The BEST Boutique Moroccan Music Festivals

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ByMathew F Updated on
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Far from being one-trick ponies, many Moroccan music festivals have diverse programming on offer. With workshops, talks, yoga, culinary delights, and of course, great music.

In the past five years, Morocco has positioned itself as an idyllic location to host a burgeoning music festival scene. The sounds of traditional and cultural music from Morocco mixed with electronic beats has given inspiration to many artists across the globe.

From busy streets and plazas in Marrakesh and Casablanca. To the stunning seaside setting of Essaouira. There is a wealth of creativity on display.

Here is our guide for the not to miss boutique events currently on offer in 2021.

Oasis Festival

  • 17-19 September 2021
  • Marrakesh
  • Website

The mantra of ‘dance somewhere different is a great way to broaden your festival experience horizon. Oasis Festival always delivers on this slogan by continually attracting the industries best acts. The venue is the beautiful Fellah Hotel, and there is a complimentary shuttle service between the festival site and the city.

Beat-Hotel Marrakesh

Perhaps the most diverse festival on this list, the Beat-Hotel Festival places a strong emphasis on their programming aspects. And you will meet other festival-goers who are actively involved in all cultural facets on offer.

As more and more festivals aim to provide guests with a complete holiday experience, you would be hard-pressed to find one as perfect as Beat-Hotel.

Jazzablanca

Set in Casablanca, the nation’s largest city. The week-long Jazzablanca festival has a massive line-up spanning jazz, pop, and indie.

It is considered one of North Africa’s cultural gems. And it attracts visitors of all ages with concerts, workshops, talks, and more.

Origins Festival

On the back of two successful editions, Origins expands to two days this time around. And they are attracting some of the best names in the industry in the process. A wakeboarding/water ski cable park provides a venue with plenty of open spaces for your moves and heaps of sunshine.

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Written by:

Mathew F

Founder and editor at On The Beating Travel. I’m a lover/fanatic of repetitive electronic beats. Now exploring new music hotspots and festivals. Former yacht crew, now running this online space.