Gnaoua and World Music Festival 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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Where it was
Place Moulay Hassan
Place Moulay Hassan, Essaouira, Morocco
Local Currency: MAD
The local currency is MAD.
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28 June 2026
