I grew up in a traditional riad built from scratch by my grandfather and uncle, brick after brick. I also grew up surrounded by women who loved art and craftsmanship expressed in traditional jewelry, handmade
The Gnawa world music festival is an unmissable part of the cultural calendar of the city of Essaouira and Morocco in general. It was presented as one of the best festivals in the world by
These are some of the best and most inspiring festivals and events in Morocco. I highly encourage you to attend as your trip allows. Some of these Moroccan festivals and events have been celebrated for
Every year in the city of Fes, musicians from all over the world take to the stages of the prestigious World Sacred Music Festival held in the Medina - the city's downtown. Musicians sing and play
In April, a few weeks before the start of the Kalaat M''Gouna Rose Festival - also called Moussem of Roses or Morocco Rose Festival - Moroccan women start picking the precious rose petals in the
Every year, Jidar - or wall in Arabic - brings together talented Moroccan and international artists to produce street artworks that reflect their cultural heritage and distinct artistic style. How to get to Jidar
It's always fascinating to learn about other cultures' modes of expressing and celebrating love. Imilchil, a small Berber village in the Atlas Mountains with strict social norms around courtship and marriage, holds the Imilchil marriage
Sefrou Cherry Festival in Morocco, also known as the Cherry Festival or Moussem Hab Al Moulouk is a famous annual event taking place in Sefrou, a Moroccan city located about twenty kilometers from Fez. The festival