawa masters meet jazz, blues and world music on the squares of Essaouira.
Jun
Mawazine Festival
One of Africa's largest music festivals, with stages across the capital.
Oct
Erfoud Date Festival
The end of the date harvest celebrated at the edge of the desert, near Merzouga.
Nov – Dec
Marrakech International Film Festival
Premieres, international guests and public screenings on Jemaa el-Fna.