Rabat – Mawazine Festival has announced its latest lineup of performers set to hit the stages from June 22 to June 28. The festival, prominent for its diversity and eclectic musical offerings, promises its audience an exhilarating week of entertainment.
Renowned Egyptian singer Ahmad Saad will kick off the festivities on Saturday, June 22, at 10 p.m. at the Nahda stage. Meanwhile, over at the Sale stage Zina Daoudia, the beloved Moroccan Chaabi artist, will captivate audiences with her energy and one of a kind melodies.
Sunday, June 23 will bring a triple treat with Muslim, the Moroccan rapper, scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. on the Sale stage and both Luidji and Yame in the Bouregreg.
Ibtissam Tiskat, the Moroccan actress and pop singer, will also be on the Sale stage on Wednesday, June 26. Tiskat competed in the tenth season of Star Academy, where she won the title of Miss Star Academy.
On the eve of Tiksat’s performance, Mawazine attendees will experience an exciting Middle Eastern stage with Nawal Zoghbi’s performance. The Lebanese diva, widely considered the Queen of Arab pop, is set to serenade the crowd with her powerful vocals and timeless hits.
Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara is also on the Mawazine’s Festival featured list of performers. She will be bringing her unique blend of traditional Malian music and contemporary sounds to the festival’s Bouregreg scene.
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Rounding out the week, both IAMDDB Angolan rapper and singer and Argentine trap icon Nicki Nicole will be performing in OLM Souissi.
Nicki Nicole’s song “Wapo Traketero” peaked on August 19 at number three on the Billboard Argentina Hot 100, skyrocketing the artist’s popularity.
Abdelaziz Stati, another Moroccan Chaabi legend, will be performing on June 28. His discography includes many well-loved and appreciated Moroccan musical genres such as Aita, Chaabi, and Kaada. His music is so popular that a stampede broke out after his performance at the 2009 Mawazine Festival.
With such a diverse, talented, and highly coveted lineup of artists, this year’s Mawazine Festival appears to be promising to make up for its three-year, COVID-induced hiatus with a captivating celebration of music and culture in the heart of Rabat.
The festival’s variety of music genres and styles is bound to attract music lovers to come together and enjoy world-class performances while creating lasting memories.
The Mawazine Festival stages are dispersed across the city of Rabat. Most stages are easily accessed using public transportation, and there are available parking spaces for those who will travel to the festival spots by car.
The Mawazine Festival’s access is free of charge except for the space in front of the stage, which is reserved for ticket holders and access cards. The tickets can be bought both in-person and online.
The annual Mawazine Music Festival is currently sparking controversy among Moroccans due to its perceived silence on the deepening plight of Palestinians in the wake of Israel’s murderous war on the Gaza Strip. Some have argued that hosting pro-Israel artists at the event contradicts Moroccans’ long-standing solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
