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24th L’Boulevard Festival in Casablanca
Stade du R.U.C · Casablanca
L’Boulevard returns to the R.U.C Stadium from September 17 to 20, 2026 with free concerts, its emerging-artist competition, a creative market and urban culture activities.
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MOGA Essaouira 2026 – 10th Anniversary
Plusieurs lieux à Essaouira et Hôtel Le Golf d’Essaouira & Spa, Diabat · Essaouira
MOGA returns to Essaouira from September 30 to October 4, 2026 with two free city days and three ticketed days in Diabat.
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47th Asilah International Cultural Moussem – Autumn Session
Plusieurs espaces culturels à Assilah · Asilah
The autumn session of the 47th Asilah International Cultural Moussem runs from October 2 to 18, 2026 with debates, exhibitions, workshops and music evenings.
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6th Marrakech Photography Encounters
Meydene et plusieurs lieux de Marrakech · Marrakech
Four days of exhibitions, screenings, workshops and professional encounters connecting Moroccan, African and international photography.
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One Night of Queen in Casablanca – Gary Mullen & The Works
Megarama Casablanca · Casablanca
Gary Mullen & The Works recreate the scale, sound and stage energy of Queen across two performances at Megarama Casablanca.
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17th El Jadida Horse Show 2026
Parc des Expositions Mohammed VI · El Jadida
The 17th El Jadida Horse Show runs from October 13 to 18, 2026 with international competitions, Tbourida and equestrian performances.
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Le Rôti – Morocco tour
Casablanca et Marrakech · Plusieurs villes
Amanda Sthers turns a dinner between friends into a sharp comedy about prejudice, identity and contemporary contradictions.
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Oujda Maghreb Film Festival 2026
Salles et espaces culturels d’Oujda – lieux à confirmer · Oujda
The Oujda Maghreb Film Festival returns from October 16 to 21, 2026 with a programme devoted to North African cinema and stories.
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26th Moroccan National Film Festival in Tangier
Plusieurs lieux à Tanger · Tanger
The 26th Moroccan National Film Festival takes place in Tangier October 23–31, 2026 with competitions dedicated to recent Moroccan cinema.
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Coldplay Tribute – A Sky Full of Stars in Casablanca
Salle couverte du Complexe Mohammed V · Casablanca
A large-scale live tribute to Coldplay combining illuminated wristbands, immersive staging and the band’s best-known anthems.
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Labess – Mega Concert in Casablanca
Complexe Mohammed V · Casablanca
Labess brings its blend of rumba, flamenco, chaabi, reggae and rock to a large-scale concert at the Mohammed V Complex.
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23rd Marrakech International Film Festival
Palais des Congrès et plusieurs lieux à Marrakech · Marrakech
The 23rd Marrakech International Film Festival takes place November 20–28, 2026 with competition, gala screenings, tributes and professional programmes.
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ABBA Tribute Live Show – Morocco tour
Marrakech, Rabat, Casablanca et Tanger · Plusieurs villes
A four-city live tour celebrating ABBA’s songs, vocal harmonies and enduring dance-floor energy.
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Zamane Festival 2026 in M’Hamid El Ghizlane
Ksar Oulad Driss, Ksar M’Hamid, Ksar Zouiat L’hna et Ksar Bounou · M’Hamid El Ghizlane
Zamane Festival returns to the M’Hamid El Ghizlane oasis from December 3 to 6, 2026, combining music, heritage and environmental awareness.
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20th Zagora International Trans-Saharan Film Festival
Plusieurs lieux à Zagora · Zagora
The 20th International Trans-Saharan Film Festival takes place in Zagora from December 6 to 11, 2026.
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Agadir Film and Migration Festival 2026
Salles et espaces culturels d’Agadir – lieux à confirmer · Agadir
From December 7 to 12, 2026, Agadir hosts a film festival exploring migration, borders, exile, return and the formation of new forms of belonging.
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6th Casablanca International Biennale in Essaouira — Fabricating the Impossible
Plusieurs lieux d’Essaouira et résidence d’artistes Ifitry · Essaouira
The Casablanca International Biennale relocates to Essaouira for an exceptional sixth edition bringing together more than 80 artists around memory, ecology and resilience.
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Naïm – Chapter III in Morocco
Rabat et Casablanca · Plusieurs villes
Naïm brings a direct and caustic third stand-up chapter, shaped by current affairs and social behaviour, to Rabat and Casablanca.
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20th On Marche International Contemporary Dance Festival
Plusieurs lieux de Marrakech · Marrakech
On Marche celebrates its twentieth edition in Marrakech with performances, workshops and encounters exploring the body and contemporary choreography.
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Asilah International Contemporary Art Symposium Exhibition 2026
MAC.A — Maison d’Art Contemporain d’Asilah · Asilah
The exhibition produced through the 15th International Contemporary Art Symposium remains on view at MAC.A in Asilah until 22 September 2026.
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Extreme Cirque de Verin in Tangier — 2026 Season
Villa Harris Park · Tanger
A family circus show featuring acrobatics and stunts at Tangier’s Villa Harris Park until 15 September 2026.
View event ↗“المصعد” (The Elevator) — Rabat Premiere
Salle Haj Bahnini · Rabat
The Rabat premiere of “المصعد” (The Elevator), directed by Amine Nassour and written by Zoubir Hilal, takes place on 6 September 2026 at 7:30 pm at Salle Haj Bahnini. Sold out.
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NBTA Sound Creation Residency
NBTA · Tanger
A three-week sound co-creation and experimentation residency at NBTA in Tangier, from 7 to 27 September 2026.
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Teresinha Landeiro at Fado Festival Morocco in Rabat
Théâtre National Mohammed V · Rabat
Portuguese singer Teresinha Landeiro opens Fado Festival Morocco at Rabat’s Mohammed V National Theatre.
View event ↗ Fado Festival Morocco: The Magic of Lisbon in Rabat
Théâtre National Mohammed V · Rabat
Fado Festival Morocco dedicates its second Rabat evening to Lisbon’s neighbourhoods and musical culture at the Mohammed V National Theatre.
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Sacred Music Evening with the Zawiya Charkawiya in Rabat
Théâtre National Mohammed V · Rabat
An evening of Moroccan sacred music with the Zawiya Charkawiya at Rabat’s Mohammed V National Theatre.
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Salim Benmoussa — “Deviens” in Casablanca
Le Studio des Arts Vivants · Casablanca
A musical and narrative performance in which Salim Benmoussa retraces a life shaped by dreams, love, family and change.
View event ↗ Nabda Show — Dance for All in Casablanca
Le Studio des Arts Vivants · Casablanca
Nabda Show brings an inclusive dance performance to Casablanca on 16 September 2026.
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Meet Delphine Warin — La Chance qui danse in Casablanca
Médiathèque – Institut français de Casablanca · Casablanca
Delphine Warin presents La Chance qui danse and more than twenty years of documentary photography in Morocco at the Institut français in Casablanca.
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DNA
Studio des arts vivants · Casablanca
A visual and sound-driven stage thriller by Sébastien Azzopardi, inspired by real events and nominated at the 2025 Molières.
View event ↗ Said Berrada & Lamiae Zaidi — Issawa and Moroccan Tarab in Rabat
Zénith Center · Rabat
Said Berrada and Lamiae Zaidi share an evening of Issawa and Moroccan tarab in Rabat.
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La Chance qui danse — Delphine Warin in Casablanca
Galerie 121 – Institut français de Casablanca · Casablanca
Delphine Warin presents a documentary photography exhibition at Galerie 121 exploring memory, territories and everyday stories in Morocco.
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Tanjazz 2026 in Tangier — 23rd Edition
Palais des Institutions Italiennes et Palais des Arts et de la Culture · Tanger
The 23rd edition of Tanjazz takes place in Tangier from 18 to 20 September 2026 at two major cultural venues.
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Meet Moulay Seddik Rabbaj in Marrakech
Institut français de Marrakech · Marrakech
A literary conversation with Moulay Seddik Rabbaj at the Institut français de Marrakech on 19 September 2026 at 5 pm.
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Institut français Marrakech Open Day 2026
Institut français de Marrakech · Marrakech
A free open day introducing the Institut français de Marrakech’s courses, library and cultural programme.
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Good Food Market at the Institut français de Marrakech
Institut français de Marrakech · Marrakech
A monthly market for responsibly grown food and agroecology at the Institut français de Marrakech.
View event ↗ Rose Royal in Rabat
Théâtre Bahnini · Rabat
The stage show Rose Royal comes to Théâtre Bahnini in Rabat on 23 September 2026.
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Akim Omiri — “Contexte” in Casablanca
Le Studio des Arts Vivants · Casablanca
Akim Omiri brings “Contexte”, a stand-up show examining social media, cancel culture and contemporary public narratives, to Le Studio des Arts Vivants.
View event ↗ Rose Royal in Casablanca
Studio des Arts Vivants · Casablanca
Anne Charrier stars in Rose Royal, a psychological one-woman thriller blending tension, emotion and humour at Casablanca’s Studio des Arts Vivants.
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Moroccan Interreligiosities — Manoël Pénicaud
Maison Denise Masson · Marrakech
Manoël Pénicaud’s photographic exhibition explores shared religious practices and places in Morocco.
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The Moroccan Incident 2026 in Marrakech
Villa Marco, région de Marrakech · Marrakech
Three The String Cheese Incident concerts at Villa Marco, included in travel and accommodation packages around Marrakech.
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Yassar: Lamhiyeb Live in Casablanca
Megarama Casablanca · Casablanca
Moroccan comedian Yassar brings his new character-driven solo show Lamhiyeb to Casablanca.
View event ↗ Akim Omiri — “Contexte” in Rabat
Salle Haj Bahnini · Rabat
Akim Omiri brings “Contexte”, a sharp stand-up show examining social media, cancel culture and contemporary public narratives, to Salle Haj Bahnini.
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Terres en partage
Institut français de Marrakech · Marrakech
An exhibition exploring architecture, local resources, heritage and environmental transitions in Morocco.
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YO! FEST 2026 in Rabat — 13th Edition
INSMAC et Institut Cervantes de Rabat · Rabat
YO! FEST returns to Rabat from 25 to 27 September 2026 with live music, masterclasses and creative encounters.
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Ali El Madidi: Layali Al Mawlid in Casablanca
Megarama Casablanca · Casablanca
Ali El Madidi leads a large Mawlid concert with more than fifty musicians performing madih, samaa and Moroccan spiritual music.
View event ↗ 6th Marrakech Short Film Festival 2026
Cyber Parc, Palais El Badii, Palais Bahia, Centre Les Étoiles de Jamaa El Fna et autres lieux · Marrakech
The sixth edition brings screenings, competitions, masterclasses and professional meetings to Marrakech from 25 to 30 September 2026.
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Mahmoud Darwish Poetry Day in Marrakech
Institut français de Marrakech · Marrakech
Readings, conversations and performances celebrate Mahmoud Darwish in Marrakech on 26 September 2026.
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Participatory concert with Adnane Matrone in Casablanca
Théâtre 121 – Institut français de Casablanca · Casablanca
Adnane Matrone leads a participatory concert at Théâtre 121 where the audience performs major Arabic and Maghrebi songs together.
View event ↗ Haj Said Berrada: Aissawa and Samaa in Casablanca
Megarama Casablanca · Casablanca
Haj Said Berrada performs Aissawa, devotional praise and samaa in an evening devoted to Morocco’s living spiritual heritage.
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Salé International Women’s Film Festival 2026 — 19th Edition
Plusieurs lieux à Salé · Salé
The 19th Salé International Women’s Film Festival takes place from September 28 to October 3, 2026.
View event ↗ 8th Casablanca Amazigh Theatre Festival 2026
Plusieurs lieux à Casablanca — programme détaillé à venir · Casablanca
The 8th Casablanca Amazigh Theatre Festival runs from September 30 to October 4, 2026, organised by Espace Tafoukt in partnership with IRCAM.
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Tom Baldetti — Volume 1
Studio des arts vivants · Casablanca
Tom Baldetti’s first stand-up show is funny, sincere and personal, moving through family stories, childhood memories, friendship and love.
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17th Issni N’Ourgh International Amazigh Film Festival in Agadir
Cinéma Sahara et autres lieux à Agadir — programme détaillé à venir · Agadir
Issni N’Ourgh returns to Agadir from October 1 to 5, 2026 for its 17th edition.
View event ↗ Slimane — Casa Music Show in Casablanca
Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche — Music Hall · Casablanca
Slimane performs an exclusive concert at Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche on 2 October 2026 as part of the Casa Music Show. The event is sold out.
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EKO Musical Comedy Live in Casablanca
Megarama Casablanca · Casablanca
EKO blends comedy, theatre and live music with more than forty musicians led by Hamza Amazgar.
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Tetouan International Mediterranean Film Festival 2026
Plusieurs lieux à Tétouan · Tétouan
The Tetouan International Mediterranean Film Festival returns October 3–10, 2026, with the official selection and detailed programme to be announced.
View event ↗ AMMA 2026–2027 Opening Concert in Casablanca
Théâtre L’Hermitage · Casablanca
Mohamed Briouel, Haj Mohamed Bajeddoub and the Andalusian Orchestra of Fez open AMMA’s season.
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100% Women Gala in Casablanca
Salle Riad El Asmar · Casablanca
Khalid El Bouazzaoui hosts a celebratory afternoon of popular music dedicated to a women-only audience.
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Esther & Salma Festival 2026 in Essaouira — 3rd Edition
Plusieurs lieux à Essaouira — programme 2026 à venir · Essaouira
Esther & Salma returns to Essaouira from October 8 to 11, 2026 for a third edition exploring “Crossing Borders” through film, visual arts, theatre, music and dialogue.
View event ↗ Garou & Tayc Live in Casablanca
Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche · Casablanca
Garou and Tayc share the stage at Sofitel Casablanca Tour Blanche on 10 October 2026 for the Unforgettable Show by Exeed.
View event ↗ Crescendo N’The Kasbah — Groove Machine in Casablanca
Le Studio des Arts Vivants · Casablanca
Crescendo N’The Kasbah presents the family music show Mizane at Le Studio des Arts Vivants on the rescheduled date of 11 October 2026. Sold out.
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Fez International Film Festival 2026 — 3rd Edition
Megarama Fès et plusieurs lieux à Fès · Fès
The third Fez International Film Festival presents more than thirty films from sixteen countries from October 13 to 17, 2026.
View event ↗ Iqtibas — Sarah M.
Institut français de Marrakech · Marrakech
Sarah M.’s Iqtibas is scheduled at the Institut français de Marrakech on 15 October 2026 at 7 pm.
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African Cristal Festival 2026 — 11th Edition
Kenzi Tower Hotel · Casablanca
The African Cristal Festival returns to Casablanca on October 15, 2026 for its 11th edition, bringing together Africa’s creative, media, marketing and communications industries.
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Fez Festival of Sufi Culture and World Wisdom 2026
Plusieurs lieux à Fès · Fès
The 18th Fez Festival of Sufi Culture takes place from October 17 to 24, 2026, exploring mystical poetry and inner healing.
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Linkin Park Tribute Live in Rabat 2026
Théâtre National Mohammed V · Rabat
A live tribute revisits Linkin Park’s best-known songs through alternative rock, nu metal and high-energy performance.
View event ↗ Poetry Night in Marrakech
Dar Chrifa · Marrakech
An evening of poetry, voices and shared expression at Dar Chrifa in Marrakech on 21 October 2026.
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Marrakech Folklore Days 2026
Plusieurs espaces à Marrakech · Marrakech
Four days of performances, parades, workshops and cultural exchange celebrating living traditions from around the world.
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Taghazout Surf Expo 2026 — 5th Edition
Anchor Point, Taghazout · Taghazout
The fifth Taghazout Surf Expo will take place at Anchor Point from October 22 to 25, 2026, combining a professional surf village, talks, workshops, environmental activities, concerts and DJ sets.
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Amal & Mazzika Orchestra Live in Rabat
Théâtre National Mohammed V · Rabat
Amal joins the Mazzika Orchestra for an evening pairing Arabic song with rich contemporary orchestral arrangements.
View event ↗ Moeun Son — Jazz Concert in Casablanca
Le Studio des Arts Vivants · Casablanca
Jazz violinist Moeun Son performs with a five-piece ensemble in Casablanca.
View event ↗ Amal & Mazzika Orchestra Live in Casablanca
Le Studio des Arts Vivants · Casablanca
Amal and the Mazzika Orchestra bring Arabic song and contemporary orchestral colour to Casablanca.
View event ↗ EKO Musical Comedy Live in Agadir
Théâtre de Verdure d’Agadir · Agadir
EKO combines sketches, theatre and live orchestral music with a cast of more than forty musicians.
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This Is Michael — Michael Jackson Tribute in Rabat
Théâtre Royal de Rabat · Rabat
The international live tribute celebrates Michael Jackson at Rabat’s Royal Theatre on 29 October 2026.
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International Festival of Cinema and Common Memory in Nador 2026
Plusieurs lieux à Nador · Nador
FICMEC returns to Nador from October 30 to November 4, 2026, focusing on cinema, memory, peace and human rights.
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My Life, My Challenges and My Daughters — Nadia Lamarti in Tangier
Théâtre Riad Sultan · Tanger
Nadia Lamarti brings an autobiographical stage work about motherhood, family transmission and rebuilding one’s life to Tangier.
View event ↗ EKO Musical Comedy Live in Marrakech
Megarama Marrakech · Marrakech
EKO’s touring musical comedy reaches Marrakech with theatre, humour and a forty-piece live ensemble.
View event ↗ 26th Sidi Kacem Moroccan Short Film Festival
Plusieurs lieux à Sidi Kacem — programme détaillé à venir · Sidi Kacem
The Sidi Kacem Moroccan Short Film Festival returns from November 5 to 8, 2026 for its 26th edition.
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Guy Manoukian Live at Rabat’s Royal Theatre
Théâtre Royal de Rabat · Rabat
Pianist and composer Guy Manoukian performs in Morocco for the first time on 5 November 2026.
View event ↗ GIMS — Carpe Diem Tour in Casablanca
Salle Couverte du Complexe Mohammed V · Casablanca
GIMS brings the Carpe Diem Tour to the indoor arena of the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca on 7 November 2026.
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Rabat International Auteur Film Festival 2026
Plusieurs lieux à Rabat · Rabat
The Rabat International Auteur Film Festival returns November 7–13, 2026. The official selection and detailed programme will be announced later.
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Marrakech Coffee & Tea Festival 2026
Mossalla Sidi Amara, route de l’Agdal / route de l’Ourika · Marrakech
Three days of tastings, conferences, workshops, competitions, art, music and professional meetings focused on coffee and tea.
View event ↗ Yassar: Lamhiyeb Live in Marrakech
Megarama Marrakech · Marrakech
Yassar brings his fast-paced new Moroccan comedy show Lamhiyeb to Marrakech.
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Zagora International Film Festival 2026 — 22nd Edition
Plusieurs lieux à Zagora et dans ses environs · Zagora
The 22nd Zagora International Film Festival will run from November 15 to 19, 2026, with screenings, professional encounters, workshops, masterclasses and desert cinema experiences.
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Visa For Music 2026 in Rabat — 13th Edition
Plusieurs lieux à Rabat · Rabat
The 13th edition of Visa For Music takes place in Rabat from 18 to 21 November 2026.
View event ↗ Njoum Chaabi — The Great Chaabi Night in Casablanca
Megarama Casablanca · Casablanca
A new performance of Njoum Chaabi, hosted by Rachid Allali at Megarama Casablanca on 21 November 2026.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Hans Zimmer in Tangier
Barceló Tanger · Tanger
An intimate candlelit concert at Barceló Tangier, with Atlas String Quartet performing celebrated film scores by Hans Zimmer.
View event ↗ Candlelight: Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in Tangier
Barceló Tanger · Tanger
Coldplay and Imagine Dragons are reimagined for string quartet in an intimate candlelit concert at Barceló Tangier.
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Darling, Let’s Tell Each Other Everything!
Studio des arts vivants · Casablanca
A couple decides to spend a weekend practising total honesty — with one rule: they must never get angry.
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Nassif Zeytoun Live at Rabat’s Royal Theatre
Théâtre Royal de Rabat · Rabat
Syrian star Nassif Zeytoun performs at Rabat’s Royal Theatre on 19 December 2026.
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Jazz sous l’Arganier 2026 in Essaouira — 10th Edition
Dar Souiri · Essaouira
Jazz sous l’Arganier returns to Essaouira from December 26 to 28, 2026 for its 10th edition at Dar Souiri, with the detailed artistic programme still to come.
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The Grown-Up Children
Studio des arts vivants · Casablanca
A comedy about parents, children and friendship, following two lifelong friends whose families are suddenly shaken by major news.
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