The Gnaoua World Music Festival returns to Essaouira on 25-27 June 2026, pairing Morocco's Gnawa masters with global jazz, rock and reggae stars.
MOROCCO · CULTURE
Key Facts
—The event: The Gnaoua World Music Festival returns to Essaouira, Morocco, from 25 to 27 June 2026 for its 27th edition.
—The sound: It centres on Gnawa, a hypnotic Afro-Maghrebi spiritual music recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.
—The mix: Gnawa masters, known as maâlems, share the stage with global jazz, rock and reggae artists in mostly unrehearsed collaborations.
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