Fez – Manal Benchlikha and Muslim are confirmed on the official Soundstorm 2025 lineup. The festival runs for three days, from Thursday to Saturday, December 11–13, in the Banban district on the outskirts of Riyadh.
Soundstorm is billed by organizers as a large, multi-stage event that welcomes “hundreds of thousands” of fans each year. It mixes global headliners with regional names and local Saudi talent. In 2025 the program includes chart-topping artists such as Post Malone, Cardi B, Calvin Harris, Halsey, Benson Boone, and Pitbull — showing the size and visibility of the stage Manal and Muslim will share.
The lineup page lists both Moroccan acts by name. “Manal” appears alongside international and Arab performers across electronic, pop and hip-hop sounds. “Muslim” is listed as well, reflecting Soundstorm’s habit of pairing big mainstream draws with artists who have strong followings in North Africa and the wider Arab world. As of October 20, the site shows more than 100 billed artists, and organizers typically add more in the weeks before the show.
For Moroccan music fans, the booking is a simple, clear win. Manal has built a steady audience with polished, urban pop that blends global production with a Moroccan touch. Muslim, a pioneer of Moroccan rap, brings hard-hitting delivery and lyrics rooted in street life and social reality. Soundstorm gives both artists a high-profile chance to connect with Gulf audiences and with international listeners who travel to the festival each year.
The logistics are straightforward. Soundstorm 2025 takes place over three days—December 11, 12 and 13. It is hosted in Banban, north of central Riyadh, with multiple stages and on-site services. Tickets and festival details are available on the official MDLBEAST website, which also carries practical information and FAQs for travel, access and age policies.
Morocco’s presence on big Gulf stages has been growing year after year. A Riyadh slot during Soundstorm means large crowds, heavy media attention, and strong social reach as clips spread online. It also means new listeners can discover Moroccan sounds next to a lineup of global names, helping local talent travel further across the region. For Manal and Muslim, December in Riyadh is a timely step that keeps their music in front of new audiences while reinforcing Morocco’s place in today’s Arab pop and rap map.
