The festival is established in 1959 by King Mohammed V to protect the preservation of the oral heritage of Morocco. With nightclubs, concerts, shows rhythm, this festival showcases the national heritage and provides an overview of the cultural wealth of the 16 regions of the kingdom, with nearly 500 artists invited for the occasion. This festival is intended to keep alive the traditional music and dance which was added to current musical forms that also belong to the popular culture.

This folk festival is a measure of wealth and importance of popular Moroccan traditions, features dancing, singing and costumes. This true musical festival of mosaic heritage features the singing groups Aisawa of the north-east, the poetry sung by the voices of the mountain south of the Grand, the dance performances of Medium and Large-Atlas, the famous dance Gnawa of Marrakech and ritual dances of Saharan animist cults, which are also the most admired ones.

Orchestrated by the Foundation of Festivals of Marrakech (FFM) in collaboration with several partners, this eclectic colorful event is a great idea to initiative and strengthen the relationship of Marrakech and Morocco.

The one of the oldest cultural events in Morocco will open with a grand parade where artists from all regions of Morocco will perform a show to the delight of onlookers.

The other novelty of this 2011 edition is the creation of an entire village, dedicated to the celebration of folk arts in Morocco. All festival activities will revolve around the nodal point. At the heart of this village, nestled in the lush gardens of the Olive Ghabat Shabab, the festival will offer fans and families the magical moments of music and rhythmic tones that are the readings of rich and diverse Morocco. The Village will consist of intimate scenes and folk art performances, and an enormous stage will be devoted to large-scale concerts.

But this party will not be at the zenith of his influence without the magic of El Badi Palace whose immense courtyard is covered with carpets and traditional decor with endless facet to welcome musicians, singers, dancers, from all over the world where the best performances of seductive belly dancers and Berber musicians would be organized. Huge workshops would also be lead by participating artists.

This event is a testament to the area of ​​cultural diversity. Each region has its own specific expression through its songs, dances, rhythms, poems, costumes, ornaments and instruments. In 2009 over 350,000 spectators had moved for the occasion and again a very rich program is expected this year, with more troops and more shows. The end of each show glows with dazzling and unforgettable fireworks.

Venue:

Marrakech, Marrakech – Tensift – Al Haouz, MoroccoFestival.

Official Contact:

Festival National des Arts Populaires
FNAP
Dar Talib Unité IV, Hay Mohammadi
Marrakech, Morocco
Phone: (212) 44-31-35-72

Festival Dates:

June 29 – July 3, 2011

For more information visit:

http://www.marrakechfestival.com/

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