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The popular arts festival in Marrakech turns 55 in 2026, and it is bigger and more alive than ever. From Gnaoua trance rituals to Atlas mountain dances, this five-night celebration brings every region of Morocco together in the heart of the ochre city. Here is everything you need to know before you go.
Moroccan calligraphy is far more than beautiful handwriting. Across Fez, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Rabat, a new generation of artists is pulling ancient Arabic script into galleries, fashion, murals, and digital studios. These are 7 creators whose work you need to know.
Morocco is using the 2030 FIFA World Cup as far more than a sporting event. By co-hosting with Spain and Portugal, the country is positioning itself as a bridge between Africa and Europe, attracting global leaders, billions in investment, and a new wave of international attention.
Ryanair is cutting roughly one million seats from its Belgian operations this winter and removing five aircraft from Charleroi. Several direct routes to Morocco, including Marrakech, Essaouira, Nador, Oujda, and Tétouan, face suspension or cancellation during the 2026-2027 winter season.
Surfing Morocco in summer is a different game from the winter crowd rush, and it rewards those who show up ready. The Atlantic coast delivers warm water, light crowds, and mellow waves from June through August. This guide covers the best spots, what conditions to expect, and how to plan a trip that goes well beyond the postcard.
The Gnaoua festival transforms Essaouira into one of the most electric cultural destinations on the African continent for 3 full days each June. The 27th edition brings 460 artists, free concerts, intimate ceremonies, and a Berklee music program to the Atlantic coast. Here is everything you need before you go.
June is when Morocco festival culture reaches its highest point, with 3 world-class events running across the country in a single month. From sacred music in the medinas of Fes to trance music on the Atlantic in Essaouira, this is the month that shows you what Morocco is really made of.
Zellige tilework has decorated Moroccan palaces, mosques, and courtyards for more than 10 centuries. Today, designers are carrying this ancient craft into contemporary homes, hotels, and public spaces with striking results. This article explores how zellige moves from the medina to the modern interior without losing a single fragment of its soul.
Morocco mint tea is the country’s most powerful gesture of welcome. From the blue alleys of Chefchaouen to the dunes of the Sahara, 6 extraordinary tea rooms show you exactly where to sit, slow down, and let the ceremony take hold. This is Morocco poured into a glass.
There is a moment in June every year when Essaouira stops being a quiet Atlantic city and becomes one of the most vibrant music destinations in the world. The Gnaoua Festival Essaouira 2026 takes place from June 25 to 27, marking the 27th edition of a celebration that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to … Read more