Gnaoua and World Music Festival 2026
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 31 March 2026
About this festival
Gnaoua and World Music Festival is an annual music festival held in Essaouira, Morocco. It showcases Gnawa music and culture through collaborations between Gnawa master musicians and artists from other genres.
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The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.
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Place Moulay Hassan
Place Moulay Hassan, Essaouira, Morocco
Local Currency: MAD
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Last verified 31 March 2026
