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About the Fes International Music Festival in Morocco

The Fes Music Festival began in 1994 and is a celebration of cultural music traditions from around the world. It is held in the city of Fes, Morocco. Sacred music from around the world covering all faiths is performed at evening concerts held at Bab al Makina, and at afternoon concerts at the Batha Museum, attracting more than 65,000 visitors every year.

The Festival in the City brings together all the great traditions of sacred music, spiritual music, and world music. As part of the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music, it offers free daily concerts in popular city squares for the people of Fes, Morocco and from abroad. These large public concerts are free and take place at Boujloud Square.

One of the favorite traditions is The Sufi Nights, free daily concerts.

Sufi Nights take place throughout the Festival wrapping the day’s events in a warm atmosphere full of spirituality and conviviality in the gardens of Dar Tazi in the heart of the Fes medina. These outdoor samaâ concerts are open to all, and give a glimpse into Islamic culture through the richness and creativity of its artistic and spiritual dimensions.

Running in parallel with the concerts of Festival week are exhibitions and film screenings in various locations such as Dar Tazi, the Batha Museum, Jnan Sbil gardens and the streets and squares of the Medina.

The Festival week long celebration includes daily activities for children and teenagers. These educational and artistic activities comprise exhibitions, concerts, shows and various other events. UNESCO also participates with this multi-cultural event.

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