Mawazine Festival: World Rhythms in Rabat

Mawazine ("World Rhythms") is not just Morocco's biggest festival - with around 3.75 million festival-goers at the 2025 edition, it ranks among the largest music events on the planet. For nine days, Rabat and its twin city Sale turn into one giant open-air stage.

The 2026 Edition

The 2026 edition took place June 19 - 27, 2026 across seven stages, mixing global headliners (Major Lazer, Rema, Tiesto, Nicky Jam, ITZY, Dionne Warwick) with the stars of the Arab world (Tamer Hosny) and the best Moroccan artists. The next edition is expected in June 2027 - dates are usually announced in spring.

Tickets and Stages

• About 90% of concerts are free: the Bouregreg, Sale and Nahda stages charge no entry at all.
• Ticketed venue: the international headliners play OLM Souissi; the Mohammed V Theatre hosts the seated prestige concerts. Tickets sell through the official site and Moroccan ticketing platforms.
• The vibe: enormous, joyful crowds - Moroccan families, students and visitors side by side late into the night.

Practical Tips

• Book Rabat accommodation early - the city fills up for the festival week.
• The tram links Rabat and Sale stages cheaply; expect road closures around OLM Souissi.
• Combine it with sightseeing: the Kasbah of the Udayas, the Hassan Tower and the archaeological museum.

See also: Moroccan music explained, all events in Morocco and the map of Rabat.

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