Let yourself be transported South Moroccan during your next stay. This year, the beautiful town of Ouarzazate is delighted to welcome the major festival Azalay. Featuring a host of artists Moroccans and Africans, come dance at rhythms from world music. This way, you can Discover Morocco as it is and the musical genres that best represent it.
What is the Azalay festival?
It's a meeting of different cultures musical African music. The aim of the festival is to pay tribute to Africa. Taking place at gateway to the Moroccan desertYou'll be able to enjoy a wide range of musical styles:
- Le jazz
- Salsa
- Le rock
- Rap
- Le hip-hop
- Le funk
The word Azalay refers specifically to the salt roads used by caravans on their way to Timbuktu. This live entertainment will vibrate to the rhythm of current music. Don't hesitate to make a travel to Morocco to discover this music festival.
What does the Azalay festival highlight?
La first edition of this festival has highlighted Africa's expansion in recent years. Some twenty free concerts will take place during this music festival and more than 300 artists will be invited, according to the artistic director. Here is a non-exhaustive list of the artists taking part:
- The famous star Alpha Blondy will be hosting the evening and his music is more towards reggae.
- Then there will be a Senegalese singer, Ismaël Lo, and a specialist in the field ofafro folk named Kareyce Fotso.
- Next up are Chad's Michella and Niger's Abdellah Agoumbadougou.
- Then comes the turn of the singers Moroccans who opt for a style musical reflecting both their origins and those of Europe...
If you wish to travel to Morocco to attend these meetings musical, Riad Ksar Ighnda will be a We look forward to welcoming you during your stay.
Why is the Azalay festival considered to be a festival of African colours?
This type events musical adds to the panorama Moroccan. Ouarzazate was chosen because it's a town that abounds in websites tourist very attractive. You can visit the various Kasbahtake a stroll through the souks or plan a little trip to the desert. The various melodies which will be on offer at these major music festivals are very varied. They all reflect the musical values and cultures of theNorth Africa and the South. Like Ouarzazate has many assets to offer, so tourists can take advantage of :
- From sand dunes end
- From excursions à camel back or dromedary
- With a zest festive
- From atlas mountainsand valleys and gorges sumptuous
- From the valley of the roses
Le grand-sud Morocco has a magnificent oasis in which you will have a view take your breath away. Come and discover the Sahara desert and admire the sumptuous sunset that's available to you.
