Events & Festivals Calendar

The 35th Africa Cup of Nations concludes in Morocco with knockout rounds and the final. Six host cities (Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir, Fes) showcase world-class stadiums. The tournament, which began December 21, 2025, wraps up January 18, 2026, drawing millions of fans.

Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin around February 19. Experience the unique atmosphere of the holy month when cities come alive after sunset. Streets fill with the aroma of harira soup and chebakia pastries, families gather for iftar feasts, and the medinas buzz with energy through the sacred night hours. A deeply spiritual time across the kingdom.

The Dades Valley explodes in color as millions of Damask roses bloom in the Valley of Roses. This three-to-four-day festival features a parade with rose-petal floats, the crowning of a Rose Queen, folk music, and the distillation of rose water and essential oils. One of Morocco's most photographed and beloved traditions.

One of the world's most prestigious world music festivals, bringing together sacred music traditions from across the globe. Sufi chanting, Gospel choirs, Indian ragas, and Andalusian orchestras perform in Fes's historic palaces and medersas over nine extraordinary days. A UNESCO-endorsed event promoting dialogue between civilizations.

Africa's largest music festival by attendance, Mawazine draws over 2.5 million visitors to Rabat. Over nine days, international and Arabic pop, rock, hip-hop, and traditional music fill iconic venues including OLM Souissi, Bouregreg, and Theatre National Mohammed V. Past headliners include Rihanna, Elton John, and Shakira. Ninety percent of concerts are free.

A celebration of Gnaoua music and its fusion with jazz, blues, reggae, and world music on the Atlantic coast. Master musicians (maalems) perform trance-inducing ceremonies alongside international collaborators in open-air venues by the sea. Founded in 1998, the festival draws over 500,000 visitors and is one of Morocco's most iconic cultural events.