National Festival of Popular Arts 2026 in Marrakech

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Moroccan soul during the 55th edition of the National Festival of Popular Arts in Marrakech, from July 02nd to 06th, 2026. Under the theme "Intangible Heritage in Motion", this exceptional cultural event celebrates the richness of Moroccan folklore in the prestigious setting of the Bahia Palace.

Twelve regions of Morocco will converge on the ochre city to showcase their finest traditions: Ahwachs of the Atlas, Gnaouas of the South, Reggadas of the East, and many other authentic expressions of Moroccan oral heritage. Wedding songs, poems of exile, trance chants, and ancestral lullabies will come to life under the stars of Marrakech.

The event will culminate with a night of stars, enhanced by the great artist Saïda Charaf, whose powerful and sensitive voice will interact with the spirit of the place in a vibrant tribute to her exceptional career.

More than just a festival, this event is a veritable open-air conservatory, a living museum where rural traditions and urban knowledge meet. A unique opportunity to discover the authenticity of Morocco through its ancestral rhythms, symbolic movements, and words passed down from generation to generation.

Don't miss this unmissable event in Moroccan cultural heritage, where each show tells the thousand-year-old story of a kingdom rich in languages, memories, and territories.