Rabat – The Comediablanca Festival made its stop in Brussels Monday night at the Cirque Royal, and the city turned out for a night full of comedy.
Since it started in Casablanca in 2023, the festival has quickly become a big name in the comedy scene, attracting over 11,000 people in just two editions. Its second edition in Casablanca in 2025 drew large crowds and created a lively pre-show atmosphere with food stalls, music, and artisan booths. It brings together both well-known comedians and new talents from Morocco and other countries.
The Brussels lineup included Oualas, Jalil Tijani, Mimo Lazrak, John Sulo, Sarah Lélé, Mehdi Bousaidan, and Bouder. Gad El Maleh was the special guest of the evening.
Oulas spoke to Morocco World News about Comediablanca’s significance last May, during the Casablanca edition. The comedian said that the festival serves as a milestone, adding that the Moroccan audience is demanding: ”But if you can make a Moroccan laugh, you can make the world laugh.”
Meanwhile, Mimo Lazrak talked about personal significance of the festival, performing for his own community while sharing the stage with international talent: “I’m proud — and this festival has grown into something worthy of the biggest stages.”
With the Brussels show, these comedy professionals took their craft global.
Comediablanca is more than just comedy shows. It’s a space for artists to meet, exchange ideas, and perform together. Moroccan comedians get a chance to be seen internationally, and they share the stage with francophone and African artists, mixing experience with fresh voices.
Festival founders Saâd Lahjouji and Myriam Bouayad said in a statement that the festival is about bringing cultures, languages, and stories together through laughter. Their goal is simple: a place where everyone can laugh together, no matter where they come from.
For his part, Morocco’s Ambassador to Belgium and Luxembourg, Mohamed Ameur, said laughter matters more than ever in a world full of tension. He called it a way to connect people and a space for relief. He also praised the festival for promoting Moroccan culture and giving young Moroccan talents a platform.
Brussels was the third stop on the festival’s international tour, after Paris and Abidjan.
Next, the festival will head to Montreal in May, before returning to Casablanca.
