Marrakech – On February 1, urban dance will take center stage in Marrakech as Nothing2Looz (N2L), a leading international hip-hop dance event, and Positive School of Hip-Hop, one of Morocco’s most respected institutions, will join forces for a three-day celebration of street culture, creativity, and exchange.

The N2L Positive Battle will be held at the Centre Culturel Les Etoiles de Jemaa El Fna, and will bring together world-class dancers, international judges, and emerging Moroccan talents for a weekend dedicated to practice and performance.

The program will open on Friday 30, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., with an exclusive Afro-jazz workshop led by Willis, an internationally acclaimed dancer and creative icon.

Known for his appearances on major TV shows, brand campaigns, and viral performances viewed millions of times online, Willis will share his unique urban influence, musicality, and modern expression of participants at Positive School.

On February 1, dancers will have the opportunity to train with Nelson, a global reference in hip-hop and popping, during a Popping workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

With over 100 victories in the world’s most prestigious competitions, including “Juste Debout,” “Red Bull BC One All Style,” and “King of the Ground Paris,” Nelson is recognized not only for his technical mastery but also for his vision as a choreographer, artistic director, and international battle judge.

First edition of the N2L Positive Battle

The weekend will culminate in the first edition of the N2L Positive Battle, an “All Styles” crew battle (3 vs 3), from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Open to all dancers, the competition will showcase the diversity of urban dance styles through high-energy battles, creativity, and individual expression.

The event will be hosted by MC Momoze and MC Nilton, accompanied by German DJ and dancer ITSHWY.

The jury will include leading international figures, with Nelson among the confirmed judges.

A strong cultural and social commitment

The event is part of the Ali Zaoua Foundation, founded by filmmaker Nabil Ayouch and artist Mahi Binebine.

Since 2014, the foundation has been working to promote the social and economic inclusion of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through artistic and cultural practice.

With cultural centers now established in Casablanca, Tangier, Agadir, Fez, and Marrakech, the foundation plays a key role in Morocco’s cultural and creative industries.

In partnership with Ali Zaoua Foundation, Positive School of Hip-Hop, founded in 2016 by rapper and hip-hop coach Bawss (Anas Basbousi), who is also a talented actor, continues its mission to educate and inspire young Moroccan artists across the five core disciplines of hop-hop: rap, beatbox, dance, DJing, and graffiti.

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the program is now in its second year in Marrakech, supported by the TUI Care Foundation.